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Extra bank holiday announced for 2012

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be marked by an extra bank holiday in 2012, it was announced this week.

The holiday will involve moving the late May Bank Holiday to Monday 4 June and adding an extra bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June to form a long weekend of celebration.

The government has also announced a new competition for civic honours, with towns across the UK bidding for city status. The competition will include a Lord Mayoralty or Lord Provostship.

Lord President of the Privy Council, Lord Mandelson said: “The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II will be a truly historic occasion.

“I know the entire country will want to pay their tributes to Her Majesty and to look back with pride and great affection at the many things she has achieved during her reign.

“This special Diamond Jubilee weekend will also be an opportunity to reflect on the incredible changes that have taken place during that time, both at home and around the world.”

To find out more visit the Diamond Jubilee website at http://www.culture.gov.uk/diamondjubilee.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .