[701], On 8 September 2022, the Queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, aged 96. [587], The British High Commission held a photo exhibition for the jubilee. [312] In the evening, bagpipers across the country played the bugle calls "Diu Regnare" and "Majesty" and major federal and provincial buildings throughout the country were illuminated purple. Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies said she had held Wales "deeply in her heart" over her 70-year reign. The competition is open to national songwriters, vocal recording artists and composers until 3 June. The anthem God Save the Queen was played by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, followed by La Marseillaise by the French Republican Guard Band. Each coin in the collection features the Queen's signature in the centre; the first time that her signature has been featured on UK coinage. Updated 9:54 PM EDT, Sun June 5, 2022. [50][51] By March 2022 more than one million trees had been planted. [132], The Corby Pole Fair was held to coincide with the jubilee. We saw the first Canadian named governor general, then the first woman, and now, the first indigenous person. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Collectable 50p coins Brexit, 70th Jubilee, Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Tom Ki at the best online prices at eBay! Her funeral was held on 19 September 2022 and she was buried at the King George VI Memorial Chapel later that day. [654], Though the Duke and Duchess toured the country as representatives of the Bahamian monarch,[654] at the request of the government of The Bahamas,[655] the Bahamas National Reparations Committee still penned an open letter ahead of the royal tour, asking for reparations from the United Kingdom for slavery. May 13, 2022. The Earl also met older members of the local community, brought together by Age Friendly Belfast, while the Countess joined in with craft activities, making crowns and toy corgis with school children. [497] The same day, Government House, Adelaide, opened for visitors to view public rooms, and see the workings of the House and view the statue of the Queen. The emblem's typeface is Perpetua, which means "forever", and is similar to the font style that appeared on the Queen's Coronation Order of Service in 1953. [24], Members of the Royal Family undertook a series of royal tours of Commonwealth countries. 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[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. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price praised the "empathy" the Queen had shown after the 1966 Aberfan disaster.[95][96]. Tobacco seeds were provided to viceregal offices and commissioners from plants grown for the Chapel Royal at Massey College. [598], Some world leaders provided gifts to the Queen to commemorate the milestone. [429][430] A tree planting ceremony was held on 5 June in Centennial Park in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, followed by a community church service at All Saints Church on King Street and a community garden party in front of the Anglican Parish Hall. [252] At noon, a 21-gun salute was fired by the castle's cannons. [125] In Herefordshire, a giant lion puppet was paraded during Leominster Festival. [270][271], The Manx Government has created a Platinum Jubilee Event Fund that provides up to 5,000 grant to help fund community-based projects and celebrations organised by the local authorities, non-profit making community/voluntary groups and local charities, in honour of the jubilee. [88], On 13 May, a 550-mile (890km) torch relay across Suffolk began. [559][560] Rotary Club Malta lit a jubilee beacon at the Msida Bastion Historic Garden in Floriana; attendees to the event included British High Commissioner Katherine Ward. The winning three best entries were announced on 11 June at the DART Park Amphitheatre. [551][552], President Paula-Mae Weekes attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. [650] He also asked the couple to use their "diplomatic influence" to get "reparatory justice" for Antigua and Barbuda. In Northern Ireland, the Reservists of 206 Ulster Battery Royal Artillery fired a 21-gun salute at Hillsborough Castle. [629][630] The British Embassy in Tokyo hosted a "Big Japan Jubilee Lunch", as well as organized the "Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea and Cake Competition". [507][508], From 5 February to 27 February, Parliament House hosted guided tours, titled Platinum Jubilee in portrait. [20], For the first time, jubilee beacons were lit in every capital city of each Commonwealth country. The Douglas Jubilee Carnival will be held by the Douglas Borough Council on 23 July. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was the international celebration in 2022 marking the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. [689] Among their engagements were visits to a Catholic boarding school, St John Ambulance PNG, the Bomana War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery, Port Moresby General Hospital, Vabukori, and Hanuabada. The Earl met students who had taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. [232] A newly constructed railway bridge near Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, was named Ocean Jubilee Bridge. [446] Starting 7 July, Taylor House, Yukon, hosted jubilee Thursdays all through July and August to celebrate the Queen's jubilee. [226] The Jubilee was also marked at the Legoland Windsor Resort, where a pageant down The Mall in miniature and a picnic scene at Windsor Castle were created. [586], On 2 June, a beacon was lit at the Nevis Athletic Stadium, with the public invited to attend. [258] The Weighbridge Mast will fly the flag over the summer. [455] Statements were released by Morrison, Governor-General David Hurley and the governors of the Australian states. [74][75] Special services were held in cathedrals. [228] The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic each commissioned brooches to be gifted to the Queen to mark the occasion. [48] The food sector was the only sector that saw sales volumes spike by 3.1%. [152] The Queen and her heirs appeared on the balcony of the Buckingham Palace for the finale of the pageant, and she later thanked everyone for their "good wishes" in a statement. It is the largest coin the Mint has ever produced. [582], On 2 