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[530][531], On 3 June, Prime Minister Ardern announced that a trail on Stewart Island / Rakiura, previously known as Observation Rock Track, would be renamed Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Path. [11], The regal purple used in the emblem has been closely matched to the purple in the Queen's Robe of Estate, worn by her at the Coronation in 1953. To be exact, the actual 'year of jubilee' is proclaimed on Rosh Hashannah, 2024 (September 2024). 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. [579], The celebrations began in the morning of 2 June with a police band drum-beating ceremony in open vehicles from Henderson Police Station to White River amidst cheering groups waving flags along the highway at various locations in the city. Jubilita offered a historical trail through the Queen's reign, with dishes from different eras. [304] On 4 June, a street party was held at Governor's Parade. The names included Hillary, Apollo, Bobby, Bernie and Mac, after mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, Apollo 11 Moon landing, footballer Bobby Moore, computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur.[214]. [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. [538], On 2 June, a jubilee beacon by lit by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. [45], The jubilee was expected to bring a 1.2 billion boost to the UK economy. To mark the start of the platinum jubilee year, buildings across Australia were lit in royal purple. In her 2022 Accession Day message, the Queen said that she hoped the platinum jubilee would bring together families and friends, neighbours, and communities. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said it was "a huge honour for the island" that celebrates its "unique mix of culture, history and heritage". Free shipping for many products! Tours ran from June to August. [85][86] Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, also attended the charity preview of the event. [449], The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment also launched a tree planting initiative. The engine will be returned to its traditional green after few months. [251] Schools will plant "a tree for every class" and a commemorative 50p coin will be presented to every full-time student. [280], A new 50p coin was released by the British Antarctic Territory to mark the jubilee. [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. [598], Some world leaders provided gifts to the Queen to commemorate the milestone. [555], The Central Bank of Malta commissioned two commemorative coins for the jubilee and they were minted by the Royal Dutch Mint. [537] Auckland's Sky Tower was lit in purple for the occasion. 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? [183], The Royal Collection Trust published a collection of 77 photographs under the title The Queen: 70 Glorious Years as an official souvenir publication. [649] During their meeting with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and his cabinet, Browne stated that the country would continue to have the Queen as head of state but said it aspires "at some point to become a republic". [57] Both coins show the Queen on horseback on the obverse. Celebrations included celebratory dishes and cocktails in the Royal Deck Tea Room, musical entertainment for visitors in The State Apartments on 2 June, and a city-wide Corgi Treasure Hunt. [570], On 25 May, the Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was the guest of honour at a reception at the British High Commission. [650], The Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, toured Australia from 9 to 11 April. [429][430] A tree planting ceremony was held on 5 June in Centennial Park in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, followed by a community church service at All Saints Church on King Street and a community garden party in front of the Anglican Parish Hall. Thursday 2nd June [63][64] The winning recipe, by Jemma Melvin from Southport, is a lemon Swiss roll and Amaretti trifle. The organiser said the party would involve a 500-metre-long (550yd) table 100 yards (91m) longer than the previous record, set at the May International Festival in Memphis. [258] The colours red and yellow are taken from the Guernsey flag, and the purple and white represent the colours of the Platinum Jubilee emblem. [558], On 2 June, a tune called Diu Regnare, was played on bagpipes outside the Queen's former Piet house Villa Guardamangia. [308] The British Embassy in Paris displayed a collection of 3-metre-high (9.8ft) portraits of the Queen at the Ambassador's residence. [320], The Department of Canadian Heritage created a program that provides up to C$5,000 grant to help fund community-based projects and celebrations,[312][321] as well as permitting larger initiatives to apply for the Commemorate Canada grant, as the jubilee was considered an anniversary of significance for the country. [676] It was reported that representatives of Grenada's National Reparations Committee had planned to meet the couple and discuss Britain and the royal family's past links to slavery in the region. [133] In Newmarket, a parade was held. A Service of Thanksgiving took place on 5 June, and Big Jubilee Lunches were held across the Island. [576][577] He said: Despite personal tragedies and setbacks in both her personal and public life, the Queen has continued to hold fast to her duty and service throughout the last 70 years. The Jubilee marked the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.