During this time, radio stations remained silent and bells were rung in many churches. [644], During their visit to the island of Cyprus from 20 to 22 June, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar spent time meeting British Armed Forces and their families based at the Sovereign Base Areas. [125] In Herefordshire, a giant lion puppet was paraded during Leominster Festival. On 26 May, both Houses of Parliament debated a Humble Address to congratulate the Queen. [218], Virgin Records announced plans to re-release the Sex Pistols' 1977 single "God Save the Queen". [194], In Northern Ireland, a design competition was held for primary school children to create a "snapshot of Northern Ireland". [309], Platinum jubilee medals will be awarded to public servants for their service over the years, as well as to the persons for 18, 25 and 30 years of service to the Crown. 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The emblem can be used for official and recognised events in Australia to celebrate the jubilee. This forms part of an extra long weekend for Britons that runs from Thursday 2 - [255][256] A competition to find the best decorated houses and gardens will take place and sports clubs will be competing for Jubilee Trophies. [181] In May, it was announced that the eight places that will be awarded city status were: Bangor in Northern Ireland; Colchester, Doncaster and Milton Keynes in England; Dunfermline in Scotland; Wrexham in Wales; Douglas in the Isle of Man; and Stanley in the Falkland Islands. In many places, trees were planted in the Queen's honour. [297][298], On Accession Day, the Governor and the Chief Minister of Gibraltar issued statements and paid tribute to the Queen. She visited HMS Albion and inspected a guard of honour before boarding the ship, where she met members of the ship's company and representatives from charities across Scotland supported by the Queen and Anne as patrons. [21] More than 85,000 people signed up to host Big Lunches and 16,000 street parties were held across the United Kingdom. bank holiday The film includes unseen footage from the Queen's archive, and is narrated by the Queen herself. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? The Stirling Communications Women's Championship Race is scheduled for 6:30pm followed by the Come Home Year Men's Championship Race scheduled for 7:00pm. [27] Cheers of "Aussie Aussie Aussie" were heard as the Australian contingent marched by. [416] In Toronto, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario hosted a platinum jubilee garden party on 5 June at the Aga Khan Museum[417] and garden lunch and tea events took place on 4 and 5 June, as well as in Sarnia. [563], The British High Commission hosted government officials, and members of the diplomatic community at a reception on 3 June. 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. The Queen, 94, hopes as many people as bank holiday Trees species found on the grounds of Buckingham Palace were chosen, and include silver birch, flowered wild cherry, English oak, and small leaved lime trees. The nearest comparison in length of reign is Queen Victoria's 63 years - and in international terms, the Queen isn't far behind the 72 years of the Sun King of France, Louis XIV. [62], The Platinum Pudding competition was launched on 10 January 2022 by The Big Jubilee Lunch and Fortnum & Mason throughout the United Kingdom to find a pudding to celebrate the Jubilee. [693] On 27 April, they met locals in Soufrire. On 4 June, the annual Queen's Birthday Parade took place along Front Street. WebThe Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was the international celebration in 2022 marking the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. On 3 June, the Jersey International Motoring Festival Pageant included a formal march by representatives from all uniformed organisations in Jersey. [573] Also present were members of the Bahamas National Trust and the UK High Commission in Nassau. The event is limited to members of the Royal Family who are currently undertaking official public duties. [120], The Queen's birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, which usually takes place on the second Saturday of June, was held on Thursday, 2 June. [284][285] On 5 June, a Service of Thanksgiving took place at Elmslie Memorial Church. 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Platinum Jubilee bank holiday June 2, 2023 - National [366], The Royal Canadian Mint released a series of coins, including the two-coin jubilee set,[22] a one-ounce platinum coin,[368] a double-portrait proof silver dollar,[369] and coins depicting the Queen's Diamond Diadem. Communities across the country will sit down together for the Big Jubilee Lunch during the Sunday, the final day of the bank holiday weekend. The Derby at Epsom Downs: Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs.