U.K. Celebrations Start to Mark Queen’s 60 Years on Throne
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Britain marks Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne with four days of street parties, pageantry and concerts, underlining the widespread popularity of the monarchy.
The Diamond Jubilee weekend got under way today when the queen, 86, arrived at the Derby, the highlight of the flat horse-racing season. It will culminate on June 5 with a day of pageantry including a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral in central London, when Britons will enjoy an extra public holiday.