See Britain In 2002 With The Queen

Thursday, March 1, 2001

See Britain in 2002 With The Queen Americanstouring Britain in 2002 will have an opportunity to join in the year-long celebrations marking the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. (NAPSA)—It’s a “Golden” opportunity: Touring Britain dur- See the Queen’s acclaimed art collection at the Queen’s Jubilee year of 2002, thatis. Americansvisiting Britain dur- It’s been reopened with a new look for Jubilee year. A dazzling display of tiaras ing Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden ing the year-long 2002 celebration will be in very good company— Queen Elizabeth II will also be touring England, Scotland and Wales at that time as part ofcelebrations marking her Golden Jubilee, the 50th anniversary of her reign. Even if you don’t actually meet the Queen, you’re sure to receive a warm welcome from the British people and be invited to join in the many Jubilee celebrations plannedthis year: e A national service of thanksgiving in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London on June 4—proclaimed “Jubilee Day’—will be attended by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. There will be a ceremonial procession to St. Paul’s and afterwards a carnival celebra- tion will enliven the Mall, which leads to Buckingham Palace. More than 70 historic buildings—most of them with royal associations—will be opened to visitors during the London String of Pearls Golden Jubilee Festival. Gallery at Buckingham Palace. at the Victoria & Albert Museum (March 21 to July 14). This exhibi- tion of 200 tiaras from the 18th century to today includes those worn by royals and celebrities, including rock star Elton John. There’s also one worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her wedding. For a free fact sheet, “Golden Jubilee 2002,” call the British Tourist Authority at (877) 8998391, Mondays through Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). For personal callers, the fact sheet is also available from BTA’s British Travel Centers at 551 Fifth Avenue (at 45th Street) in New York City, Mondays through Fridays between 9 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and at 625 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1001, Chicago, IL, Mondays through Fri- days between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. BTA’s travel center in New York can also be reached via email at Travelinfo@bta.org.uk. On the Web: www.travelbritain.org.

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