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Stamp Series Features Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bermuda Shillings, Pounds & Dollars For Auction

Bermuda Shillings, Pounds & Dollars For Auction

Dozens of old Bermuda banknotes — including some dating back to the 1950s — will be auctioned at Noonan’s Auctioneers in the UK this week as part of the Platinum Jubilee Banknote auction, which features banknotes that the Queen appears on. The Queen is listed in the Guinness World Records in regards to the “most currencies featuring... Read more of this article

Events To Mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Events To Mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Cabinet Office today outlined the events taking place next month to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A Government spokesperson said, “In the UK, The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place from June 2 – 5, and throughout the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories there are number of events planned. The local events... Read more of this article

Cannonier-Watson To Perform In Front Of Queen

Cannonier-Watson To Perform In Front Of Queen

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ravi Cannonier-Watson, by admission, was not the most talkative child. It was through the medium of dance, arguably the most natural and human form of expression, that the Bermudian conveyed his emotions and thoughts via movements and body language. Cannonier-Watson, who is now 17, has the opportunity to ‘communicate’... Read more of this article

Governor To Host Queen’s Birthday Reception

Governor To Host Queen’s Birthday Reception

The Governor will host a reception celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee at Government House on June 2nd, and anyone interested in attending is invited to complete an online form. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday 2 June 2022 Her Excellency the Governor will host a reception celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday... Read more of this article