The Travel Corporation's (TTC) British tour operator Evan Evans is inviting Canadians to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service on the throne, with its new collection of Royal tours and special exhibits designed to celebrate the milestone.
“There’s never been a better time in history to explore the magic of Britain’s royal heritage, given this special milestone of the 70th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” says Tom Macklin, Managing Director of Evan Evans Tours. “We are celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime occasion with access to Royal tours and events during these year-long Platinum Jubilee festivities.”
Throughout 2022, the U.K. will host a series of events, special exhibitions and displays, celebrating British history, pageantry and culture with sustainability and inclusivity themes. Canadian clients can take a peek behind the royal curtain with Evans Evans selection of tours, including:
Royal London and Afternoon Tea at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Guests can experience the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony from Evans Evans’ special vantage point at Buckingham Palace, before relaxing in The Rubens at the Palace, a historic and luxury TTC Red Carnation Hotel Collection property. They can enjoy traditional English Afternoon Tea overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, the entrance used by the Royal family.
Buckingham Palace State Room Tours
Clients can explore the Buckingham Palace State Rooms on this specially created tour and experience ‘Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession.’ This commemorative exhibition includes portraits of The Queen taken by Dorothy Wilding upon her accession in 1952, alongside items of Her Majesty’s personal jewellery worn for the portrait sittings.
Royal London & Windsor Tours
Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. As the Queen’s main residence, it will be a centre of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Royal Parks Walking Tour
Guests can experience a special Royal themed walking tour of London with an expert Blue Badge Guide. They can uncover the story of the British monarchy in London as they visit important locations and monuments. Guests can discover back streets and oases in the capital before encountering the beauty and wildlife of the Royal Parks.
About The Travel Corporation's Evan Evans
Evan Evans is the longest-established and largest sightseeing company in London, and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1933. Its range of tours bring your travel clients "the best Britain has to offer, from majestic palaces and castles and quaint country villages to the historic cities of Bath, Oxford and Canterbury." All tours are operated to the highest standard of quality on a new fleet of luxury, air-conditioned coaches and are escorted by professional local guides, whose wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure a tour to remember.
For more information, visit Evan Evans' web site.
