MEET THE ROYAL SUPERFANS!
As the nation prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we speak to three royal enthusiasts about how they’ll be marking the occasion
‘The Queen is the definition of the British spirit’
Julie Savage, 64, is retired and lives in Salisbury with her husband Mark, also 64.
Ten years ago, when the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee,
I was part of a planning committee that put together a wonderful street party to celebrate. This year, we’re planning the same and have already received a temporary road closure permit from our local council.
We live on a cul-de-sac in Salisbury and there are eight of us on the committee, with a great deal to organise.
TEAM EFFORT
Like last time, all the residents on our street – made up of 33 households – are helping out with equipment, offering up garden furniture, tables, chairs, parasols and sun shades. We’ve asked everyone for a small contribution to go towards the activities and games, like crown-making and egg-and-spoon races. There’ll be a tombola, too, with various prizes, and a Right Royal Quiz!
In 2012, we catered for 50 people – which was a mammoth task – so this year we’ve asked everyone to bring food for the occasion. As well as local residents, people have invited family and friends, so we’re expecting at least 50 people, including my son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. My husband Mark is on the committee, too, and it’s a fun project
for us to work on together.
‘THERE’LL BE A TOMBOLA AND A RIGHT ROYAL QUIZ!’
REASON TO CELEBRATE
This Jubilee is particularly poignant after the pandemic, and it’s nice that we can all come together. Whether you’re in favour of the monarchy or not, you have to admire the Queen and her devotion to duty. She’s unflinching, stoic and gets on with it, and is the ultimate definition of the British spirit.