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 With
typical low-key British aplomb, the Queen has consented to allow, for
the first time, holiday illumination on Buckingham Palace. In a subtle
demonstration of good taste mixed with saavy business sense, the Union
Jack motif appearantly alternates with an advertisment for a local
cell phone company.
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Projectors will "wrap" the Palace in a giant Union Jack and
also in Christmas wrapping paper.
It is part of the "Brightening Up London" project, backed by
celebrities including Bob Geldof, and sponsored by Orange.
"The Queen was impressed by Bob Geldof’s ‘Peace and Hope’ message
projected on to Wellington Arch and gave the go-ahead for the Palace
to be lit
up," said a Palace spokeswoman."But this is not an endorsement
of any particular phone company."
Nine of London’s most famous buildings – including the National Gallery,
Imperial War Museum, Tate Britain and the National Theatre – are being
illuminated with seasonal images.
The Palace will be lit up from 5pm on Christmas Eve.
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