Poll flags up wave of patriotism sweeping the nation
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Steaming: The best Royal Ascot ever, so why were the crowds down?
'It is going to be a right balls up': Russell Brand predicts Olympics flop in rant on US TV
A Lyrical moment: The Queen's handshake with Martin McGuinness to be pure theatre
On tour with granny: Prince William and Kate join the Queen for Diamond Jubilee visit to Nottingham
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A right royal Jubilee knees-up
'The strange black woman dressed as Batgirl doing the hula hoop': Jim Davidson slags off Grace Jones, Cheryl Cole and Jimmy Carr in X-rated Diamond Jubilee concert rant
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Millions of people hailing a supreme and glorious leader... is Britain now North Korea?
Best seat in the house: Stunning bird's eye view of Diamond Jubilee flypast filmed from RAF aircraft
I Phil good: Prince Philip "in good spirits" in hospital after visit from the Queen
Pass the sick bag: BBC receives almost 2,500 complaints over 'dumbed down' Diamond Jubilee coverage
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Diamond Jubilee TV without any sparkle: Banal BBC is outshone by Sky and ITV
Time off? One is far too busy: Just hours after the Diamond Jubilee party finishes, the tireless Queen gets back to work
Prince Charming: Harry has sister-in-law Kate in stitches during Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Spice Girls gutted they weren't part of Jubilee shindig
Queen Camilla? How once-sidelined duchess is now centre stage... and could take title when Charles is King
"An incredible day... absolutely wonderful": What Queen told Prince Charles on balcony as a million wellwishers cheer
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An affirmation of all Britain can be proud of': Tony Parsons reflects on four days bursting with memorable moments
Bravo from the Beckhams: David congratulates the Queen in video tribute... and Victoria cracks a smile
VIDEO'It has been a humbling experience': The Queen thanks the nation for celebrations 'that touched me deeply'
VIDEO"A steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader": Watch Barack Obama's Diamond Jubilee video tribute to the Queen
VIDEOKate Middleton's McQueen hat-trick (and Jane Taylor actual hat) at St Paul's
Crowning glory: Queen's Diamond Jubilee carriage procession shows the world that Britain does pageantry better than anywhere else
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You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.2012 saw the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6th February 1952. The celebrations centred around an extended bank holiday weekend in June.