The beacon lighting is an old tradition symbolising the unity of the UK and the Commonwealth. 9News
The beacon lighting is an old tradition for royal weddings, coronations and other celebrations in the UK, dating back to the ancient and medieval beacon chains that were used to communicate across the country.In 1897, beacons were lit to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.The beacon ceremony at Windsor Castle.In 1977, 2002 and 2012, beacons commemorated the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees of Queen Elizabeth, and in 2016 her 90th birthday.
And in all capital cities of the 54 Commonwealth countries - including Canberra - beacons burned as well, lit up with royal purple.throughout her 70-year reign. The beacon tradition dates back to ancient times, when great fires would be lit to help different parts of the country communicate.
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