June, a beacon was lit at the Governor General's Field next to Belize House, Belmopan. [514][517], On 9 February, Ardern moved a motion and was passed in the House of Representatives congratulating the Queen on her jubilee. [183], The Royal Collection Trust published a collection of 77 photographs under the title The Queen: 70 Glorious Years as an official souvenir publication. [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]. As always the ppl of NL send their best wishes to this remarkable woman whose dedication to service is an example for all. Thursday 2nd June [19], The celebration plans were announced by Buckingham Palace on 10 January 2022. On 3 June, a ceremonial parade took place at Salem Park, followed by the Queen's Birthday Party on 4 June. On 26 May, both Houses of Parliament debated a Humble Address to congratulate the Queen. Guide to the Platinum Jubilee, Celebrating 70 Years of Queen Elizabeth's Reign. [124], A flotilla of 70 vessels, comprising sloops, trawlers, tugs, patrol boats and more, sailed from Hull Marina to the Humber Bridge. [416] In Toronto, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario hosted a platinum jubilee garden party on 5 June at the Aga Khan Museum[417] and garden lunch and tea events took place on 4 and 5 June, as well as in Sarnia. It really is a first. Queen's Platinum Jubilee live updates: Celebrating Elizabeth II's 70-year reign EVENT ENDED Last updated June 2, 2022, 7:15 PM UTC Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne. [308], The British Embassy in Bangkok arranged for a celebratory digital message was beamed from the top of the Baiyoke Tower on 2 June. [374] The Lieutenant Governor's BC Journalism Fellowship and the Lieutenant Governor's Art and Music Award were launched by the Queen's representative in British Columbia. [272], In April 2022, a set of five commemorative 50p coins was released. The islands' government said it was "over the moon" and would be "partying with the penguins". [195][196] In addition, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family received Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee Hampers, showcasing more than fifty products from food and drink producers across Northern Ireland. [638][639], On 28 May, the Red Arrows took part in an aerial display over Le Touquet. The second coin highlights the Queen's role as patron of numerous charities. [129] After the service, members of the royal family attended a reception at London's Guildhall, hosted by the Lord Mayor. An outdoor concert showcased performances from the National Choir and the National Orchestra in Grand Cayman, while musical performances took place in the Brac. The Town is grateful Her Honour Judy May Foote @judy_foote Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador was in attendance. [309], The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II[310] is the first time in Canada's history that a Canadian monarch celebrates 70 years on the throne. [219], Across England, Jubilee-themed woolly postbox toppers appeared in towns and villages. As part of Winterlude in February, an ice sculpture was unveiled on Sparks Street,[395] the main pedestrian mall in Ottawa, and, in the same vein, the city's ByWard Market was decorated in purple. 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G. Swenssona Strom krovnej Albety II. [206] Hello! [22] Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon were received in the audience by the Queen at Windsor Castle on 7 and 15 March respectively, where they both offered their congratulations to the Queen for reaching the milestone. [284][285] On 5 June, a Service of Thanksgiving took place at Elmslie Memorial Church. [224], In May, the London Eye opened a Platinum Jubilee time capsule pod that ran until 4 September. [328] The government of Ontario stated it would celebrate the anniversary through the province's existing honours and medals, as well as issuing commemorative Platinum Jubilee lapel pins. [667], In June, the government of Canada announced official donations on behalf of the royal couple to mark their jubilee tour. They later watched the Liberation Day Cavalcade as it travelled around the Model Yacht Pond. Church across Jersey marked the occasion by ringing bells at noon for 15 minutes. t.co/eOKt3VYBHW", "To mark Her Majesty's #PlatinumJubilee Celebration Weekend, it will be Open House at Government House! Celebrations were launched by the Department of Canadian Heritage on 6 February,[22][322] as the government encouraged Canadians across the country to celebrate the jubilee in "their own unique ways". [172] The Commonwealth of Nations Globe, a platinum, diamond, gold and silver blue globe set within a silver crown on a blue and gold cushion, was unveiled at the Tower of London. [101], From 30 May to 3 June, HMY Britannia hosted 65 former crew members for Yotties Week. [514] Ardern announced that the government will donate $1 million to Trees That Count to assist with tree planting programmes across New Zealand. Media in category "St. Vitus (Geisenfeldwinden)" The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. [646] They were greeted by Governor-General Dame Susan Dougan and Acting Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel. [476], The Royal Australian Mint released a commemorative 50c coin on 5 May. On 5 June, a cake competition was held at the Town Hall. [180], A platinum jubilee medal is being awarded to people who work in public service, including members of the Armed Forces, emergency services, and the prison services. [188] Reading Buses also unveiled a special Jubilee bus, that will be used in Reading, Windsor and London throughout the year. [324], The Platinum Jubilee was the first publicly celebrated jubilee in which the Canadian government didn't issue a jubilee medal. In the evening, the Governor General hosted a reception at Rideau Hall. [284][285] A 70 seconds of moment of silence was observed across the Cayman Islands at 12:15 pm to mark seventy years since the passing of King George VI. In the thousand-year history of this place, no monarch has seen such an increase in the longevity, prosperity or opportunity or the freedom of the British people. [605][599] Several Polish buildings were also illuminated in purple and white on that day, including the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. 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