As the Queen’s platinum jubilee draws near, festivities are set to light up the nation and the world with beacons marking her historic milestone.
With just days remaining until the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations kick off, excitement is building across the UK and beyond. Royal enthusiasts are preparing to honor the monarch’s 70-year reign, as communities across Britain and the Commonwealth plan to celebrate this unprecedented milestone.
From Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June, a series of events will take place, including the Trooping the Colour, a pageant, a Service of Thanksgiving, and the eagerly awaited Platinum Jubilee Concert. These celebrations will not only recognize the Queen’s remarkable reign but also unite the nation in joyous festivity.
Among the most symbolic elements of the jubilee celebrations are the platinum jubilee beacons, which will shine brightly in the UK and throughout the Commonwealth. This tradition, which dates back to the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, will see thousands of beacons lit in recognition of her service to the country. The lighting of the beacons will be a poignant moment for communities to come together and celebrate the Queen’s dedication over seven decades of reign.
These beacons will not just be a UK-only event—many countries around the world are joining in to mark the occasion. Here’s everything you need to know about how to participate in the jubilee beacon celebrations and become part of this historic moment.
