Queen Elizabeth II - 60 Years - Hamilton, Pembroke Parish, Bermuda
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 32° 17.552 W 064° 47.192
20S E 331778 N 3574262
Bermuda commemorated the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II by renaming Par-la-Ville, in Hamilton Bermuda, Queen Elizabeth Park.
Waymark Code: WMT0ZH
Location: Bermuda
Date Posted: 09/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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On February 6, 1952 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth of Nations. The year 2012 was the 60th anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee, of her accession. A multinational celebration took place throughout 2012 to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.

In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda the Par-la-Ville, main park in the capital City of Hamilton was renamed Queen Elizabeth Park. A bronze plaque was placed at the Queen Street entrance to the park which contains the coat of arms of Bermuda and the inscription:

Queen Elizabeth Park

In Commemoration of the
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Unveiled on Her Majesty's Birthday
April 21st 2012

Anniversary Year: 2012

Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1952

Address:
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Street
Hamilton, Pembroke Parish Bermuda


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