I absolutely adore our Queen .. Her Royal Majesty.. I am so excited to write this next Blog post .. i have always loved celebrating all Royal moments celebrations. .. i especially loved VE day .. even though it was in the garden , and not the usual street closure that we had before ..
I have also been raised to appreciate our monarchy.. yes.. i stand every Christmas day and honour our beautiful Queen Elizabeth. Family tradition i suppose .. but none of the less.. i love it ! standing along side my mum, dad and siblings , as my own children now do too.. and i hope this continues ..
With this year being a date to remember, a moment in history our beautiful Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne..
Lets celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee in style ..
in tradition.. in Red, White & Blue ..
On the 6th of February this year Her Majesty The Queen will becomes 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.
Princess Elizabeth (born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926) became Queen Elizabeth II in 1952 at the age of 25. Her father, King George VI suffered from lung cancer for much of his later life and died in his sleep on Feb. 6, 1952, at age 56. Upon his death, Princess Elizabeth, his oldest daughter, became Queen Elizabeth
In 2015 Queen Elizabeth surpassed Victoria to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
So looking ahead to warm sunshine , and outdoor fun with family loved ones and friends ,, will you be joining in the celebrations .. ?
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 -Sunday the 5th of June 2022. The bank holiday will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate this amazing 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.
What will you be wearing to commemorate this special moment in history ?
Will you be wearing true vintage style ? 1940's ..1950's .. Mix & Match ?
.. will it be reproduction or will you make mend and do ?? either way lets make it a day to remember !
The Big Jubilee Lunch: Every year since the idea began in 2009 The Big Lunch has encouraged communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other a little bit better, coming together in a spirit of fun and friendship. In 2022 The Big Lunch will bring the Jubilee celebrations into the heart of every community.
Lets dust of our favourite china, brush up on our home baking skills and savour the moment with a nice cuppa and celebrate!
Now you know the dates and i have offered you outfit choices galore .. we look forward to seeing your jubilee celebration photos .. from outfits to victoria sponge cakes .. have a fabulous day .. and treasure this wonderful moment !
