Her Majesty’s Platinum Reign

HER MAJESTY’S

PLATINUM REIGN

by Caroline-Artemis Laspas

Throughout the year, the country and the Commonwealth will join in this once in a lifetime celebration. It is a truly historic moment as it will be the first time a British Monarch has celebrated a Platinum Jubilee.

In 2022, Her Majesty the Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as head of state of the United Kingdom, after ascending to the throne on 6th February 1952 at just 25 years old.

Throughout 2022, The Queen and her family will be marking this historic milestone with many special engagements which will culminate in a 4 day Platinum Jubilee weekend from 2nd – 5th June.

The 4 days of celebrations will include public events and community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on The Queen’s 70 years of service.

On 2nd June, the annual Queen’s Birthday Parade, commonly known as ‘Trooping the Colour’, will see over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians march in London’s Horse Guard’s to mark The Queen's official birthday.

The parade will begin at Buckingham Palace, travel down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade. Members of the Royal Family will travel on horseback and in carriages. At the end of the Parade, a traditional RAF fly-past will travel over Buckingham palace, watched by The Royal Family on the balcony.

Another way the Jubilee will be marked is with the lighting of beacons. It is a long standing tradition for fire beacons to be lit to mark big occasions and this is almost as big as it gets! Therefore beacons will be lit across the UK and overseas territories as well as for the 1st time in each capital city of the Commonwealth nations.

The 4th June is a day at the races. Racing horsing is a passion of Her Majesty and a day at the races is her most happy place. The Derby at Epsom Downs racecourse will be attended by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

In the evening, there is a ‘Platinum Party at the Palace’. A special live concert will be broadcast via the BBC from Buckingham Palace, seeing many famous performers entertain Her Majesty and the crowds.

The Platinum Jubilee Pageant will feature more than 5,000 people from across the UK and the Commonwealth taking part in a varied display of street arts, theatre, music, circus, carnival and costumes around Buckingham Palace and the surrounding streets. The party atmosphere will celebrate the platinum reign as well as honour the collective service of people and communities across the country.

Her Majesty The Queen has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history. That in itself is worth celebrating but combined with the traditional pomp and ceremony that accompanies many of the United Kingdom’s traditions; this is a perfect and historic moment in time to honour Her reign.

God Save The Queen!