Diamond Jubilee Facts and figures

THE Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 
 The Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II has been in the throne for 60 years , she's the 2nd queen in modern times to be in the the throne that long. 
 The Last was Queen Victoria  who was queen from 1837-1901 .  she served for 63 years , 7 months, 2 days .
12 Prime Minsters have served during , the queen's run so far. 
12 Us Presidents


Diamond anniversaries are  not new to her, she celebrated her diamond weeding anniversary to Prince Phillip in 1974 first monarch to do so.  They've been 64 years now (2012) 












She's  the head of state of 16 countries

She Loves her Corgi's  she's had 30 of them during her rule. the First was  when she was 18 ,named Susan.

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{LINK} What's the Royal Family Tree look like find out more [ here ] From CNN 
{LINK}  What does the Queen Do?   [here}  from CNN

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Man Events

  

The Queen's Jubilee 
From June 2nd -5th ,Queen Elizabeth II 's Diamond Jubille will be happening in the UK her are the events that will be taking place. 
June 2nd 
The Queen will be attending the 2nd day of the Epsom Derby events  , it's one of her favorite events.  


June 3rd 
  The River Thames Jubilee pageant takes place , more than 1,000 boats classic and modern will escort the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh  down London's famous river. 



There's also the Big Jubilee Lunch. People across the UK put on street parties and have some fun honoring the Queens' 60th Year on the throne.



June 4th
 TThe Jubilee Picnic is before the concert attended by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with people who got in by lottery.
Then at 7:30PM BST , the BBC holds  a big concert honoring the Queen with big acts :Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Elton John, Tom Jones, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran. 
Then at 10PM BST ,  Beacons will be lit across the UK over 4,000  of them.  Then the national beacon will be lit , then a fire works show at Buckingham palace.



June 5th 
 IIt all wraps up with a service, carriage procession , and balcony appearance. 
There's  a national service of Thanksgiving , a prayer for the Queen, and receptions.  Then the Queen will go on a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace. Then will make a balcony appearance.