Jubilee of Elizabeth II: the British conclude the festivities with large picnics
Britons picnic in the streets to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in Cookham, June 5, 2022. © TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS
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It's the last day of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
This Sunday, June 5, the British were invited to picnic in the streets and parks, spend a moment together to celebrate the country and the queen.
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With our correspondent in London,
Émeline Vin
Young people from the neighborhood play music.
Sitting on a blue gingham blanket, plastic tiara on her head, Mary concocted a “
so British
” menu: “
We have traditional pork pies, cucumber sandwiches according to the Queen's recipe, sparkling rosé, snacks like stilton - an excellent English cheese.
»
On the tablecloth next door, Anne has concocted a chicken dish, the one that had been served at the coronation of Elizabeth II.
This Hong Kong woman wanted to take part in the celebration: “
It's an event that you only see once in your life
!
A platinum jubilee, I will know no other.
It's also an excuse to get together, we arrived from Hong Kong a short time ago and it's important to immerse yourself in local customs.
»
Gather with loved ones
The jubilee has of course reinforced the symbolism of the event, but for Vivien, one of the organizers, the "
Big Lunch
" goes beyond the queen: "
It's around the queen, but it's especially to bring the community together.
The last four days have been
a feast for the Queen
.
There, it is especially around the family, to meet in the park in the continuity of the other celebrations.
»
Despite the gray weather, 85,000 picnics and street parties were to be held this weekend.
►Also read: United Kingdom: the Queen's Platinum Jubilee party is in full swing
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