The Architectural Legacy of Queen Elisabeth’s 70 Year Reign
In 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne. During her coronation, the first ceremony of this type to be televised, newspapers and tv broadcasters talked about a “New Elizabethan Age” that would revive Britain from postwar gloom. Now, seven decades later, the celebrations of this unprecedented anniversary are an opportunity for people to come together to honor The Queen and reflect upon her legacy in terms of culture, technology, and architecture.
Elizabeth Tower (also known as "Big Ben"). Image Courtesy of Flickr user Eric Huybrechts
In 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne. During her coronation, the first ceremony of this type to be televised, newspapers and tv broadcasters talked about a “New Elizabethan Age” that would revive Britain from postwar gloom. Now, seven decades later, the celebrations of this unprecedented anniversary are an opportunity for people to come together to honor The Queen and reflect upon her legacy in terms of culture, technology, and architecture.
