In England, the "Platinum Jubilee" celebration, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, will be held for two to four days.
In the city of London, the British flag, Union Jack, is hung up here and there, and the festive mood is rising.
Queen Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in 1952 and has been revered as a symbol of British integration for the longest 70 years as a British monarch.
In England, the "Platinum Jubilee" celebration, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, will be held for two to four days.
On the 2nd, a large-scale parade of military bands and cavalry will be held around Buckingham Palace, and Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family, including Prince Charles and his wife, will also appear on the balcony of the palace.
In addition, various events such as concerts and outdoor parties are planned.
The four days of "Platinum Jubilee" are holidays in the United Kingdom, and the British flag and Union Jack are already hung around the streets of London, raising the mood for celebration.
Recently, the Queen has practiced an "open royal family" by utilizing social media, and has taken an attitude of being close to the people by talking online with medical professionals and volunteers amid growing social unrest due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. I have shown it.
However, the royal family has been shaken in recent years, with her grandson Prince Harry and his wife retiring from the royal family's official duties and moving to the United States, and allegations of sexual abuse over her second son, Prince Andrew.
The Queen herself lost her long-time companion, Prince Philip, in April last year, and more and more people are absent from public affairs. The Queen will reach a major milestone.
What is Platinum Jubilee?
"Jubilee" is a word that originated from the description of the Bible, and in modern times it refers to a festival that celebrates the life and milestones of a monarch.
This time, the celebration event "Platinum Jubilee" to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation will be held for 2 to 4 days.
About Queen Elizabeth
▽ "Silver Jubilee" celebrating the 25th anniversary of the coronation in 1977
▽ "Golden Jubilee" celebrating the 50th anniversary of the coronation in 2002
▽ "Diamond Jubilee" celebrating the 60th anniversary of the coronation in 2012 Celebration
events have been held all over the country at the turning point.
Queen Elizabeth, who succeeded her throne in 1952, is the longest reigning British monarch and this is the first time that "Platinum Jubilee" has been celebrated.
Faced with various challenges in recent years
Queen Elizabeth was born in April 1926 as the eldest daughter of later King George VI, and in 1952 succeeded to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 25 with the death of the King.
She overtook Queen Victoria in the 19th century to renew her longest reign as a British monarch in 2015 and has been revered as a symbol of British integration.
Looking at the world, the monarch with the longest reign is Louis XIV of France, and King Bhumibol of Thailand, who died in 1972 and 2016, is 70 years old.
Queen Elizabeth has reached her 70th anniversary, but in recent years she has faced various challenges.
When her grandson, Prince Harry and his wife, announced that they would retire from public service, the royal crisis since Princess Diana died in a car accident and was exposed to great criticism over her response. Was told.
The fact that Prince Harry and his wife, who emigrated to the United States, said in a media interview that there was racial discrimination in the royal family was a big damage to the royal family, and it is reported that the relationship between the royal family and the couple is jerky.
Prince Harry and his wife will be visiting England for this celebration event.
A series of allegations that his second son, Prince Andrew, had sexually abused a minor woman could also seriously undermine his trust in the royal family.
In private, many people thought of the Queen, who lost her husband Philip, who had been with her for more than 70 years, and was separated from other families at the funeral due to the regulation of the new coronavirus. I was there.
Queen Elizabeth rested for about a month at the recommendation of her doctor last fall, and is increasingly absent from her official duties.
She has also begun to use sticks as she walks, and she has been voiced to care for her health as her 96-year-old queen.
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth is also looking to the future of the royal family.
She issued a statement this February, revealing her desire for Mrs. Camilla to become her queen when her eldest son, Prince Charles, reigns as king.
There are different views among the people about Mrs. Camilla due to the circumstances in which the Crown Prince remarried with Princess Diana after divorce, and there are strong voices that resist calling herself the Queen in the future, and it seems to be a concern when succeeding to the throne. Was being.
The British media has shared the views of officials and experts that the Queen has clarified her stance in order to achieve a smooth succession to the throne.