From June 2 to 5, the Queen’s Jubilee Beacons event will take place.
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 70th year on the reign, and a historic practise of lighting beacons will be continued later this year. Everything you need to know is right here.
In the United Kingdom, there has long been a custom of commemorating the rule of the Royal Family.
Every Jubilee, the sky have been lit up to honour Britain’s long-serving Queen, Elizabeth II.
This year is shaping up to be the biggest ever, with participation from every Commonwealth country across the world.
The lighting of the beacons is one of the major ceremonies commemorating the Queen’s historic 70-year reign as part of the Platinum Jubilee.
Here’s all you need to know about the Queen’s Jubilee Beacons, including the date, when they’ll be lighted, and how you can participate.
The Queen has ruled the United Kingdom for 70 years.
It’s only one of the events commemorating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
To honour and commemorate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, the Commonwealth will light beacons.
Beacons have traditionally been used to communicate between villages and cities, but they are now utilised as a symbol of unity and peace.
Beacons will soar above London as well as 54 other Commonwealth capitals.
From Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5, the beacons will be launched into the sky.
At 9.45 p.m., those participating at home should light their beacons.
At 9.15 p.m. local time, the beacons in overseas territories and the Commonwealth will be lit, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Anchor Chain will be lit at 9.30 p.m., and the Hadrian’s Wall Beacons will be lit at 10 p.m.
Over the holiday weekend, it will be a sight to behold, and there will be plenty of opportunities to witness it in person.
Celebrations can be attended by the general public. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) )
The skies of Britain will be adorned with beacons all around the country.
The primary ceremony will take place in London, but for the first time, beacons will be lighted in all 54 Commonwealth cities.
This is happening on five continents, emphasising the significance of the occasion.
The Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories, Australia, and other locations are also included.
The general public is encouraged to attend the activities.
Over the holiday weekend, from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5, the public can utilise or participate in three types of beacons.
A freestanding gas beacon, a beacon brazier, and a bonfire beacon are the first three options.
Whether or whether there are pre-existing beacons in your area, as well as the setting you plan to conduct the event in, will determine what your community uses.
To participate, you must first register and fill out a form that explains where and when your event will take place, as well as all other pertinent information.
Before May 31, you must finish your registration.
If your town already has a beacon, it should be illuminated as part of the celebrations.
The government’s official Jubilee website includes all the details for any localities or organisations interested in participating in the celebration.
What additional events are planned for 2022?
There will be street celebrations all around the UK.
In 2022, there will be a diverse range of events taking place in the UK and abroad.
There will be street parties, which are fully open to the people to organise and participate in.
The Queen’s Birthday Parade on June 2, the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace on June 4, and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 5 are just a few of the formal activities.
The official Platinum Jubilee website has a complete schedule of activities, including dates, times, and how you may participate.
