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Diamond Jubilee: Regent Street Dressed in its Patriotic Best

April 27, 2012 by
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Regent Street Will be Dressed in the Union Flag for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee: London's Regent Street is famous the world over for its fashionable shops and some 7.5 million tourists come to the "Mile of Style" each year to see what the latest trends are. This summer, this iconic London shopping street will be dressing up for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, leaving visitors in no doubt where they are.  One hundred and forty Union flags will decorate Regent Street from Monday May 21 to Monday … [Read more...]

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Getting to Know the Queen on Her Diamond Jubilee

February 4, 2012 by
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Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - Getting to Know the Queen: 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and this Diamond Jubilee year is an opportune time to get to know The Queen. Interesting Facts About the Queen Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. She is the older of the two daughters (Princess Margaret is her younger sister) of The Duke and Duchess of York who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Princess Elizabeth … [Read more...]

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Queen Elizabeth II – Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

February 3, 2012 by
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 2012: On 6 February 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will have been on the throne for 60 years. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is a historical occasion as Queen Elizabeth II is only the second British monarch to achieve 60 years on the throne.  Currently only Queen Victoria beats this record, having served 63 years and 216 days on the throne. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Britain's culture, heritage and royal ceremonies are what most visitors find … [Read more...]

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Diamond Jubilee – Celebrating 60 Years as Queen

January 18, 2012 by
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Diamond Jubilee 2012 - 60th Anniversary of The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne took place on 6 February 1952 and 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of her reign as Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Diamond Jubilee celebrations are planned for many cities throughout Britain and royal watchers and anyone interested in the history of the monarchy will have much to look forward to in this Diamond Jubilee year. As the … [Read more...]

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