Queen Camilla urges Britons to get behind beloved initiative this weekend
Britain is bracing for a weekend full of friendship, food and fun and Queen Camilla is urging the nation to join in.
Queen Camilla is calling on Britons to celebrate friendship, food and fun for a special event taking place this weekend across the UK.
The country is getting ready for its biggest and greenest Big Lunch yet, set to take place on June 1 and June 2, with the nation being urged to join in on the fun.
The Big Lunch is a beloved initiative from the Eden Project launched in 2009 and takes place on the first weekend of June each year.
It aims to bring people together for a few hours of community, friendship, and fun.
The Queen, who is patron of the Big Launch, has released her own message for this year's special event.
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She said: "As the proud Patron of The Big Lunch, I send my warmest good wishes to the millions of people across the country who will be joining their neighbours at picnics and street parties this weekend, sharing food, friendship and fun.
"I very much hope that you will all have a wonderful time!"
Celebrations this year will include green-themed get-togethers, traditional street parties and fundraising festivities, with the organisers anticipating a boost in community spirit, a reduction in loneliness and tens of thousands raised for good causes.
The events will take place across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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After street parties swept the nation for the Jubilee and Coronation, organisers are this year encouraging communities to keep the party going but add an eco-friendly twist to make a positive difference to people and the planet.
Lindsey Brummitt, Programme Director at Eden Project, said: "We’re so excited about this year’s Big Lunch, when we’re hoping people across the country will turn out in full force, come rain or shine, to share a bite to eat together and get to know each other better!
"With the support of our patron HM The Queen, it’s been wonderful to see so many people recognise the power of community – and it can all start with a Big Lunch!"
More information is available at www.thebiglunch.com.
