Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK Sunday 3 June 2012. Jubilee celebrations at Osborne House. Troopers dressed in the colourful uniforms of the British Cavalry of the period take part in equestrian competitions

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Only 2 Monarchs have celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, our current monarch Queen Elizabeth II and her great great grandmother Queen Victoria. The achievement of these remarkable women is celebrated on Jubilee weekend at Osborne House with a colourful festival at Victoria's island home. Overseeing proceedings will be Queen Victoria herself - Victoria Queen of England and Ruler of the British Empire. The dashing riders "3 Aside" comprise of bold ladies riding sidesaddle and competing in a variety of daring jumping and relay equestrian competitions. They are supported by Troopers dressed in the colourful uniforms of the British Cavalry of the period.

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Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England UK
Photo credit: © Carolyn Jenkins / Alamy / Afripics
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