Reserved for subscribers
Absolute record of longevity for the queen, who must celebrate her platinum jubilee from June 2 to 5 and wants to reign until the end. But the estate is ready.
From our correspondent in London, Marc Roche
Published on
Link copied
Copy link
” NOTWe are in uncharted territory. The platinum jubilee has no precedent. Elizabeth II is the first in the millennial history of the British monarchy to celebrate such an anniversary after breaking the longevity record of Queen Victoria, who remained on the throne for 63 years “: as this royal observer indicates, the ceremonies marking the seventieth anniversary of its accession, which are to take place from June 2 to 5, will be a unique event of its kind.
Until then, the British took for granted the presence of their sovereign in national life. But given his advanced age and physical fragility, the festivities were kept to a minimum. The celebrations were focused on a four-day weekend, from June 2 to 5, and not on…
Comment
You can no longer react to articles following the submission of contributions that do not comply with the moderation charter of Le Point.
You can no longer react to articles following the submission of contributions that do not comply with the moderation charter of Le Point.