LONDON — The UK will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee this year with a pudding contest, pageantry and public holidays, Buckingham Palace said Monday. There is also an ongoing drive to “plant a tree for the Jubilee”, with the Queen to receive a digital map showing them all. On Friday June 3, there will be a service of thanksgiving for the Queen’s reign at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. On Sunday June 5, people can apply to hold neighborhood parties as part of a nationwide “Big Jubilee Lunch”. After these main events, the Queen’s Coronation dress and robe will be on display at Windsor Castle.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 10, 2022 03:47 UTC