The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
This year, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the first Monarch of Australia to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service.
On 6 February 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the first Monarch of Australia to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth.
The Platinum Jubilee presents a special opportunity to recognise Her Majesty The Queen’s dedicated and distinguished service over the past 70 years and her many remarkable achievements as monarch.
In 2022, there will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities come together to honour Her Majesty The Queen’s historic reign.
New South Wales will join the rest of Australia and the Commonwealth countries to mark this significant anniversary.
Send a message to The Queen – Now Open
Australians are now able to send a message of congratulations or thanks to The Queen, here.
Some Platinum Jubilee key dates in 2022 include:
6 Feb | 70th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen's accession to the throne |
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2 June | The Queen's Coronation Day (held 1953) |
2-5 June | The Queen's Platinum Jubilee central celebration period |
13 June | The Queen’s Birthday holiday (NSW) |
How you can mark the occasion in NSW
There are many ways NSW communities and individuals can get involved, either by hosting or taking part in events and activities recognising the Platinum Jubilee. Events can vary from formal and informal community activities. For example, a themed lunch, BBQ, a high-tea, concert, planting a tree or dedicating a garden in honour of Her Majesty The Queen.
Organisers can register their Platinum Jubilee events and initiatives at the Australian Government Events Hub, promoting what’s happening across the country. In addition, the Hub offers some handy hints to assist event organisers. Events registered and approved through the Hub will also be provided with the Australian Platinum Jubilee Emblem. Visit the Events Hub to see some events happening in NSW.
If you are organising a Jubilee event or initiative, we’d love to hear about it. Please contact us here at digital@dpc.nsw.gov.au
National Illuminations
Between 2-5 June 2022, illuminations will take place across Australia. Iconic buildings and monuments will be lit in royal purple.
Here are some locations around NSW and Sydney
Location | Lighting date |
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Parliament House | 2-5 June |
Government House | 2-13 June |
Admiralty House | 2-5 June |
International Convention Centre | 2-5 June |
Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 June |
Accor Stadium | 2 June |
Sydney Olympic Park Boulevard | 2 June |
Sydney Olympic Park Train Station | 2 June |
Syndey Olympic Park Light Towers | 2 June |
Accor Hotels (Novotel, Ibis, Pullman) | 2 June |
CommBank Stadium | 2 June |
Wagga Wagga's Fitzmaurice Street | 2-5 June |
Centenary of Federation State Border Marker | 2-5 June |
The Calyx, Royal Botanical Gardens | 2-5 June |
Organisations and communities across the state are encouraged to take part by illuminating their local buildings or structures in royal purple for a collective period of reflection and respect.
VIVID Sydney 7 minutes for 7 decades

Vivid Sydney Queen Jubilee Vivid Sydney, DNSW
NSW State Archives
A selection of photographs from The Queen's visits to NSW.