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		</div><p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joked that his own birth was somewhat delayed by the Queen because his pregnant mother had insisted on driving past a tribute to the British monarch on her way to the hospital.</p>
<p>Mr Albanese made the comments before lighting a beacon in the capital, Canberra, to mark the Queen’s seven decades on the throne.</p>
<p>Beacon lighting is a traditional element of British royal celebrations that began as a way for people far from the UK to take part in festivities.</p>
<p>The Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated in the UK and throughout the Commonwealth over several days.</p>
<p>Mr Albanese said his country’s relationship with the Queen had changed over time.</p>
<p>“Australians hold Queen Elizabeth in respect and affection, even as the bond between our nations is no longer what it was at the dawn of her reign,” he said.</p>
<p>“It’s no longer parent and young upstart. We stand as equals. More importantly, we stand as friends.”</p>
<p>The British monarch remains Australia’s official head of state, although these days the role is considered primarily ceremonial.</p>
<p>“In her seven remarkable decades on the throne, the Queen has been a rare constant,” Mr Albanese said.</p>
<p>“An enduring, inspiring, growing presence of calm, decency and strength.”</p>
<p>As well as lighting beacons, Australia marked the jubilee by illuminating landmarks in royal purple.</p>
<p>During her reign, the 96-year-old monarch has visited Australia 16 times.</p>
<p>She became the first reigning monarch to visit in 1954.</p>
<p>In 1973, she opened the Sydney Opera House, and four years later returned for a trip that coincided with her Silver Jubilee celebrations. She most recently visited in in 2011.</p>
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