The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee on the Thursday 2 June 2022. This occasion marks 70 years on the throne and offers up exciting opportunities for the residents of Buckinghamshire to celebrate both the extended bank holiday (2 to 5 June 2022) and in the run up to it.

We are working towards a number of projects that will enable the community to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and provide a legacy for future generations.

In particular, we are focusing on supporting The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC). The Queens Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark the occasion which invites people from across the United Kingdom to "Plant a Tree for the Jubilee".

In support of the Jubilee we will:

• offer a free tree to every school, care home and nursery in the county as part of the "plant a tree for the Jubilee" scheme (to date 234 organisations have taken up this offer)
• develop tree planting guidance for community groups including advice for planting on highways land
• work towards our aim of planting over 500,000 trees over the next 10 years and producing the Woodland Creation Design Plans for phase 1 of the project
• ensure that our Community Boards are supporting their local communities to celebrate both the environment and the Jubilee
• encourage schools to celebrate the Jubilee through projects such as veteran tree appreciation, creative art installations and inter-generational planting activities

To get involved in celebrations you can:

• explore the Free Tree's for Schools and Communities scheme run by the Woodland's Trust
• hold a picnic or barbecue with family, friends and neighbours for the Big Jubilee Lunch on 5 June 2022
• create a celebration plant display inspired by the Jubilee
• have a tree party to honour a local tree- this can include a tea party or outdoor painting
• contact your local Community Board to find out what they are planning or suggest ideas
• host a street party with your neighbours - find out how to organise a Jubilee street party

Find out more about what's going on nationally and locally using the links below.

Plans announced for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022

Guide to taking part in a beacon lighting ceremony

HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee- Buckinghamshire Lieutenancy website