The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022

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The Platinum Jubilee marked Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, the first British Monarch to reach such as milestone.

To celebrate, a four-day Queen Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend from June 2 to June 5, 2022 was held, with lots of events taking place including a live concert called 'Platinum Party at the Palace'.

Although the Queen actually reached this milestone on 6 February 2022, the first week of June was chosen to celebrate as it offers a better chance of lovely weather.

The Queen's jubilee 2022:

May 12th

The Platinum Pudding Competition

In partnership with Fortnum and Mason, and chaired by Dame Mary Berry, members of the public were invited to create a pudding to dedicate to the Queen's reign.

The creator of the winning pudding was invited to be at the centre of the celebrations and their creation was served up at street parties and other celebrations up and down the country.

June 2nd

The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour): Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians came together in the traditional Parade to mark The Queen's official birthday, usually held on the second Saturday in June.

Beginning at Buckingham Palace, the Parade moved down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade, joined by Members of the Royal Family on horseback and in carriages. The Parade closed with the traditional RAF fly-past, watched by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Platinum Jubilee Beacons: The UK’s long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations with the lighting of beacons was continued to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Beacons were lit throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories.

For the first time, beacons were also lit in each of the capital cities of the Commonwealth countries to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

June 3rd

Service of Thanksgiving: A Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s reign was held at St Paul’s Cathedral.

June 4th

The Derby at Epsom Downs: Accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, Her Majesty The Queen, attended the Derby at Epsom Downs.

Platinum Party at the Palace: The BBC's special live concert from Buckingham Palace, which brought together some of the world’s biggest entertainment stars to celebrate the most significant and joyous moments from The Queen’s seven-decade reign. Queen, Diana Ross, Sir Rod Stewart, Duran Duran and Adam Lambert all performed.

Watch the best bits in the video below...

There was also a surprise visit from special guest, Paddington Bear...

June 5th

The Big Jubilee Lunch: Every year since the idea began in 2009 The Big Lunch has encouraged communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other a little bit better, coming together in a spirit of fun and friendship. People shared friendship, food and fun with neighbours as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The Platinum Jubilee Pageant: A pageant featuring over 5,000 people from across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth took place against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace and the surrounding streets. It combined street arts, theatre, music, circus, carnival and costume and celebrated the service of Her Majesty’s reign, as well as honouring the collective service of people and communities across the country.

July

In July, three displays marking the Queen's accession to the throne, the coronation and jubilees were put on at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These included portraits as well as the jewellery and outfits worn for each occasion.

What is the Queen's Platinum Jubilee medal?

A platinum jubilee medal has been created to award people who work in public service such as the armed forces, the emergency services and the prison services.

The best Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee memorabilia

You can find more Jubilee Memorabilia here.