Queen Elizabeth II of England has received this Saturday at her residence in Sandringham (eastern England) representatives of local associations to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, the eve of tomorrow’s 70th anniversary since she ascended the throne on February 6 of 1952.

Buckingham Palace, the sultan’s official residence in London, has indicated in a statement that among those in attendance was the local branch of the Women’s Institute women’s association, of which the queen has been a member since 1943 and has chaired since 2003, when she succeeded her. mother at work.

Also in attendance with their families were retired workers from the Sandringham estate, which is privately owned by the monarchy (and not the state), and representatives from local nonprofits such as Little Discoverers and West Norfolk Befriending.

According to the note, Isabel II, 95, cut a cake made for the event by residents of the area, which has an emblem designed for the Platinum Jubilee, which will be celebrated with public events from June 2 to 5.

He also received a bouquet of flowers which included some that were part of the “bouquet” he wore at his coronation on June 2, 1953, and a brass band played “Congratulations” as the king left the ceremony.

The statement indicated that Elizabeth II would spend the morning at Sandringham, as she usually does every year, as the anniversary of her ascension to the throne coincided with the death of her father, King George VI, at the residence. (I)