In this issue

CELEBRATING HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

It’s finally here! Part 2 of our Platinum Jubilee Special, commemorating all of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations!

The four-day national event proved to be a spectacular success, hugely popular worldwide and united the British nation in these recessionary times when a bit of cheer was much needed and appreciated.

The event from Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June marked the historical milestone of Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne, and in this special issue of Royal Life we are proud to bring you all the pomp and splendour of this once-in-a-lifetime event, which included street parties, a parade, a star-studded concert and so much more.

A slight blight on the proceedings was the fact that Her Majesty herself chose not to attend some of the events due to mobility issues, even missing her beloved Epsom Derby on June 4th.

Having said that, the Queen still managed to steal the show with a Paddington Bear sketch that touched the hearts of a nation.

The twinkle in her eyes as she reached into that famous handbag and pulled out a marmalade sandwich was just priceless to behold. And watching her tuck it back inside “for later” was just the perfect ending to a special treat.

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations gave Her Majesty a chance to see how much the world loves and respects her. It truly was a wonderful celebration and we’re delighted to be able to re-live it with you here, in this very special 100-page collector’s edition of Royal Life, covering all of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in full.

Included in this 100-page issue:

- Celebrating 70 Years of Public Service
- Preparing for the Platinum Jubilee
- Trooping The Colour
- Beacons of Light and Respect
- Service of Thanksgiving
- The Platinum Party at the Palace
- Tucking into the Big Jubilee Lunch
- The Platinum Jubilee Pageant
- A ‘Thank You’ from The Queen

A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION EVENT: PREPARING FOR THE PLATINUM JUBILEE

A huge amount of work went into the advance planning of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, and a lot of money too, but we can all agree it was money and time well spent…

7 mins

TROOPING THE COLOUR CELEBRATING THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY IN ROYAL STYLE

The four-day Jubilee weekend began with Trooping the Colour, which refers to a regimental flag, or "colour," that is trooped through the ranks. It was an event that also gave us enchanting images of some of our youngest Royals...

7 mins

SYMBOLS OF TOGETHERNESS BEACONS OF LIGHT AND RESPECT

At the end of the first day of celebrations, the Queen pressed the Commonwealth of Nations Globe which sent a river of light from her Windsor Castle home to Buckingham Palace...

3 mins

AN ACT OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP: STAYING THE COURSE

”St Paul’s celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with a Service of Thanksgiving, and many others paid tribute to the monarch’s 70 years of service while Her Majesty watched the event at home on television…

9 mins

A DELIGHTFUL TEA PARTY LAUNCHES: THE PLATINUM PARTY AT THE PALACE

The Queen opened the Platinum Party at the Palace with a hilarious sketch sharing a marmalade sandwich with Paddington Bear before the pair tapped their teacups to the tune of ‘We Will Rock You’ to get the music underway...

10+ mins

GETTING PEOPLE BACK TOGETHER: TUCKING INTO THE BIG JUBILEE LUNCH

An astonishing 12 million Big Jubilee Lunch parties were thrown across the UK to celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign, and the Royal Family joined in with great enthusiasm!

4 mins

‘FILLED WITH MARVEL AND DELIGHT': THE PLATINUM JUBILEE PAGEANT

Pomp and pageantry kicked off the final day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as a hologram of the young monarch and a military procession launched a spectacular £15million Jubilee Pageant…

4 mins

THESE HAPPY CELEBRATIONS: A ‘THANK YOU’ FROM THE QUEEN

As the Platinum Jubilee celebrations came to an end, Her Majesty made a surprise balcony appearance to thank the nation and admit she was “humbled and deeply touched” - also saying, “my heart has been with you all.”

2 mins

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