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US talk show host slams Queen's Jubilee as she says monarchy is 'built on backs of slaves'

A US talk show host has slammed the "pomp and circumstance" of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which is taking place this weekend

Irish Mirror

Cloud shaped like Britain appears at iconic UK site during Jubilee holiday

Quite the sight at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol

Wales Online

The enigma of Elizabeth II

Over her long reign, the Queen has shaped and reflected the world we live in while remaining mysterious and unknowable. Like it or not, she has been the silver thread that runs through Britain’s collective story

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Antony Gormley to become German citizen due to ‘tragedy’ of Brexit

Acclaimed sculptor calls leaving the EU ‘a practical disaster’ and a ‘betrayal’ as major retrospective opens

The Guardian - UK

Football, The Archers, the Queen: constants in 70 years of change

Since the coronation in 1952, Britain has been transformed. Yet a few continuous threads have proved to be indestructible

The Guardian - UK

Star-studded party for Queen Elizabeth

LONDON: Britain geared up on Saturday for a "party at the palace" concert starring Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli, set to be watched by millions to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.

Bangkok Post

Accused Russian poisoner dies of Covid

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two Russian men accused by Britain of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006, has died of Covid-19 in a Moscow hospital, Tass news agency said on Saturday.

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Suspect in Litvinenko poisoning dies in Moscow - TASS

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two Russian men accused by Britain of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006, has died of COVID-19 in a Moscow hospital, TASS news agency said on Saturday.

Reuters

This jubilee is not like any other: we look back but can also see the future

Where past celebrations have been about unity, empire and nation, this is a preview of a very different Britain, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Russian air activity remains high over Donbas -UK military intelligence

Britain's defence ministry said on Saturday that Russian air activity remains high over Ukraine's Donbas region with Russian aircraft carrying out strikes using both guided and unguided munitions.

Reuters

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 4 June 2022

It may sound like a sickeningly sweet lolly but that hasn't stopped "platinum jubilee" from rolling off a lot of tongues lately. As Britain marks 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, we ponder what maketh a monarch.

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'You continue to make history': Prince Charles pays tribute to mum Queen Elizabeth

Prince Charles paid an emotional personal tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on Saturday during celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee, praising the monarch for uniting the nation and continuing to make history during her 70-year reign.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin hits out at Britain blaming non-existent sanctions for global food crisis

The Kremlin boss has insisted the UK's sanctions on Russian fertilisers are the cause of ongoing global food supply issues - despite the fact such sanctions do not exist

Daily Mirror

Queen Elizabeth II lost public favour and nearly toppled the monarchy in the week following Princess Diana's death

The death of Princess Diana inspired an outpouring of public grief unlike any other in Britain. It also heralded the most dangerous and tumultuous week of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

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Woman closes her seaside hotel so it can house refugees from Ukraine

Nitsa's family fled from Cyprus to Britain following the Turkish invasion in 1974 and she wanted to help others in the same situation

Reuters

Cheers and some jeers as Prince Harry and Meghan return to UK

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were greeted with cheers and some jeers as they joined the royal family at a thanksgiving service on Friday for Queen Elizabeth, their first public appearance together in Britain since quitting royal duties

Reuters

North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends congratulations to Queen Elizabeth on Jubilee

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a message of congratulations to Queen Elizabeth, the reclusive state's foreign ministry said, as Britain celebrates her Platinum Jubilee.

Daily Mirror

Toddler in agony after being stung by Britain's 'most dangerous plant'

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Young Beth's injuries were so bad that she needed hospital treatment to burst her blisters, carve away her dead skin and bandage her hands

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UK's Johnson jeered at Platinum Jubilee service

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was met with boos, jeers and some applause as he arrived at London's St Paul's Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth on Friday, reflecting the mounting pressure he is facing in office.

The Independent UK

Royal family to attend service without Queen Elizabeth II

Members of Britain’s royal family plan to attend a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain's Royals to Lead Thanks for Queen at Jubilee Service

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were on Friday expected to make their first public appearance in Britain in two years, at a church service for Queen Elizabeth II. But any hopes that the family would be all back together were scuppered after his grandmother overdid it at Thursday's launch…

Benzinga

Kim Jong-Un Sends Surprising Message To Queen Elizabeth

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un has sent out his first-ever public message to Queen Elizabeth II, the 96-year-old monarch of Great Britain on her platinum jubilee.

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch

Tonga’s chief diplomat in the U.K. will be thinking about two monarchs this weekend as Britain and the Commonwealth celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea's Kim Congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Jubilee

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as London kicked off celebrations to mark her 70 years on the throne, Pyongyang's foreign ministry said. London and Pyongyang established diplomatic relations in 2000 and have maintained their respective embassies, despite North Korea's worsening…

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim Jong Un congratulates Queen Elizabeth II

North Korea says its leader, Kim Jong Un, has sent a letter congratulating Queen Elizabeth II as Britain began a four-day celebration marking her 70 years on the throne

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