Teens Wowed By Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – With four days packed with fantastic Diamond Jubilee celebrations – including a massive pageant of ships on the River Thames, a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace and much more – the United Kingdom marked the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As the celebrations wound down, young people weighed in on the festivities. “It was spectacular, actually mind-blowing,” said Euan McIntosh, 16, of Moniaive, Scotland. “I watched the concert merely because Paul McCartney and Elton John were playing. I briefly saw the boat race but had other duties to attend to.” Fleur Robinson of Carrutherstown in Dumfries, Scotland, thoroughly enjoyed the jubilee and gave credit to Queen Elizabeth II. “I think it’s all been good because the queen does a lot for not just our country but … Read entire article »
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Teens Wowed By Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – With four days packed with fantastic Diamond Jubilee celebrations – including a massive pageant of ships on the River Thames, a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace and much more – the United Kingdom marked the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As the celebrations wound down, young people weighed in on the festivities. “It was spectacular, actually mind-blowing,” said Euan McIntosh, 16, of Moniaive, Scotland. “I watched the concert merely … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, England, London, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Teens Wowed By Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – With four days packed with fantastic Diamond Jubilee celebrations – including a massive pageant of ships on the River Thames, a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace and much more – the United Kingdom marked the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As the celebrations wound down, young people weighed in on the festivities. “It was spectacular, actually mind-blowing,” said Euan McIntosh, 16, of Moniaive, Scotland. “I watched the concert merely because Paul McCartney and Elton John were playing. I briefly saw the boat race but had other duties to attend to.” Fleur Robinson of Carrutherstown in Dumfries, Scotland, thoroughly enjoyed the jubilee and gave credit to Queen Elizabeth II. “I think it’s all been good because the queen does a lot for not just our country but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, England, London, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Teens Wowed By Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – With four days packed with fantastic Diamond Jubilee celebrations – including a massive pageant of ships on the River Thames, a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace and much more – the United Kingdom marked the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As the celebrations wound down, young people weighed in on the festivities. “It was spectacular, actually mind-blowing,” said Euan McIntosh, 16, of Moniaive, Scotland. “I watched the concert merely because Paul McCartney and Elton John were playing. I briefly saw the boat race but had other duties to attend to.” Fleur Robinson of Carrutherstown in Dumfries, Scotland, thoroughly enjoyed the jubilee and gave credit to Queen Elizabeth II. “I think it’s all been good because the queen does a lot for not just our country but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, England, London, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Teens Wowed By Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – With four days packed with fantastic Diamond Jubilee celebrations – including a massive pageant of ships on the River Thames, a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace and much more – the United Kingdom marked the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As the celebrations wound down, young people weighed in on the festivities. “It was spectacular, actually mind-blowing,” said Euan McIntosh, 16, of Moniaive, Scotland. “I watched the concert merely because Paul McCartney and Elton John were playing. I briefly saw the boat race but had other duties to attend to.” Fleur Robinson of Carrutherstown in Dumfries, Scotland, thoroughly enjoyed the jubilee and gave credit to Queen Elizabeth II. “I think it’s all been good because the queen does a lot for not just our country but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, England, London, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Is Spectacular
Official photo Queen Elizabeth II By Myah Guild Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International DUNSTABLE, Bedfordshire, England – The dreary weekend showcased the unpredictability of British weather – only last week, the mercury hit a warm 28 degrees – but this this time, no one cared. Saturday and Sunday 3rd June 2012 began the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee – the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, back in 1952. The young and old turned out in force to mark the celebration. Some had street parties, others travelled to London to see the Thames Pageant – a glamorous flotilla of boats and barges sailing along the River Thames, London in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign. The Jubilee Pageant was organized by Adrian Evans and based on Canaletto’s famous painting, River Thames, depicting … Read entire article »
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Is Spectacular
Official photo Queen Elizabeth II By Myah Guild Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International DUNSTABLE, Bedfordshire, England – The dreary weekend showcased the unpredictability of British weather – only last week, the mercury hit a warm 28 degrees – but this this time, no one cared. Saturday and Sunday 3rd June 2012 began the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee – the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, back in 1952. The young and old turned out in force … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diamond Jubilee, London, Myah Guild, Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Is Spectacular
Official photo Queen Elizabeth II By Myah Guild Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International DUNSTABLE, Bedfordshire, England – The dreary weekend showcased the unpredictability of British weather – only last week, the mercury hit a warm 28 degrees – but this this time, no one cared. Saturday and Sunday 3rd June 2012 began the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee – the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, back in 1952. The young and old turned out in force to mark the celebration. Some had street parties, others travelled to London to see the Thames Pageant – a glamorous flotilla of boats and barges sailing along the River Thames, London in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign. The Jubilee Pageant was organized by Adrian Evans and based on Canaletto’s famous painting, River Thames, depicting the … Read entire article »
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Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II
Robert Guthrie / youthjournalism.org Queen Elizabeth visited Dumfries, Scotland in 2010 to dedicate the new plainstanes gathering place at the foot of the historic Midsteeple. By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – To say that the year of 2012 will be one to remember for many different reasons is probably an understatement, as one of the biggest events on this year’s Royal calendar kicked off Saturday. Some of the most important of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations got underway over the extended four-day weekend. Many around Britain and the global Commonwealth nations cheered with joy as the Queen achieved 60 years on the throne, making Elizabeth II one of the longest reigning monarchs ever. The Queen visited the Epsom Derby, a big horse-racing event. Horses and racing have been a big part of the Queen’s life … Read entire article »
Filed under: Buckingham Palace, Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland
Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II
Robert Guthrie / youthjournalism.org Queen Elizabeth visited Dumfries, Scotland in 2010 to dedicate the new plainstanes gathering place at the foot of the historic Midsteeple. By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – To say that the year of 2012 will be one to remember for many different reasons is probably an understatement, as one of the biggest events on this year’s Royal calendar kicked off Saturday. Some of the most important of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations got underway over the extended four-day weekend. Many around Britain and the global Commonwealth nations cheered with joy as the Queen achieved 60 years on the throne, making Elizabeth II one of the longest reigning monarchs ever. The Queen visited the Epsom Derby, a big horse-racing event. Horses and racing have been a big part of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Buckingham Palace, Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland
Jubilee Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II
Robert Guthrie / youthjournalism.org Queen Elizabeth visited Dumfries, Scotland in 2010 to dedicate the new plainstanes gathering place at the foot of the historic Midsteeple. By Robert Guthrie Reporter Youth Journalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – To say that the year of 2012 will be one to remember for many different reasons is probably an understatement, as one of the biggest events on this year’s Royal calendar kicked off Saturday. Some of the most important of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations … Read entire article »
Filed under: Buckingham Palace, Diamond Jubilee, Dumfries, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Guthrie, Scotland
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Is Spectacular
Official photo Queen Elizabeth II By Myah Guild Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International DUNSTABLE, Bedfordshire, England – The dreary weekend showcased the unpredictability of British weather – only last week, the mercury hit a warm 28 degrees – but this this time, no one cared. Saturday and Sunday 3rd June 2012 began the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee – the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, back in 1952. The young and old turned out in force to mark the celebration. Some had street parties, others travelled to London to see the Thames Pageant – a glamorous flotilla of boats and barges sailing along the River Thames, London in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign. The Jubilee Pageant was organized by Adrian Evans and based on Canaletto’s famous painting, River Thames, depicting … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diamond Jubilee, London, Myah Guild, Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom
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