[2][3]. [435][436] On 23 July, a platinum jubilee concert, featuring the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, was held at Government House in Halifax. Relationships evolve. Specialists spent 10 years crafting the piece. [352] The Governor General said: Much has changed in the last seven decades. [308], Governor Nigel Dakin approved an extra holiday on 6 June, throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. [324], The Platinum Jubilee was the first publicly celebrated jubilee in which the Canadian government didn't issue a jubilee medal. 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[685] At the dinner hosted by the Governor-General at King's House, the Duke expressed his "profound sorrow" over slavery, adding that it "should never have happened" and "forever stains our history". [422][423][424] Innisfail saw on 2 June the Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band play and, two days later, at Ol' Moose Hall, the Innisfail and District Historical Society hosted the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Tea, which also honoured the Women's Institute, a community-based organization for women in the UK, Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. [115] Members of the Royal Family also carried out engagements across the UK during the bank holiday weekend. She had last attended the event in 1988. [46] The Centre for Retail Research estimated that consumers in the United Kingdom would spend $356 million on Platinum Jubilee memorabilia. [691], The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar arrived in Saint Lucia on 22 April. [511] On 6 August, The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert, directed by Alexander Voltz, occurred at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. [624][625] On 30 April 2022, the Cambodian government, in collaboration with the Kampot Provincial Administration, and the British Embassy in Phnom Penh, planted 1,000 mangrove trees in Kampot province. [132], The Corby Pole Fair was held to coincide with the jubilee. [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. [299][300] On 7 February, a gun salute was fired by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment from Grand Battery. [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. [479], On 2 June, the Blue Mountains Pipe Band played the tune Diu Regnare, written especially for the jubilee, in the Blue Mountains. [273], Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, was granted city status. [372], In the realms of arts and letters, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic magazine created a series of commemorative pieces for the jubilee, the first of which were released on 6 February. [275], There was a four-day bank holiday from 2 to 5 June. [187], Eight London buses on royal routes, passing Kensington Palace and Westminster Abbey, have been given commemorative purple wraps. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the finale of her Platinum Jubilee on Sunday with a parade, pageant and street parties. [152] The Queen and her heirs appeared on the balcony of the Buckingham Palace for the finale of the pageant, and she later thanked everyone for their "good wishes" in a statement. [638][639], On 28 May, the Red Arrows took part in an aerial display over Le Touquet. It featured an image of the jubilee crown emblem and a silhouette of the Queen. [322] Through the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Fund, Canadian Heritage invested C$2.14 million to support celebrations in 360 local communities and three national projects. The Queen watched the Derby on television. [568], On 9 June, Samoa Government officials including Acting Prime Minister Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, Opposition Leader Tuilaepa Dr. Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, and Members of Parliament, attended a platinum jubilee reception hosted by the British High Commissioner at the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum at Vailima. On 3 June, a church service was held at Christ Church Cathedral. 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[461][462] Several state governors also attended evensong services, including the governor of New South Wales at St James' Church, Sydney,[463][464] the governor of Tasmania at St David's Cathedral, Hobart,[465] the governor of Victoria at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne,[466][467] the governor of Western Australia at St George's Cathedral, Perth,[468][469][470] and the governor of South Australia at St Paul's Anglican Church, Port Adelaide. [148] Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended a lunch organised by Westminster City Council for local volunteer and community groups who responded to the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [139], In the evening, a concert, 'Platinum Party at the Palace', took