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The Queen's first Platinum Jubilee outfit is an historic style choice

The Queen attended the Trooping of Colour today to open the Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the next four days. She wore a beautiful light blue dress and jacket to mark the occasion.  Her Majesty wore a light blue Charmelaine wool dress with a jacket that featured pearl and diamante detailing on the neckline and the front side. Her matching blue hat with an upturned brim has the same pearl…
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The Queen to miss Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral

The Queen is to miss the Service of Thanksgiving for her reign at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London after experiencing some discomfort during the first day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations. In a brief statement, Buckingham Palace said ”The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s Birthday Parade and Flypast but did experience some discomfort. Taking into account the journey and activity required to…
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Jubilee beacon proclamations herald ancient royal tradition

Town criers across the Commonwealth have announced the impending lighting of the Jubilee beacons. The proclamation was read on the afternoon of June 2 2022 as celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee got under way. Thousands declared the upcoming beacons using words specially written for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign by Jane L. Smith, the Town Crier for Bognor Regis. The…
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Queen Margrethe praises unwavering devotion of The Queen as Platinum Jubilee begins

Queen Margrethe has sent The Queen a message of congratulations as Platinum Jubilee kicks off, praising her as an “unfaltering presence and a pillar of strength.” In her message, released earlier this morning, Queen Margrethe writes: “Please accept my warmest congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of reign, service and unwavering devotion to the people of the United…
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