Platinum Jubilee - Becons lit to mark 70 years of the Queen's reign

The video covers the tradition of beacon lighting to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign, with events across the UK and Commonwealth. It highlights regional celebrations, including performances and activities by local groups, and unique events like a wedding beacon lighting. The event was international, with beacons lit in New Zealand and Australia. Town criers announced the beacons in the UK, marking the start of a long bank holiday weekend. The jubilee celebrates the longest reigning monarch in history.

What historical event initiated the tradition of beacon lighting for royal anniversaries in the UK?

• King George VI's Coronation

• Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

• Queen Elizabeth I's Golden Jubilee

• Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation

Which group performed at the beacon lighting event in Cardiff Bay?

• The London Symphony Orchestra

• The Irish Guards

• The Scottish Highland Band

• The Royal Welsh Regiment

What unexpected role did Emma and Matt Jackson play during their wedding?

• They performed a traditional dance

• They lit a beacon

• They gave a speech

• They hosted a royal banquet

Which country was one of the first to light a beacon as part of the international event?

• New Zealand

• India

• Canada

• South Africa

How were the beacon lighting events announced across the UK?

• With newspaper ads

• Via television broadcasts

• By town criers

• Through social media