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Queen humbled by Jubilee tributes

11:57am Wednesday 6th June 2012

The Queen is to continue to mark her Diamond Jubilee today following four days of public celebrations which she has described as a "humbling experience".

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Queen delighted by rapturous crowds

4:44pm Tuesday 5th June 2012

The Queen was visibly touched by an emotional outpouring of appreciation at her last public appearance of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

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Call for investigation over Jubilee stewards

3:13pm Tuesday 5th June 2012

There should be an immediate investigation into claims that jobseekers were bussed in to London to work as unpaid stewards during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Lord Prescott said today.

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Mall campers hope to glimpse the Queen

1:32pm Tuesday 5th June 2012

Thousands of excited revellers packed The Mall today hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen.

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Solitary Queen 'sprightly at 86'

1:01pm Tuesday 5th June 2012

The last and only other time St Paul's Cathedral was the venue for a queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration, the Queen in question was so frail the service had to be held outside because she could not manage the steps.

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Boat conditions 'did not help Duke'

12:59pm Tuesday 5th June 2012

The Duke of Edinburgh may have been more likely to develop his bladder infection because of the conditions during Sunday's Diamond Jubilee Pageant, experts have said.

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Prince Philip to miss Tuesday's Jubilee celebrations

9:57am Tuesday 5th June 2012

The Duke of Edinburgh will miss the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations today as he remains in hospital with a bladder infection.

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Archbishop praises Queen's 'lifelong dedication' at Jubilee service

9:58am Tuesday 5th June 2012

The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the Queen for dedicating herself to the service of her nation and Commonwealth in a thanksgiving sermon celebrating the Diamond Jubilee.

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Picnickers enjoy Palace feast

4:07pm Monday 4th June 2012

Thousands of picnickers sat down to a feast in the gardens of Buckingham Palace ahead of a star-studded concert in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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Jubilee beacons lit across globe

11:59am Monday 4th June 2012

The first of more than 4,200 Diamond Jubilee beacons were lit across the globe in celebration of the Queen’s 60-year reign today.

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Scots love the Queen, says Salmond

4:34pm Monday 4th June 2012

Scots’ affection for the Queen is strong, the First Minister said as celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee continue.

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Fans hoping for Harry appearance

3:03pm Monday 4th June 2012

Royal watchers are hoping that Prince Harry will make a surprise appearance on stage tonight for his grandmother the Queen during a star-studded concert in her honour.

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10 held during celebrations

3:05pm Monday 4th June 2012

Police have made just 10 arrests during the Jubilee celebrations in London, the country’s most senior police officer said today.

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