jubilee
Example Sentences
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For all the razzle-dazzle, the concert felt slightly less starry than one held last year for Queen Elizabeth on her platinum jubilee.
From New York Times
Organisers have taken the “best bits” from previous coronations, jubilee celebrations and the late queen’s funeral procession to prepare a spectacular event, said a Ministry of Defence spokesperson.
From Reuters
Because every big royal occasion, jubilee or wedding, birth or death, is an opportunity of sorts.
From BBC
Queen Elizabeth II, who used the coach for her coronation as well as jubilee celebrations, said it might look luxurious but it was a horrible, uncomfortable ride because of the lack of suspension.
From BBC
Having returned to Buckingham Palace, the big finale - as it is for weddings, jubilees and other major royal events - is the appearance by the senior Windsors on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
From Reuters
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