Sunday, June 3, 2012

BIG BEN...THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE IN LONDON.....


The famous Big Ben's to be renamed "The Elizabeth Tower," in honor of The Queen, is supported by many MPs and David Cameron, based on a proposal this week. Many believe the Diamond Jubilee is the perfect time to honor Her Majesty.
Considering her six decades of service (The queen deserves it), the House of Commons is likely to easily pass the measure when it meets soon.
Prime Minister David Cameron is among 331 lawmakers who have signed up to a campaign to bestow the tribute to Queen Elizabeth to mark her 60th year on the throne, the Daily Mail reported.
It mirrors an honour bestowed on queen Victoria — the first British monarch to celebrate a diamond jubilee, back in 1897 — after whom the square tower at the other end of the Houses of Parliament was renamed.
“It is great news that so many MPs from across the House are backing what would be a fitting tribute to the queen. I hope it will now move ahead,” the Mail quoted Cameron as saying.
The 96-metre (316-foot) tower is also known as the clock tower but is commonly known as Big Ben after the huge bell that it holds, whose distinctive “bongs” sound out the hours in central London. The next time you are in London, don't look for the Big Ben, look for Elizabeth's Tower.

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