Plans For Queen’s Four-Day Bank Holiday Platinum Jubilee Confirmed

The Queen has confirmed plans for the four-day bank holiday to mark her Platinum Jubilee next year.

Her Majesty will celebrate a whopping 70 years on the throne next year and Brits will enjoy an extra bank holiday.

In a statement, the Royal Family said: "An extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June, will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate the historic milestone.

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"The four days of celebrations will include public events and community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on The Queen's 70 years of service."

A catalogue of events will be put on to commemorate the milestone, including Trooping the Colour, a special service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, a Platinum Party at the Palace live concert and 'the Big Jubilee Lunch'.

The Big Jubilee Lunch aims to 'bring the Jubilee celebrations into the heart of every community', according to a statement.

It goes on: "People are invited to share friendship, food and fun with neighbours as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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"A Big Jubilee Lunch can be big or small - street party or picnic, tea and cake or a garden barbeque.

"The Big Lunch provides tips and ideas for hosting an event."

The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has promised a 'celebration to remember', while the government has promised a schedule of events to recognise the milestone, and to 'reflect on the monarch's reign, and her impact on the UK and the world since 1952'.

Speaking last year, Dowden said: "Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee will be a truly historic moment - and one that deserves a celebration to remember.

"We can all look forward to a special, four-day Jubilee weekend, when we will put on a spectacular, once-in-a-generation show that mixes the best of British ceremonial splendour with cutting edge art and technology.

"It will bring the entire nation and the Commonwealth together in a fitting tribute to Her Majesty's reign."

But of course if none of that tickles your fancy, you can just go the pub with your mates.

Topics: UK News

Claire Reid

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