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Stamp Series Features Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Bermuda Post Office issued a commemorative stamp series celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A Government spokesperson said, “Today as part of the continuing recognition of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] issued a commemorative stamp series highlighting the milestone occasion. “As the public is aware,... Read more of this article
Video: Cannonier-Watson In Jubilee Concert
Bermudian Ravi Cannonier-Watson was among the dancers from the prestigious Royal Ballet School who performed at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration in England, with the concert watched by millions of people. According to the BBC, “An average of nearly 12 million people in the UK watched the Platinum Party in the Palace on BBC One on... Read more of this article
RBR Celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The big guns were wheeled out by the Royal Bermuda Regiment to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Troops from the RBR used their ceremonial 25 pounder field to fire a Royal salute to mark the monarch’s 70 years on the throne and her birthday. Other soldiers and the RBR’s Band & Corps of Drums joined police, the RBR Junior Leaders and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Flag Over Parliament Square In UK
The Bermuda flag — along with flags of all the British Overseas Territories – is flying over Parliament Square in London as the UK celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photo below and said, “Those Bermudians in London over the Jubilee weekend be sure to catch a glimpse of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Trees Planted To Mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Earlier today [June 3], as part of the ongoing Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt planted two Bermuda Cedar trees. “As the public is aware, celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are currently underway. In the UK, The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place from June 2 –... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates The Queen On Jubilee
“On the occasion of this Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda I convey warmest congratulations on this milestone,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, we often speak of a ‘lifetime of public service’ in casual terms and... Read more of this article
Photos: Queen’s Birthday & Jubilee Reception
Governor Rena Lalgie hosted a Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Reception at Government House last night. A Government spokesperson said, “The event took on special significance as it marked Her Majesty’s milestone occasion with a performance by the Gombeys, the Coral Beats and the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band. Last evening Bermuda also... Read more of this article
OBA Leader Congratulates Queen Elizabeth
“On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, it gives me great pleasure to extend our warmest congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “She is the first British monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne. To reach such a remarkable milestone, is indeed... Read more of this article
Brownies Celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The First Devonshire Brownies celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by learning more about animals, one of Her Majesty’s “fond interests.” A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire Brownies celebrated The Platinum Queens Jubilee by learning more about Animals, one of Her Majesty’s fond interests. They were treated... Read more of this article
Photos: Queen Elizabeth II Sign On Seon Place
In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a large sign of Queen Elizabeth II can be seen on the Seon Place building on Front Street in Hamilton. The sign features a photo of Her Majesty, along with a message saying, “On behalf of the people of Bermuda, we honour her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the historic occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.” Celebrations... Read more of this article
Platinum Jubilee Events Underway In Bermuda
Celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are currently underway, with a number of events taking place in Bermuda from today [June 2] to June 12. A Government spokesperson said, “Celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are currently underway. “In the UK, The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place from June 2 – 5. “Throughout... Read more of this article
Historical Photos: Queen Visits Bermuda
Government House is reflecting on the Queen’s visits to Bermuda over the past 70 years, posting a series of images online. Government House posted the photos online below, saying, “With two days until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we remember the numerous visits to Bermuda over her 70 year reign. “Less than six months after her highly publicized... Read more of this article
