The lighting of beacons has long been a tradition to celebrate royal events, such as jubilees, weddings, and coronations—and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is no exception! 

On 2nd of June 2022, the Queen’s 70th year as our Monarch and Head of the Commonwealth will be celebrated up and down the United Kingdom, as well as throughout the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories, and capital cities of Commonwealth countries. 

More than 1500 beacons will be lit in recognition of this unique milestone, and coinciding with the lighting of these beacons, choirs and local communities are being encouraged to join the celebrations and sing the Song for the Commonwealth—which was specially written just for this occasion. 

The Military Wives Choirs is excited and proud to be taking part in singing the Song for the Commonwealth to mark the Queen’s momentous 70 years of service to her country and the Commonwealth, set to take place at 9:45pm on 2nd June 2022. 

With our network of over 70 choirs, we hope that as many of our members as possible will join us to mark such a moment in history, which is set to be truly memorable, in honour of the longest-serving monarch our country has ever had. 

Find out more here.