Buckingham Palace has announced a four-day public holiday in the United Kingdom featuring parades, a major concert, and even a baking competition.
When you have spent more years on the throne than any other British monarch, it’s only fitting that the achievement is marked with more than just one celebration—which is why Buckingham Palace has announced a long list of commemorative events and initiatives for the queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June. Her Majesty’s 70 years of service to Britain and the Commonwealth will be recognized over a special four-day public holiday weekend starting June 2.
Although there is no official list yet, all members of the royal family are expected to be taking part in jubilee activities, including Prince William and Duchess Kate, Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Countess Sophie, and many more. Even Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are rumored to be traveling across the pond for the occasion, depending on COVID-19 restrictions at the time.
Celebrations will continue beyond the holiday weekend too. Special exhibitions marking significant occasions in the queen’s reign are being staged at royal residences from July. The personal jewelry she’s worn for official portraits from the 1950s will go on show at Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, her official 1953 coronation dress will be displayed at Windsor Castle, and outfits from her extensive royal wardrobe will be available to view at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.
Other noteworthy events announced today include a Service of Thanksgiving for the queen’s reign at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and her official birthday parade on June 2,. As is tradition, a military parade will take place just steps away from Buckingham Palace, where the event will see the queen and family members gather on its famous balcony to watch a Royal Air Force flyover.
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