THE PLATINUM JUBILEE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Across
  1. 3. in, from, or to other countries
  2. 4. a king or queen
  3. 6. a type of horse race
  4. 8. an important point in a process
  5. 12. shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type
  6. 13. a meal that is prepared and eaten outdoors using such a frame, often during a party
  7. 14. a ceremony in which a military flag is carried in public with the soldiers that it represents marching behind it ; also the Queen's birthday parade
  8. 16. a vehicle with four wheels that is usually pulled by horses and was used mainly in the past
  9. 17. a precious silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 78
  10. 18. a show, usually performed outside, that consists of people wearing traditional clothing and acting out historical events
  11. 20. very important because of effects on future events
  12. 22. something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion
  13. 23. the act of saying or showing that you are grateful, especially to God
Down
  1. 1. someone who does a job that is important for society, for example, a nurse, teacher, or police officer
  2. 2. a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen
  3. 5. a public holiday when banks and other businesses are closed
  4. 7. a light or fire in a place that is easy to see, such as on the top of a hill, that acts as a warning or signal
  5. 8. a king or queen
  6. 9. a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.
  7. 10. an occasion when a group of aircraft flies in a special pattern as a part of a ceremony
  8. 11. a song that has special importance for a particular group of people or country, often sung on special occasions
  9. 15. an organization of independent countries which were part of the former British Empire and which now have friendly political or economic connections with each other.
  10. 18. a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion
  11. 19. a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group
  12. 21. a country ruled by a king or queen