LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II has braved the cold and snow to attend church on the eve of her Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
Bundled in a brown coat and matching fur hat, Elizabeth was joined by her husband, Prince Philip, at the service at West Newton Church on her Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday..The 85-year-old monarch marks 60 years on the throne today – the anniversary will be marked by a series of regional, national and international events throughout 2012.Elizabeth ascended the throne when her father, George VI, died on February 6 1952. She is the longest-serving monarch after Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years.The Queen typically spends February 6 privately but she has two official engagements scheduled for today. – Nampa-AP
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