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1 The queen’s jubilee

2 Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926 in London, to Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, became queen on February 6, 1952, and was crowned on June 2, During her reign, she has tried to make the British monarchy more modern and sensitive to the public. The queen. Her 60-year reign began amid gloomy post-World War II austerity, but Queen Elizabeth II has seen social and technological changes transform the world from her seat on Britain's throne. From man setting foot on the Moon to the fall of Communism, the queen has witnessed dramatic world events, and withstood the challenges posed her sometimes troublesome family. Who?

3 What? The jubilee is a celebration celebrating queen Elizabeth‘s birthday and 60 years as queen. This year ( 2012) the people in England had a 4 day weekend and that is because they do not have a way to celebrate her birthday(Well not as far as I'm concerned)

4 Where? England/London London is found in England which is part of the British empire. London has some of the most amazing land marks like Big Ben, London eye and London bridge.

5 Why? The reason for the jubilee is to celebrate the queen’s birthday and 60 years on the throne.

6 When? The queen’s birthday is on Monday the 4th of June.
On that day all countries in the world celebrate the queen’s birthday. New Zealand celebrates the queen’s birthday by having a 3 day weekend

7 How? How we ( New Zealand) celebrate the queen’s birthday is having a three day weekend.

8 Thanks' for watching


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