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Prime Minister expected to praise Queen’s ‘tireless service’

Elizabeth II came to the throne 70 years ago this Sunday.

The Independent UK

Queen's canine gate-crashes as she views mementoes of reign

Queen Elizabeth II was interrupted by a canine gate-crasher as she viewed mementoes from her reign ahead of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on Sunday

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth quietly marks 70 years on the British throne

Queen Elizabeth marks 70 years on the British throne on Sunday, a milestone never reached by any of her predecessors over the last 1,000 years, and one which only a few monarchs across the globe have ever achieved.

Reuters

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Platinum jubilee: the British monarchy has been in and out of public favour for 200 years

As Queen Elizabeth II approaches her platinum jubilee, the first British monarch to do so, the royal family is also facing a difficult time. Headlines on the upcoming trial of the Duke of York are competing with plans for the jubilee.

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Infographic: Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee and her 70-year reign

Al Jazeera takes a look at the life, family and wealth of the longest-reigning British monarch.

Al Jazeera

A look back at how the Dumfries and Galloway Standard covered the death of King George VI - 70 years on

The Standard reported that he had been in “the best of health” the previous day and his death had “plunged the nation into deep sorrow”

Daily Record

Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne

Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty

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Platinum Jubilee: How Queen Elizabeth II found 'classic look' as a young monarch in 1952

As part of a series celebrating the Platinum Jubilee after 70 incredible years on the throne, we look back at some standout styles from the year Princess Elizabeth became our Queen

Daily Mirror

Queen Elizabeth II refuses to eat foods with certain shapes, here's why

Members of the British Royal Family are tied down by years and years of tradition. Whether it comes to conducting themselves or their eating habits, there are a myriad of protocols they come into play.

The Times of India

Queen Elizabeth's reign: a second 'golden age' for Britain?

Britain will on Sunday salute the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ascending the throne, but as the monarch celebrates another landmark, just how will her record-breaking reign be remembered?

Reuters

Platinum Jubilee: Queen's reign marks 70 years of change

Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday

The Independent UK

As Queen’s move to Windsor Castle said to be ‘permanent’, how does it compare to her other residences?

Queen Elizabeth is understood to have moved to her preferred Windsor Castle and will only return to 775-room official residence for day trips

Evening Standard

Queen Elizabeth II's 70 Years on the Throne

Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday becomes the first British monarch to reign for 70 years, heralding the start of her Platinum Jubilee year despite her retreat from public view. But the landmark date this weekend will see little fanfare, as the 95-year-old monarch traditionally spends the anniversary of the death…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Printing error leaves more than £300,000 worth of royal merchandise worthless

The plaque should have read 'To Commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II,' but arrived in the UK with a slightly different message

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Daily Mirror

Traders left with worthless merchandise after 'Platinum Jubbly' printing error

The plaque which should have read 'To Commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II' instead states 'To Commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II'

Daily Mirror

Platinum Jubilee: What happened when King George VI died and the Queen took over

When King George VI died at the age of 56 in February 1952, the nation was plunged into mourning. The tragedy led to his daughter Queen Elizabeth II's ascent to the throne

The Conversation

Chinese new year: your guide to everything from importance of the colour red to firework bans

February 1 marks the start of the Chinese new year 2022, the year of the tiger, and celebrations will end two weeks later with the Lantern Festival (元宵节). The tiger is the third animal of the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs, and famous people under this sign include Queen…

The Independent UK

How Elizabeth became Queen watching baboons at sunrise from Kenyan treetops

The princess and the Duke of Edinburgh were away on a Commonwealth tour when King George VI died in 1952.

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Royal crown slips as Elizabeth prepares to mark 70 years as queen

Celebrations this year marking Queen Elizabeth's seven-decade reign will mask a less happy reality for the world's pre-eminent royal family: the British monarchy is being questioned in ways that were unthinkable for most of the last 70 years.

Edinburgh Live

One of The Queen's chefs confirms we have all been cooking bacon wrong

Chef Jeff Baker, who has cooked for Elizabeth II, says a lot of people make a common mistake when cooking the meat, which is why it ends up being very greasy.

Reuters

UK's Prince William to visit UAE next month

Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William will visit the United Arab Emirates next month, his office Kensington Palace announced on Friday, as Britain seeks to step up its relationship with the Gulf state.

Bangkok Post

Prince Andrew quits social media

Queen Elizabeth II's second son Prince Andrew has deactivated his social media accounts, users said Wednesday, as he faces a US civil case for sexual assault.

The Independent UK

Barbados holds snap general election amid criticism

The eastern Caribbean island of Barbados is holding a snap general election after cutting ties with Queen Elizabeth II late last year and appointing its first ever president to lead the world’s newest republic

The Independent UK

Andrew and Harry likely to receive Platinum Jubilee medal

The medal features an image of the Queen with a Latin inscription translated as ‘Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith’.

Daily Record

Queen's Balmoral test saw Princess Diana pass but Margaret Thatcher and Cherie Blair fail

Former royal butler Grant Harrold helps explain the scrutiny guests are put under as the 'initiation ceremony' is put back under the spotlight with hit show The Crown focusing on the ultimate test of etiquette.

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