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Britain will mark the Queen’s 70th anniversary on the throne with a highly successful weekend of celebrations thanks to a four-day bank holiday.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced that the May holiday weekend will be moved to Thursday June 2 and an additional holiday on Friday June 3 will see a four-day weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. .
it will be the first time a British monarch has reached this historic milestone.
The event will reflect the Queen’s reign, the longest in history, and her impact on the UK and the world since 1952 when she ascended to the throne.
Activity will increase throughout 2022 in the run-up to the four-day weekend, when the eyes of the world will turn to the UK.
The four-day celebrations will feature an extensive program of events blending the best of British ceremonial splendor and pageantry with state-of-the-art art and technology displays.
These will be interspersed with traditional fanfare and national celebrations.
Spectacular moments in London and other major cities will be complemented by events in communities across the UK and Commonwealth, allowing people to come together to celebrate and give thanks on a national and local level.
Plans for the Platinum Jubilee are being developed in conjunction with some of the UK’s leading creative minds, event organizers and world-class digital design companies.
Using talents from the UK’s cultural and creative sectors, the program will engage young people from across the Commonwealth and use new technologies in exciting ways.
In keeping with tradition, a Platinum Jubilee medal will be awarded to individuals working in the public service, including representatives of the Armed Forces, emergency services and prison services. This tradition dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria, when an official medal was designed to commemorate her 50th anniversary on the throne.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee will be a truly historic moment and worth a celebration to remember.
“We can all look forward to a special four-day Jubilee weekend when we will present a spectacular show, one of a kind in a generation, blending the best of British ceremonial splendor with state-of-the-art art and technology. It will unite the entire nation and the Commonwealth in a fitting tribute to Her Majesty’s reign. “
The commemorations are being organized jointly with The Royal Household and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
More details on all aspects of the schedule, including events and how the public can participate, will be released in the coming months.
2022 will be an important year for Great Britain as we will also host the Birmingham 2022 UK 2022 Commonwealth Festival and Games, each of which will bring a global focus to the UK and showcase the best of Britain from the XXI century.
