Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself.
For Trooping the Colour, a ceremony steeping in tradition, Queen Elizabeth led the way by wearing her Brigade of Guards brooch. Worn for every Trooping since 1987, except three, this could be the Queen’s way of telling…
Thousands of beacons have been lit across the UK and Commonwealth to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
Lighting bonfires and beacons for major royal events is a tradition that goes back centuries in Britain.
As dusk turned to night on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee…
Town criers across the Commonwealth have announced the impending lighting of the Jubilee beacons.
The proclamation was read on the afternoon of June 2 2022 as celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee got under way.
Thousands declared the upcoming beacons using words…
The Royal Family has taken to the Buckingham Palace balcony for a historic appearance.
The royals appeared on the balcony to greet the jubilant crowds gathered to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone.
The Queen walked onto the balcony alongside Prince Charles. They were followed by the Cambridge family, the Wessexes and Princess Anne and her husband.
Young Prince Louis, 4, stood…
Concerns among Jubilee goers about how close they can get to Buckingham Palace for the Platinum celebrations
2nd June 2022
Crowds are already gathering on the Mall for Trooping the Colour which begins The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in just a few hours time.
However, some spectators have expressed concerns about how close people will be able to get to Buckingham Palace where…
Star-studded royalty will show up for the true royal, Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London.
Musical guests from Diana Ross and Queen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alicia Keys will be on hand to perform their hits for the…
The Queen will take a salute for the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Just hours before the ceremony takes place, it was confirmed that the Monarch won’t be at Horse Guards Parade but will, instead, take a salute from her London residence as troops march past.
She will be joined on the balcony by her cousin, the Duke of Kent.
The Prince of…
Millions of people across the UK and the Commonwealth are expected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in the coming days.
Final numbers for organised street parties and beacon lighting ceremonies indicate the festivities will be one of the biggest royal events in British…
The Archbishop of Canterbury forced to miss Service of Thanksgiving for Platinum Jubilee
31st May 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is ”deeply saddened” to be forced to miss the Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after contracting Covid.
The Most Revd Justin Welby developed mild pneumonia last week and a test just days before…
The flags are up, the bunting has been hung and royal fans from around the world are now arriving in London for the Platinum Jubilee. For many, the trip is a lifelong dream come true.
“I have never been to England, let alone a royal event,” said Kim Compton of Florida. “Given the historical significance of the event, I knew I had to make it over.”
Californian Irene…
