Diamond Jubilee

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Queen Elizabeth II waves while standing beside Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Diamond Jubilee.

The Queen's rowbarge Gloriana, adorned with flags and gold detailing, leads a large procession of colorful boats on the River Thames during the Diamond Jubilee Pageant in London.

Diamond Jubilee

royal celebration, England, United Kingdom

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Big Ben
…the occasion of Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the British throne. The hands of the clock are 9 and 14 feet (2.7 and 4.3 metres) long, respectively, and the clock tower rises about 320 feet (97.5 metres). Originally in coordination with the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the chimes…
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…the occasion of Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the British throne. The hands of the clock are 9 and 14 feet (2.7 and 4.3 metres) long, respectively, and the clock tower rises about 320 feet (97.5 metres). Originally in coordination with the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the chimes…
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Elizabeth II
The modern monarchy
…2012 Elizabeth celebrated her “Diamond Jubilee,” marking 60 years on the throne. On September 9, 2015, she surpassed Victoria’s record reign of 63 years and 216 days.
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…2012 Elizabeth celebrated her “Diamond Jubilee,” marking 60 years on the throne. On September 9, 2015, she surpassed Victoria’s record reign of 63 years and 216 days.
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Thomas Struth
… and Prince Philip for her Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her coronation. Both commissioned photos were included in the family portrait series.
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… and Prince Philip for her Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her coronation. Both commissioned photos were included in the family portrait series.
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