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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 · Jun 2, 2022

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 · Jun 2, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022

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 · Jun 1, 2022

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 · Jun 1, 2022

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 · Jun 1, 2022

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 Independent UK · May 31, 2022

The racist legislation that led to Windrush

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

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

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,…

Evening Standard · May 27, 2022

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 · May 26, 2022