Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: UK events, street parties and festivals
A look at how the jubilee will be celebrated over the four-day bank holiday weekend
- 1. Street Party Cushion
- 2. Disposable 2-Tier Paper Reversible Cake Stand
- 3. Vintage Style Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Card Bunting
- 4. Jubilee Queen Placement Frill Tote
- 5. Union Jack Merino Picnic Blanket
- 6. Silken Favours Jubilee Silk Print Scarf
- 7. Fortnum’s Platinum Jubilee Mini Musical Biscuit Tin
- 8. Ulster Weavers Queens Platinum Jubilee Linen Tea Towel
- 9. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Mug
1. Street Party Cushion
This appliquéd and hand-embroidered cushion is made from navy wool felt and includes a feather pad. 58cm x 42cm.
2. Disposable 2-Tier Paper Reversible Cake Stand
You can choose either the Union Jack or the royal coat of arms on this 30cm cake stand. It can be recycled, or wiped clean and reused.
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3. Vintage Style Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Card Bunting
Handmade by a small business, this bunting features 12 laser-printed flags.
£6.50; etsy.com/uk/shop/cushncraft
4. Jubilee Queen Placement Frill Tote
Made from 100% cotton, this limited-edition tote features a handpainted portrait of the Queen. It has an inner pocket and a zip fastening.
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5. Union Jack Merino Picnic Blanket
Made in one of the UK’s last remaining vertical woollen mills, this blanket measures 200cm x 135cm.
6. Silken Favours Jubilee Silk Print Scarf
Crafted exclusively for Fortnum & Mason, this silk scarf is 90cm x 90cm.
7. Fortnum’s Platinum Jubilee Mini Musical Biscuit Tin
Made in Lancashire, this mini biscuit tin is filled with dark chocolate and macadamia nut biscuits and plays a rendition of God Save the Queen.
8. Ulster Weavers Queens Platinum Jubilee Linen Tea Towel
This commemorative tea towel from Ulster Weavers is made from 100% machine-washable linen.
9. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Mug
A traditional fine bone china 275ml souvenir mug featuring an illustration of the young Queen on her Accession Day.
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