The Queen’s Baton Relay will be coming through Leeds during its final journey through England this summer, it has been revealed.
Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay which celebrates communities across the Commonwealth in the build up to the Games.
The Queen’s Baton Relay is set to travel across England for a total of 29 days, before culminating at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on July 28, 2022.
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The full route has been revealed and Leeds will welcome the Baton on July 12.
During its time in Leeds, the Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Leeds Dock and streets in the city centre and there will be a celebration on Millennium Square in the early evening.
Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor James Lewis said: “We are delighted to be welcoming the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to Leeds later this summer. Not only will it be fitting as part of honouring Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, it will bring people together as a celebration of our communities so we look forward to a memorable exciting event and a fantastic Leeds atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.”
Thousands of Baton bearers will carry the Baton during the journey through England, including those nominated in recognition of their contributions to their local community.
Between 40 and 130 Baton bearers will carry the Baton each day, and the Relay will reach hundreds of villages, towns and cities during its tour of the country.
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay began at Buckingham Palace on October 7, 2021, when The Queen placed Her Message to the Commonwealth into the Baton and passed it to four-time Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox OBE, who had the honour of being the first of thousands of Baton bearers to carry the Baton.
Since then, the Baton has visited Commonwealth nations and territories in Europe, Africa, Oceania. It still has further destinations in the Caribbean, the Americas, and more countries in Europe, including the Home Nations.
The dates of when the Baton visits each region are:
4 July – 5 July: South West
6 July – 7 July: South East
8 July – 9 July: East of England
10 July – 11 July: East Midlands
12 July – 13 July: Yorkshire and the Humber
14 July – 15 July: North East
16 July – 17 July: North West
18 July – 28 July: West Midlands
Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin DBE said: “The Queen’s Baton Relay symbolises hope, solidarity and collaboration across the Commonwealth at a time when it is needed most. It continues to inspire people wherever it goes and creates huge excitement for Birmingham 2022 as it journeys towards the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on July 28.”
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