\u0022I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me,\u0022 the Queen said
Tens of thousands of royal supporters waving flags lined the streets of London for a military parade that marked the start of Platinum Jubilee events. Millions of people across Britain and the world were expected to join street parties, watch the festivities and light beacons in honor of the 96-year-old queen.
“Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbors and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth,” she said in a statement as the festivities got under way.Article content Thursday marks not only the start of the Jubilee, but also the 69th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth, who became queen on the death of her father George VI in February 1952.
A protester is carried away after calling for the reclamation of Royal Land by rushing onto the Mall as a military band lead the Trooping the Colour parade on June 2, 2022 in London.
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