Back in 2002, The Queen celebrated her Golden Jubilee. Take a look back at what the celebrations involved ahead of this year’s Diamond Jubilee extravaganza. Want to know more about the exciting events planned for celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? …
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13 Jan
2012
2012
In Pictures: Launch of London Ice Sculpting Festival 2012
We love these beautiful pictures of the launch of London Ice Sculpting Festival 2012, taken by Mark Baynes. To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee year, the festival was launched with an ice sculpture of a giant diamond. The free festival takes …
Read more...5 Jan
2012
2012
Olympic Stamps on Sale Now and Diamond Jubilee Stamps Coming Soon
If you’re looking to boost your stamp collection, 2012 is the year to do it! Royal Mail is issuing some interesting new collections featuring London events and figures this year, starting with the Olympic “definitive”, or everyday stamps, which go on …
Read more...28 Dec
2011
2011
Five Major London Art Exhibitions to See in 2012
This year we enjoyed blockbuster exhibitions including Miró at Tate Modern, Leonardo da Vinci at the National Gallery and Degas at the Royal Academy. So which will be the most talked-about shows in 2012? Here are five to look out …
Read more...14 Dec
2011
2011
Christmas Gift Ideas for That Difficult-To-Buy-For Londoner
If you’re struggling to come up with Christmas present ideas for that one difficult-to-buy-for nephew or tricky sibling, then look no further than our list of exciting London-based experiences and gifts. And there’s no harm in getting one for yourself …
Read more...12 Dec
2011
2011
Revealed: Royal Barge for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
The Spirit of Chartwell will take centre stage at next year’s Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, carrying The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the royal family. Celebrating The Queen’s 60-year reign, the pageant will be the …
Read more...10 Oct
2011
2011
Official Diamond Jubilee China Launches Today
Following the popular Royal Wedding china launched last year, the official commemorative china for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is on sale from today. The range includes a tankard, tea cup and saucer, plates, pill-box and coffee mug. The design was …
Read more...2 Jun
2011
2011
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Plans Announced
Buckingham Palace has announced further details of next year’s exciting celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This time next year, we’ll be hanging out the bunting again as we’ll be treated to an extra Bank Holiday and a full …
Read more...6 May
2011
2011
Royal Exhibitions for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The Royal Collection will stage a series of exhibitions to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Highlights include a display of diamonds at Buckingham Palace, a collection of press photos at Windsor Castle, and a major Leonardo da Vinci …
Read more...7 Oct
2010
2010
London 2012 Olympic Park to be Named After The Queen
It was announced today that Olympic Park will be named the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in honour of the British monarch, who celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Olympic Park will be the main hub for London 2012 Olympic and …
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