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Jubilee

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee a sign of the evolution, rise of the British monarchy

Global Politics

After enduring years of scandal and declining public respect, the British monarchy is once-more at the top of its popularity. That will be on display this week with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration, marking 60 years since she took the throne.

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