[284][285] On 3 June, a live music concert took place in downtown George Town. [22] Each of the 13 gardens included plants suited to the local climate, including tobacco, where climate and protocols allowed, providing the gardens with a representation of the relationship between the Canadian Crown and indigenous peoples of Canada through the treaties. [484] The Bible Museum celebrated the jubilee from 2 to 17 June with a big display of commemorative royal Bibles, which included a special Bible published for the platinum jubilee. Among monarchies, it usually refers to a 70th anniversary. Both musical performances also included the lighting of jubilee beacons, although the former in Honolulu also included aspects that highlighted of the relationship between the Hawaiian monarchs and the British royal family. [686], On their final day in Jamaica, the couple attended the inaugural Commissioning Parade for service personnel from across the Caribbean who had recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy's Officer Training Programme. [696] The Countess met members of the La Gracia Dance Company and representatives from two local organisations that assist blind and partially sighted people. [646] Ahead of the visit, the Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission penned an open letter criticising the royal family's past comments on slavery. The short film featured the Queen having tea with Paddington Bear, based on the 2014 film, and voiced by Ben Whishaw. [617][618][619][620] The tree in Slovakia is twinned with a Prunus padus planted in Brookwood Cemetery in the UK, in commemoration of the UK's relationship with Slovakia and the Czech Republic. [304] On 4 June, a street party was held at Governor's Parade. Queen Elizabeth II was 25 years old when her reign began on February . At the reception, the Queen met Angela Wood, a former cookery student who helped create the original recipe for Coronation chicken in 1953. [194], In Northern Ireland, a design competition was held for primary school children to create a "snapshot of Northern Ireland". [476], The Royal Australian Mint released a commemorative 50c coin on 5 May. [672] The Countess met women and young people and learned about their contributions in Cyprus by being a member of projects such as the Women Mediators Across the Commonwealth network or the UN and British Council 'Young Leaders in Action' programme. The 70th Jubilee! [670] The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, announced a $10,000 legacy gift to the East Coast Trail Association in commemoration of the royal tour. Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Color ceremony in London, Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to. [447], Queen Elizabeth II was the first Australian monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee,[448] and a range of national and community events were held across the country. [602] The American toy manufacturer Mattel released a Barbie bearing the Queen's likeness. [8], Tributes and messages of congratulations came from leaders all over the world, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, King Felipe VI of Spain, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald V of Norway, King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, King Mohammed VI of Morocco, UAE President Sheikh Khalifa, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and Vietnamese President Nguyn Xun Phc. A continuous platinum line in the shape of St Edward's Crown features the number "70" at the top of the Crown, signifying the Queen's 70-year reign and her platinum jubilee. [11], The regal purple used in the emblem has been closely matched to the purple in the Queen's Robe of Estate, worn by her at the Coronation in 1953. [375][376], In May, it was announced that the year's Royal St John's Regatta would be renamed Platinum Jubilee Royal St John's Regatta,[377] and the event took place at Quidi Vidi Lake on 4 August. [80][81] Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were in attendance. The small, hand-painted box, finished with a platinum mount, features an illustration of No. London Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, which is the 70-year anniversary of her reign as queen of the United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth nations.. She is the longest reigning female monarch in history and the second-longest reigning monarch in history, behind Louis XIV. From earthly Canaan to heavenly Canaan is 70 Jubilees. [253] The Guernsey Yacht Club organised a Sail Past at Castle Cornet. [657] In his speech, the Duke said, "I am delighted to convey to you a message of good wishes from my grandmother, the Queen of The Bahamas, on the occasion of her platinum jubilee. The Douglas Jubilee Carnival will be held by the Douglas Borough Council on 23 July. The Duchess visited Kaw Tay Whee School and a YWCA transitional housing centre for women and their children. Leaders from across the world, including from China, France, Germany, Israel, and the United States, sent messages of congratulations to the Queen on reaching the milestone. [87] Actors Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise were involved, with Mirren playing Queen Elizabeth I. [289][292], On 2 June, beacons were lit on the grounds of Pedro St. James, in Grand Cayman and at the Christopher Columbus Gardens in Cayman Brac. [628], Several British embassies held arts and photo exhibitions. [544], On 10 June, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources held a tree planting at the Achimota Forest. [390][391] Woodstock Museum in Woodstock, Ontario, held several jubilee-themed programs from April to June[392] and the Toronto Railway Museum hosted on 19 May an online lecture on Canadian royal trains used during the Queen's reign. She is the world's third-longest. [404] RCMP officers greeted the Queen upon her arrival at the showground and performed other ceremonial duties riding the horses the force had given to the Queen. [163], Between 28 May and 15 June, Sotheby's hosted the exhibition Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras that featured royal portraits, rare manuscripts, and tiaras,[164][165] including Queen Victoria's emerald and diamond tiara, which was given to her by Prince Albert, and the Spencer tiara, a family heirloom which was frequently worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. [641] On 7 June, the Prince of Wales expressed the gratitude of the Royal Family to Macron for the "gestures of deep friendship" shown by France during the jubilee. The queen's 70th jubilee is on February 6. 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. [603] The Barbie is fitted with an elegant ivory gown and blue ribbon adorned with decorations of order. The upcoming celebrations will. [662], In the evening of 21 March, Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam hosted a reception at the Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech. In Exeter Cathedral, the choir sang an anthem written for Queen Elizabeth I by the 16th century English composer William Byrd. [626][627] The British Embassy in Tokyo also planted a tree. In her 2022 Accession Day message, the Queen said that she hoped the platinum jubilee would bring together families and friends, neighbours, and communities. [696] The Earl met athletes who would take part in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. [701], On 8 September 2022, the Queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, aged 96. 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[561], To mark the Queen's jubilee, Rotary International District 9210 and the Wildlife Environment Conservation Society of Zambia (WECSZ) partnered to plant at least 50 indigenous trees in each of the 10 provincial capitals of Zambia. [574], A series of commemorative stamps was released by The Bahamas on 17 March.[575]. [77] A 21-gun salute was fired at Edinburgh Castle by 105 Regiment, Royal Artillery. [50][51] By March 2022 more than one million trees had been planted. [692] On 24 April, they attended a jubilee church service and visited Morne Fortune. [624][625] On 30 April 2022, the Cambodian government, in collaboration with the Kampot Provincial Administration, and the British Embassy in Phnom Penh, planted 1,000 mangrove trees in Kampot province. [120], The Queen's birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, which usually takes place on the second Saturday of June, was held on Thursday, 2 June. [487], On 4 June, Aspen Island in Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin, an island lying within the Parliamentary Triangle and which features the National Carillon, was renamed Queen Elizabeth II Island during a special event. Learn more: t.co/h544j6DhyW t.co/EnPRT00Rfv", "Open House at GH today, 2nd day of #PlatinumJubilee was well attended. Pure Gold CoinHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond DiademMintage: 225 (2022)", "1 oz. [25] The governors-general of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Saint Lucia travelled to the United Kingdom in June to represent their respective countries at jubilee festivities. As always the ppl of NL send their best wishes to this remarkable woman whose dedication to service is an example for all. [333] The same legislative act that authorized Alberta's Platinum Jubilee medals also replaced awards created for the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002, with platinum jubilee equivalents and increased their monetary prizes. [669] The couple arrived on 19 May in Yellowknife and Dettah. [155], A platinum jubilee Corgi Derby took place at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland with a number of the Queen's favourite dogs take part in a novelty race in front of the crowd. On 2 June, the day started with a party on the Butes and end with the lighting of a beacon. Initiatives to commemorate the jubilee were announced by the governments of many realmsincluding Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the United Kingdomof territories, such as the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar, and celebrations were also held in other Commonwealth member states, like the Gambia, Malaysia, Malta, Pakistan, and Samoa. [385], Several government houses organised jubilee events throughout the year. [396][397][398] At Canada House in London, a jubilee-themed window display was unveiled in April, featuring pictures from throughout the Queen's reign demonstrating her relationship with Canada. [206] Hello! Starting in Brandon, The relay travelled 250 towns and villages, ending at the Suffolk Show in Ipswich on 1 June. [216] For the Jubilee, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage wrote "Queenhood". [386][387] On 14 March, a time capsule was buried at Government House, British Columbia, which contains messages of hope for the future from viceroys and commissioners across Canada and is scheduled to be opened in 2072.