At Windsor Castle, Weekes presented the Queen with a gift from the people of Trinidad and Tobago. The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, which means the UK gets an extra bank holiday. 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The sculpture, which contains 350 native British trees in the form of one giant tree, reflects the more than one million trees planted during the Green Canopy initiative. [286] The governor read a special proclamation, and speeches were given by the speaker of the parliament, premier and the leader of the opposition. [394] King George VI died in his sleep at 56 after a long illness. Pure Gold CoinHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond DiademMintage: 225 (2022)", "1 oz. She thanked everyone involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark the Jubilee. On the same day, the Gozo Community Choir sang A Life Lived With Grace in a ceremony at Munxar on Gozo. [124], A flotilla of 70 vessels, comprising sloops, trawlers, tugs, patrol boats and more, sailed from Hull Marina to the Humber Bridge. [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. Leaders from across the world, including from China, France, Germany, Israel, and the United States, sent messages of congratulations to the Queen on reaching the milestone. A Service of Thanksgiving took place on 5 June, and Big Jubilee Lunches were held across the Island. [134] In central London, more than 100 corgis took part in a parade organised by the UK Corgi Club and Great Corgi Club of Britain. The cypher and numeral are surrounded by a seven-sided figure, adorned with seven maple leaves and pearls, representing each decade of the Queen's reign. [48], The Queen's Green Canopy campaign was launched in May 2021. [375][386] An exhibition was mounted at the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan's official residence in Regina; tiled Platinum on the Prairie: The Queen in Saskatchewan, which focused on the Queen's connection to the province. [132], The Corby Pole Fair was held to coincide with the jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee will be marked with a four-day bank holiday in 2022. The silver coin designed by the Royal Canadian Mint has a reverse design that depicts the Queen in 1952, while the obverse has the effigy of the Queen used on Canadian coins since 2003. [546], On Accession Day, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, congratulated the Queen. Beacon lighting ceremonies will be held in all 54 capital cities of the Commonwealth. [250][251] A replica of the winning flag was sent to the Queen along with Guernsey's official Jubilee message. These last seven decades have seen extraordinary progress socially, technologically and culturally that have benefitted us all; and I am confident that the future will offer similar opportunities to us and especially to the younger generations in the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth. [1] Commemorative stamps and coins were issued by several Commonwealth nations and beacons were lit in every Commonwealth capital for the first time. [646][659] They visited the Mayan site of Caracol, explored Belize's Maya chocolate making, and met the Garifuna community in Hopkins. A map on the jubilee website allows you to search for events. The Queen has said she is "inspired" by the goodwill of the nation as celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee begin. Hosting a street party for neighbours and residents does not need a licence, although your local council may require you to complete an application form. [537] Auckland's Sky Tower was lit in purple for the occasion. [686], On their final day in Jamaica, the couple attended the inaugural Commissioning Parade for service personnel from across the Caribbean who had recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy's Officer Training Programme. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my platinum jubilee. The very down-to-earth royal: How Princess Margaret's 'unassuming' and artistic daughter Lady Sarah Chatto is her total opposite - and was 'adored' by Queen Elizabeth In the United Kingdom, there was an extra bank holiday on 3 June and the usual spring bank holiday was moved from the end of May to 2 June to create the four-day Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend from Thursday, 2 June, to Sunday, 5 June. [126], The tradition of lighting beacons was repeated across the Commonwealth. As part of Winterlude in February, an ice sculpture was unveiled on Sparks Street,[395] the main pedestrian mall in Ottawa, and, in the same vein, the city's ByWard Market was decorated in purple. [284][285] On 3 June, a live music concert took place in downtown George Town. [21][121] The event closed with the Queen and Royal Family observing a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. [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. [262][266], Islanders were invited to enjoy a picnic at Elizabeth Castle. [312] In the evening, bagpipers across the country played the bugle calls "Diu Regnare" and "Majesty" and major federal and provincial buildings throughout the country were illuminated purple. [648] At Government House, they presented platinum jubilee medals to three people to recognise their service to national security. [19] In the base, the years 1952 and 2022 are in gold, and placed on the poutama (step) design in the traditional colours of red-ochre and white. Tue Oct [123] The flypast consisted of more than 70 aircraft of the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps, including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Red Arrows and fifteen Typhoon fighters forming the number "70". [280], A new 50p coin was released by the British Antarctic