Celebration for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee held at ‘Iolani Palace
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People gathered at ‘Iolani Palace as part of the worldwide celebration for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday. Hawaii was invited to join the global event to honor the Queen’s 70 years of service to the United Kingdom and its commonwealth countries because of its historical ties to Great Britain.
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Kuuipo Kumukahi and Kanoe Miller perform hula on the steps of ‘Iolani Palace.
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Pictured in a procession are the women of Hale O Na Ali'i.
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Waving the Hawaii state flag is Christopher Sorrell.
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Waiting for the ceremony to begin is bass clarinet musician Melanie Yukumoto with other members of the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Performing the musical prelude is Shaka Madali, left, and Nappy Napolean.
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One of two beacons are lit by a Rotarian at the ceremony.
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Drum major bagpiper Joe Miller leads the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawai'i during the opening ceremony.
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Waiting for the festivities to begin are Richard Bell, center, with Royal Hawaiian Band bandmaster Clarke Bright.
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Speaking after a prayer is Robert "Bob" LeRoy Fitzpatrick, bishop of the Episcopal Church, who is the current Bishop of Hawaii.
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Paula Akana, executive director of the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace, speaks on Thursday.
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Members of the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawai'i perform during the ceremony.
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An attendee takes a photo of the festivities.
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