THE QUEEN'S Platinum Jubilee is just around the corner and the UK is all set and ready to host an all-exciting four-day bank holiday weekend. This is all you need to know about the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. When is the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday? Brits can enjoy an extra bank holiday in 2022, scheduled for Friday, June 3. Street parties are planned as part of The Big Jubilee Lunch. Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Four-Day Bank Holiday Dates Confirmed [610], Some private organisations also hosted jubilee dinners, including the Royal Commonwealth Society Hong Kong Branch on 2 June at the Hong Kong Club,[611] and the Dubai-based Queen Elizabeth 2 on 3 and 4 June. ", Royals to join public for Jubilee tea parties, Comforter-in-chief: How Queen has tried to ease change, Platinum Jubilee: Queen's life in pictures. Over 1,500 Platinum Jubilee Beacons will be lit throughout the United Kingdom and U.K. Overseas Territories. The third coin celebrates the Queen's role as Head of the Commonwealth, an organisation that she calls her "family of nations". Friendship endures". [53], The Royal Mint released one of the largest ever commemorative collections,[54] including commemorative 5 crowns and 50p coins; the first time a royal event has been commemorated on a 50p coin. [278], In May 2022, a giant photograph of the Queen was placed on the Seon Place Building in Hamiton. On the same day, a children's tea party was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park. The Queen's Green Canopy project has already seen thousands planted. [21][121] The BBC produced and broadcast it, and distributed it via the European Broadcasting Union; like the Diamond Jubilee Concert. [21] The Archbishop of York praised the Queen for being "still in the saddle" and thanked her "for staying the course". [701], On 8 September 2022, the Queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, aged 96. A Gala Dinner took place on the evening of 3 June at the Braye Beach Hotel. [36][37], In a special message, the Queen said "many happy memories will be created" over the next four days. Bank holidays might affect how and when your benefits are paid. The winning entry, designed by Emily McMullan from Dundonald Primary School, was manufactured into a rug by Northern Ireland company Ulster Carpets, and later sent to the Queen. [44] The 28 million cost does not include the cost of the extra bank holiday. 1:26. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? The coin features the Queen's royal cypher surrounded by a rose, representing England, a daffodil, representing Wales, a thistle, representing Scotland, and shamrocks, representing Northern Ireland. [434] The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia hosted platinum jubilee garden parties in Yarmouth on 16 July and in Cape Breton on 30 July. [540], On 8 June, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a jubilee celebration hosted by the British High Commission in Islamabad. [511] On 6 August, The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert, directed by Alexander Voltz, occurred at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. The Jubilee marked the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.[2][3]. [242], In December 2022, King Charles III unveiled the Platinum Jubilee gift, a pair of bronze sculpted lamps located between the Diamond Jubilee window in Westminster Hall and the Silver Jubilee fountain in New Palace Yard. [680] In County Tipperary, they toured a farmers market in Cahir, and visited Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel. No monarch has seen such technical advances, in many of which British scientists have played a leading part, from the dawn of the internet to the use of the world's first approved covid vaccine. [241], The Queen also gave her blessing to female members of the royal family to take part in Good Housekeeping's Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 issue to mark her Platinum Jubilee and the 100th anniversary of the magazine's publication in the UK. [481] On the same day, a beacon was lit in Canberra, by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The winner will be announced during the Queens Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend, which will begin on Thursday, June 2, and go through Sunday June, 5. [522], At Te Awamutu, a plaque will be erected to commemorate both the jubilee and the Queen and Prince Philip's visit to Te Awamutu in 1954. [195][196] In addition, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family received Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee Hampers, showcasing more than fifty products from food and drink producers across Northern Ireland. [n 1]. WebJubilee Bottomless Brunch. [48], The Queen's Green Canopy campaign was launched in May 2021. 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[574], A series of commemorative stamps was released by The Bahamas on 17 March.[575]. [22][410] Prior to the lighting of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon in Ottawa, on the evening of 2 June (the 69th anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation), a specially-scripted proclamation was read by town criers in multiple cities across Canada. [224], In May, the London Eye opened a Platinum Jubilee time capsule pod that ran until 4 September. The event re-enacted the Humber flotilla of 60 boats in 2012 for the Queen's diamond jubilee, and the occasion in 1897 when watermen gathered their boats on the Humber in celebration of Queen Victoria's 60 years on the throne. Both musical performances also included the lighting of jubilee beacons, although the former in Honolulu also included aspects that highlighted of the relationship between the Hawaiian monarchs and the British royal family. The concert was the subject of interviews by RAI and BBC. The exhibit, by Shropshire-based grower David Austin Roses, featured pink-apricot roses named Elizabeth. [233], A life-size bronze sculpture depicting the Queen in the uniform of the Grenadier Guards on her horse Burmese