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Platinum Jubilee: Queen triggers lighting of Jubilee beacons across UK

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The Queen triggered the lighting of the principal Jubilee beacon at Windsor Castle. At the same time thousands of beacons were lit in villages, towns and cities across the UK to honour the Queen's 70-year reign. Prince William was present to see the Tree of Trees light up, while people across the country lit up their beacons.

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BBC News

Platinum Jubilee: Beacons light up Manx skies to mark Queen's reign

Beacons are set aflame across the Isle of Man in honour of the longest reigning British monarch.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Queen leads lighting of jubilee beacons at Windsor Castle – video

The Queen leads the lighting of the principal jubilee beacon at Windsor Castle

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Delighted Queen leads first day of Jubilee at beacon lighting and on balcony

The monarch is the first sovereign in British history to celebrate 70 years on the throne.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

The Queen looks chic in jade for Platinum Jubilee Beacon lighting at Windsor Castle

The Queen looked chic in a jade outfit for the Platinum Jubilee Beacon ceremony. She lit the beacon at Windsor Castle.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Queen lights first Platinum Jubilee beacon sparking dazzling display across UK

As part of the Platinum Jubilee, the lighting of the beacons is one of the main events of the year to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year rule and while the main event will be held in London, beacons will be lit in all 54 Commonwealth capitals for the first time

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Queen lights first Platinum Jubilee beacon

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II triggered the lighting of a chain of ceremonial beacons on Thursday as part of festivities bringing an end to an eventful first day of celebrations for the monarch's Platinum Jubilee.

2 years ago·United States

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