Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 70 Years on the Throne, as Britons Honor Her
LONDON — With sections of Scots and Irish gatekeepers, crowds of Union Jack-clad admirers, and rushes of airplanes thundering above, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years on the lofty position Thursday, acquiring recognitions from world pioneers and conventional individuals for one of history’s extraordinary demonstrations of consistency. Presently before 1 p.m., Queen Elizabeth ventured…