was unveiled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst by the Earl of Wessex and Forfar on 27 May. [646] She and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence were greeted by Prime Minister James Marape upon their arrival, who also hosted a dinner for the couple on the last day of their tour. As well as community celebrations across the country, there are a series of official events, starting with Thursday's Trooping the Colour parade and ending on Sunday with a Jubilee Pageant through London. [38], Following the platinum jubilee weekend, the Queen released a thank you message in which she said:[39]. The display included a golden jubilee letter from a nine-year-old boy named Chris, titled A Recipe for a Perfect Queen, which includes ingredients of "jewels, posh gowns, loyalty, hard work, healthiness, and courage". The Platinum Jubilee celebrates something that has never happened before. Read about our approach to external linking. The Queen and Prince Philip were third cousins, both being the great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria. The set outlines the Queen's role as Lord of Mann, and depicts royal beasts alongside words from God Save the Queen. [554], On 2 June, a beacon was lit jointly by the High Commissioners of Barbados and India to Kenya, at an event held by Nairobi's Rotary Club in Karen. [316][317] A platinum jubilee flag that features the emblem on a white background was also created and is being flown at government houses and events throughout the jubilee year. [180], A platinum jubilee medal is being awarded to people who work in public service, including members of the Armed Forces, emergency services, and the prison services. More than 20 million seeds were sown in spring 2022. [386][387] On 14 March, a time capsule was buried at Government House, British Columbia, which contains messages of hope for the future from viceroys and commissioners across Canada and is scheduled to be opened in 2072. We extended the hand of friendship to nations around the world. The gift, Woman on the Bass, was designed and produced by artist Gillian Bishop. The anthem God Save the Queen was played by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, followed by La Marseillaise by the French Republican Guard Band. Queen + Adam Lambert Return For The Rhapsody Tour Across Planet One Images / UCG / Universal Images Group / Getty Images. [536] A 21-round salute was fired using a 1941 field gun at Timaru's Caroline Bay. [641] On 7 June, the Prince of Wales expressed the gratitude of the Royal Family to Macron for the "gestures of deep friendship" shown by France during the jubilee. [669] The couple arrived on 19 May in Yellowknife and Dettah. [284][285] On the same day, a special sitting was held at the House of Parliament. [173], Titled Art Save The Queen, portraits of the Queen by artists ranging from graffitist musician Goldie to ballpoint specialist James Mylne were exhibited at GALLERY@OXO on London's South Bank, from 2 to 12 June. He said, "when I look at her, I see someone who has conquered life". [143], People were encouraged to have a Big Jubilee Lunch on 5 June, the last day of the extended bank holiday, to enable communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other better. [179], To mark the jubilee, the Royal Academy of Arts presented the Queen with the Platinum Jubilee Gift, a collection of works of art on paper by 20 recently elected academicians. The font used is Perpetua, which means 'forever', which acknowledges that the Queen was Australia's "first platinum" monarch. [518], Commemorative coins were released by NZ Post. [573] Also present were members of the Bahamas National Trust and the UK High Commission in Nassau. [146] The UK's longest ever street party was held in Morecambe, where 500 tables were set up over the length of 1.6 miles (2.6km). [670] The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, announced a $10,000 legacy gift to the East Coast Trail Association in commemoration of the royal tour. Multiple elements also symbolise celebration, with the rounded edges being shaped like a flower petal and the maple leaves being positioned in a manner that resembles fireworks. holiday [307] At Little Bay, a beacon lighting ceremony took place on 2 June, with an outdoor concert. t.co/pJ4dvMZWJs", "Launch of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Raising of the Queen's Personal Canadian Flag and the Platinum Jubilee Flag", "Application Guidelines 2022 Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Community Projects", "Royal Family's attempt to get distance from Prince Andrew is an act of self-preservation", "Plant a tree? [218], Virgin Records announced plans to re-release the Sex Pistols' 1977 single "God Save the Queen". Eight new cities have been created to mark the jubilee. [97][98] He said: She has seen an empire transformed into a happy Commonwealth that countries are now bidding to join. An anniversary of 100 years is called a centenary. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. [501] On 12 June, the Australian government announced a contribution of $10,000 to Wildlife SEQ Inc., in honour of the jubilee. [390][391] Woodstock Museum in Woodstock, Ontario, held several jubilee-themed programs from April to June[392] and the Toronto Railway Museum hosted on 19 May an online lecture on Canadian royal trains used during the Queen's reign. The public were invited to apply to attend the event. [596][597] A congratulatory message was also sent from former US president, Barack Obama. Princess Margaret's 'unassuming' daughter who was 'adored' by Royal Family members have also been carrying out a series of tours. WebShop Target La Habra Store for furniture, electronics, clothing, groceries, home goods and more at prices you will love. [583], On Accession Day, Governor-General Sir Tapley Seaton, congratulated the Queen on behalf of the government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. [672], The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar visited Gibraltar from 7 to 9 June.
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