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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue at Windsor Castle

Celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is continuing at Windsor Castle with a special exhibition exploring the Coronation through portraiture, photographs and items of Her Majesty’s dress and jewellery, including the Coronation Dress, Robe of Estate and the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. The ‘Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation’...

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The Queen’s jewellery goes on show at Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty The Queen is continuing celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee with an exhibition at Buckingham Palace showcasing the official portraits taken by photographer Dorothy Wilding just weeks after her accession alongside the jewellery she wore for the sittings. ‘Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession’ is a special exhibition, which can be...

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outfits go on display

The outfits worn by Her Majesty The Queen for her two appearances on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Platinum Jubilee weekend in June will go on public display for the first time at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The two looks form part of a special exhibition commemorating The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee at Edinburgh’s royal palace...

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Jubilee boosts UK footfall by 17.7 percent

The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II brought a surge in visitors to cities and towns across the UK, as the nation celebrated the 70th anniversary of her accession. Springboard’s Jubilee weekend footfall figures show footfall was up 17.7 percent over the Bank Holiday weekend compared to the previous week. High streets performed...

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Gap partners with Denim Library on pre-loved jean collection for Platinum Jubilee

Gap has revealed that it has partnered with the denim resale platform, Denim Library, on a collection of pre-loved denim. Launching in time for the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, the line will include archive Gap denim and iconic pieces from the brand, including one-of-a-kind items and rare collectibles. The collection, consisting of 100 vintage...

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Burberry launches activations and scarf to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Burberry has unveiled a series of special activations to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee including a silk scarf and a partnership with Historic Royal Palaces to support Superbloom, an immersive floral display that will encircle the Tower of London. As an official platinum partner of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant this June, Burberry...

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Barbie unveils Queen Elizabeth II Doll to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee

Barbie has immortalised Queen Elizabeth II with her own doll, as part of the toy brand’s Tribute Collection to celebrate visionaries for their incredible contributions, impact and legacy as trailblazers. The collectable doll, sculpted in the Queen’s likeness, has been released ahead of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee on June 2. Inspired by one of...

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British and international brands join Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Burberry, M&S, and John Lewis are among the British and international brands supporting the Platinum Jubilee in celebration of The Queen’s 70-year reign. The full line-up of Platinum Jubilee partners features 16 businesses representing retail, fashion, hospitality, culture, media, travel and business. Burberry, Moët & Chandon, M&S and St James’s...

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The Royal Collection to celebrate Queen’s platinum jubilee in 2022

In celebration of The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee, three special displays marking significant occasions in Her Majesty’s reign, the Accession, the Coronation and Jubilees, will be staged at the official royal residences in 2022. Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession will be at the Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace,...