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6th February 2012

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by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

60 Years of Service

HM The Queen meets Pope John XXIII, 5 May 1961

6 February saw the start of the celebrations of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which will culminate this summer in a spectacular pageant on the River Thames in June. We can expect parties and fireworks, ceremonial and reflection on an extraordinary life devoted to public service. The Olympic and Paralympic Games in July and August will […]

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