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The Golden State Coach which has been used in coronation of every British Monarch since George IV and is 260 years old. For the Pageant it used a hologram of Queen Elizabeth II from her Coronation in 1952.
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant Parade on Sunday 5th June 2022. Celebrating Seventy Years of Queen Elizabeth II's Reign, British Popular Culture, Design , Events, Achievements and Diversity. Taken from Spur Road, SW1A just off the top of The Mall and opposite The Queen Victoria Memorial.
June 2022
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant Parade on Sunday 5th June 2022. Celebrating Seventy Years of Queen Elizabeth II's Reign, British Popular Culture, Design , Events, Achievements and Diversity. Taken from Spur Road, SW1A just off the top of The Mall and opposite The Queen Victoria Memorial.
June 2022
Triumph Motorcycles
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant Parade on Sunday 5th June 2022. Celebrating Seventy Years of Queen Elizabeth II's Reign, British Popular Culture, Design , Events, Achievements and Diversity. Taken from Spur Road, SW1A just off the top of The Mall and opposite The Queen Victoria Memorial.
June 2022
The Military Parade for The Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 5th June 2022. Taken from Spur Road, SW1A just off the top of The Mall and opposite The Queen Victoria Memorial.
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant took place from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
For Queen and Country is the opening act of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. It will be a military spectacle, celebrating the UK Armed Forces from all three Services, along with military personnel from across the Commonwealth including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Belize, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
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June 2022
Morris Minors
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant Parade on Sunday 5th June 2022. Celebrating Seventy Years of Queen Elizabeth II's Reign, British Popular Culture, Design , Events, Achievements and Diversity. Taken from Spur Road, SW1A just off the top of The Mall and opposite The Queen Victoria Memorial.
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
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All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
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All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
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Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Thank you Dance
Created by Kinetika & Jeanefer Jean Charles from London, Thurrock and Milton Keynes. This final part celebrates the seventy years of public service by the Queen and is a Thank You. Hundreds of performers adorned in silk were drawn from across generations.
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All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
Jubilation
Created by Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival. It represents jubilee street parties, royal celebrations and the pomp and splendor of the Monarchy. There is an amazing cart which is 30m long and 5m high with 32 costumed performers singing and dancing on board. There are 110 costumed performers dancing on the street in front of the float.
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Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant took place from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
For Queen and Country is the opening act of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. It will be a military spectacle, celebrating the UK Armed Forces from all three Services, along with military personnel from across the Commonwealth including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Belize, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant took place from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
For Queen and Country is the opening act of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. It will be a military spectacle, celebrating the UK Armed Forces from all three Services, along with military personnel from across the Commonwealth including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Belize, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Queens favourites
Created by Imagineer from Coventry, this is an interpretation of the Queen's favourites. The Queen's horses are tricylc-powered sculptures. There are 20-foot Godiva puppets, swans, and a Cyclopaedia powered by 20 bikes and carrying a platinum crown. Lots of misbehaving Corgis appear as well.
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Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 4 - Happy & Glorious
The final part is where everyone gathers around the Queen Victoria Memorial and the National Anthem is sung by a gospel choir and by the audience. The music is performed by the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. Ed Sheeran then sang a few songs before the Queen appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with some of the rest of the Royal Family.
Included are some portraits of people who came to the Pageant.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
Jubilation
Created by Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival. It represents jubilee street parties, royal celebrations and the pomp and splendor of the Monarchy. There is an amazing cart which is 30m long and 5m high with 32 costumed performers singing and dancing on board. There are 110 costumed performers dancing on the street in front of the float.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Thank you Dance
Created by Kinetika & Jeanefer Jean Charles from London, Thurrock and Milton Keynes. This final part celebrates the seventy years of public service by the Queen and is a Thank You. Hundreds of performers adorned in silk were drawn from across generations.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
Have Faith
Created by Same Sky and Jeni Cairns based in London, Brighton and Peterborough. This is celebrating the religious diversity in the country and promotes inter-faith harmony. These are important hallmarks of the Her Majesty's reign.
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All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Queens favourites
Created by Imagineer from Coventry, this is an interpretation of the Queen's favourites. The Queen's horses are tricylc-powered sculptures. There are 20-foot Godiva puppets, swans, and a Cyclopaedia powered by 20 bikes and carrying a platinum crown. Lots of misbehaving Corgis appear as well.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Wedding Party
This is created by Nutkhut a performance company. It features a four-tier wedding cake, backed by acrobats on the move. Following on are children from the George Dixon Academy in Birmingham. The dancer's outfits which are platinum Sari are designed by a fashion designer and Bournemouth University fashion students.
