Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II. File photoLONDON Feb 6 Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 70th platinum anniversary. in Norfolk County. After meeting with the assembled guests, the Queen cut a cake, specially prepared for the occasion by a local resident, with the emblem of the platinum jubilee. Her Majesty also received a bouquet that included flowers that were part of the Queen's coronation bouquet, such as lilies of the valley. corgis and other hobbies Previously, the Royal Mail of Great Britain issued a series of stamps dedicated to Elizabeth II, and the Royal Mint issued commemorative coins. Princess Elizabeth became queen on February 6, 1952, on the day of the death of her father, King George the Sixth. Elizabeth II, who turns 96 in 2022, will be the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee. Due to the usually not very good weather in the UK in February, the celebrations are postponed to the summer. The official birthdays of British monarchs are also celebrated in the summer, regardless of when they actually have them. As part of the celebration of the anniversary throughout the year, various events will be held throughout the country, culminating in an extended holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June. Celebrations will take place throughout the UK and the Commonwealth over the weekend.
