Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown Celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

For those who are not able to travel to the UK for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee this June, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is holding a Jubilee ceremony on Wednesday, June 8th. The event will honor Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, who this year became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking seventy years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the hotel’s courtyard, you can enjoy a ceremonial celebration featuring an authentic Scottish bagpiper, a champagne sabering and slices of a cake fit for a queen. Executive Pastry Chef A.J. Thalakkat will create an impressive, towering cake to honor Queen Elizabeth, and will share slices with you as you toast her majesty with a taste of sabered champagne. All guests donning festive hats or fascinators will be eligible to win prizes for most authentic, fabulous and over-the-top. Prizes awarded at 5:00 p.m. Cocktails are available for purchase, and life-sized cutouts of the Royals will create perfect photo opportunities. No reservations are necessary for Fairmont’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration. Wednesday, June 8th.