Everything You Need to Know about the Platinum Jubilee

Royal enthusiasts around the globe are celebrating an unprecedented milestone: Queen Elizabeth has reached 70 years as the reigning monarch of the people of the UK, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Known as the Platinum Jubilee, this is the first time this milestone has been reached in British history. Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning monarch in British history, and the third longest reigning monarch in the world.

Her Majesty the Queen reached the 70 year mark on February 6 2022, and special events and initiatives are taking place throughout the year for communities and people across the UK to come together and celebrate her seven decades of service.

The celebrations will culminate with a special extended bank holiday weekend from June 2-6, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022. Various once in a lifetime events will be taking place throughout the weekend, including:

June 2: The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) & Platinum Jubilee Beacons June 3: Service of Thanksgiving June 4: The Derby at Epsom Downs & Platinum Party at the Palace June 5: The Big Jubilee Lunch & The Platinum Jubilee PageantRoyal fans from near and far are encouraged to celebrate the Queen’s milestone year in their own ways. If you’re in a celebratory mood, here are some suggestions on how to get involved across the UK and beyond:

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• Organize a Big Jubilee Lunch • Host your own Platinum Jubilee Pageant • Go to a Beacon lighting event, or hold one of your own • Come along to events in central London • Plant a tree for the Jubilee • Attend a Platinum Jubilee exhibition • Watch the Platinum Jubilee Celebration • Attend celebrations at Sandringham and Balmoral • Visit Superbloom at the Tower of London

Of course, at ToursByLocals the guides offer exquisite experiences to get immersed in all things royal. So if you’re in the UK during this special time, consider reaching out to one of our fabulous British guides! Here's a sampling of what they offer.

Royal London and Windsor: Get transported around in style as you visit a variety of royal locations in London including palaces, peculiars, and places of births, deaths, and marriages. Sites to be seen include Buckingham Palace, St James’ Palace, Kensington Palace, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. This leisurely tour also ventures out to the Royal Borough of Windsor to see Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. This family home is where The Queen spends most of her private weekends.The Royal London Walking Tour: Stroll on foot through all the main sites in Westminster including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard (depending on schedule), the Horseguards and Trafalgar Square. You’ll have an option to explore the interior of Westminster Abbey, the Coronation Church, where 38 monarchs have been crowned since 1066 as well as the site of Kate and William’s wedding and Diana Princess of Wales’ funeral.Royals and Whiskey Full Day Tour: This tour invites you to “become a Royal for the day”, as you visit the Queen’s Scottish holiday home, Balmoral Castle. Along with seeing this picturesque castle and grounds, you will also get a taste of Scotland through the Edradour Distillery, Royal Lochnagar Distillery and Pitlochry, providing an opportunity to try some of the country’s finest whisky and food.An iconic and regal occasion, the Platinum Jubilee is a magnificent way to celebrate all things royal in the United Kingdom. But the celebrations don't stop there; view our selection of additional tours in London and the UK, where our local guides will charm you with their regional accents, share fascinating stories of culture and history, and treat you to any British experience you desire. You’re sure to be swept away by the royal experience.