Jennifer James pays tribute to Her Maj
The Insider is looking forward to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations this coming weekend, although it would be fair to say that the prospect of four days off work is the most appealing part of the deal. After sweating through the hottest week of the year at my desk, it is of course a delight to see that the weather is due to break just in time for the weekend, but being British, I laugh in the face of thunderstorms and cold fronts and fully intend to join the party even if I have to wear a cagoule and wellingtons.
Royal peak
Great Britain is currently loved up with the Royal Family again after the low point of September 1997, when the failure to lower the flag at Buckingham Palace after the death of Princess Diana led to ugly scenes and calls for a Republic. After a spell in the glen of guilt, the Golden Jubilee in 2002, Diamond Wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip in 2007, and
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