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Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa

In the UK the Queen’s official title is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

The Conversation

Prince Charles calls the Queen 'mummy' during emotional Platinum Jubilee tribute

Prince Charles thanked the Queen on behalf of 'the whole world' for her incredible dedication to duty. He paid tribute to his mother and said everyone gathered to celebrate her

Daily Mirror

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

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Pitcairn Islands to light final Platinum Jubilee beacon

The entire population of the Pitcairn Islands - 35 permanent residents - will make the Pacific Ocean territory the last place in the Commonwealth to light a beacon as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration later Thursday.

Reuters

Queen leads celebrations from Windsor as string of 3,000 beacons flare across UK

A traditional train of almost 3,000 beacons were lit for the Queen across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK overseas territories, and 54 commonwealth capital cities

Daily Mirror

Queen lights first Platinum Jubilee beacon sparking dazzling display across UK

As part of the Platinum Jubilee, the lighting of the beacons is one of the main events of the year to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year rule and while the main event will be held in London, beacons will be lit in all 54 Commonwealth capitals for the first time

Daily Mirror

What would King Charles mean for the monarchy, Australia and the republican movement?

This week’s Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign over “the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth”. This occasion, the first ever for a British monarch, allows us to reflect on the importance of succession.

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Taking a look back at the evolution of sport during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

The United Kingdom is celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years as head of the Commonwealth.

The Conversation

Aspen Island lit up for Queen's Platinum Jubilee, ahead of its name change

Canberra has joined the Commonwealth capital cities and the United Kingdom in lighting up for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon.

The Canberra Times

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Independent UK

Queen’s platinum jubilee: key timings for official celebrations

All the main events across the UK and Commonwealth as monarch marks 70 years on the throne

The Guardian - UK

TILT Expands Dispensary-To-Door Delivery To Serve Massachusetts From South Shore To Boston

Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc. (“CAC”) subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: TLLTF) (NEO:TILT) expanded its home delivery of medical and adult-use cannabis.

Benzinga

Ayesha Hazarika: I’ve realised why I like the Queen so much — it’s her Asian Mum vibes

I’ve been pondering why I’ve become so fond of the Queen. I was never one to fawn over the monarchy growing up — apart from when Fergie married Andrew because I loved her red hair and felt Anne of Green Gables had joined the royal family. That went well.

Evening Standard

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

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In Commonwealth, queen’s jubilee draws protests and apathy

Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed in the U.K. as a rock in turbulent times after seven decades on the throne

The Guardian - UK

The racist legislation that led to Windrush

A suppressed report has concluded the fiasco’s roots lie in immigration legislation from 1950 to 1981

Evening Standard

Why I feel pride for our Queen who can dance with radical communists

I’m not passionate about the royal family. When I’m at a dinner party and Harry and Meghan come up in conversation, I start to grind my teeth. My home is not plastered with Union flags or royal kitsch; I find such mawkishness frankly embarrassing. But I’m not a republican, either,…

The Independent UK

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

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The Independent UK

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Independent UK

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Canberra Times

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

ABC News

Scott Morrison says the government's proposed integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. Is that correct?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government's proposed model for a federal integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. RMIT ABC Fact Check compares the two.

ABC News

Domestic violence funding lacking despite $5.7 billion surplus in WA budget, women's group says

The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing in WA says the sector is still suffering from "chronic underfunding", as the housing crisis makes it harder to help domestic and family violence victims.

WEKU

Eastern Kentucky county clerks' opinions on early voting differ

The culmination of the Primary Election in 2020 occurs Tuesday. At precincts across the Commonwealth voters are choosing their leaders. This year’s springtime election included three days of no-excuse early voting.

The Canberra Times

'Unacceptable': Public service fraud case has 'changed dramatically', court told

Three men accused of conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth are due to stand trial on May 30, but a barrister for one says it remains "completely unclear" what her client is actually accused of.

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