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Queen to enjoy 'dancing, horse rides and cake', according to school kids

It's not just bunting and flags, a proper party needs hot chocolate, horses and dancing.

That's according to children from Blackbrook Primary School in Taunton.

They have been telling us what they think about the Jubilee and how they'll be celebrating.

Video journalist: Deborah Collins

3 June 2022

Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II

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