The Platinum Jubilee at the Royal Residences
On 6 February 2022 Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. There will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations as communities come together to celebrate The Queen’s historic reign. Visit the royal residences this year and join us to celebrate this landmark year – see special displays and take part in events and activities. Find out more about our plans and how you can join in. We'll add to this page as more events and activities are launched.
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Exhibitions
Three special displays marking significant occasions in Her Majesty’s reign – the Accession, the Coronation and Jubilees – will be staged at the official royal residences in 2022.
The Queen's Accession - Buckingham Palace
At the Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession will include portraits of The Queen taken by Dorothy Wilding, alongside items of Her Majesty’s personal jewellery worn for the portrait sittings.
Visit Buckingham PalaceThe Queen’s Coronation - Windsor Castle
At Windsor Castle, the Coronation Dress and Robe of Estate worn by The Queen for her Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 will be on display.
See the Coronation robesPlatinum Jubilee Display - Palace of Holyroodhouse
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors will see a display of outfits worn by Her Majesty on occasions to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees.
Visit the Edinburgh displayDISCOVER
Delve into the stories behind the exhibition objects and learn more about The Queen and her reign.

The Diamond Diadem
This spectacular piece of jewellery was worn by The Queen on her Coronation day.

The Coronation Dress
The story behind the dress worn by The Queen for her Coronation in 1953.

The Queen’s Silver Jubilee ensemble
A striking outfit worn by Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Silver Jubilee in 1977.
8 surprising facts about The Queen’s reign
Did you know the Queen has a BAFTA? Discover more about The Queen and her seventy-year reign.
Our retail range
This official range has been commissioned to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The design is inspired by the purple Robe of Estate worn by The Queen at her Coronation. The border decoration is based on the gold embroidery on the robe, which incorporates olive branches and wheat ears, symbolising peace and prosperity.
Activities
School resources
To help your school celebrate this important moment in history, a number of resources and activities have been created focused around four themes, exploring The Queen, her role, and what jubilees are. Visits to the royal residences for classes are available throughout the year to participate in Platinum Jubilee workshops.