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Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrated in North Country

Story Published: Jun 3, 2012 at 8:12 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 3, 2012 at 8:12 PM EDT

The North country is watching along with the rest of the world as huge celebrations continue in England to mark Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne.

Sunday, the Queen and the Royal Family led a flotilla of more than a thousand boats in a procession down the River Thames.

More than one million people are expected to turn out for the Queen's four-day Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

But London isn't the only place where people are celebrating the occasion.

In Pamelia, Jean Hill threw quite the bash for Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.

There were cucumber sandwiches, cardboard cutouts of the Royal Family, and even Beefeaters guarding the entryway.

Hill emigrated from England in 1957 and says she remembers the Queens coronation.

She says it felt right to throw a party - she just didn't plan on it being this big:

"I was going to throw a small garden party for about 20 close friends that I have here," Hill explained. "As you can see, it grew a little."

"It's been a lot of fun actually," said Hill's granddaughter, Trish Hughes. "I had a lot of fun looking for a hat. They're not as easy to find as I thought they would be."

Hill is sure to point out that she is 85 years old - just one year younger than the Queen.
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