Queen Elizabeth II: What is the Platinum Jubilee? - 6 Minute English

2022 marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Neil and Sam talk about the festivities of the Platinum Jubilee in Britain, which include a competition to choose the official jubilee cake, the Platinum Pudding, and they teach you related vocabulary along the way.

This week's question
Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest-ever reigning monarch, but who was the previous longest-reigning before her?
a) King Henry VIII
b) Queen Elizabeth I
c) Queen Victoria
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
jubilee
celebration of the anniversary of a special event, usually associated with the Royal Family

reign
the period of time when a king or queen rules a country

coronation
ceremony at which someone is made king or queen

trifle
sweet, cold pudding made of a layer of fruit and cake, a layer of custard, and a top layer of cream

a twist on
a variation of a traditional food recipe, using new and exciting ingredients or different cooking methods

humble
modest, not proud

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You can download audio and text here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-220602

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