Military gun salutes and a visit to a nursery school marked the Queen’s accession to the throne, 60 years ago today. To mark the first Diamond Jubilee since Queen Victoria 115 years ago, the Queen renewed her dedication to the service of the nation, while also expressing her hope that this “special year” will bring families and communities closer together.
The Queen accepts a small gift before opening the curtain to reveal a memorial plaque. The nursery children created the display on the wall, which included several corgis.
With only two weeks to prepare for the Queen’s visit, the children at the nursery school did an excellent job with their serenade and rousing cheer for her Majesty.
Meanwhile, gun salutes were fired at the Tower of London today, as well as other parts of the United Kingdom.
A Royal Salute is commonly made up of 21 rounds, but the gun salute from the Tower comprised 62 rounds, a tradition specific to the Tower to celebrate Royal Anniversaries.
As the world reflects on the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, this historic day might be a good opportunity to test your knowledge about her Majesty with this Diamond Jubilee Quiz from The Telegraph.
With the Victoria Memorial in the background, this portrait of the Queen at Buckingham Palace was released this weekend to commemorate the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
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