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North Korea's Kim Congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Jubilee

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as London kicked off celebrations to mark her 70 years on the throne, Pyongyang's foreign ministry said. London and Pyongyang established diplomatic relations in 2000 and have maintained their respective embassies, despite North Korea's worsening…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones: ‘The monarchy means nothing to me’

To celebrate the re-release of the controversial 1977 Sex Pistols track ‘God Save the Queen’, guitarist Steve Jones reflects on how the punk anthem was created – and whether his views on the monarchy have changed in the years since

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: What does it mean to be both a human and a national symbol?

As Her Majesty marks 70 years on the throne, Emma Mackenzie explores how the royal family navigates the public tightrope between symbolism and human emotion

The Independent UK

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What’s on the schedule for the platinum jubilee today?

Here’s what you can expect on day two of the platinum jubilee weekend

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim Jong-un sends Platinum Jubilee congratulations to the Queen

Buckingham Palace confirmed they had received private letter from the North Korea dictator - whose exact words remain a mystery - and said it was 'standard practice'

Daily Mirror

Australia marks Jubilee – then starts thinking about becoming a republic

'Each and every Australian, no matter their background, birthplace, gender or religion, should be able to aspire to be our nation’s head of state'

Wales Online

Pitcairn Islands to light final Platinum Jubilee beacon

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.

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'Just another day': Tory claims of 'global' Jubilee celebrations questioned

LARGE-SCALE celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee would be seen as “inappropriate and insensitive” in parts of the Commonwealth despite UK…

The National (Scotland)

Jubilee Bank Holiday weather: Bristol's hour by hour forecast for Friday

But it could be a bit cloudier today despite the temperatures

Bristol Post

‘History maker’: How the papers covered the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations

Front pages are awash with red, white and blue, as well as images of Prince Louis – aka the ‘prince of wails’ – being deafened by Red Arrows

The Guardian - AU

Kim Kardashian rejected in bid to attend official Platinum Jubilee party

Kim Kardashian was reportedly surprised at being snubbed for the guest list and will not attend the official Platinum Jubilee party in London on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Elizabeths (or similar) can bag a Jubilee treat at a Showcase Cinema

The movie chain lists all acceptable variations including Liz, Eliza, Beth, Betty, Bess, Alisa, Libby, Tetsy, Elspeth, Else and Lise – but has not included the Queen's great-granddaughter's name Lilibet

Wales Online

Duke and Duchess of Sussex 'nervous' before Jubilee trip but 'kept to promise'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, but kept a low profile for the Trooping the Colour parade as they promised not to 'overshadow' the celebration.

Daily Record

Australia mulls a republic as Jubilee celebrations spread Down Under

The country appointed a new assistant minister for the republic on the eve of the Jubilee.

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'Grit, grace and glory': New Zealand marks queen's jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II once asked why the New Zealand men’s cricket team had picked a 17-year-old for the starting lineup

The Hindu

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A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Independent UK

California pub ensures British expats are not left out over Jubilee weekend

Ye Olde King’s Head has provided bunting, afternoon tea and a Queen Elizabeth impersonator for its patrons.

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim Jong Un congratulates Queen Elizabeth II

North Korea says its leader, Kim Jong Un, has sent a letter congratulating Queen Elizabeth II as Britain began a four-day celebration marking her 70 years on the throne

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Queen Elizabeth thanked for being 'still in the saddle' after 70 years

Horse-loving Queen Elizabeth 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 her "mobility issues".

The Independent UK

Delighted Queen leads first day of Jubilee at beacon lighting and on balcony

The monarch is the first sovereign in British history to celebrate 70 years on the throne.

Daily Mirror

EastEnders cameo sees Camilla tie purple ribbon for 'all the victims of domestic abuse'

Camila and the Prince of Wales made a shock cameo on BBC's EastEnders and took to the streets of Walford as Mick Carter threw a street party in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Leeds Live

Emmerdale legend Patrick Mower joining Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Patrick Mower who plays the iconic Rodney Blackstock in the soap will be part of Sunday's celebrations

The Independent UK

Emmerdale’s Patrick Mower to join star-studded line-up at Jubilee Pageant

The spectacular carnival finale to the Jubilee weekend is taking place in central London on June 5.

Daily Mirror

Tottenham news: Boost in bid to sign Paulo Dybala as Spurs eye 'Plan B' transfer

Tottenhamn Hotspur's hopes of signing Paulo Dybala have been boosted by the forward's claim he'd like to play in England as Spurs eye their 'plan B' centre-back option

Wales Online

The scenes in Wales as crowds gathered to watch Jubilee beacons being lit around the country

A torch was lit outside the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay at 9.45pm and was one of 2,000 lit across the UK and Commonwealth nations in honour of the Queen

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