 Jubilee Window Display Barnardo's Chichester, West Sussex |
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Millions of people all around the world joined in to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. On June 2nd 1952 at just 25 years old, Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation was seen globally. Our Queen holds the record for the longest serving monarch so the country has been determined to honour all her achievements in high style. Since 1953 Queen Elizabeth has been Head of the Commonwealth which covers 14 ‘realms’ and 54 countries. |
 Queen Stamp Collages, Jubilee Street Party, Camberwell Green, London |
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During the long Bank Holiday weekend there were several official galas which commenced with the Trooping of the Colour which is a tradition on the Queen’s official birthday annually. More details about the celebrations in London can be found in our article #Londoners Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Free Street Parties’ |
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Although the major processions were initially formally organised back in the Autumn of 2021, public organisations and businesses everywhere in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland began to decorate and prepare for this memorable weekend before and during May 2022. By the time June began the Union Jack bunting was everywhere and there were reports that most jubilee trimmings have sold out. |
 Library Jubilee Display Camberwell Green, London |
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Small independent retailers and big chain stores all took up the theme and used their window displays to thank the Queen for her service in hundreds of creative ways. There were mannequins dressed like the Queen and lots of vintage inspired collections with the revival of 1950’s style and music being enjoyed as particularly appropriate. Corgis were frequently featured as the Queen’s favoured breed which made for fun promotions. Red, white and blue presentations which included posters, cut-outs, books and images of the royals were everywhere from libraries and museums to bars and restaurants. |
 Queens Jubilee window display Vintage Rose, Chichester, West Sussex |
| The combination of free outdoor market fairs with entertainments for all the family and commercial promotional displays created a vibrant visual feast, in most towns and cities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. More details about how counties outside the capitol like Sussex celebrated 70 years of her Majesty’s reign, can be found in our article #(2) ‘UK Towns and Cities Get the Flags Out for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee’ |
 Jubilee 'yarn bombed' post box, Bosham, West Sussex |
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In many towns nationwide the campaign chairs, tablecloths and colourful flags were prepared ready for an afternoon on Sunday of toasting the Queen, in colourful Jubilee outfits and hats. A variety of ‘afternoon tea’ inspired foods and drinks and some favourite international cuisine dishes graced the decorated outdoor banquets. |
 Queen's Jubilee window display poster, West Sussex |
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In many towns nationwide the campaign chairs, tablecloths and colourful flags were prepared ready for an afternoon on Sunday of toasting the Queen, in colourful Jubilee outfits and hats. A variety of ‘afternoon tea’ inspired foods and drinks and some favourite international cuisine dishes graced the decorated outdoor banquets. ‘What a weekend’ was the verdict from most citizens. The four-day national holiday with hundreds of regional uplifting events to thank the Queen for her work, was declared a delightful and lavish success. |
 Bosham Walk Art and Craft Centre Platinum Jubilee display |