Elizabeth, 96, became the first sovereign in British history to reach seven decades as monarch in February
Singer Ed Sheeran and more than 100 "national treasures" will join some 10,000 performers in the 'People's Pageant' in June at the end of four days of celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the British throne.
Elizabeth, 96, became the first sovereign in British history to reach seven decades as monarch in February, and there will be two public holidays and a weekend celebration in early June to celebrate the milestone.
These festivities will include the service of Thanksgiving, a live concert outside Buckingham Palace and a military parade, with events expected across the country.
June 5 will be the culmination of the Platinum Jubilee pageant, featuring military bands, performers, dancers and well-known figures from sport, film, theater and music, which traverses a 3-km (1.9 mi) route similar to central London . By the Queen on the day of her coronation in 1953.
"We are working hard to make their Platinum Jubilee celebrations relevant to our times, and the most spectacular of them all," said pageant master Adrian Evans.
Organizers estimate that a billion people around the world will watch the event, which will be broadcast live, intended to pay tribute to key moments in the Queen's reign.
The pageant will feature seven open-top buses - each depicting a different decade and with famous figures on board, artists and performers from Britain and the Commonwealth, and a fleet of vintage cars including some used in James Bond films.
Finally, crowds will gather along the grand Boulevard Mall leading to Buckingham Palace, where "national treasures" - personalities of British cultural life - will join Ed Sheeran for the grand finale.
The Queen's attendance is yet to be confirmed as she has been forced to cancel several events in recent months due to some problems with her mobility.
“We are in contact with the royal household regarding the participation of all members of the royal family,” said Rosanna Machado, chief executive of the pageant, which will cost around £15 million ($19.1 million) on the platform, including donations by the head of state. Companies and many individuals with the money made. (Reuters)