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Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Wedding Party
This is created by Nutkhut a performance company. It features a four-tier wedding cake, backed by acrobats on the move. Following on are children from the George Dixon Academy in Birmingham. The dancer's outfits which are platinum Sari are designed by a fashion designer and Bournemouth University fashion students.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Wedding Party
This is created by Nutkhut a performance company. It features a four-tier wedding cake, backed by acrobats on the move. Following on are children from the George Dixon Academy in Birmingham. The dancer's outfits which are platinum Sari are designed by a fashion designer and Bournemouth University fashion students.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Wedding Party
This is created by Nutkhut a performance company. It features a four-tier wedding cake, backed by acrobats on the move. Following on are children from the George Dixon Academy in Birmingham. The dancer's outfits which are platinum Sari are designed by a fashion designer and Bournemouth University fashion students.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
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Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
June 2022
1960s Bus with gardener Alan Titchmarsh, presenter Kate Garraway, Coronation Street star William Roache and Basil Brush.
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant Parade on Sunday 5th June 2022. Celebrating Seventy Years of Queen Elizabeth II's Reign, British Popular Culture, Design , Events, Achievements and Diversity. Taken from Spur Road, SW1A just off the top of The Mall and opposite The Queen Victoria Memorial.
Jubilation by 17 of the Somerset Carnival Clubs at Bridgwater Carnival 2022.
This feature Cart was created for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
The Cart was built by 20 engineers, 10 carpenters, 15 painters, 10 electricians, and 6 costume and dressmakers from 17 Carnival Clubs and took 12 months from initial design to completion
This very special unique cart has 40 moving parts, and 1,500 lights for illumination.
In the building of the cart 80 sheets of 12mm plywood and 20,000 wood screws were used in the construction and was painted using 200 litres of environmentally friendly water based paint.
It took the cart 6 hours to travel to London for the Platinum Jubilee and was transported by Wheeler & Son, Bridgwater based haulage specialists.
The music used on the cart is Celebrate by The Overtones
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant took place from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
For Queen and Country is the opening act of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. It will be a military spectacle, celebrating the UK Armed Forces from all three Services, along with military personnel from across the Commonwealth including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Belize, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 2 - The Time of out Lives
The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. With 2500 people taking part and the oldest being 99 years old they tell the story of how British and Commonwealth creativity and culture has evolved through the seven decades. With a showcase of youth culture, popular music, dance styles, changing fashion and all the trends, fads and crazes that defined the times. It will be a nostalgic demonstration of transforming society and take spectators on an epic journey through time, iconic British moments and extraordinary change and progress.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 4 - Happy & Glorious
The final part is where everyone gathers around the Queen Victoria Memorial and the National Anthem is sung by a gospel choir and by the audience. The music is performed by the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. Ed Sheeran then sang a few songs before the Queen appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with some of the rest of the Royal Family.
Included are some portraits of people who came to the Pageant.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Queens favourites
Created by Imagineer from Coventry, this is an interpretation of the Queen's favourites. The Queen's horses are tricylc-powered sculptures. There are 20-foot Godiva puppets, swans, and a Cyclopaedia powered by 20 bikes and carrying a platinum crown. Lots of misbehaving Corgis appear as well.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
The Wedding Party
This is created by Nutkhut a performance company. It features a four-tier wedding cake, backed by acrobats on the move. Following on are children from the George Dixon Academy in Birmingham. The dancer's outfits which are platinum Sari are designed by a fashion designer and Bournemouth University fashion students.
Website |
Medium |
Twitter |
Facebook |
All photographs © Andrew Lalchan
The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant route was from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
Act 3 - Lets Celebrate
These are twelve chapters and they tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign over the seventy years. From her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the Coronation in 1953. It involved her charities that are dear to her heart and horses and corgis.
With each section being unique, they combine street theatre, music-on-the-move, urban dance, and the very best of Carnival, May Day, Mela, Fiesta and Mardi Gras. It has been conceived as an interpretation and celebration of The Queen’s extraordinary life experience.
Jubilation
Created by Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival. It represents jubilee street parties, royal celebrations and the pomp and splendor of the Monarchy. There is an amazing cart which is 30m long and 5m high with 32 costumed performers singing and dancing on board. There are 110 costumed performers dancing on the street in front of the float.
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The Pageant took place on the 5th June 2022. Despite the early rain it cleared to bring a cloudy day. The pageant took place from Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Over 10,000 people are involved, including the military, over 6,000 volunteers, performers, key
workers and 2,500 members of the general public.
For Queen and Country is the opening act of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. It will be a military spectacle, celebrating the UK Armed Forces from all three Services, along with military personnel from across the Commonwealth including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Belize, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
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Jubilation by 17 of the Somerset Carnival Clubs at Bridgwater Carnival 2022.
This feature Cart was created for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
The Cart was built by 20 engineers, 10 carpenters, 15 painters, 10 electricians, and 6 costume and dressmakers from 17 Carnival Clubs and took 12 months from initial design to completion
This very special unique cart has 40 moving parts, and 1,500 lights for illumination.
In the building of the cart 80 sheets of 12mm plywood and 20,000 wood screws were used in the construction and was painted using 200 litres of environmentally friendly water based paint.
It took the cart 6 hours to travel to London for the Platinum Jubilee and was transported by Wheeler & Son, Bridgwater based haulage specialists.
The music used on the cart is Celebrate by The Overtones