The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
This June marks 70 years that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been reigning over Great Britain and Northern Island. The Queen will become the first ever British Monarch to reach this incredible milestone.
Below, you can find out more about the Queen, how she came to reign and what you can do to celebrate her time on the royal throne!
Below we have also included some exciting downloadable freebies that you can print out and try for yourself!
The Beginning of Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen started her 70 year long reign on the 6th February 1952 and still continues on with her duties today.
You may ask, why are we throwing a Jubilee in June if the Queen gained her title in February? The 6th of February 1952 also marks the date when her father, King George VI, died unexpectedly when the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) was just 25. Due to the long period of mourning that followed, the Queen's coronation day didn't take place till the following year in June 1953.
Today, Queen Elizabeth II has become a much loved and respected figure across the globe. She is widely known for her strong sense of duty for the UK and the Commonwealth during these times of constant and enormous social change.
How you can celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
From the 2nd to the 5th June, we will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee along with the rest of Great Britain; if you are stuck not knowing how to celebrate the big occasion this year, we've listed some of our own ideas below to hopefully inspire you!
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Afternoon Tea
This time of year is the perfect season to bring out the tea pot and finger sandwiches for your own sunny afternoon tea! Invite your friends and family and host your own exquisite tea party.
Street party
Street parties are a great way to get together with your neighbours, friends and family in a fun and unusual way. To find out more about how to find a street party, follow this link: https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/events/
Bake Off/Cake Sale
Everybody loves a good bake off to get the competitive spirits in the air. This activity is a great way to involve everyone you know at work or at home with some kitchen fun.
Jubilee themed crafting
You can bring out the glue and crafting scissors for this one. Try incorporating the Jubilee colours into your paper crafting to make bright and colourful cards featuring red white & blue!
Look for nearby Jubilee events
Jubilee events are being held all over the country by thousands and thousands of people, follow this link to see if there are any being held near you: https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/events/
Decorate!
To really get into the Jubilee celebrations, decorate your house or place of work with the infamous colours red, white & blue.
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FREE Digital Jubilee Downloads
We couldn't finish this blog without giving you something fun to get crafty with, so below we have added 3 different freebies to download and get busy with during the Jubilee celebrations! We have A4 bunting ready to be coloured in, a fabulous SVG crown plus a variety of cute London inspired digital stamps.
Look at what you can make with these fantastic freebies!
Let us know what you get up to during the Jubilee celebrations! x