By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 6, 2022 1:06 pm 26:04Platinum Jubilee: 70 Years of Queen Elizabeth II WATCH ABOVE: Platinum Jubilee: 70 Years of Queen Elizabeth II Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.The Queen ascended to the throne …
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Royal Mail has announced plans to scrap traditional stamps to make way for new barcoded versions from next year. Customers will be able to scan the barcodes in the Royal Mail app, where they can watch videos and find information about services – or even view birthday messages and greetings …
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‘I want to spend the rest of my career doing nothing but uplifting our communities’ Awkwafina has finally addressed longstanding criticism for her employment of a “blaccent”, but people aren’t satisfied with her explanation. Awkwafina, real name Nora Lum, has often come under fire for her appropriation of black vernacular, …
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In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Canada Post has released a new stamp featuring the long-reigning monarch. The new issue marks 70 years since the Queen’s accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II is the only British and Canadian sovereign to reign for seven …
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The Queen is the first British monarch in history to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. Elizabeth II will have reigned for 70 years, or 25,568 days, on Sunday, February 6, excluding this Accession Day itself. The Queen paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen Mother and the Duchess of …
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The second ever female apprentice arborist with the Royal Horticultural Society said she hopes her new role might inspire others to think about jobs that do not conform to stereotypes. Gabriella Jardine, based at RHS Bridgewater in Salford, has been tending to trees and felling to create space for different …
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Since 1935, when then-Princess Elizabeth adorned a stamp for the silver jubilee of her grandfather, King George V, Canada Post has featured Queen Elizabeth II on more than 70 Canadian stamps. Over the years, the stamps have been issued for visits of the Royal Family to Canada, historical events and special …
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The Queen shared her ‘sincere wish’ for the Duchess of Cornwall to one day be known as Queen Consort (Pictures: Getty) Camilla has come a long way in the eyes of the nation since her controversial role in the break-up of Prince Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana. The Queen cemented …
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As the United Kingdom marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign on Sunday, Canada’s prime minister acknowledged the historic milestone by praising her as a “steadfast leader” and champion of “cherished values.” “Over the course of her reign, Her Majesty has been a constant presence in the life of Canadians, offering steadfast leadership …
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The Queen has begun her platinum jubilee year, marking a 70-year reign that now makes her the longest-ruling monarch in British and Commonwealth history. King George VI died on the morning of Feb. 6, 1952 while Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya. She acceded to the throne immediately upon his death, …
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