Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after her silver jubilee procession in 1977. PA
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after her silver jubilee procession in 1977. PA
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after her silver jubilee procession in 1977. PA
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after her silver jubilee procession in 1977. PA

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Platinum jubilee: Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign in 70 memorable photos

The long-serving monarch is celebrating her jubilee in a country much changed since her accession to the throne in 1952

Tim Kiek

February 04, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her platinum jubilee on Sunday as she marks 70 years on the British throne.

The 95-year-old monarch became Britain's longest-serving head of state in 2015, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria.

She has represented the nation and Commonwealth at some of the most momentous occasions of the past seven decades.

Weddings, births, divorces, world tours, official banquets, appearances at the Olympics — none has fazed the UK's figurehead.

She may have been forgiven for thinking she had seen it all by this stage, but surely if her long reign has taught her one thing above all else it is to expect the unexpected.

For the queen, Covid-19 restrictions even meant sitting alone in Westminster Abbey during the funeral of her beloved husband.

This poignant tableau of solitary grief is selected as the photo for 2021 in the gallery.

Scroll through this and the other 69 shots to see a photo from each year of the queen's reign.

Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign — in pictures

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her platinum jubilee in 2022, the first British monarch to reign for 70 years. Here 'The National' looks back at each of the years the queen has been on the throne. All photos: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her platinum jubilee in 2022, the first British monarch to reign for 70 years. Here 'The National' looks back at each of the years the queen has been on the throne. All photos: Getty Images
1952: A portrait of the queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
1952: A portrait of the queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
1953: The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after the queen's coronation, on June 2.
1953: The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after the queen's coronation, on June 2.
1954: The queen talking to an injured ex-serviceman during a visit to Repatriation General Hospital in Hobart, Australia.
1954: The queen talking to an injured ex-serviceman during a visit to Repatriation General Hospital in Hobart, Australia.
1955: Gen Francisco Craveiro Lopes, President of Portugal, leaves Westminster Pier for Buckingham Palace by coach, with the queen.
1955: Gen Francisco Craveiro Lopes, President of Portugal, leaves Westminster Pier for Buckingham Palace by coach, with the queen.
1956: The queen inspects the Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment, at Kaduna Airport, Nigeria, during her Commonwealth tour.
1956: The queen inspects the Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment, at Kaduna Airport, Nigeria, during her Commonwealth tour.
1957: The queen presents the trophy to American tennis player Althea Gibson after she won the women's singles tennis title at Wimbledon.
1957: The queen presents the trophy to American tennis player Althea Gibson after she won the women's singles tennis title at Wimbledon.
1958: The queen shares a joke while watching Prince Philip during a cricket match at Highclere Castle, Hampshire.
1958: The queen shares a joke while watching Prince Philip during a cricket match at Highclere Castle, Hampshire.
1959: US president Dwight D Eisenhower with Prince Philip, Princess Anne, the queen, Prince Charles and John Eisenhower, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland.
1959: US president Dwight D Eisenhower with Prince Philip, Princess Anne, the queen, Prince Charles and John Eisenhower, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland.
1960: The queen and Prince Charles walk through Liverpool Street Station in London with their dogs, having returned by train from Sandringham after the Christmas holidays.
1960: The queen and Prince Charles walk through Liverpool Street Station in London with their dogs, having returned by train from Sandringham after the Christmas holidays.
1961: The queen and Prince Philip leave Manchester by train.
1961: The queen and Prince Philip leave Manchester by train.
1962: The queen attends the races at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
1962: The queen attends the races at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
1963: The queen waves to residents from the rear of an open top car in the town of Russell, during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand.
1963: The queen waves to residents from the rear of an open top car in the town of Russell, during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand.
1964: The queen during the State Opening of Parliament ceremony in the chamber of the House of Lords, at the Palace of Westminster in London.
1964: The queen during the State Opening of Parliament ceremony in the chamber of the House of Lords, at the Palace of Westminster in London.
1965: At the Tissisal Falls, where the Blue Nile begins, with Emperor Haile Selassie during a royal visit to Ethiopia.
1965: At the Tissisal Falls, where the Blue Nile begins, with Emperor Haile Selassie during a royal visit to Ethiopia.
1966: The queen smiling after presenting England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy, following England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London.
1966: The queen smiling after presenting England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy, following England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London.
1967: The queen meets actor Rex Harrison and his wife Rachel Roberts at the premiere of the film 'Dr Dolittle' at the Odeon Marble Arch, London.
1967: The queen meets actor Rex Harrison and his wife Rachel Roberts at the premiere of the film 'Dr Dolittle' at the Odeon Marble Arch, London.
1968: The queen, Princess Margaret, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, riding at Ascot Racecourse.
1968: The queen, Princess Margaret, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, riding at Ascot Racecourse.
1969: The royal family at Windsor: Prince Edward, the queen, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew.
1969: The royal family at Windsor: Prince Edward, the queen, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew.
1970: US president Richard Nixon and British prime minister Edward Heath meet the queen for lunch at Chequers.
1970: US president Richard Nixon and British prime minister Edward Heath meet the queen for lunch at Chequers.
1971: Prince Charles takes part in a polo match in Windsor Great Park, accompanied by the queen and Prince Edward.
