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A first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry ahead of The Queen's celebrations

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10th May 2022
There was a first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry on show in London as rehearsals for Trooping the Colour took place.Photo by Sergeant Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022The Household Division were put through their paces at Horse Guard’s Parade on May 9th 2022 as they prepare for the event which will start the official Platinum celebrations. In charge of the rehearsal was…
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Britain's royal railways - the stations and lines with regal connections

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9th May 2022
It’s three and a half years late but the Elizabeth Line will open in May 2022, just in time for the Jubilee!It is hoped The queen will participate in the opening as she becomes the latest royal to have a railway line named after her. In 2016, she helped with the unveiling of the new Crossrail route which is now the Elizabeth Line.The Queen’s first experience on the Underground happened…
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Elizabeth II breaks another royal record

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9th May 2022
The Queen is now the third longest reigning Monarch in recorded history.Her rule has now reached 70 years and 92 days, one day longer than the reign of Johann II of Liechtenstein.Her latest historic milestone comes just months after she became the only British…
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One of Camilla's favourite authors designs Platinum Jubilee T-shirt

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7th May 2022
One of the Duchess of Cornwall’s favourite authors has designed a special edition Platinum Jubilee t-shirt featuring two of his most iconic characters.Charles Mackesy, the celebrated children’s author, illustrator and artist behind The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse has designed a Platinum Jubilee t-shirt featuring the boy and the mole sitting on a heart-shaped Union Jack with the…
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Special role for Gold State Coach in Platinum Jubilee Pageant

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6th May 2022
The Gold State Coach, used by The Queen at her Coronation, will take a starring role in this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Her Majesty rode through the streets of London in the coach for her Silver and Golden celebrations in 1977 and 2012 but as she marks 70 years on the throne, the carriage will convey images of her historic reign.As it makes its way through the capital…
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