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A party fit for a queen: how the world is prepping for the Platinum Jubillee celebrations

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This year marks seven decades since Queen Elizabeth II as­cen­ded the British throne. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
This year marks seven decades since Queen Elizabeth II as­cen­ded the British throne. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

It's a party that’s been 70 years in the making: the historic platinum jubilee of Britain’s much-loved Queen Elizabeth. And what a celebration it’s turning out to be.

Puddings and parties, Barbies and bunting and a big Big Weekend when the nation will take to the streets to eat, drink and be merry.

Seven decades have passed since a 25-year-old princess ascended the throne and in those years the queen has proved to be an unfaltering pillar of the people, navigating countless crises and becoming a symbol of steadfastness, resilience and dignity.

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