Six decades ago, a young, enthusiastic and vibrant member of the royal house ascended the throne and continued as the monarch, watching her children and grandchildren grow up and prepare themselves to become rulers of the most celebrated imperial family. This year, the Buckingham Palace, the home of Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates sixty years of being at the helm, will open its doors to the public and convert its grounds to a dais upon which the United Kingdom portrays its originality and uniqueness to the world.
The Coronation Festival 2013 is scheduled to take place from the 11th to the 14th of Julyand will be the epitome of British flair, local artistry, handicrafts and quintessential cuisine. This festival will showcase the advancements in British technology over the last sixty years, the excellent interior and home designing styles of the British, live demonstrations of the British culinary arts, music and dance. Those present will also be able to learn about QEST, the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, which propagates local crafts with both modern panache and ancient intricacy.
Visitors can purchase day tickets and stroll through the sprawling grounds, observing the exhibits, basking in the beauty of the lush greenery and intimating themselves with the lesser known facts of England and the royal family. However, those who wish to watch some classical music, theatrics and dance performances should choose to procure tickets for, what is known as the ‘Evening Gala’, which is on from 6.00 pm. Local artists Laura Wright, Katherine Jenkins, the national youth orchestra and even international soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will perform at the Buckingham Palace Gardens promising an unforgettable evening of entertainment for young and old alike.
This absolutely special occasion in the Buckingham Palace has made all the 4 star UK hotels put on their thinking caps and initiate some amazing deals. Be sure to check on the UK hotel specials before you hop on board an aircraft and make your way to the royal house in time for the pomp and pageantry. Opting for majestic abodes such as those offered by Millennium and Copthorne Hotels UK would be an ideal way to celebrate this regal event.