1971: Prince Charles takes part in a polo match in Windsor Great Park, accompanied by the queen and Prince Edward.
1972: The queen and Prince Philip with the president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta, during a visit to Kenya.
1972: The queen and Prince Philip with the president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta, during a visit to Kenya.
1973: Anne, the Princess Royal and Mark Phillips with the queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their wedding.
1973: Anne, the Princess Royal and Mark Phillips with the queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their wedding.
1974: The queen with the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London.
1974: The queen with the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London.
1975: The queen greets the public while visiting Greenwich, London.
1975: The queen greets the public while visiting Greenwich, London.
1976: The queen looking relaxed standing next to her car.
1976: The queen looking relaxed standing next to her car.
1977: The crowd cheers the queen in her gilded state coach during her silver jubilee procession.
1977: The crowd cheers the queen in her gilded state coach during her silver jubilee procession.
1978: The queen and Prince Philip are greeted by Native Canadians as they arrive by train during a tour of Canada.
1978: The queen and Prince Philip are greeted by Native Canadians as they arrive by train during a tour of Canada.
1979: The queen is met by president Julius Nyerere at Dar es Salaam airport, at the start of a three-day state visit to Tanzania.
1979: The queen is met by president Julius Nyerere at Dar es Salaam airport, at the start of a three-day state visit to Tanzania.
1980: On a tour of the Chelsea Flower Show, London.
1980: On a tour of the Chelsea Flower Show, London.
1981: The Prince and Princess of Wales pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day, with the queen.
1981: The Prince and Princess of Wales pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day, with the queen.
1982: US president Ronald Reagan and the queen at a gala dinner at Windsor Castle.
1982: US president Ronald Reagan and the queen at a gala dinner at Windsor Castle.
1983: The queen and Prince Philip are met by Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and president Zail Singh at Palam Airport, New Delhi, during a Commonwealth tour of India.
1983: The queen and Prince Philip are met by Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and president Zail Singh at Palam Airport, New Delhi, during a Commonwealth tour of India.
1984: Prince Charles is presented with an award by his mother, after a polo match at Smiths Lawn in Windsor.
1984: Prince Charles is presented with an award by his mother, after a polo match at Smiths Lawn in Windsor.
1985: The queen visits the University of Evora during a state visit to Portugal.
1985: The queen visits the University of Evora during a state visit to Portugal.
1986: The queen and Li Xiannian, president of China, outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during her visit to China.
1986: The queen and Li Xiannian, president of China, outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during her visit to China.
1987: The queen with Prince William and Prince Harry in the Royal Box at Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn, Windsor.
1987: The queen with Prince William and Prince Harry in the Royal Box at Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn, Windsor.
1988: US president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan chatting with the queen at Buckingham Palace.
1988: US president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan chatting with the queen at Buckingham Palace.
1989: The royal family gather on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Pictured are Princess Margaret, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William, the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
1989: The royal family gather on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Pictured are Princess Margaret, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William, the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
1990: The queen on a walkabout in Reykjavik, during a three-day state visit to Iceland.
1990: The queen on a walkabout in Reykjavik, during a three-day state visit to Iceland.
1991: England captain Will Carling introduces the queen to the England team before the Rugby World Cup Final against Australia at Twickenham.
1991: England captain Will Carling introduces the queen to the England team before the Rugby World Cup Final against Australia at Twickenham.
1992: The queen at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin during an official tour of Germany. She is seen with President Richard Von Weizsaecker.
1992: The queen at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin during an official tour of Germany. She is seen with President Richard Von Weizsaecker.
1993: The queen walking through the crowds at Royal Ascot.
1993: The queen walking through the crowds at Royal Ascot.
1994: The queen, Princess Anne, Prince Philip and Princess Diana greeting well-wishers as they attend the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
1994: The queen, Princess Anne, Prince Philip and Princess Diana greeting well-wishers as they attend the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
1995: The queen at a banquet in Cape Town, South Africa, with president Nelson Mandela.
1995: The queen at a banquet in Cape Town, South Africa, with president Nelson Mandela.
1996: Germany captain Jurgen Klinsmann lifts the trophy as the queen smiles, after the 1996 UEFA European Championships Final against Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London.
1996: Germany captain Jurgen Klinsmann lifts the trophy as the queen smiles, after the 1996 UEFA European Championships Final against Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London.
1997: The queen and Prince Philip view tributes from the public outside Buckingham Palace to Diana, Princess of Wales, after her funeral.
1997: The queen and Prince Philip view tributes from the public outside Buckingham Palace to Diana, Princess of Wales, after her funeral.
1998: The queen shopping at the trade stands at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
1998: The queen shopping at the trade stands at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
1999: With British prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair during the Millennium New Year celebrations in Greenwich, London.
1999: With British prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair during the Millennium New Year celebrations in Greenwich, London.
2000: The queen and Italy's president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi walk past the honour guard at the Piazza Di Siena in Rome.
2000: The queen and Italy's president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi walk past the honour guard at the Piazza Di Siena in Rome.
2001: The queen and other members of the royal family appear with the Queen Mother during celebrations to mark her 101st birthday in London.
