In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 when the queen was 25 years old.
On account of the event, there will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom. The Commonwealth and around the world as communities and people come together to celebrate The Queen’s historic reign. Meanwhile, the queen and members of the Royal Family will travel around the country to undertake a variety of engagements throughout the year.
An extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June, will be approved. It will allow communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate the historic milestone. Across the four days, the celebrations will include public events and community activities. As well as national moments of reflections on The Queen’s 70 years of service.
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The Events
The anniversary itself falls on 6 February. However, the celebrations are due to take place in the first week of June. Celebrations for her Silver Jubilee in 1977, Golden Jubilee in 2002, and Diamond Jubilee in 2012 all took place in the summer. For 2022, the main events will take place between Thursday 2 and Sunday 5 June.
Moreover, the Queen’s birthday also falls in June.
Thursday 2 June
The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour): Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Parade to mark The Queen’s official birthday, usually held on the second Saturday in June.
Beginning at Buckingham Palace, the Parade will move down The Mall to Horse Guard’s Parade. The Members of the Royal Family will be on horseback and in carriages. The Parade will close with the traditional RAF fly-past. The Queen and Members of the Royal Family will watch it from the Palace balcony.
Platinum Jubilee Beacons: The United Kingdom’s long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings, and Coronations with the lighting of beacons will be continued to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Beacons will light up throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and UK Overseas Territories.
For the first time, beacons will light up in each of the capital cities of the Commonwealth countries to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Friday 3 June
Service of Thanksgiving: A Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s reign will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Saturday 4 June
The Derby at Epsom Downs: Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs.
Platinum Party at the Palace: The BBC will stage and broadcast a special live concert from Buckingham Palace that will bring together some of the world’s biggest entertainment stars to celebrate the most significant and joyous moments from The Queen’s seven-decade reign.
Sunday 5 June
The Big Jubilee Lunch: Every year since the idea began in 2009 The Big Lunch has encouraged communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other a little bit better, coming together in a spirit of fun and friendship. In 2022, The Big Lunch will bring the Jubilee celebrations into the heart of every community.
People are invited to share friendship, food, and fun with neighbors as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A Big Jubilee Lunch can be big or small – street party or picnic, tea, and cake or a garden barbeque. The Big Lunch provides tips and ideas for hosting an event.
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