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THE QUEEN has made a "remarkable comeback" in recent days after triumphantly opening London's new Elizabeth tube line.
Her Majesty 'would have moved heaven and high water" to attend the opening of the new underground line yesterday, following her appearance at the Windsor Horse Show just days earlier.
As such, Royal expert Robert Jobson has sung the monarch's praises - saying her recent public appearances were "brilliant".
He told GB News: "Well, look, the Palace has known for some time that they've got to pace the Queen.
"This particular thing for London, in particular, the Crossrail project is huge. Absolutely, huge for millions and millions of people.
"It's got her name attached to it too. You know, she would have moved heaven and high water to make sure she got there for that.
"And I think that the way she performed was brilliant as we saw at the Windsor Horse Show as well."
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16th May 2022, 12:00By The Sun
The Queen was given a well deserved standing ovation
Her Majesty the Queen was cheered as she as she took a gentle stroll to her seat for the Platinum celebration.
The first of the Platinum celebrations kicked off as The Queen was applauded by a crowd of more than 5,000 people.
Hollywood celebrities performed for her at the Royal Horse Show in Windsor.
Queen Elizabeth flashed the crowd a smile as she made her way to the Royal Box for the ceremony.
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16th May 2022, 11:30By The Sun
Harry and Meghan plan to stay at Frogmore Cottage in June
The Duke and duch*ess of Sussex and their family will be joining the Royal's for the Platinum Jubilee celebration.
The couple renewed the lease on the Windsor property in Windsor in February. They will be bringing children Archie and Lilibet to the UK for the first time since they moved to the US in 2020.
Frogmore Cottage is currently housing Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank and their baby son.
Heightened security measures have been put in place to ensure the family's safety.
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16th May 2022, 11:00By The Sun
Why was Prince William booed at the FA cup?
Fans also made fun of the National Anthem, clearly unimpressed with his appearance.
Prince William is the president of the Football Association, but was jeered at when he started his speech.
Merseyside's reds have been known to boo the national anthem since the 1980s.
Flags are sometimes flown reading “scouse not English” at Anfield.
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16th May 2022, 10:41By The Sun
Prince Harry and Meghan revealed they don't want to stand on the Royal Balcony
The Queen has said only senior Royals are allowed to stand on the Royal Balcony for the Trooping of the Colour.
According the The Mirror, an insider source said that Prince Harry and Meghan originally did not want to stand on the Royal Balcony with the rest of the family.
Allegedly they weren't axed from the guestlist, the requested not to be involved with the ceremony.
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16th May 2022, 10:00By Joseph Gamp
Royal Archives show how Victoria commemorated special milestone
When Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee she was ‘touched and overcome’ with emotion on her special day.
Queen Victoria wrote in her diary: “I was much touched & overcome, specially when all my children & grandchildren, came up to me & I kissed them just as I did 10 years ago at Westminster Abbey.”
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16th May 2022, 09:30By Joseph Gamp
The Queen wows the crowd
THE Queen was honoured with a standing ovation as her Platinum Jubilee celebrations kicked off last night.
Themonarchattended the star-studded equestrian extravaganza featuring celebs and leading performers.
The audience rose to their feet cheering and clapping whenThe Queenarrived at the arena close to Windsor Castle.
She walked along a red carpet despite ongoing mobility issues, with Prince Edward accompanying her.
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16th May 2022, 09:00By Joseph Gamp
More than 70 aircraft to take part in six-minute Platinum Jubilee flypast
A six-minute flypast of more than 70 aircraft will complete the Queen's birthday parade as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Dozens of aircraft from the Royal Navy, the Army and Royal Air Force will soar over Buckingham Palace on Thursday June 2, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
The Queen is expected to watch the flypast from the palace balcony with other members of the royal family.
The monarch has limited the Trooping The Colour balcony appearance to working members of her family, with the Duke of York and Duke and duch*ess of Sussex missing out.
Although they will not be on the balcony, Harry, Meghan and their children will attend the celebrations, but it is not known which elements of the four-day Jubilee weekend they could make an appearance at.
Joining the Queen on the balcony for Trooping The Colour will be the Prince of Wales, the duch*ess of Cornwall, the Duke and duch*ess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal, the Duke and duch*ess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Also set to appear for the historic occasion will be Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and the Wessexes' children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
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16th May 2022, 08:30By Joseph Gamp
The Queen has been 'the constant heartbeat of the nation'
The Queen appeared enthralled, showing gleeful smiles as her own horses were led around the open-air arena in Windsor to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee last night.
TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh said: "For 70 years there has been one constant heartbeat of this nation, and that heart belongs to Her Majesty The Queen.
"As commander and chief of the Armed Forces, head of the Commonwealth, leader of the nation we are proud to live in. We sometimes forget that our head of state is actually a person, feels as we do, enjoys the things we do, and is very much a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as being our monarch."
The ceremony paid tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh and his "love of carriage driving" as his grand-daughter Lady Louise Windsor drove his exercise carriage around the arena.
Titchmarsh added: "One of Her Majesty's personal pleasures is horses and ponies in all their guises.
"One thing the Queen takes great happiness from is her family's involvement in her love, whether it be racing, eventing, showing rare breeds or just riding out in Windsor great park."
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16th May 2022, 08:00By Louis Allwood
'Her Majesty the Queen is the epitome of service'
The 2½-hour show was presented byThis Morning’s Phillip Schofieldand ITV News presenter Julie Etchingham.
Julie had earlier said: “It’s hard to describe but I just think Her Majesty the Queen is the epitome of service.
“To have dedicated her whole life to this role from such a young age — with all the enormous change the country has been through; through all the personal highs and lows she’s encountered — and to have done so with such grace, determination and discretion, is inspiring.
“She has been a constant, reassuring presence in our national life.”
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16th May 2022, 07:00By Louis Allwood
Queen raises nation’s spirits with Platinum Jubilee appearance
THE Queen was all smiles as Top Gun movie star Tom Cruise got her 70th Jubilee celebrations off to a flying start last night.
Her Majesty, 96, put her health woes behind her as she stepped nimbly and unaided out of a Range Rover on to the red carpet at Windsor.
US screen idol Tom, 59, said at the star-studded TV event: “What she has accomplished has been historic.”
Her Majesty raised the nation’s spirits last night as she appeared at what was the first major event to mark her 70th anniversary on the throne, theThe Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrationon ITV.
She used a walking stick but looked relaxed and at ease and was given a round of applause by the audience.
Top Gun actor Tom Cruise, 59, was among a galaxy of stars who appeared on the extravaganza.
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16th May 2022, 06:00By Louis Allwood
Jubilee plans revealed with flypast
DOZENS of aircraft's from will soar over Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
On the 2 June,The Queen's birthday will be celebrated with a six-minute flypast from more than 70 aircraft's.
Dozens of aircraft from theRoyal Navy, the Army andRoyal Air Forcewill soar over the Palace in London.
The Queen is expected to watch the flypast from the palace balcony with other members of theroyal family.
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16th May 2022, 05:00By Louis Allwood
Viewers are all saying the same thing about ITV special with Tom Cruise
MegastarTom, 59, was one of the first guests to sit down and chat to Phil and Julie, and told them about his love for the UK and particularly The Queen.
He appeared after footage of Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne aired on screen, and viewers were left bursting with pride to be British.
One person tweeted: "We need to embrace and celebrate the most remarkable achievement of HRH"
Another shared their sentiments, writing on Twitter: "Jubilee celebrations on @ITV in honour of HM The Queen. She has served people and countries with honour and dignity. We’re lucky to have her."
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16th May 2022, 04:00By Louis Allwood
Sussexes 'huge assets' to the royal family
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are 'huge assets' to the royal family, and when Prince Charles becomes King he 'will need' them back, claims a royal author.
On this week’s episode of “Royally Obsessed,” Tina Brown, author of the new bookThe Palace Papers said: “My guess isCharles is really going to want them back—sort of need them back, actually—because Harry andMeghanwere huge assets to the whole royal repertoire, quite frankly.
“They had a young appeal that was very, very potent in the country.”
Backing Ms Brown's claims, Kinsey Schofield, royal expert and founder ofToDiForDaily.com, told theExpressthat Charles has a “very soft heart” and is “anxious to start the healing process” with Harry.
“I think he’s desperately in love withPrince Harry—he loves Prince Harry,” she says.
“He doesn’t like his actions, but Prince Harry is his DNA, and he does hurt when they’re not talking, he does hurt when things aren’t on the right path, and I think he’s anxious to start the healing process. I think that Prince Charles is very forgiving.”
