Throngs of admirers cheered Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee appearance on Thursday, but she was unable to attend a service on Friday. Prince Charles, in a familiar role, played the understudy.
Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
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The Imperial Fictions Behind the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Britain’s monarchy cannot be separated from its empire.
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In Photos: Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Her Platinum Jubilee
The royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace to kick off a joyful commemorative weekend marking Elizabeth II’s 70 years as queen.
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Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrates Her 70 years on the Throne
The dysfunction of the royal family was pushed temporarily offstage on Thursday by a joyful celebration of its 96-year-old matriarch, whose reign has been an anchor for her country.