css-14iz86j-BoldText {font-weight: bold;} There will be a « one-in-a-generation show » during a four-day bank weekend marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022
Buckingham Palace said the 94-year-old hopes that as many people as possible will have the opportunity to join the celebrations.
It will hold power for a period of 70 years on February 6, 2022, but plans are underway to organize a series of events from June 2 to 5
The Minister of Culture said it would be a « truly historic moment » and deserved an « unforgettable celebration »
The events will reflect the reign of the Queen, the longest among any British ruler, and her influence on the United Kingdom and the world since her accession to the throne in 1952.
To create a four-day weekend in June 2022, the May spring weekend of that year will be moved to Thursday June 2 and an additional bank holiday will be created on Friday June 3
Members of the royal family are expected to participate in celebrations over the extended weekend and in the lead up to
In keeping with traditions with previous royal milestones, the Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to people working in the public service, including representatives of the armed forces, emergency services and prison services
A spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace said: “The Platinum Jubilee provides an opportunity for the Queen to express her thanks for the support and loyalty Her Majesty has enjoyed throughout her reign.
“The Queen hopes that as many people as possible will have the opportunity to join the celebrations.”
As is the case for the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee, the first week of June is chosen for the festive weekend, as summer offers a better chance of good weather compared to February
The Queen also became king on the day of the death of her father, King George VI, and it is known that she does not want to celebrate a specific day in his memory.
The Royal Family and the Ministry of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) organize the celebrations
DCMS said the ‘cool’ moments in London and other major cities will be complemented by events in communities across the UK and the Commonwealth.
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