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16th May 2022, 04:00By Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The Queen was given a well deserved standing ovation
Her Majesty the Queen was cheered as sheas she took a gentle stroll to her seat for the Platinum celebration.
The first of the Platinum celebrations kicked off as The Queen was applauded by a crowd of more than 5,000 people.
Hollywood celebrities performed for her at the Royal Horse Show in Windsor.
Queen Elizabeth flashed the crowd a smile as she made her way to the Royal Box for the ceremony.
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16th May 2022, 03:00By Louis Allwood
Ministers announce new plans for Jubilee viewings
Reports have emerged that more than 70,000 Jubilee Lunches are set to take place across the UK over the weekend.
These events will see crowds gather in their thousands as big screens are placed across all major British cities.
Excitement is continuing to build ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Brits everywhere set to celebrate the special day.
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said of the event: “No other British monarch has reached this milestone and we will celebrate it with tradition, pomp and circ*mstance.”
“I hope that people and communities across the country will come together to pay tribute to Her Majesty – whether that be to watch on big screens or toasting Her Majesty at a Big Jubilee Lunch with their neighbours or coming together in their local village hall.”
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16th May 2022, 02:00By Louis Allwood
Royal Archives show how Monarch’s commemorated special milestones
When Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee she was 'touched and overcome' with emotion on her special day.
Queen Victoria wrote in her diary: “I was much touched & overcome, specially when all my children & grandchildren, came up to me & I kissed them just as I did 10 years ago at Westminster Abbey.”
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16th May 2022, 01:00By Louis Allwood
Prince William and Kate congratulate the Women's FA Cup winners
Prince William and Kate Middleton have congratulated Chelsea's women's team after they defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
The Cambridge's said: "Fantastic team performance! Commiserations to Manchester City Women on a day that didn’t go there way but no doubt will see them back next year."
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15th May 2022, 00:00By Louis Allwood
The Queen wows the crowd
THE Queen was honoured with a standing ovation as her Platinum Jubilee celebrations kicked off tonight.
Themonarchattended the star-studded equestrian extravaganza featuring celebs and leading performers.
The audience rose to their feet cheering and clapping whenThe Queenarrived at the arena close to Windsor Castle.
She walked along a red carpet despite ongoing mobility issues, with Prince Edward accompanying her.
Queen Elizabeth II was joined by her son the Earl of Wessex for the show that reflected her life-long passion for horses.
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15th May 2022, 22:44By Louis Allwood
The celebration finishes with the national anthem
The celebration comes to an end with the national anthem.
Her Majesty has made her way down to her car which will drive her out of the event.
A truly magical end to a fantastic night.
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15th May 2022, 22:41By Louis Allwood
Dame Helen Mirren closes the celebration
Dame Helen Mirren has said that the Queen's 'hope guidance and leadership' has helped us through.
Helen Mirren says: "I give you our most sincere and loving thanks."
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15th May 2022, 22:37By Louis Allwood
The final curtain call
All of the performers are welcomed back for the final curtain call.
Audiences across the country have been truly entertained with superb performances this evening.
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15th May 2022, 22:33By Louis Allwood
The Queen's horses and ponies are marched in
Following Lady Louis is the Diamond Jubilee state coach with the Crown on top.
Then the Australian State Coach is welcomed in.
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15th May 2022, 22:31By Louis Allwood
Lady Louise Windsor rides in On the Duke of Edinburgh's carriage
Alan Titchmarsh has taken to the stand.
He said: "For the last 70 years there has been one constant heart beat for the United Kingdom and that heart belongs to the Queen."
The Queen takes great 'happiness' in her family sharing her same pleasure of horses.
Lady Louise Windsor rides in On the Duke of Edinburgh's carriage which was passed down to her.
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15th May 2022, 22:24By Louis Allwood
Irish and Welsh performances
Irish dancers, Emerald Storm, have also taken to the stage, soon followed by by Wales' Katherine Jenkins.
Katherine is accompanied by Academy Voices Welsh Choir 'Calon Lan'.
Katherine is a world famous mezzo-soprano and performs operatic arias, musical theatre, and hymns.
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15th May 2022, 22:19By Louis Allwood
The Massed Pipes & Drums & The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dancers
The Massed Pipes & Drums & The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dancers are introduced by The Herald.
The group perform a combination of bagpipes and drums whilst wearing the traditional Scottish kilts.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dancers have put on a well choreographed routine.
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