Queen Elizabeth shines the platinum jubilee beacon at Windsor Castle

• The Majesty’s platinum jubilee celebrations kicked off on Thursday, June 2.
• The 96-year-old has withdrawn from Friday’s service at St Mary’s Cathedral in London.
• Over 3,000 beacons will be lit across the UK and the Commonwealth.

The Trooping the Colour ceremony and another memorable appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony started off Queen Elizabeth celebrations for her platinum jubilee on Thursday, June 2. Following the first day of celebrations, it was revealed that the 96-year-old  would be withdrawing from Friday’s service event due to discomfort.

Meanwhile, the Queen completed the first day of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations by lighting two beacons with Prince William. While Prince William represented her at Buckingham Palace, the Goddess presided over the formal lighting of the Principal Platinum Jubilee Beacon from Windsor Castle. The illumination is believed to be in the shape of a 70-foot-tall monument known as the “Tree of Trees,” which commemorates the ruler’s 70 years on the throne.

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In a turquoise gown with her distinctive pearl embellishments, the Lady also attended the lighting ceremony at Windsor Castle’s Quadrangle, where she was presented with the Commonwealth Nations Globe.

A video of the beacon lighting occasion was released to the Royal Family’s Instagram account with the caption,

“This evening, over 3,000 beacons will be lit across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth to celebrate The Majesty’s 70 years of service.”

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Checkout the video below:

 

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Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have arrived in the UK for the silver jubilee festivities, are anticipated to attend Friday’s Thanksgiving ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral.

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