Territory to mark the jubilee. [361] Evensong services were also held in a variety of churches of the Diocese of British Columbia and the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario attending a service in Cathedral Church of St James in Toronto. Macron gifted the Queen several items including a ceremonial saddle, cavalry sabre, and a seven-year-old horse formerly with the French Republican Guard named Fabuleux de Maucourt. [449] "We plan to hold a range of events to coincide with key dates throughout 2022, to show our respect and appreciation for seven decades of service", said then Prime Minister Scott Morrison. [628], Several British embassies held arts and photo exhibitions. [192][193] DK Books UK was commissioned by the British Government to publish the book, which was designed to celebrate the people, places, achievements of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth over the last 70 years. [384] In May, members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets also planted trees as a part of the Queen's Green Canopy project. The Queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie has led tributes to her in an article in the Spectator, describing her "grannie" as "a woman who has transcended time and has been that constant rock for so many when the world can feel so fragile". [299] The Union Flag was flown from the Moorish Castle throughout the day. During this time, radio stations remained silent and bells were rung in many churches. [215] Sir Michael Morpurgo released a new book There Once Is A Queen. It will feature family photographs, and mementos of the day, and personal stories of what their interactions with the Queen have meant to the people of Canberra. [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. [660] A demonstration by the Advocates Network, a human rights coalition of Jamaican activists and equalities organisations, took place near the British High Commission in Kingston to ask for an apology and compensation from the Crown for chattel slavery. [334] The government of Manitoba provided grant funding with a focus on reconciliation to Manitoba's six Royally-designated organizations[n 2] to facilitate jubilee initiatives throughout the year.[335]. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. [279], On 2 June, the governor hosted the Queen's Birthday and platinum jubilee reception at Government House. It was the first A service of thanksgiving for the Queens reign will be held at St Pauls Cathedral on the Saturday. [12][13][14], The Canadian platinum jubilee emblem includes Elizabeth II's royal cypher above a numeral 70 in light-grey, the colour alluding to platinum. is a tree planting initiative to mark The Queens Platinum Jubilee, inviting people from across the United Kingdom to Plant a Tree for the Jubilee. So, get involved in this initiative to enhance the environment. The governor planted a red oak. [449][490] The event also included a 21-gun salute and RAAF flypast. The couple viewed art on display from the Shenkman Indigenous Art Collection, met members of the Canadian diaspora, and watched a small performance. Pubs, bars and nightclubs can stay open until 01:00 BST between 2 and 4 June. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Output dropped 1.4% in June 2012, coinciding with the Diamond Jubilee. [406][407] Canadian High Commissioner Ralph Goodale said that the Crown and Canada have a "very egalitarian" relationship. [182] Six historic sites visited by Queen were given listed status: All Saints' Church in Shard End, Birmingham; The Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch, London; Art Deco Sun Pavilion and Colonnade in Harrogate, North Yorkshire; Hampshire Archives in Winchester; Imperial Hotel in Stroud, Gloucestershire; and commemorative motorway markers on the M62, running through Yorkshire and Lancashire. WebSaturday 4th June. Type of Plan: Vacation-Holiday 6. [656] In the evening of 25 March, the couple attended a reception hosted by the Queen's representative, Governor-General Sir Cornelius A Smith, at the Baha Mar Resort on Cable Beach in Nassau. [694] They also watched a performance by young people at the Mini Stadium. [308], The British Embassy in Bangkok arranged for a celebratory digital message was beamed from the top of the Baiyoke Tower on 2 June. Following the parade, British and Canadian communities hosted a jubilee street party in Brunssum, a tradition that dates back to the Queen's coronation in 1952. The couple met groups of performers, and learnt about the city's diverse communities, which were explored through fashion, photography, music and dance. [139], In the evening, a concert, 'Platinum Party at the Palace', took place at Buckingham Palace. [562], On 2 June, Rotary Club in the Gambia lit beacons at Tamala Beach Hotel. [660][653][661] A planned visit to the Akte 'il Ha cacao farm in Indian Creek was scrapped due to residents' protests over lack of consultation about the local football pitch earmarked for the couple's helicopter landing as well as an ongoing dispute over land with Fauna and Flora International, of which the Duke is a patron. [273], Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, was granted city status. The Platinum Jubilee celebrates something that has never happened before. A beautiful celebratory day in the @TownofPlacentia that included the planting of a tree to mark The Queen's 70 yrs of service. The 96-year-old monarch, who has mobility issues and has recently cancelled several public appearances, is likely to join members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the display. [523] The plaque, which has been approved by the Queen herself, will be erected on the old Te Awamutu Post Office building. June 2 - Spring Bank Holiday June 3 - Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday August 29 - Summer Bank Holiday December 26 - Boxing Day December 27 - Christmas This generally falls on the final Monday of May across the UK however, last year it was moved to later in the week to sit alongside the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday The Queen's Jubilee in June 2022 sets a new historic royal record for Elizabeth II. In honour of this, the country will come together for a series of special jubilee events celebrating our Monarch. "The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee," said a statement on the Royal Family twitter account. [308] The British Embassy in Paris displayed a collection of 3-metre-high (9.8ft) portraits of the Queen at the Ambassador's residence. [21] The Archbishop of York praised the Queen for being "still in the saddle" and thanked her "for staying the course". [103] She said that the Scottish Government would present the Queen with a limited edition Johnnie Walker whisky, with a special design to celebrate the beauty of Scotland's flora and fauna, and a throw made from the tartan commissioned in honour of the three bridges across the Forth. [24], Members of the Royal Family undertook a series of royal tours of Commonwealth countries. [229][230], The Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund was launched in May by the UK government, to provide grant funding over three years to support capital improvement projects for village halls, such as installing Wi-Fi, extending buildings and modernising facilities. [514] Ardern announced that the government will donate $1 million to Trees That Count to assist with tree planting programmes across New Zealand. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. For the first time the ceremonial bonfires will be set ablaze in each of the capital cities of the Commonwealth countries to celebrate the Queens milestone. Mr Mackechnie took two previous portraits of the Queen alongside the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince George to mark her 90th birthday in 2016. [480] At Government House, Perth, the Governor of Western Australia dedicated a new garden to the Queen. The Nevisian premier's ministry plans[needs update] to plant trees at six locations in Nevis, leading up to 2 June. The traditional Trooping the Colour parade to mark the Queen's official birthday involves more than 1,500 officers and soldiers and 350 horses from the Household Division, as well as an RAF flypast. [323], Lieutenant governors and commissioners across Canada dedicated special gardens in their respective provinces or territory. Overlooking the Ottawa Locks, the exhibit features images of the monarch as both part of Canada's story and a witness to it over the past 70 yrs. [240] On 3 September, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay unveiled the structure to celebrate the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering. Have fun with your neighbors and get to know each other more. In Exeter Cathedral, the choir sang an anthem written for Queen Elizabeth I by the 16th century English composer William Byrd. [65] The winner was announced on 12 May in the BBC One documentary The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking, with the Duchess of Cornwall in attendance.[66]. [312] On 11 June 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a virtual audience with the Queen, wherein they discussed preparations for Canadian celebrations. [683] They joined young football players in Trench Town and celebrated the legacy of Bob Marley and other Jamaican musicians. [115][197], Starting on 18 January, GB News, a TV news broadcaster, announced that it would be playing the national anthem at 5:59 every morning before programmes commenced. [565][566], On 6 June, the jubilee was marked with a tree planting ceremony at the Vailima Botanical Gardens. [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. [679], The Princess Royal visited the country from 11 to 13 April. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. In the evening, the Governor General hosted a reception at Rideau Hall. Initiatives to commemorate the jubilee were announced by the governments of many realmsincluding Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the United Kingdomof territories, such as the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar, and celebrations were also held in other Commonwealth member states, like the Gambia, Malaysia, Malta, Pakistan, and Samoa. [450][451][452], Australians were able to submit a personal message of congratulations and thanks to the Queen on the Australian Government's Platinum Jubilee website from 2 to 16 June 2022. Specialists spent 10 years crafting the piece. 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[115] Members of the Royal Family also carried out engagements across the UK during the bank holiday weekend. [260], Commemorative coins were issued in Jersey,[261] with a stamp issued on 1 June. The UK will mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a four day weekend The Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee next year after 70 years on the throne. [418][419] The Royal Commonwealth Society of Toronto hosted a gala at the Fairmont Royal York on 17 June. [6][7] The then-Prince of Wales said that the Queen's devotion to the welfare of all her people inspired still greater admiration with each passing year. [252], Each parish will be invited to plant a display, to win a Platinum Jubilee Floral Guernsey Discretionary Award. [223] In Barnsley town centre, a 20-tonne royal-themed sand sculpture is being created. Saturday is the first birthday of Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet - who is named after the Queen's family nickname.
