Platinum jubilee

New Issue of White House History Quarterly, "Queen Elizabeth II: The Royal Visits" Available on Pre-Order Today

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association today released the 64th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly which features retellings from historians on Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the White House on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association today released the 64th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly which features retellings from historians on Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the White House on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.
  • Curator Candace Shireman details the queen's stays at Blair House, The President's Guest House.
  • Culinary Historian Alexander Prud'homme gives a behind-the-scenes look at the White House kitchen during the 1976 bicentennial State Visit.
  • First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts.

Canada Post issues stamp to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Sunday, February 6, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Since 1935, when then-Princess Elizabeth adorned a stamp for the silver jubilee of her grandfather, KingGeorge V, Canada Post has featured Queen Elizabeth II on more than 70 Canadian stamps.
  • This latest stamp honours an extraordinary milestone as Queen Elizabeth II is the only Canadian sovereign to reign for 70 years.
  • The Platinum Jubilee stamp and collectibles will be available on canadapost.ca and at post offices starting February 7.

The Royal Mint unveils coin collection for Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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LLANTRISANT, Wales, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Mint has unveiled a unique commemorative portrait of Her Majesty the Queen for the launch of the Platinum Jubilee coin collection, and the first collectable UK 50p to celebrate a royal event.

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  • LLANTRISANT, Wales, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Mint has unveiled a unique commemorative portrait of Her Majesty the Queen for the launch of the Platinum Jubilee coin collection, and the first collectable UK 50p to celebrate a royal event.
  • See the full collection in a range of base and precious metals at The Royal Mint .
  • The Royal Mint's Divisional Director of Commemorative Coin Clare Maclennan said:
    "The Platinum Jubilee is an historic occasion and one that is particularly special for The Royal Mint, as the original maker of British Coins for 1,100 years.
  • The extensive Platinum Jubilee collection also includes limited-edition coins featuring a crowned depiction of the Royal Cypher surrounded by the floral emblems of the United Kingdom, available at The Royal Mint .

COP26 in Glasgow shines light on Britain's sustainable travel experiences

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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Its recently published Sustainable Tourism discussion paper sets out its approach, from championing regional dispersal and low carbon transport, sharing resources and best practice with businesses to working with the trade on itineraries that support sustainable and responsible tourism.

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  • Its recently published Sustainable Tourism discussion paper sets out its approach, from championing regional dispersal and low carbon transport, sharing resources and best practice with businesses to working with the trade on itineraries that support sustainable and responsible tourism.
  • COP26 is the next in a series of major events to be held in Britain.
  • VisitBritain promotes the UK internationally as a visitor destination as part of the UK Government's global GREAT Britain campaign.
  • Inbound tourism is one of the UK's most valuable export industries, its third largest service export, worth more than 28 billion to the economy in 2019.