• Queen Elizabeth II in Deptford, London, during a walkabout to commemorate her Silver Jubilee in 1977. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II in Deptford, London, during a walkabout to commemorate her Silver Jubilee in 1977. Getty Images
  • A Royal fan shows his banner, which says 'Liz II OK', on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. Getty Images
    A Royal fan shows his banner, which says 'Liz II OK', on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. Getty Images
  • Residents in St Matthews Road, Brixton after they won a competition for the best decorated street to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, south London, 1977. Getty Images
    Residents in St Matthews Road, Brixton after they won a competition for the best decorated street to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, south London, 1977. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth watches a parade with her family during celebrations for the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth watches a parade with her family during celebrations for the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip ride in the Golden State Carriage at the head of a parade from Buckingham Palace to St Paul's Cathedral celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip ride in the Golden State Carriage at the head of a parade from Buckingham Palace to St Paul's Cathedral celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth travels through Trafalgar Square by carriage on the way to Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth travels through Trafalgar Square by carriage on the way to Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. Getty Images
  • The Spirit of Chartwell, the ship carrying Queen Elizabeth and members of the royal family, travels along the Thames during the River Pageant of the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Getty Images
    The Spirit of Chartwell, the ship carrying Queen Elizabeth and members of the royal family, travels along the Thames during the River Pageant of the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Getty Images
  • Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the finale of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. Getty Images
    Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the finale of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles on stage with artists including Elton John and Paul McCartney during the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles on stage with artists including Elton John and Paul McCartney during the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images

Jubilee Green Canopy: Britons to plant trees to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on throne


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Britons will be encouraged to plant trees to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70th anniversary on the throne, as part of a plan to create a greener country in honour of her seven decades of service.

The 94-year-old queen, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, is due to mark her Platinum Jubilee in February 2022. The gallery above chronicles celebrations from jubilees past.

The UK government is planning a four-day celebration that summer, featuring an extra day's public holiday, with tree-planting to be a feature of the milestone, according to an announcement on Sunday.

Named The Queen's Green Canopy, the charity-backed project will encourage communities, schools, councils and landowners to plant native trees to help the environment and make local areas greener.

Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge plant a tree at the Royal Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle Annual Garden Party in Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland, in June 2016. Shutterstock
Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge plant a tree at the Royal Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle Annual Garden Party in Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland, in June 2016. Shutterstock

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the health crisis and pandemic had reminded people of the importance of nature and green spaces and that trees could transform communities as well as help tackle climate change.

"As we celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible 70 years of service, I encourage everyone to get behind this scheme and go 'Plant a Tree for the Jubilee,'" Johnson said.

Charities Cool Earth and Woodland Trust said the planting of trees would create a special gift for the monarch, who has planted more than 1,500 trees around the world during her reign.

Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the world's current oldest and longest-reigning monarch, became queen on February 6, 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI.

The British royal family have been vocal campaigners on a host of environmental issues, with the Queen's son, Prince Charles, speaking out for decades about the impact of climate change and the importance of conservation, and her grandson Prince William also taking up the mantle.

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Where to donate in the UAE

The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).

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Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)

Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
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Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)

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Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)

Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)

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It is expected to be a grander version of the iPhone X with a 6.5-inch screen; an inch bigger than the screen of the iPhone 8 Plus.
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A low-cost version of the iPhone X with a 6.1-inch screen, it is expected to attract mass attention. According to industry experts, it is likely to have aluminium edges instead of stainless steel.
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Apple Watch Series 4
More comprehensive health device with edge-to-edge displays that are more than 30 per cent bigger than displays on current models.

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Yas Gateway Park
Delma Park
Al Bateen beach
Saadiyaat beach
The Corniche
Zayed Sports City
 
Dubai
Kite Beach
Zabeel Park
Al Nahda Pond Park
Mushrif Park
Safa Park
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Qudrah Lakes 

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