[n 1] Free delivery for many products! As a nation, we are indeed proud to have the Queen as our Head of State. [415] "Majestic Celebrations: 70 Hats for 70 Years", a millinery exhibit, was held at the Burlington Central Library between 2 and 5 June. [306], There were public holidays on 2 and 3 June. [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. [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. [581], Platinum jubilee medals were awarded, including to those who served during Hurricanes Hurricane Eta and Iota that flooded much of Cayo, and to those who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. [87] Actors Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise were involved, with Mirren playing Queen Elizabeth I. [323], Lieutenant governors and commissioners across Canada dedicated special gardens in their respective provinces or territory. Specialists spent 10 years crafting the piece. [456][457][458][459][460], Services were held in churches across Australia. [434] The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia hosted platinum jubilee garden parties in Yarmouth on 16 July and in Cape Breton on 30 July. [632] The British Embassy in Montevideo also hosted a dinner at its diplomatic residence, with several Uruguayan officials, including Vice-president Beatriz Argimn, foreign minister Francisco Bustillo, First Lady Lorena Ponce De Len, and former President Luis Alberto Lacalle attending the dinner. Ten hotels from Tokyo and Osaka entered the competition, with the finalists announced at British Embassy's Queen's Birthday Party event on 16 June. [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. [91][92][93] At the show, display of roses, featuring new cultivars created to mark the jubilee, won a gold medal. [498], 41 members of the Australian Defence Force contingent from the Federation Guard took part in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on 5 June. t.co/c2ihvusGSN", "@TownofPlacentia hosted a Tea Party today for residents to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. [403] The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (of which the Queen is Commissioner-in-Chief) sent its Musical Ride to partake in the special Royal Windsor Horse Show, Platinum Jubilee Celebration: A Gallop Through History, at Windsor Castle on 15 May. 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[177], A portrait of the Queen by the humanoid robot Ai-Da, titled Algorithm Queen, was displayed in London on 27 May. [253], On 4 June, a community fete was held in the grounds of Government House, with family entertainment, children's activities, and music, including performances from Belles and Broomstick, Kirsty and George, The Wright Singers and GATE. [163], Between 28 May and 15 June, Sotheby's hosted the exhibition Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras that featured royal portraits, rare manuscripts, and tiaras,[164][165] including Queen Victoria's emerald and diamond tiara, which was given to her by Prince Albert, and the Spencer tiara, a family heirloom which was frequently worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. [499] From 10 June to 30 December, the Australian Racing Museum, whose patron is the Queen, will present an online exhibition featuring a collection of objects, photographs and records held in the Museum Collection. [99], A new BBC documentary, Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen, aired on 29 May. [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]. [147] The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a lunch at The Oval cricket ground in south London, where a 12-metre-long (39ft) cake prepared by the National Bakery School was served. [148][149] The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined a lunch in Ladbroke Grove, and earlier the Duchess and her three children had baked cakes for a street party in Cardiff. [1] The most recent monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms in June 2022. The Nevisian premier's ministry plans[needs update] to plant trees at six locations in Nevis, leading up to 2 June. [216] For the Jubilee, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage wrote "Queenhood". I have also written countless articles about the 360-calendar and the Enoch calendar . [393] Similarly, the Nova Scotia Archives launched a dedicated online collection of material related to the Queen's various tours of the province. [284] On 6 June, Caymanians celebrated with the traditional parade and garden party at Government House, Cayman Islands. The colours of the stones were selected to represent Manx tartan. On 3 June, the Jersey International Motoring Festival Pageant included a formal march by representatives from all uniformed organisations in Jersey. The first race is scheduled for 8:00am. On 26 May, both Houses of Parliament debated a Humble Address to congratulate the Queen. [504], On 3 February, the governor of Victoria hosted a reception at Government House, Melbourne. [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. [231], South Gloucestershire Council has suggested that the Severn Bridge be renamed in honour of the platinum jubilee. This year marks Queen Elizabeth of England's 70th year as Britain's reigning monarch, the first such anniversary in recent history. She had last attended the event in 1988. [54][59], The Mint also released a new series of three coins, titled The Queen's Reign. The public were invited to apply to attend the event. [144], A pageant featuring approximately 5,000 people from across the UK and the Commonwealth took place, with circus, carnival and costumed performers parading along The Mall through an array of over 200 silk flags, decorated with images drawn by children, as a 'River of Hope'. On the same day, a children's tea party was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park. [394] It is one of the few times that the Queen has appeared in an acting role. 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. [527][528], A service of celebration took place on 3 June at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. [543], The Ghana Society-UK celebrated at the Luton International Carnival on 4 June. The gold is drawn from the golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem. 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[512], The Royal Queensland Show and the Queensland Government hosted the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration Cake Competition. [638][639], On 28 May, the Red Arrows took part in an aerial display over Le Touquet. ], On 5 June, soldiers from the 1st Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (RMR) marched in the pageant in London. [551][552], President Paula-Mae Weekes attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. [651] The couple also met with representatives of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, the Royal Australian Corps of Signals and Royal Australian Corps of Transport. At Windsor Castle, the Queen lit the principal beacon by touching a glittering globe. London Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, which is the 70-year anniversary of her reign as queen of the United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth nations.. [673] Upon their arrival, the couple were greeted by Sir David Steel, the governor, and Fabian Picardo, the chief minister and received a military welcome by a Guard of Honour formed of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. [305], Gibraltar National Archives organized a jubilee exhibition at Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery from 7 June to 27 July. [514][517], On 9 February, Ardern moved a motion and was passed in the House of Representatives congratulating the Queen on her jubilee. [260], Commemorative coins were issued in Jersey,[261] with a stamp issued on 1 June. [668] The following day, Charles and Camilla were in Ottawa, where the Prince was invested by the Governor General into the Order of Military Merit as an Extraordinary Commander. [289][292], On 2 June, beacons were lit on the grounds of Pedro St. James, in Grand Cayman and at the Christopher Columbus Gardens in Cayman Brac. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my platinum jubilee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 4 min to complete. [352] The Governor General said: Much has changed in the last seven decades. [297][298], On Accession Day, the Governor and the Chief Minister of Gibraltar issued statements and paid tribute to the Queen. [56] The 5 crown features the quartered shield of the Royal Arms on the reverse. 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. [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". [184] It also produced bottles of wine, labelled English Sparkling Wine: Platinum Jubilee Release and made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes grown in Kent and West Sussex. [154] 4.7 million people took part in organising jubilee events, while about 8.7 million attended a Thank You Day event and 3.3 million helped to organise one. She thanked everyone involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark the Jubilee. [4][5] She said of her 70-year reign and the future: As I look ahead with a sense of hope and optimism to the year of my platinum jubilee, I am reminded of how much we can be thankful for. February 4, 2022. [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]. The emblem, approved by the Queen, was prepared by Phillip O'Shea, New Zealand Herald of Arms. 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