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Queen Elizabeth II “humbled” by cheering Jubilee crowds

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London, UK Reuters Queen Elizabeth II said she was humbled by the support she had received during her Platinum Jubilee after crowds of royal fans cheered her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, flanked by her heir Prince Charles and two other future kings. The 96-year-old monarch had withdrawn from several events during the […]

Australia PM honours Queen Elizabeth II amid renewed republican debate

Sydney, Australia Reuters Australia’s new Prime Minister honoured Queen Elizabeth in Canberra on Saturday amid celebrations for her 70 years on the throne and renewed debate about Australia becoming a republic. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Quad leaders’ summit, in Tokyo, Japan, on 24th May. PICTURE: Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool via Reuters Anthony Albanese, whose […]

Queen Elizabeth II thanked for being “still in the saddle” after 70 years

UK National Service of Thanksgiving St Pauls Cathedral

Updated: 9:45am, 4th June, 2022 (AEST) London, UK Reuters Horse-loving Queen Elizabeth II was thanked for being “in the saddle” for 70 years as head of state at a service on Friday to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, an event she missed due to ongoing mobility issues. Other senior members of the royal family joined a […]

Queen Elizabeth II misses out as royals attend Platinum Jubilee service

UK Windsor Castle fireworks

London, UK Reuters Britain celebrates the second day of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday, with the highlight a service of thanksgiving attended by senior royals and politicians that the 96-year-old monarch herself will miss due to ongoing mobility issues. The four days of events kicked off on Thursday, when a happy-looking Elizabeth waved to […]

Pitcairn Islands to light final Platinum Jubilee beacon

UK Norfolk beacon

Wellington, New Zealand Reuters The entire population of the Pitcairn Islands – 35 permanent residents – will make the Pacific Ocean territory the last place in the Commonwealth to light a beacon as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration later Thursday. The beacon, which came on the last supply ship to the islands six […]