Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

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On February 6, Queen Elizabeth II became the first monarch to celebrate the " Platinum Jubilee ", which marks her 70 years of reign. In the United Kingdom, celebrations have been going on for months, which will finally culminate in this holiday weekend - from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5 - that the British have marked on the calendar. Different events will be concentrated in London, such as the Trooping the Color ceremony or the massive concert that will take place at Buckingham Palace.


Great Britain has been preparing for these celebrations during the 70 years of reign that Queen Elizabeth II has already accumulated. On the occasion of this momentous occasion, events and celebrations have been taking place throughout the country for weeks, which will be crowned with the festive weekend that the Jubilee organization has prepared.


For these celebrations, the official 2022 Platinum Jubilee page has been launched , which includes articles from the dated events, a map of the exact locations, as well as advice for Londoners and tourists who want to be part of the festivity.


This Thursday, the annual Trooping the Color ceremony Special Data  will once again mark the monarch's birthday and precede the appearance of the Royal Family on her balcony. The ceremony will feature the aerial parade of the First Battalion of the Air Force , which will display the colors of the flag, as well as the participation of some 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians.


A service of thanksgiving will be given to the Queen at St Paul's Cathedral , where the "Great Paul" will be rung , the largest bell in the country, which was recently restored in 2021, making it the for the first time it is played on a holiday dedicated to the Royal Family, which will make its appearance at the service around 11 a.m. this Friday.

Finally, on June 4, Buckingham Royal Palace will host the grand " Platinum Party " , which will feature more than 5,000 street, theatre, music and circus performers to celebrate the reign of Elizabeth II. The long-awaited event consists of a concert in Buckingham, which will be projected live on the big screens in Great Britain, and will feature international artists such as George Ezra, Adam Lambert or the renowned soundtrack composer, Hans Zimmer.


On Sunday, visitors will be able to take part in the Great Jubilee Lunch , with areas that have been specially prepared for the event, such as the world's longest picnic table will depart from Cambridge Gate , down the Long Walk towards the Copper Horse, a monumental statue of King George III. During the festivities, various exhibitions will open in Museums and emblematic places such as Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse , which, in honor of the monarch, will show costumes, gems or tiaras, which she has worn throughout the reign of she.




Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle will also be open for visitors to enjoy and commemorate the Platinum Jubilee. The festive atmosphere is in the air, and in addition to the parades, exhibitions and guided tours, most venues dedicated to leisure, such as pubs or restaurants, will remain open until after midnight .