Celebratory events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year on the throne will kick off in the UK this week, and all indications are that the British public is keen to mark the occasion: Royal memorabilia – from the distinguished to the bizarre – has been flying off the shelves.
In London and up and down the UK, final preparations are being put in place for the parties, parades and concerts that will be held in honour of the queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend. While workers are looking forward to a shorter work week with national holidays declared for Thursday and Friday, Brits in general seem keen to launch themselves into the celebrations with gusto.
