Jubilee beacons will be powerful symbol of celebration, say faith leaders

The beacons will be lit to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (PA) (Picture: PA Archive)

The nation’s faith leaders have voiced their support for beacons which will be lit in tribute to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the fires, which will light up the night sky across the UK and Commonwealth on June 2, will see people joining together in celebration and remind everyone of “our common bond under the Crown”.