became the first British monarch in history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Seven decades have passed since she acceded to the throne at the age of 25 following the death of her father, George VI. In the intervening years, she has advised 14 prime ministers, met 13 U.S. presidents and acted as a steadfast figurehead as the nation navigated countless crises. To mark this unprecedented milestone, events will be organized throughout the year, culminating in a four-day weekend in June.
Although the anniversary itself fell on February 6, the celebrations are scheduled for the first week of June, with the hope that the summer will bring better weather . 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 are set to take place between Thursday, June 2 and Sunday, June 5.Yes, there will be an additional one-off bank holiday in England for the Platinum Jubilee on June 3.
On Friday, June 3, a service of thanksgiving will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral in honor of the Queen’s reign. Then, on Saturday, June 4, she will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs as well as the BBC’s, a concert featuring some of the world’s biggest entertainers that will be broadcast live from Buckingham Palace. The ballot for UK residents to secure tickets will be launched in February.
designed to tell the story of the Queen’s reign, with dancers, marching bands, serving troops and key workers all taking to the streets of London.Thankfully, the celebrations won’t end there. From July, three special displays commemorating the most significant moments of the Queen’s reign—from her accession and coronation to her previous jubilees—will be staged at her royal residences.
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