The End of an Era marks the Beginning of a New One
It’s hard to believe that two days before Queen Elizabeth passed away she had been dealing with the formalities of saying goodbye to Boris Johnson and granting an audience to Liz Truss. Smiley and effervescent, a consummate and dedicated professional, the Queen continued working until her death.
The last few days have demonstrated exactly what the Queen meant to the country, the Commonwealth and the whole World, but more than that - exactly how she was dedicated to her role.
Hers was a unique situation - foisted into a being heir to the throne because of a change of circumstance, she had very little choice but to carry on, she couldn’t find another job, this was her duty. A duty she fulfilled for 70 years and of course, along with that 70 years of scrutiny.
Whilst we did not know her, she has always been there - omnipresent, the constant in a changing world for 7 decades.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022
On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became 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.
To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives have taken place and will continue to do so throughout the year. Part of these celebrations include a special extended bank holiday weekend which will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate this historic milestone.
The UK bank holiday weekend is from Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June.
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. Visit the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport's interactive map to find out more.