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Queen Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

Elizabeth, Britain mark her 60 years on the throne

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 2, 2012 7:33 AM CDT

(AP) – Queen Elizabeth II is off to the races today, the start of a four-day celebration of her 60 years on the throne. Later in the weekend she'll make a trip down the River Thames, then take in a concert—all accompanied by tens of thousands of her subjects, coming out to fete a monarch whose longevity has given her the status of the nation's favorite grandmother. The queen, now 86, took the throne in 1952 on the death of her father, King George VI, and most Britons have known no other monarch.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, arrives with Prince Philip for the Epsom Derby.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, arrives with Prince Philip for the Epsom Derby.   (AP Photo/Ben Stansall, Pool)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the Epsom Derby in southern England today.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the Epsom Derby in southern England today.   (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Flags line a street in central London.
Flags line a street in central London.   (Getty Images)
A racegoer is in the spirit at the Epsom Derby horse racing festival.
A racegoer is in the spirit at the Epsom Derby horse racing festival.   (Getty Images)
A royal supporter dressed in a military costume poses for pictures with real soldiers.
A royal supporter dressed in a military costume poses for pictures with real soldiers.   (Getty Images)
Flags line the streets of London.
Flags line the streets of London.   (Getty Images)
People admire a traditional fairground on the grounds of Alnwick Castle.
People admire a traditional fairground on the grounds of Alnwick Castle.   (AP)
Queen Elizabeth II, in 2006.
Queen Elizabeth II, in 2006.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
A man poses with a cappuccino in central London.
A man poses with a cappuccino in central London.   (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II walks down the Principal Corridor with Prince Charles, left, on the day of her coronation.
Queen Elizabeth II walks down the Principal Corridor with Prince Charles, left, on the day of her coronation.   (Getty Images)
Soldiers from 103rd Regiment Royal Artillery fire a Royal Salute to begin Diamond Jubilee celebrations in York, England.
Soldiers from 103rd Regiment Royal Artillery fire a Royal Salute to begin Diamond Jubilee celebrations in York, England.   (AP Photo / Anna Gowthorpe, PA)
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COMMENTS
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flin1
Jun 2, 2012 10:33 AM CDT
She's a dried up old bat with dumbass children.  
pg13
Jun 2, 2012 9:27 AM CDT
Did you see the news article that they want to rename Big Ben in her honor?    I'm skeptical.
chillette
Jun 2, 2012 9:20 AM CDT
A true Welfare Queen. Why don't they cut off her benefits and check. When was the last time she was drug tested to keep receiving benefits? 

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Queen Elizabeth II • Britain • Royal Family • Diamond Jubilee

 
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