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WATCH – Queen Elizabeth’s glorious Platinum Jubilee events so far

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Queen Elizabeth beamed with joy as she stood on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony to kick off a weekend dedicated to her remarkable 70 years on the throne

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has officially lit the Platinum Jubilee Beacon to mark a truly remarkable 70 years on the throne.

The lighting of the beacon

The beacon lighting follows a day of pomp and ceremony, with the Queen putting on a brave face after suffering from mobility issues.

Queen Elizabeth has confirmed she will not be attending the upcoming Jubilee service at St Paul’s Cathedral, pulling out last minute after suffering discomfort.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace says the decision was made ‘with great reluctance’ after considering both the journey to the cathedral and the activity required.

The Palace says the onset of discomfort followed Thursday’s Birthday Parade event, with Prince Charles representing his mother at the ceremony instead.

But the monarch had vowed to light the beacon, and that is exactly what she did.

Taking great care as she walked out onto the grass of Windsor Castle, she is seen using a cane for support.

This particular event is an important tradition for special royal occasions, including jubilees, weddings, and coronations.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has previously had a beacon lighting for her Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilees, and her 90th birthday in 2016.

Trooping of the Colour

The four days of celebrations began with Trooping of the Colour, with Her Majesty smiling at thousands of her adoring supporters and fans.

The Queen could hardly wipe the smile from her face, receiving rapturous applause from the crowd below.

The 96-year-old was joined on the balcony with her fellow senior royals including Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children.

It was the Prince Louis show, with the young royal unimpressed by the noisy air display.

Britain’s Prince Louis of Cambridge,right, holds his ears as he stands next to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II to watch a special flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. –

Meanwhile, Prince Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, and embattled royal Prince Andrew were noticeably missing from the occasion.

Elizabeth had previously made a decision to reserve the balcony for working royals only.

1,200 officers and soldiers, mounted troops from the 1st Battalion and Irish Guards were accompanied by 400 musicians and 240 horses for the spectacle.

The parade makes its way up The Mall from Horse Guards Parade to Buckingham Palace, central London, following the Trooping the Colour ceremony, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday.

And as the sun shone across London and the sky turned red, white, and blue – there was just one person on everyone’s mind, with revelers from Commonwealth countries right around the globe paying tribute to their remarkable Queen.

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Trump may accept Qatari jet as the new Air Force One

Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.

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Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.


The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Qatar to use a royal aircraft as a potential temporary Air Force One.

The jet — owned by the Qatari royal family — would be retrofitted for presidential use and could be offered as a gift during Trump’s term, with the possibility of it being used again as part of his future presidential library.

While no final decision has been made, the deal raises logistical, diplomatic, and ethical questions around foreign gifts, presidential travel, and how Trump may symbolically separate himself from traditional norms.

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‘Total reset’: U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs

U.S. and China agree to major tariff cuts to 10% after Geneva talks, signaling a shift towards cooperation, though a 20% fentanyl-related tariff remains.

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U.S. and China agree to major tariff cuts to 10% after Geneva talks, signaling a shift towards cooperation, though a 20% fentanyl-related tariff remains.


The U.S. and China have reached a major breakthrough, agreeing to sharply reduce tariffs following high-stakes meetings in Geneva.

President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 125% to just 10%, while China will reciprocate by slashing its retaliatory tariffs on American exports to 10%.

However, a separate 20% tariff tied to China’s alleged role in the fentanyl trade will remain in place.

The move signals a clear shift from conflict to cooperation, after years of economic tension that rattled global markets.

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Stocks surge after U.S.-China tariff agreement made

U.S. stocks rebound as U.S.-China agree to cut tariffs, boosting market confidence and optimism over trade tensions.

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U.S. stocks rebound as U.S.-China agree to cut tariffs, boosting market confidence and optimism over trade tensions.

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U.S. stocks rebounded significantly after an agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce tariffs. Major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 saw notable gains, driven by positive negotiations and increases in tech stocks.

U.S. stocks experienced a significant rebound on Monday after the U.S. and China reached an agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs following negotiations in Switzerland.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1,113 points, or 2.6%, remaining strong throughout the session. The S&P 500 rose by 3%, marking over a 20% gain since its low in April amid tariff concerns. It has now reduced its year-to-date losses to 0.9%.

The Nasdaq Composite gained 4%, boosted by an increase in technology stocks linked to China, such as Tesla and Apple.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the talks with China as “very productive”. The U.S. has reduced tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, while China has lowered tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%. Bessent indicated further meetings with Beijing representatives are anticipated in the coming weeks to work on a more comprehensive agreement.

Tesla shares rose by 6%, while Apple and Nvidia followed closely with increases of 6% and 5%, respectively. Companies heavily reliant on Chinese goods saw some of the largest gains, with Best Buy and Dell Technologies both increasing by 8%, and Amazon also rising by 8%.

Investment strategist Jeff Kilburg noted that market rallies were driven by investor surprise at the rapid progress of the tariff negotiations. Tensions between the U.S. and China had escalated sharply in April but recent developments have led to a recovery in stock prices.

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