Diamond Jubilee: The Stamp of Queen Elizabeth's Influence

Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II greets a crowd of admirers during a visit to King's Lynn Town Hall in the county of Norfolk, England, on Feb. 6, 2012. The visit was part of the celebrations for her Diamond Jubilee, which marks the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. The Queen rededicated herself to the service of the country on the occasion and began the day with a visit to the Dersingham Infant and Nursery School after leaving King's Lynn Town Hall.

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