place at Buckingham Palace. [596][597] A congratulatory message was also sent from former US president, Barack Obama. The Earl met students who had taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Tributes were also paid by former British prime ministers. The book also explores the role of the Queen and what the Platinum Jubilee represents. [514] Trees That Count is working with the Department of Conservation to support the planting of 100,000 native trees at 15 native restoration projects across New Zealand. [282], Beacon lighting and community events were held in the British Virgin Islands on 2 June. [524], On 2 June, at midday, a 21-gun salute was fired at Point Jerningham, Wellington. The former performed music from the Queen's coronation whereas the latter performed music from the Queen's youth. [86] The Queen's youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, drove in the carriage that once belonged to her grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, and had been featured in his funeral. [219], Across England, Jubilee-themed woolly postbox toppers appeared in towns and villages. The design also incorporates the jubilee emblem. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Small-Group Premium All-Inc Tour from Munich The upcoming celebrations will. On Accession Day, Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae reflected on the Queen's life and said that Papua New Guineans are proud to have Elizabeth II as their Queen. [439] A collection of memorabilia was displayed at Atwater Library and the proprietors of Clarence & Crisps shop in Hudson stated solar-powered, waving mini-statues of the Queen were the most popular item. The event featured music from the Queen's coronation and other key moments of her reign, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. The coins two gold, and one silver feature the shield of the royal coat of arms alongside the floral emblems of England, Ireland, Scotland and Australia on one side; and the Queen's first (1953) and current (2019) coin effigies on the other. [203] The Prince's Foundation organised tea dances for people suffering from loneliness and isolation. The set outlines the Queen's role as Lord of Mann, and depicts royal beasts alongside words from God Save the Queen. Beacon lighting took place at Moody Brook and Government House. 10, which feature pictures of all the British prime ministers. The portraits are surrounded by the same shade of yellow found on the walls of the staircase at No. They later watched the Liberation Day Cavalcade as it travelled around the Model Yacht Pond. Each coin in the collection features the Queen's signature in the centre; the first time that her signature has been featured on UK coinage. [689] Among their engagements were visits to a Catholic boarding school, St John Ambulance PNG, the Bomana War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery, Port Moresby General Hospital, Vabukori, and Hanuabada. [621][622][623], On 18 February Margareta and Andrew Noble, the British Ambassador to Romania, unveiled a plaque at Svrin Castle to mark the weeping hornbeam planted for the jubilee. On 3 October 2021, the Princess Royal planted a tree at the residence of the British Ambassador to France. 39 places applied in the competition. [306], In Pitcairn Islands, the smallest British overseas territory with no more than 50 permanent inhabitants, a jubilee dinner was held on 2 June. The queen's 70th jubilee is on February 6. [54][59], The Mint also released a new series of three coins, titled The Queen's Reign. As a nation, we are indeed proud to have the Queen as our Head of State. No monarch, by their efforts, dedication and achievement, better deserves the attribute of greatness. 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. [23], The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on 14 March reflected the jubilee with a special focus on the role that service plays in the lives of people and communities across the Commonwealth. [688] At Government House in St Saviour, the Earl and Countess met members of the community and members of the Commonwealth Games Association Jersey, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Jersey and Jersey Mencap. [393] Similarly, the Nova Scotia Archives launched a dedicated online collection of material related to the Queen's various tours of the province. We established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and took part in its work. [647] During their visit on 25 April, the couple interacted with local craftspeople, creatives and community groups, and visited Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and the National Sailing Academy. He said, "when I look at her, I see someone who has conquered life". [116], More than 16,000 street parties were expected to be held over the weekend. The competition is open to national songwriters, vocal recording artists and composers until 3 June. [607], Several jubilee concerts were also held in June. From June 2 to June 5, the 96-year-old Queen will be feted with parades, a concert at the palace and other celebrations. [370][371] Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp, which features a profile of the Queen by Arnold Machin. [258] The Weighbridge Mast will fly the flag over the summer. [309], Planned celebrations include events in Grand Turk, a tree planting ceremony, a beacon lighting ceremony and the Queen's Birthday Parade. [281], Postage stamps commemorating the jubilee were released on 24 March. [176] Waxwork figures of main royal family members also received a black tie makeover for the Jubilee. [467] On 5 February, the governor of New South Wales hosted a tree planting and garden reception to commemorate the jubilee, at Government House, Sydney. 