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  • Ballot opens for accessible viewing areas for Diamond Jubilee

    Chance to apply for designated spaces. Wheelchair users and other Blue Badge holders can apply for designated accessible spaces to watch …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ballot opens for a chance to get a ringside seat for Diamond Jubilee celebrations

    A public ballot opens today for UK residents to apply for a seat facing Buckingham Palace to watch the Diamond Jubilee celebrations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee window unveiled

    Stained glass window presented as a gift from Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civic Honours competition results announced

    Three places given city status in honour of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Award puts Diamond Jubilee spotlight on volunteering

    Nominations open for special award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government announces £1 million support for Bomber Command memorial

    One-off grant confirmed by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Official Diamond Jubilee photographs released

    Specially commissioned photographs of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to mark the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Accession

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tribute for the Queen's 60th accession anniversary

    PM: "With experience, dignity and quiet authority she has guided our nation and the Commonwealth".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee medal contract awarded

    West Midlands businesses to produce new medal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee Medal to be produced in the West Midlands

    £7 million contract to produce the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal has been given to a consortium of small businesses led by Worcestershire Medal Service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guidance on using Royal Names and Titles in Diamond Jubilee year issued

    Applications are now open for the commemorative use of Royal names and titles for events, buildings and projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee guidance issued

    Information published on using Royal names and titles

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bomber Command Memorial to be built

    The memorial will honour the 55,573 airmen from Bomber Command who lost their lives in World War Two. It is due for completion in 2012 when …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Departmental Business Plans published

    An updated assessment of when the Government will implement its commitments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tsunami memorial opened in London

    Monolith for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami made possible by DCMS grant.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal announced

    The design of the medal to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has been unveiled by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee medal announced

    Police will be eligible to receive award marking the Queen's sixtieth anniversary on throne.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee Medal design unveiled

    Culture Secretary announces details of who will be eligible for the medal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend unveiled

    Everything you need to know about the national celebration in 2012. A celebratory long weekend of parties and pageantry will mark The Queen…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ideas sought for new Bank Holiday

    Want to move the May Day Bank Holiday to October? Fancy celebrating a patron saint day with a Bank Holiday earlier in the year?

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government