Jersey Congratulates Queen On Platinum Jubilee

Jersey's Bailiff has sent a message congratulating The Queen on her 70 year reign.

Sunday (6 February) marks Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, seven decades after she first ascended to the throne.

Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British monarch to reach the milestone.

In the Channel Islands, she also holds the official title of the Duke of Normandy, reflecting the islands' status as the last remaining part of the historical Duchy of Normandy under British rule.

The Queen greeted school children in Jersey on her last Royal Visit in 2002

The contents of the Bailiff's message will be published on Sunday, with any response from Buckingham Palace being read out at the next upcoming States sitting.

Timothy Le Cocq says it is a very special occasion:

"I’m honoured to have been able to mark this momentous occasion by extending the island’s well wishes to Her Majesty, on the day which is such a significant milestone in her reign and our history.

"I’m looking forward to June when islanders can come together to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee along with the United Kingdom and her other Realms and the Commonwealth."

The Dean of Jersey, Reverend Mike Keirle, is asking churches and bell-ringers around Jersey to mark the occasion at midday on Sunday 6 February for 15 minutes to mark the anniversary of The Queen's accession.

A series of public events organised by the Bailiff's Office to mark the Platinum Jubilee is planned for the four-day weekend in June. More details are due to be announced next week.