Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration picks up steam May 14, 2012 - 20:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration is picking up steam. On Sunday May 13 night, performers from all over the world got together at Windsor Castle for the Diamond Jubilee Show, CBS News reported. The queen made her entrance in a gilded coach for what was basically a variety show. But it was a variety show on a majestic scale, hosted by Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren. "Six months after the Coronation in 1953, a marathon program of state visits started with Bermuda and went on to include 11 other countries," noted Mirren to mark the Queen's jubilee. But 60 years ago, the 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth embarked on her first official world tour, in Bermuda. Now - after six decades on the throne - the world has come to her. Some of Britain's own best talent, including reality TV superstar Susan Boyle, was joined on the grounds of Windsor Castle by acts from across the commonwealth, the United States, and around the globe. In all, there were 800 performers there to mark the occasion. The festival set the stage for a glittering summer of Diamond Jubilee celebrations.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