2001: The queen and other members of the royal family appear with the Queen Mother during celebrations to mark her 101st birthday in London.
2002: The queen and Prince Philip leave after a party for close friends and family at The Ritz hotel in London. The monarch was thanking them for making her golden jubilee year a success.
2002: The queen and Prince Philip leave after a party for close friends and family at The Ritz hotel in London. The monarch was thanking them for making her golden jubilee year a success.
2003: Russian President Vladimir Putin is accompanied by the queen during a procession at the start of his state visit in London.
2003: Russian President Vladimir Putin is accompanied by the queen during a procession at the start of his state visit in London.
2004: The queen arrives in her horsedrawn carriage to attend Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
2004: The queen arrives in her horsedrawn carriage to attend Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
2005: Prince Charles and his bride, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, pose with their families and the queen at Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony.
2005: Prince Charles and his bride, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, pose with their families and the queen at Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony.
2006: The queen smiles at the crowds in Windsor, during a walk in the town to celebrate her 80th Birthday.
2006: The queen smiles at the crowds in Windsor, during a walk in the town to celebrate her 80th Birthday.
2007: A less-than-impressed queen raises her hand during a downpour as she stands with Prince Philip and Prince Charles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
2007: A less-than-impressed queen raises her hand during a downpour as she stands with Prince Philip and Prince Charles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
2008: The queen stands in the music room at Buckingham Palace after recording her Christmas day message to the Commonwealth.
2008: The queen stands in the music room at Buckingham Palace after recording her Christmas day message to the Commonwealth.
2009: US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama with the queen and Prince Philip during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
2009: US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama with the queen and Prince Philip during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
2010: The queen and Prince Philip wear 3D glasses to watch a demonstration, during a visit to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
2010: The queen and Prince Philip wear 3D glasses to watch a demonstration, during a visit to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
2011: The queen and Prince Philip arrive to open the Sainsbury Laboratory for Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge Botanic Garden.
2011: The queen and Prince Philip arrive to open the Sainsbury Laboratory for Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge Botanic Garden.
2012: The queen makes a speech at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London.
2012: The queen makes a speech at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London.
2013: The queen and other members of the royal family leave Westminster Abbey in London, after the service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the queen there.
2013: The queen and other members of the royal family leave Westminster Abbey in London, after the service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the queen there.
2014: A smiling queen arrives for the opening of the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden at Wellington Barracks in London.
2014: A smiling queen arrives for the opening of the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden at Wellington Barracks in London.
2015: The queen signs a book during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force's 603 Squadron in Edinburgh, Scotland.
2015: The queen signs a book during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force's 603 Squadron in Edinburgh, Scotland.
2016: Prince Charles, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Prince Harry, the queen, and Prince Philip stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall.
2016: Prince Charles, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Prince Harry, the queen, and Prince Philip stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall.
2017: The queen and Prince Charles attend the State Opening Of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, London.
2017: The queen and Prince Charles attend the State Opening Of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, London.
2018: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the queen at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
2018: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the queen at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
2019: The queen and US president Donald Trump arrive for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
2019: The queen and US president Donald Trump arrive for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
2020: Riding at Windsor. The queen has been in residence at Windsor Castle during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020: Riding at Windsor. The queen has been in residence at Windsor Castle during the coronavirus pandemic.
2021: The queen takes her seat at the funeral of Prince Philip, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
2021: The queen takes her seat at the funeral of Prince Philip, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
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Based: Dubai, UAE

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Size: 50 employees

Funding: approximately $6m

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Director: Jafar Panahi

Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

Rating: 4/5

Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?

The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.

A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.

Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.

The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.

When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.

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2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

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What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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THE LOWDOWN

Romeo Akbar Walter

Rating: 2/5 stars
Produced by: Dharma Productions, Azure Entertainment
Directed by: Robby Grewal
Cast: John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Jackie Shroff and Sikandar Kher 

THE DETAILS

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Director: Ron Howard

2/5

Company profile

Company: Rent Your Wardrobe 

Date started: May 2021 

Founder: Mamta Arora 

Based: Dubai 

Sector: Clothes rental subscription 

Stage: Bootstrapped, self-funded 

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