davieG Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 From BBC New bank holiday for Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 was marked by large celebrations A "nationwide celebration" will be held to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the government has announced. Events to mark The Queen's 60 years on the throne will take place in the first weekend of June 2012, with an extra bank holiday being created. Lord Mandelson said it would be a "truly historic occasion" which would allow the British people to show their "pride and affection" for The Queen. He also announced that Greenwich would become a royal borough. The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 was marked by celebrations across the UK, including a royal tour and a pop concert at Buckingham Palace. First Secretary of State Lord Mandelson told peers that a series of "fitting events" would be held in the summer to 2012 to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and that planning was at an early stage. 'Remarkable achievement' He said the government had agreed to grant an additional bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June to provide a focal point for the celebrations. In addition, the traditional Bank Holiday at the end of May will, in 2012, be moved to 4 June to make it a four day weekend. Noting that Queen Victoria was the only previous British monarch to have reigned for 60 years, Lord Mandelson said 2012 would be a "landmark year". Hailing The Queen's time as sovereign as "near-perfect", Lord Mandelson said the celebrations would give the British people the opportunity to show their "great pride and affection" for the Queen and her contribution to British life. "People across the whole country will want the chance to recognise this remarkable achievement," he said. Special commemorative medals are be issued to mark the anniversary, with recipients likely to be those who have shown "tremendous service" to the country. Lord Mandelson said he would consult on this and said he would also consider other suggestions including a special horse race - reflecting the Queen's love of equine interests - to mark the event. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in February 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI.
Head Honcho Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 We should have weeks off for the Olympics, surely? I'll second that.
StanSP Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Unless she dies before then. This. A typical British thing that hopes are raised and then she goes...meaning nothing will happen.
Guest Mee-9 Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Fingers crossed she doesn't fall off her perch.
lou Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 This.A typical British thing that hopes are raised and then she goes...meaning nothing will happen. Fingers crossed she doesn't fall off her perch. Ermmm guys... think about it, she dies we all get the day off for "mourning" its a win-win
MPH Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Ermmm guys... think about it, she dies we all get the day off for "mourning" its a win-win lets hope she dies a few days after the bank holiday then!! win-win-win !!!!
lou Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 lets hope she dies a few days after the bank holiday then!! win-win-win !!!! I like your thinkin!
samjohnson Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 I like your thinkin! i second this Love the fact i get an extra couple of days in bed... in the future With the possibility for more if she decides the excitement is all too much
Matt Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Nice! Just need St George's Day made into a bank holiday now, but i'm not holding my breath with this boring non-patriotic country - It might upset someone if that was made into a national day off/bank holiday/celebration.
davieG Posted 5 January 2010 Author Posted 5 January 2010 As I get more days off than I work I'm more worried that'll be around to enjoy it. :w00t:
Katy Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 We have the worst Bank Holiday rate in Europe, they think they are doing us a favour by very kindly giving us an extra day. Wasn't there an extra day a few years back as well?
lildave3 Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Unless she dies before then. That's all I was thinking too
CosbehFox Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 We have the worst Bank Holiday rate in Europe, they think they are doing us a favour by very kindly giving us an extra day. Wasn't there an extra day a few years back as well? You're right on both points. Read the article about the extra day.
Guest Mee-9 Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Ermmm guys... think about it, she dies we all get the day off for "mourning" its a win-win Lets hope she has her diamond jubilee, or whatever it is. Then she dies of a heartattack, following a steamy night with Albert.
lou Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Lets hope she has her diamond jubilee, or whatever it is. Then she dies of a heartattack, following a steamy night with Albert. Who The Fook is Albert? Is there something you know about our Queen you wanna share?
Guest Mee-9 Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Who The Fook is Albert? Is there something you know about our Queen you wanna share? Aint it her husband?
CosbehFox Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Philip's her husband. Prince Albert is from Monaco!
lou Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 Aint it her husband? No that was Queen Victorias Husband... ermm about 100 odd years ago - bless ya
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