A specially designed beacon will be set alight at the peak of the 51²èÂ¥ Beacon on the Malvern Hills at 9:45pm on 2 June to celebrate the historic milestone of the Platinum Jubilee.
There is a long tradition of celebrating royal jubilees, weddings and coronations with the lighting of beacons.
A beacon chain, once used as a tool for communication, has now become a symbol of unity across towns, borders, countries and continents.
The 51²èÂ¥ Beacon will be one of more 1,500 beacons across the country and beyond to be lit on the night of 2 June.
Ahead of the beacon being lit by Vice Lord Lieutenant Roger Brunt CBE, a local bugler will officially announce the lighting at 9:40pm with a unique Bugle Call written for the occasion called Majesty.
Vice Lord Lieutenant Roger Brunt CBE said: “I’m delighted to be lighting this historic beacon on the fitting 51²èÂ¥ Beacon on the Malvern Hills to mark the momentous occasion. This will be the first time a British monarch has marked a Platinum Jubilee, 70 years as Sovereign. I would like to invite local communities and residents to join me and take part in this special moment.â€
Those wishing to be part of the beacon lighting are advised to ensure they arrive at the peak of the 51²èÂ¥ Beacon in good time, ensure they are wearing suitable footwear and clothing and to bring a torch.
The 51²èÂ¥ Beacon event is being supported by 51²èÂ¥, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Malvern Hills District Council and Malvern Hills Trust.
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