Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, contracted Coronavirus, just a few hours before the beginning of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee
Therefore, Prince Andrew had no appearance at the celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee which will last for four days
“Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth,” the queen said in a statement as the festivities got under way. I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me," Her Majesty said in a statement.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations nationwide program was released on Monday. The 95-year-old monarch will become the first ruler of the British kingdom to reach a Platinum record’s milestone by 6th February.
Inherited the throne on 6th February 1952 and officially crowned on 2nd June 1953, her Majesty was named the longest-reigning ruler in history, breaking the number held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 2007.
Regarding the program of celebrations, it included a budding day for the Queen, the Royal Family’s official account on Twitter announced: ” Giving an opportunity for people and communities to come together to mark this historic milestone, there will be an extended Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June.”
Colorful troop by the Irish Guards on 2nd June was the first event of the celebrations, ” Over 1,500 towns and cities across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories came together to light a beacon to mark the Platinum Jubilee, with the principal beacon being lit in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace,” the statement added.
On 3rd June, there will be Thanksgiving services by her Majesty at St. Paulus’ Cathedral.
A huge entertaining concert that would feature the top world’s stars will be held on 4th June.
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