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Jun 6 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Britain’s #PlatinumJubilee extravaganza ended on Sunday after four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated the extraordinary popularity of the monarch over her 70 years on the throne.

Here’s a look back at the jubilee, in photos. apne.ws/CoOidbb
Queen Elizabeth II made three appearances during the holiday weekend dedicated to her service — bookending the events with waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

But the absence of the events’ leading lady didn’t dampen the party atmosphere. apne.ws/CoOidbb
Tens of thousands turned out for street parties around the country and the main events in London, packing the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace each day. apne.ws/CoOidbb
Appearing on the balcony at the end of Sunday’s pageant, the queen was flanked only by those in the immediate line of succession and two future queen consorts.

It was a closing image that prepared the nation for the future of the monarchy. apne.ws/9rJNxGZ

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