Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th
Monday 8th August 2016Over the weekend of 11th – 12th June, the nation came together to celebrate HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday. There were opportunities for BB members to join in these celebrations, both through official events in London including Trooping the Colour and The Patron’s Lunch; as well as local events organised by Companies and Churches.
Over 200 children and young people from across the Brigade headed into Central London on Saturday 11th June for the Trooping of the Colour, joining hundreds of young people from other youth organisations in a special youth enclosure to watch The Birthday Parade.
On Sunday 12th June, 30 members representing the regions attended The Patron’s Lunch in The Mall. The representatives including young people and leaders, each collecting their own hamper, enjoyed their lunch with around 10,000 other guests seated in The Mall. HM The Queen along with other members of the Royal family did walkabouts and met guests.
