The Queen celebrates Platinum Jubilee of her reign
Adarshabarta desk:
Queen Elizabeth II, 95-year-old head of state on Sunday (6 February), became the first British monarch in history to reign for 70 years. National celebrations are planned for early June.
The Queen has cut a cake to mark her Platinum Jubilee on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her reign.
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The Queen’s reign began when she was 25 years old, following the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952.
The monarch said that, 70 years on, the day is one she remembers “as much for the death of my father, King George VI, as for the start of my reign”.
The Queen said in a written message to the nation: “I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me.”
The Jubilee is the monarch’s first without the Duke of Edinburgh, her husband of 73 years, who died last year.
In a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign, the Queen said it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King.
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee for the “remarkable achievement” of reaching 70 years on the throne.
Prince Charles welcomed his mother’s wish that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, be known as Queen Consort when he becomes King. He said he and his wife were “deeply conscious of the honour”.
Many have congratulated the Queen on this historic day, including Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his predecessors Theresa May and David Cameron and Leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised her for her “inspirational sense of duty and unwavering dedication to this nation.”
During her reign, she has seen 14 British prime ministers occupy No 10.
Source: BBC
