LONDON: The UK government on Saturday unveiled the design of a new medal to be awarded to the country’s frontline workers to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth IInext year’s rule.
The medal, awarded to frontline members of the police, fire, emergency services, prison services and armed forces with five years of service, will be part of the 2022 commemoration of 70 years of the 95-year-old British monarch’s rule.
designed by Timothy Noadi Of the Official College of Arms Group, the medal is made of nickel silver and bears an image of Queen With the Latin inscription ‘Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina Fid Def’, which stands for ‘Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith’.
“His glory The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the dedication and service of those who, like Her Majesty, serve our country tirelessly,” said the UK’s Secretary of Culture Nadine Doris.
“From soldiers serving overseas to emergency services workers at home who run into danger when others flee, we are honored to have dedicated and professional public servants who keep us safe. 2022 for us An opportunity to come together. Nation to celebrate and thank Her Majesty and all those who work so hard to make Britain great,” she said.
The medal will be awarded to the person George and Victoria Cross Bravery Medal recipients and serving members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, among others, and will serve as a “symbol of the nation’s thanks to those who serve the public”, Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.
The history of awarding medals to mark Royal Jubilee dates back to Victorian times, when the first medals were awarded to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign.
The DCMS said plans are also being developed to mark the contribution of key workers, including National Health Service (NHS) staff, in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and will announce further plans.
It was previously announced that 2022 would mark a year of celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a four-day official holiday weekend from June 2–5, which included Trooping the Colour, the lighting of the beacons, a service of thanksgiving. Concerts, platinum pageants and nationwide street parties.
Next year, the UK is also set to host the Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Festival in Birmingham, which will celebrate the collaboration of the science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics sectors.
The medal, awarded to frontline members of the police, fire, emergency services, prison services and armed forces with five years of service, will be part of the 2022 commemoration of 70 years of the 95-year-old British monarch’s rule.
designed by Timothy Noadi Of the Official College of Arms Group, the medal is made of nickel silver and bears an image of Queen With the Latin inscription ‘Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina Fid Def’, which stands for ‘Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith’.
“His glory The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the dedication and service of those who, like Her Majesty, serve our country tirelessly,” said the UK’s Secretary of Culture Nadine Doris.
“From soldiers serving overseas to emergency services workers at home who run into danger when others flee, we are honored to have dedicated and professional public servants who keep us safe. 2022 for us An opportunity to come together. Nation to celebrate and thank Her Majesty and all those who work so hard to make Britain great,” she said.
The medal will be awarded to the person George and Victoria Cross Bravery Medal recipients and serving members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, among others, and will serve as a “symbol of the nation’s thanks to those who serve the public”, Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.
The history of awarding medals to mark Royal Jubilee dates back to Victorian times, when the first medals were awarded to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign.
The DCMS said plans are also being developed to mark the contribution of key workers, including National Health Service (NHS) staff, in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and will announce further plans.
It was previously announced that 2022 would mark a year of celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a four-day official holiday weekend from June 2–5, which included Trooping the Colour, the lighting of the beacons, a service of thanksgiving. Concerts, platinum pageants and nationwide street parties.
Next year, the UK is also set to host the Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Festival in Birmingham, which will celebrate the collaboration of the science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics sectors.
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