Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne, a milestone that has never been reached by any other British monarch.

To mark this unprecedented anniversary, there are Platinum Jubilee events taking place across the country. A four-day holiday weekend started Thursday with the Queen's birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour.

The Queen and members of the royal family made their customary balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace before the event ended with a six-minute flypast by the Royal Air Force.

This is the Queen's first jubilee without her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye.

Actor Johnny Depp gestures to spectators at a courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, after closing arguments finished in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard on Friday, May 27.<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/entertainment/johnny-depp-amber-heard-verdict/index.html" target="_blank"> A jury found both Depp and Heard liable for defamation</a> in their lawsuits against each other, but the jury awarded significantly more damages to Depp.
Actor Johnny Depp gestures to spectators at a courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, after closing arguments finished in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard on Friday, May 27. A jury found both Depp and Heard liable for defamation in their lawsuits against each other, but the jury awarded significantly more damages to Depp.
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Vanessa Palacios, left, and Melissa García write the names of shooting victims on their storefront in Uvalde, Texas, on Friday, May 27. It was three days after a <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2022/05/24/us/gallery/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-photos/index.html" target="_blank">mass shooting at an Uvalde elementary school</a> left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Vanessa Palacios, left, and Melissa García write the names of shooting victims on their storefront in Uvalde, Texas, on Friday, May 27. It was three days after a mass shooting at an Uvalde elementary school left 19 students and two teachers dead.
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Real Madrid star Luka Modric celebrates with the trophy after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/28/football/champions-league-final-liverpool-real-madrid-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">his team defeated Liverpool</a> in the Champions League final on Saturday, May 28. It was Real's 14th European crown.
Real Madrid star Luka Modric celebrates with the trophy after his team defeated Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday, May 28. It was Real's 14th European crown.
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A person looks out of a window in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, as high school students protest the nation's gun policies on Wednesday, June 1.
A person looks out of a window in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, as high school students protest the nation's gun policies on Wednesday, June 1.
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Korean pop supergroup BTS joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at the daily briefing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, May 31. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/31/politics/bts-white-house-press-briefing/index.html" target="_blank">The band was meeting with President Joe Biden</a> to discuss Asian inclusion and representation while also addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation.
Korean pop supergroup BTS joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at the daily briefing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, May 31. The band was meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss Asian inclusion and representation while also addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation.
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Pittsburgh's Josh VanMeter slides safely into home during a Major League Baseball game in San Diego on Friday, May 27.
Pittsburgh's Josh VanMeter slides safely into home during a Major League Baseball game in San Diego on Friday, May 27.
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Family members hug as they are reunited after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/us/tulsa-police-incident-active-shooter/index.html" target="_blank">a shooting at a hospital campus</a> in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, June 1. At least four people were killed in the shooting, police said. The gunman is also dead.
Family members hug as they are reunited after a shooting at a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, June 1. At least four people were killed in the shooting, police said. The gunman is also dead.
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Local residents examine a destroyed Russian tank outside of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, May 31. More than three months have passed since <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2022/02/14/world/gallery/ukraine-russia-crisis/index.html" target="_blank">Russia invaded Ukraine,</a> and the war continues.
Local residents examine a destroyed Russian tank outside of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, May 31. More than three months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war continues.
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Migrants wait to disembark from a Spanish coast guard vessel in Arguineguín, Spain, on Monday, May 30.
Migrants wait to disembark from a Spanish coast guard vessel in Arguineguín, Spain, on Monday, May 30.
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Graduates of the US Naval Academy celebrate at the end of their ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday, May 27.
Graduates of the US Naval Academy celebrate at the end of their ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday, May 27.
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Jaica Pavilus, left, throws a punch at Mia Ellis during the first round of their lightweight bout in New York on Saturday, May 28. Pavilus won by decision.
Jaica Pavilus, left, throws a punch at Mia Ellis during the first round of their lightweight bout in New York on Saturday, May 28. Pavilus won by decision.
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Athletes compete in a windsurfing competition off the coast of Gruissan, France, on Saturday, May 28.
Athletes compete in a windsurfing competition off the coast of Gruissan, France, on Saturday, May 28.
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The friends and family of Maranda Mathis, one of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/25/us/victims-uvalde-texas-school-shooting/index.html" target="_blank">the young victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting,</a> grieve her loss in front of a cross bearing her name on Thursday, May 26. "These children should be remembered for all the right reasons," a family member said.
The friends and family of Maranda Mathis, one of the young victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, grieve her loss in front of a cross bearing her name on Thursday, May 26. "These children should be remembered for all the right reasons," a family member said.
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Carlos Alcaraz serves the ball to Alexander Zverev during a French Open quarterfinal match in Paris on Tuesday, May 31.
Carlos Alcaraz serves the ball to Alexander Zverev during a French Open quarterfinal match in Paris on Tuesday, May 31.
