Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen takes in Jubilee history as the final countdown for her Platinum celebrations begins

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4th February 2022
The Queen has come face to face with her royal history as she prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession. Ahead of the moment her reign reaches 70 years, Her Majesty has been shown items from past Jubilees including special mementoes from her own historic anniversaries. The Queen enjoyed browsing through items from the Royal Collection related to Jubilees and brought together for…
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How to attend Trooping the Colour, a much anticipated highlight of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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11th January 2022
First details of how to apply for tickets for this year’s Trooping the Colour have been revealed. The ballot for seats at the event will open on January 17th 2022. Over 1200 officers and hundreds of horses will take part in Trooping the Colour on June 2nd 2022 with the parade starting the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade is taking place…
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The Queen's Canopy makes its mark as tens of thousands of trees are planted for the Platinum Jubilee

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10th January 2022
Over 60,000 trees have already been planted to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Thousands of people have already taken up the challenges to ”plant a tree for the Jubilee’ just two months into the season. Community groups, organisations and schools have been at the forefront of the initiative. The Queen’s Green Canopy aims to provide a lasting legacy to celebrate the…
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Australia to rename island in honour of The Queen in her Platinum Jubilee year

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1st January 2022
An island in Australia is to be named after The Queen as part of year long celebrations marking her Platinum Jubilee. Aspen Island, in Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, will become Queen Elizabeth II Island in June 2022 as the main celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s reign take place. It’s just one of a wide range of events to mark the Platinum Jubilee that…
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