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Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in June with a lineup of events and activities across London.
The Queen dressed in a turquoise jacket and hat, looking away from the camera and smiling.
Queen Elizabeth II. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

The UK and Commonwealth came together in June for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, celebrating the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II. 

What events celebrated the Platinum Jubilee in London?

Red flowers growing in front of Buckingham Palace, which is lit up and sits in front of a blue and pink sky.

Special celebrations honoured the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which included a four-day bank holiday weekend of spectacular royal events from 2 to 5 June.

London hosted a series of events to mark the historic Platinum Jubilee, from royal-themed exhibitions and special displays to guided tours and family activities. 

Other special events included a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, the magnificent Platinum Jubilee Pageant and a Platinum Party at the Palace which saw musical acts pay tribute to the service of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the lighting of beacons across the UK including the principle beacon outside Buckingham Palace. 

When was the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?  

Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 at 25 years old.
 
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was on 6 February 2022 and a lineup of special celebrations marked the occasion in London.

How many years did the Queen's Platinum Jubilee mark?

Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to reach the Platinum Jubilee milestone at 96 years old – a celebration of being on the throne for 70 years. 

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