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A child wearing a face mask sits inside a tricycle in Shanghai, China, after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/china/shanghai-lockdown-reopening-intl-hnk-mic/index.html" target="_blank">the city lifted its Covid-19 lockdown</a> on Wednesday, June 1.
A child wearing a face mask sits inside a tricycle in Shanghai, China, after the city lifted its Covid-19 lockdown on Wednesday, June 1.
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People pack The Mall in London as the British royal family reaches the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Thursday, June 2. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/02/uk/gallery/queen-elizabeth-platinum-jubilee/index.html" target="_blank">The Platinum Jubilee celebrations</a> are underway for Queen Elizabeth II.
People pack The Mall in London as the British royal family reaches the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Thursday, June 2. The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are underway for Queen Elizabeth II.
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Chris Shelton helps his 7-year-old son, Luke, steady a firearm during the National Rifle Association convention in Houston on Saturday, May 28. He said he has been teaching his son firearm safety over the last three years.
Chris Shelton helps his 7-year-old son, Luke, steady a firearm during the National Rifle Association convention in Houston on Saturday, May 28. He said he has been teaching his son firearm safety over the last three years.
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Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk celebrates with fans after scoring a goal in a World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Wednesday, June 1. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/football/ukraine-scotland-world-cup-playoff-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Ukraine won 3-1</a> to advance to a playoff final against Wales. The winner of that match will go to the World Cup later this year.
Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk celebrates with fans after scoring a goal in a World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Wednesday, June 1. Ukraine won 3-1 to advance to a playoff final against Wales. The winner of that match will go to the World Cup later this year.
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US President Joe Biden participates in a change-of-command ceremony as Adm. Linda Fagan becomes the new commandant of the US Coast Guard on Wednesday, June 1. She is <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/politics/first-female-us-coast-guard-commandant/index.html" target="_blank">the first woman to lead a branch of the US armed forces.</a>
US President Joe Biden participates in a change-of-command ceremony as Adm. Linda Fagan becomes the new commandant of the US Coast Guard on Wednesday, June 1. She is the first woman to lead a branch of the US armed forces.
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Pallbearers in Uvalde, Texas, carry Irma Garcia's casket during the funeral service for her and her husband, Joe, on Tuesday, May 31. Irma Garcia was one of the teachers killed in last month's <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2022/05/24/us/gallery/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-photos/index.html" target="_blank">mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school.</a> Joe died of a heart attack days later.
Pallbearers in Uvalde, Texas, carry Irma Garcia's casket during the funeral service for her and her husband, Joe, on Tuesday, May 31. Irma Garcia was one of the teachers killed in last month's mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Joe died of a heart attack days later.
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Police clash with protesters near Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday, May 31. It was the ninth anniversary of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2013/07/08/world/meast/turkey-protests/index.html" target="_blank">authorities' crackdown on anti-government protesters there.</a>
Police clash with protesters near Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday, May 31. It was the ninth anniversary of authorities' crackdown on anti-government protesters there.
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Hyunsuk Ku, owner of the dog cafe Happy Bark Day, serves one of her customers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, May 30. Her cafe is the first of its kind in Dubai.
Hyunsuk Ku, owner of the dog cafe Happy Bark Day, serves one of her customers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, May 30. Her cafe is the first of its kind in Dubai.
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People wave American flags during the Memorial Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, May 30. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2022/05/29/us/gallery/memorial-day-weekend-2022/index.html" target="_blank">See more photos of Memorial Day weekend in America.</a>
People wave American flags during the Memorial Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, May 30. See more photos of Memorial Day weekend in America.
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French model and actress Frédérique Bel walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 27. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/style/gallery/cannes-75-red-carpet-fashion/index.html" target="_blank">See more standout looks from Cannes.</a>
French model and actress Frédérique Bel walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 27. See more standout looks from Cannes.
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Hockey fans sitting behind Edmonton's bench put their hands on the glass as Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft watches a Stanley Cup playoff game in Calgary, Alberta, on Thursday, May 26.
Hockey fans sitting behind Edmonton's bench put their hands on the glass as Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft watches a Stanley Cup playoff game in Calgary, Alberta, on Thursday, May 26.
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Former US President Donald Trump is seen in the reflection of a camera lens as he appears at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Friday, May 27. Trump — and other GOP leaders who spoke at the event in Houston — <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/27/politics/uvalde-donald-trump-nra-convention/index.html" target="_blank">rejected efforts to overhaul gun laws,</a> and they mocked Democrats and activists calling for change.
Former US President Donald Trump is seen in the reflection of a camera lens as he appears at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Friday, May 27. Trump — and other GOP leaders who spoke at the event in Houston — rejected efforts to overhaul gun laws, and they mocked Democrats and activists calling for change.
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A member of the US Army's 3rd US Infantry Regiment places flags at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, May 26, a few days ahead of Memorial Day. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2022/05/26/world/gallery/photos-this-week-may-19-may-26/index.html" target="_blank">See last week in 45 photos.</a>
A member of the US Army's 3rd US Infantry Regiment places flags at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, May 26, a few days ahead of Memorial Day. See last week in 45 photos.
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