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Jubilee picnic planned beneath Edinburgh Castle to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Jubilee picnic planned beneath Edinburgh Castle to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Jubilee picnic planned beneath Edinburgh Castle to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

05 June 2022

The event will take place in West Princes Street Gardens.


Queen missing from Pageant royal box but revellers hope for balcony appearance

Queen missing from Pageant royal box but revellers hope for balcony appearance

Queen missing from Pageant royal box but revellers hope for balcony appearance

05 June 2022

Millions are taking part in patriotic street parties, picnics and barbecues on Sunday.


Bonuses in the City ‘at record high’

Bonuses in the City ‘at record high’

Bonuses in the City ‘at record high’

05 June 2022

The TUC said its analysis of official data shows bonuses in the financial and insurance sector increased by 27.9% over the last year.


70 companies begin trial of four-day week with no loss of pay

70 companies begin trial of four-day week with no loss of pay

70 companies begin trial of four-day week with no loss of pay

05 June 2022

Firms taking part will give 100% of workers’ pay for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to maintain at least 100% productivity.


Patients encouraged to get checked for cancer in NHS England adverts

Patients encouraged to get checked for cancer in NHS England adverts

Patients encouraged to get checked for cancer in NHS England adverts

05 June 2022

The move comes as more than one million potentially life-saving tests have been done on patients in England at ‘one-stop shops’ since July 2021.


What the papers say – June 5

What the papers say – June 5

What the papers say – June 5

05 June 2022

Sunday’s papers cover the ‘party at the palace’ and a potential problem for the Prime Minister.


PM faces prospect of no-confidence vote as poll signals Tory Wakefield defeat

PM faces prospect of no-confidence vote as poll signals Tory Wakefield defeat

PM faces prospect of no-confidence vote as poll signals Tory Wakefield defeat

04 June 2022

A survey has predicted the Tories may lose a key Red Wall battleground by as much as 20 points to Labour.


Revellers marvel at being ‘part of history’ at Buckingham Palace concert

Revellers marvel at being ‘part of history’ at Buckingham Palace concert

Revellers marvel at being ‘part of history’ at Buckingham Palace concert

04 June 2022

Impressive visuals of the Queen were projected on to the royal residence during the patriotic two-and-a-half hour event.


In pictures: Stars pay tribute to Queen in Platinum Jubilee concert spectacular

In pictures: Stars pay tribute to Queen in Platinum Jubilee concert spectacular

In pictures: Stars pay tribute to Queen in Platinum Jubilee concert spectacular

04 June 2022

Millions of viewers watched the festivities, broadcast live from Buckingham Palace.


Queen reveals marmalade sandwiches in handbag to Paddington in comic sketch

Queen reveals marmalade sandwiches in handbag to Paddington in comic sketch

Queen reveals marmalade sandwiches in handbag to Paddington in comic sketch

04 June 2022

The monarch appeared alongside the digitally animated character in secretly recorded footage which aired at the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace.


Diana Ross closes Platinum Party urging crowd to thank the Queen for her service

Diana Ross closes Platinum Party urging crowd to thank the Queen for her service

Diana Ross closes Platinum Party urging crowd to thank the Queen for her service

04 June 2022

The special concert was held at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign.


Corg Blimey: Twitter reacts to giant drone corgi at Queen’s Jubilee concert

Corg Blimey: Twitter reacts to giant drone corgi at Queen’s Jubilee concert

Corg Blimey: Twitter reacts to giant drone corgi at Queen’s Jubilee concert

04 June 2022

A corgi, a teapot, and a stamp complete with the Queen’s face shone bright above Buckingham Palace.


‘You laugh and cry with us’ Charles tells Queen in moving Jubilee tribute

‘You laugh and cry with us’ Charles tells Queen in moving Jubilee tribute

‘You laugh and cry with us’ Charles tells Queen in moving Jubilee tribute

04 June 2022

Paddington Bear echoed the mood of the night when he told the Queen “Happy Jubilee Ma’am. And thank you. For everything”.


Charles’s moving words for ‘Mummy’ in toast to Queen’s life of selfless service

Charles’s moving words for ‘Mummy’ in toast to Queen’s life of selfless service

Charles’s moving words for ‘Mummy’ in toast to Queen’s life of selfless service

04 June 2022

Charles said of the Queen in his Jubilee speech: ‘You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70 years.’


Duran Duran pay homage to British fashion during Platinum Party performance

Duran Duran pay homage to British fashion during Platinum Party performance

Duran Duran pay homage to British fashion during Platinum Party performance

04 June 2022

The segment opened with a projection onto Buckingham Palace of the Queen showing her style over her 70-year reign.


William pays tribute to the Queen’s optimism in Jubilee concert speech

William pays tribute to the Queen’s optimism in Jubilee concert speech

William pays tribute to the Queen’s optimism in Jubilee concert speech

04 June 2022

The crowds heard archive recordings of the Queen speaking about the future of the planet in 1989 during her Christmas Message.


Sing-song for royals as George and Charlotte join flag-waving Windsors

Sing-song for royals as George and Charlotte join flag-waving Windsors

Sing-song for royals as George and Charlotte join flag-waving Windsors

04 June 2022

The royal family celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by turning out to watch the BBC’s star-studded concert on Saturday night.


Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda performs King George III song in front of royals

Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda performs King George III song in front of royals

Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda performs King George III song in front of royals

04 June 2022

King George III is the Queen’s great-great-great-great grandfather.


Daniel Craig and Sir Paul McCartney among celebrities hailing Queen

Daniel Craig and Sir Paul McCartney among celebrities hailing Queen

Daniel Craig and Sir Paul McCartney among celebrities hailing Queen

04 June 2022

Famous faces praised the monarch in pre-recorded video messages during the special Jubilee event.


Poll predicts heavy Tory by-election loss amid reports PM faces leadership test

Poll predicts heavy Tory by-election loss amid reports PM faces leadership test

Poll predicts heavy Tory by-election loss amid reports PM faces leadership test

04 June 2022

A survey suggests Boris Johnson’s party is trailing Labour by 20 points ahead of the Wakefield by-election on June 23.


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