Windsor schools are preparing Platinum Jubilee celebrations for their pupils, according to planners in the area.
The Windsor Platinum Jubilee Committee, a local organisation set up to celebrate The Queen this year, helped launch Platinum Jubilee Schools’ Week at The Windsor Boys’ School on 14 February in the presence of local school representatives.
On its official website, the Committee…
Residents of Warwickshire with stories of their brushes with The Queen or royalty are being encouraged to share their memories and memorabilia with the Warwickshire Library Service ahead of the Platinum Jubilee this summer.
Locals can fill out forms with their stories and…
A moment in history remembered as iconic portrait of Queen by groundbreaking photographer reaches special anniversary
26th February 2022
The Royal Collection Trust is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first iconic portraits taken of the new Queen Elizabeth II by sharing four images of the portrait session.
On 26 February 1952, the young queen, just 20 days into her reign, sat for her first official…
William and Kate make first official visit to Caribbean for Platinum Jubilee
24th February 2022
Kensington Palace has shared more details about the upcoming royal tour of Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake this spring.
William and Kate will travel to the Caribbean countries from 19 to 26 March on behalf of The Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.
The royals will begin their tour in Belize, visiting historic Mayan sites, celebrating…
On 6 February, The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking the first monarch to hit the tremendous milestone. As the nation celebrates her Jubilee, the town of Knutsford is marking the beginning of its own celebration.
A commemorative tree was planted to mark the…
South coast bus decked out in platinum and purple for The Queen's jubilee
21st February 2022
Two Platinum Jubilee buses have been commissioned to mark The Queen’s historic reign and will go into service in West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.
These buses are painted in the purple, platinum and white colour scheme of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations and…
The Royal Collection Trust is selling sparkling wine to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The vintage sparkling wine is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier made exclusively from hand-picked fruit grown on vineyards in Kent and West Sussex. Gold in colour, the wine has aromas of rich and honeyed citrus fruit, hints of sweet spices, and white…
Canada's politicians show their support for Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee day
6th February 2022
Canadian politicians sent their congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on Sunday to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
Governor General Mary Simon shared a video statement to YouTube and spoke in English, French and Inuktitut: “This year, we mark The Queen’s…
With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch.
Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal…
The Queen pays tribute to her father as she prepares to mark her Platinum Jubilee
5th February 2022
Queen Elizabeth II will have many tributes paid to her, in her Platinum Jubilee year but she is beginning the event with a tribute to her father, King George VI.
At Windsor Castle, The Queen looked at items from past jubilees, her own and previous monarchs. Wearing a turquoise dress and her familiar three-strand pearl necklace, Her Majesty also wore two aquamarine brooches.
The brooches are…
