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Events on Wednesday 6 February 2002 2
2002Death of Prince ClausHusband of Queen BeatrixPrince Claus, husband of Queen Beatrix, died after a long illness.
2002Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth IIBritain marks the Queen's 50 years on the throneCelebrations through 2002 marked the 50th anniversary of Elizabeth II's accession on 6 February 1952, including extensive Commonwealth tours and a weekend of events in June with concerts at Buckingham Palace and a carriage procession. Around a million people gathered on the Mall. The jubilee year was overshadowed by the deaths of the Queen's sister and mother.