Extra Falkirk school holiday confirmed to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Rod Stewart has praised The Queen as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee and has said her example of 'integrity and grace' is 'just like him.'

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year.Britain's longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth became queen on the death of her father, King George VI, from lung cancer at age 56 on Feb. 6, 1952.The monarch doesn't celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen, known as Ascension Day, as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death.In a statement released Saturday, the 95-year-old queen remembered the death of her father and recalled the seven decades of “extraordinary progress” that her reign has spanned.The queen made clear she intended to continue as head of state, renewing the pledge she made on her 21st birthday to devote her entire life to the service of the U.K.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is honoring the Queen of England, even from across the pond. As the reigning monarch celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, Catherine took to Instagram to commemorate the Queen's historic milestone.MORE: Michael Douglas is a proud parent in rare photo with childrenQueen Elizabeth has become the first British monarch in history to reign for 70 years, and as people celebrate all across the United Kingdom, Catherine is joining in.The actress shared on Instagram a sweet dedicatory post to the Queen, in which she sported a very fitting jacket for the occasion.Catherine shows off impressive indoor poolMORE: Catherine Zeta-Jones shows off her toned figure in crop top as she shares fitness secret with fansCatherine took a selfie from her stunning home, posing in front of a mirror to showcase the message for the Queen it had printed on the back.

Prince Charles is honoUring his mother, Queen Elizabeth II on her historic achievement. On Sunday, the royal’s oldest son released a statement honouring the monarch’s Accession Day. “On this historic day, my wife and I join you all in congratulating Her Majesty The Queen on the remarkable achievement of serving this nation, the Realms and Commonwealth for seventy years,” the statement read.

Prince Charles is honoring his mother, Queen Elizabeth II on her historic achievement. On Sunday, the royal’s oldest son released a statement honoring the monarch's Accession Day.

God save the queen! Queen Elizabeth II is “exhilarated” as she marks her 70th year on the throne, royal expert Stewart Pearce exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Queen Elizabeth just proved that she’s still got her famous wit.

Making history! Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years to the day since she acceded to the British throne — on Sunday, February 6.

Stepping out! One day before Queen Elizabeth II makes history for her impressive 70-year reign, she attended her first public outing of the year.

The Queen is all smiles as she is pictured becoming the first British monarch ever to mark 70 years reign. Her Majesty hosted a reception at Sandringham House for the local community who attended to mark the monarch's Platinum Jubilee.

In photos to mark her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen has paid a touching tribute to her father, King George VI by wearing presents he gave her for her 18th birthday. As the celebrations get underway, the Monarch, 95, can be seen reminiscing over memorabilia and cards in the pictures. She is giving a subtle nod to her late father George as she can be seen wearing two brooches on her left side that were gifted to her by her father on her 18th birthday.

Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating a historic milestone. This weekend, the 95-year-old monarch will mark Accession Day on Feb.

When 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth was proclaimed queen on Feb. 6, 1952, the British Empire stretched across the world, royalty was widely revered and televisions were still a novelty item.

Queen Elizabeth II’s empire shrank, then crumbled. While most people in Britain remain loyal to the queen and respect her years of service to the nation, attitudes about the monarchy have swung from unquestioning deference to scrutiny.