The BBC has announced exciting details for a national ballot where 5000 members of the public will be selected to visit Buckingham Palace to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer.
Each ballot winner will receive a pair of free tickets to sit in the audience of a once-in-a-lifetime concert due to take place in the palace grounds.
Hopefuls can apply for ballot tickets online up until March 23 2022.
On February 6 2022, The Queen became the first British monarch to reach a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service.
The lavish royal bonanza is set to happen on Saturday June 4, 2022, celebrating The Queen's record-breaking number of years on the throne.
For those not lucky enough to get their mitts on a ticket, the BBC will broadcast the concert live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 2.
The party will reportedly boast a range of musicians, from pop stars to rock royalty and opera singers, with a full orchestra in the wings.
Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, says: “The Platinum Party at the Palace is set to be one of the highlights of Her Majesty The Queen’s landmark Jubilee festivities weekend and one of the biggest concerts in a generation.
"The BBC is honoured to be bringing every moment of this live event to millions watching and listening at home, and on outdoor screens across the UK and around the world.”
How will The Queen celebrate her Platinum Jubilee?
- The Platinum Pudding competition - Fortnum & Mason have organised a nationwide baking competition to find a new pudding dedicated to The Queen. The winning recipe will be announced on time for the jubilee weekend
- Trooping the Colour (June 2nd) - Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together to celebrate The Queen's official birthday - usually held on the second Saturday of June. Tickets for the ballot are available from the army website
- Platinum Jubilee Beacons - This long-standing tradition of lighting a beacon in celebration of a royal event will continue for the Jubilee. Over 1,500 beacons will be lit throughout the UK and commonwealth countries
- Service of Thanksgiving (June 3rd) - A service of thanksgiving for The Queen will be held at St Paul's cathedral in London
- The Derby at Epsom Downs (June 4th) - The Queen and fellow royals will attend the Derby at Epsom Down
- Platinum Party at the Palace (June 4th)
- The Big Jubilee Lunch (June 5th) - First created in 2009, The Big lunch encourages communities from across the UK to get together and celebrate their community with a street party. This year there will be a twist — the Jubilee!
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The Platinum Jubilee Pageant (June 5th) - Artists, musicians, performers and volunteers will get together to tell the story of The Queen's 70 year reign in a London-based pageant.
