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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

THE TRUTH ABOUT: When was the queen s coronation 303e05e3 0ff9 4438 b393 14e1f3988157 | History Defined

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As the country gears up to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign - the first time in British history that a monarch has reached this milestone - many people are reflecting on the Queen’s years of service.

A programme of events to honour the 96-year-old have been scheduled across an extended bank holiday in early June, known as the platinum jubilee celebrations.

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