The Queen has announced a series of events to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in June this year. From Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June 2022 there will be a range of events commemorating the Queen’s reign of 70 years. This makes Queen Elizabeth II the longest-reigning monarch, since overtaking Queen Victoria who reigned for nearly 64 years.
When is the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend in 2022?
The Queen's coronation took place on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey in London. The major Platinum Jubilee celebrations therefore began on Thursday, June 2, 2022, and continue over the weekend until June 5. When is the Jubilee bank holiday weekend? To mark the Platinum Jubilee, an extra bank holiday was granted.
Where can I watch the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend?
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend will be covered in the U.K. by television channels BBC One and ITV One, and their respective online streaming websites BBC iPlayer and the ITV Hub.
Where can you see the Queen's outfits at the Jubilees?
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors will see outfits worn by the Queen on occasions to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees. Celebrations will also take place at Sandringham and Balmoral estates, for the public to enjoy. Over the four-day June weekend, there will be a Platinum Party at the Palace in the Royal Parkland.
What's happening on Queen Elizabeth's jubilee weekend?
The queen, who is 96, first ascended to the throne in February 1952 when she was only 25, after her father King George VI died. There are many celebrations planned during the four-day weekend to mark her Jubilee, ranging from tea parties and concerts, to church services and military parades. Here's an explainer of what to expect.
Where is the Platinum Jubilee?
How many people are in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant?
What is the big lunch 2022?
What museum is the Jubilee emblem?
Where is the Royal Family parade?
When is the Queen's birthday parade?
What is the platinum party at Buckingham Palace?
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Where is the Platinum Jubilee?
There will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities come together to celebrate The Queen’s historic reign.
How many people are in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant?
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant: A pageant featuring over 5,000 people from across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth will take place against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace and the surrounding streets. It will combine street arts, theatre, music, circus, carnival and costume and celebrate the service of Her Majesty’s reign, as well as honouring the collective service of people and communities across the country.
What is the big lunch 2022?
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 neighbours 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 ...
What museum is the Jubilee emblem?
Later this month details of a special Jubilee emblem competition, in conjunction with the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Design Museum and the Royal College of Art, will be released. The winning entry will become the official emblem for the celebrations next year.
Where is the Royal Family parade?
The Parade will close with the traditional RAF fly-past, watched by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
When is the Queen's birthday parade?
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.
What is the platinum party at Buckingham Palace?
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.