62 cannon shots in London for the 70th anniversary of the 95-year-old queen’s throne (photos)

At noon Equestrian Artillery units fired 41 times near the Royal Buckingham Palace in central London.
62 shots were heard an hour later from the Tower of London, the historic palace where the crown jewels are kept, a few miles away.

Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952 when she was only 27 years old, following the death of her father, King George VI.

Authorities have announced four days of celebrations to celebrate Her Majesty’s service to the nation, but critics have spoken out against exaggerated ceremonial spending at a time when the country is facing rising energy prices, and public outrage and protests against arbitrary coronavirus measures. .

London echoed today from cannon fire to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign