The 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the first such celebration in the history of the British monarchy. The Platinum Jubilee weekend was 2-5 June 2022 but celebrations were muted compared with other jubilee years, and indeed the Queen died in September that year, age 96.
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Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Battersea Arts Centre Celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, 1...
At the centre:} ER II 70 {around the edge:} Queen's Platinum Jubilee, 1952 -...
Also 'Aethelred'. King of England 978–1013 and 1014–16. Father of Edward the Confessor and Countess Goda. Died London.
Born at the villa 'Mon Repos', the summer retreat of the Greek royal family, on the island of Corfu. Married Princess Elizabeth in 1947 and was her dutiful consort from 1952 until his death. 2017:...
Shortly before this event, in September 1896 Victoria had become the longest-reigning monarch in British history, beating George III, the previous holder. Victoria reigned 1837 - 1901, 64 years.
Son of King Leopold I. King of the Belgians 1865 -1909. Leopold's cruel exploitation of the Congo was carried out in his name and under his instruction. The Queen Mary College students, succinctly,...
Ruler of Coorooraa in the Pelew Islands (Modern day Palau). His title is variously given as Ibidul, King or Rurack. He and his people came to the assistance of Captain Henry Wilson when his ship wa...
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