The heartbreaking reason the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee isn’t being celebrated on the official date
THE Queen is celebrating a staggering 70 years on the throne this year and there is an impressive line-up planned for the Platinum Jubilee weekend in June.
Her Majesty, 95, officially ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, but there is a heartbreaking reason why we aren’t celebrating it on the official date.
The Queen started her reign after her father, King George VI, passed away in his sleep at the age of 56.
He died from ill health, following a lung operation from which he failed to recover.
Elizabeth ascended the throne on the same day, and the Queen chooses to not celebrate the date for this reason and instead honours her father.
The Queen also celebrated her Gold and Diamond Jubilees, months after her dad died.
It is said Buckingham Palace and the government thought it would also be better to hold the Jubilee celebrations until June, when it is warmer.
This also means that the extra bank holiday can be easily added to make a four-day extravaganza.
On Thursday June 2, 2022, the first day of the bank holiday, more than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Trooping the Colour Parade to mark The Queen's official birthday, usually held on the second Saturday in June.
On Friday, June 3, 2022, a service of thanksgiving for the Queen’s reign will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Meanwhile, on Saturday, June 4, a special live concert of the "world's biggest entertainment stars" from Buckingham Palace will be broadcast.
Audience tickets will be available to apply for via ballot, released in February.
And communities are encouraged to celebrate The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday in their neighbourhoods.
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The royal website states: “On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
“To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, culminating in a four day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June.
“The bank holiday will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate the historic milestone.
“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.”
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