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The Douglas Jubilee Carnival will be held by the Douglas Borough Council on 23 July. [52], A 70ft (21m) sculpture called 'Tree of Trees' was erected outside Buckingham Palace for the June celebrations. [88], On 13 May, a 550-mile (890km) torch relay across Suffolk began. [55] The 50p coin is designed to feature the Queen's royal cypher within the 0 of the number 70 on the reverse. She said that the jubilee "affords me a time to reflect on the goodwill shown to me by people of all nationalities, faiths and ages in this country and around the world over these years". [172] The Commonwealth of Nations Globe, a platinum, diamond, gold and silver blue globe set within a silver crown on a blue and gold cushion, was unveiled at the Tower of London. [24], Members of the Royal Family undertook a series of royal tours of Commonwealth countries. [612], On 1 June, British and Canadian personnel of NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum took part in a parade to commemorate the platinum jubilee. [130] The Queen did not attend these events, after having experienced "discomfort" at Trooping the Colour on 2 June. There will have been exactly 6,000 years of sin on earth by 2016. [549], The British High Commission will host an official reception later in June. Thank you to the organizers for taking the initiative to host the event. Get to know this 11.3-mile loop trail near Geisenfeld, Bavaria. For the first time in history, a British monarch is celebrating 70 years on the throne. [542], On 2 June, First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo lit a beacon in Accra, at a ceremony organised by the Rotary Club Ghana. [515] The project was launched on 16 May at Government House, where Dame Helen Winkelmann, the administrator of the government, and Kiri Allan, minister of conservation, planted a kauri. [631] The desserts were evaluated by the chef of the British chancery and three Uruguayan chefs, including Sergio Puglia. [375][376], In May, it was announced that the year's Royal St John's Regatta would be renamed Platinum Jubilee Royal St John's Regatta,[377] and the event took place at Quidi Vidi Lake on 4 August. [17][18] The design is a stylised representation of the Queen's Wattle Spray Brooch, which was gifted to the Queen during her first visit to Australia in 1954. 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. The Queen's Baton for the 2022 Commonwealth Games featured a platinum strand along its length. [171] The display, titled Superbloom, was held from 1 June to 18 September. [290] Nine finalists were invited to Government House on 28 April for a taste test by judges Lori-Ann Foley, Brittani Seymour, Elizabeth Larsen and Mark Lea. The Queen died in her Platinum Jubilee year, on 8 September, at the age of 96. In the evening, the Guernsey Concert Band performed music from Baroque to Big Band, including performance by singer Poppy Neame, the granddaughter of Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame who served as Governor of Guernsey from 1945 to 1952. [651], Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, toured The Bahamas from 24 to 26 March. Friendship endures". [503] On 18 June, the Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir will host a concert at St Paul's Anglican Church, Ipswich, featuring music from the Queen's Coronation, such as Handel's Zadok the Priest and Parry's I was glad. [512], The Royal Queensland Show and the Queensland Government hosted the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration Cake Competition. It was the first time that any monarch in British history celebrated a platinum jubilee, as is the case in the histories of the other Commonwealth realms. Italian luxury brand Bulgari unveiled the jubilee emerald garden high jewellery tiara, which can be worn either as a headpiece or as a necklace. [45] In an August 2021 impact assessment report, the British government estimated a 2.39 billion loss in GDP due to business closures during the extra bank holiday. [336] On the same day, Governor General Mary Simon, lieutenant governors, Prime Minister Trudeau, all issued statements congratulating the Queen,[345] as did the provincial premiers,[351] and the Speaker of the Senate of Canada. [696] The Earl met athletes who would take part in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. [250][251], Celebrations in Guernsey commenced at Castle Cornet on 2 June, with the grounds being open all day for people to enjoy for free. [258] The winning design, by Ben Le Marchant, is based on a 1953 Coronation postage stamp with a wave pattern based on the sea as a connection to Guernsey. 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