Members of the public are being asked to submit their own snapshots of the royal family, with the chance to see them exhibited alongside some of the most legendary royal photographs in history. Life Through A Royal Lens, which opens at Kensington Palace on March 4, includes work by renowned photographers Norman Parkinson, Rankin, Annie Leibovitz and Cecil Beaton. It will also … [Read more...] about Have you snapped the Queen? Chance for public to see own royal photos on show
Platinum Jubilee
Buckingham Palace reveals full schedule for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Dame Mary Berry will judge a baking competition fit for the Queen as part of the full program of events unveiled by Buckingham Palace to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Celebrations will include the 95-year-old monarch opening her private estates to the public and some of the world's biggest stars performing outside Buckingham Palace. It is not clear which events the Queen will … [Read more...] about Buckingham Palace reveals full schedule for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Royal Mint unveils commemorative coin of Queen on horseback for Platinum Jubilee
A commemorative coin showing the Queen on horseback has been unveiled by the Royal Mint ahead of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The coin is the first collectible UK 50p to celebrate a royal event and was designed by artist John Bergdahl. Marking 70 years on the throne, the coin depicting the Queen on horseback will be struck on the ‘heads’ side of a new 50p and traditional … [Read more...] about Royal Mint unveils commemorative coin of Queen on horseback for Platinum Jubilee
Platinum Jubilee: Royal Mint unveils Queen’s Jubilee coins
Two new coins designed in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The release of the 50p and a £5 crown is the first chance for collectors to own a keepsake from the Platinum Jubilee collection. The 50p is the first of its kind to celebrate a royal event, while the £5 coin follows the tradition of marking previous jubilees on crown … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: Royal Mint unveils Queen’s Jubilee coins
Platinum Jubilee: Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and Falklands among 39 places hoping for city status for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Thirty-nine places are in the competition to win city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with the Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and the Falklands included for the first time. The Civic Honours competition will see winning towns granted city status, and current cities given Lord Mayoralty or Provostship status, for the first time in 10 years. The Cabinet … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and Falklands among 39 places hoping for city status for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Design of new 50p to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is unveiled by Royal Mint
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is to be celebrated with a new 50p coin to be launched next year, the Royal Mint has announced. The coin will feature the number 70, representing the number of years of the Queen’s reign in 2022, with her cipher framed within the zero at the heart of the design. The design has been approved by the Queen and it is the first time a royal event has … [Read more...] about Design of new 50p to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is unveiled by Royal Mint
Platinum Jubilee: Special Exhibitions – Accession, coronation and jubilee displays to mark Queen’s Platinum milestone in 2022
Three special exhibitions marking the Queen’s accession, coronation, and jubilees will celebrate the monarch’s Platinum milestone next year. The Royal Collection is staging the displays, each commemorating the significant occasions of Elizabeth II’s reign, at official royal residences in 2022. At Buckingham Palace for the summer opening of the staterooms, Platinum Jubilee: … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: Special Exhibitions – Accession, coronation and jubilee displays to mark Queen’s Platinum milestone in 2022
Platinum Jubilee: Royal Collection Trust unveils Chinaware to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on sale now
A new commemorative range of chinaware to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has gone on sale. The set, produced by the Royal Collection Trust, includes crockery made by hand using English fine bone china and methods and techniques that are 250 years old. The collection was made in Stoke-on-Trent to mark next year’s Platinum Jubilee. The design and color scheme of the … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: Royal Collection Trust unveils Chinaware to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on sale now
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with ‘A Gallop Through History’
A spectacular equestrian display showcasing horses from across the globe will be staged next year to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, organizers have announced. A Gallop Through History has been billed as a “personal tribute to our monarchy” and will feature more than 500 horses and over a thousand dancers and musicians taking the audience on a journey from Elizabeth I … [Read more...] about Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with ‘A Gallop Through History’
Platinum Jubilee: Student’s ‘elegant’ design chosen as Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be defined by an “elegant” emblem created by a university student who is “over the moon” after winning a design competition. Young creatives were set the challenge of summing-up the Queen’s 70-year reign with their artistic skills, and Edward Roberts’ simple logo was chosen by a judging panel of industry experts. The 19-year-old’s winning … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: Student’s ‘elegant’ design chosen as Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem
Platinum Jubilee: More Details of Celebrations Next June Revealed
Marching bands, a giant dragon puppet, and circus acts will form part of a spectacular pageant to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Central London will come to life with color, street theatre, and dance in honor of the monarch’s long reign in what has been described as “something of a reopening ceremony for the United Kingdom”. Organizers said the event, with a budget … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: More Details of Celebrations Next June Revealed
Platinum Jubilee: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee major national events unveiled – lunches, concerts, thanksgiving, and more!
The four-day British extravaganza, taking place in June 2022, will reflect the Queen’s reign and her impact on the UK and the world. Start planning! The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated with national events, from a live concert featuring some of the world’s biggest stars to a service of thanksgiving – and a day at the races. Buckingham Palace has announced further … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee major national events unveiled – lunches, concerts, thanksgiving, and more!
The Queen Would Like Us All To Plant Trees To Celebrate Her Platinum Jubilee in 2022
Communities, schools, gardeners, and companies across Britain are being encouraged to plant trees in an initiative to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee, which is in 2022. The Queen’s Green Canopy scheme has been launched to encourage people to plant trees from the start of the tree-planting season in October 2021 through to the end of 2022, to mark her 70 years on the … [Read more...] about The Queen Would Like Us All To Plant Trees To Celebrate Her Platinum Jubilee in 2022
Something For Us To Look Forward To: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Is Officially On the Calendar for 2022
The British government, sensing much doom & gloom right now have attempted lighten the mood by announcing initial details of the Queen’s pending Platinum Jubilee in June 2022 Now, when we covered the Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the concept of a Platinum Jubilee seemed so far away. Even HM The Queen herself joked that she hoped she wasn’t still around for the 'next … [Read more...] about Something For Us To Look Forward To: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Is Officially On the Calendar for 2022
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