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Queen Elizabethwill soon have her very own pudding named in her honor.
Buckingham Palace has announced that a baking competition will take place in the United Kingdom to craft the monarch, 95, a brand new-pudding with her name.
The search for the dessert will come about amidQueen Elizabeth’sPlatinum Jubilee, where she will mark 70 years of service and time on the throne.
According to Buckingham Palace, the Big Jubilee Lunch and Fortnum & Mason are inviting residents ages 8 and up “to create the perfect platinum pudding recipe.”
Five finalists will then showcase their creations to a judging panel, which will include formerGreat British Bake OffjudgeDame Mary Berry,MasterChef: The Professionalsjudge Monica Galetti, and Buckingham Palace Head Chef Mark Flanagan.
After a selection is made, the winner’s recipe will be made available to the public, as well as at lunches during the Jubilee weekend.
Beginning next month, the Queen will celebrate her milestone with celebrations across the U.K. Events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, before ending on the weekend of June 2 to June 5.
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Earlier this week, the Royal Mintunveiled a new 50p coin commemorating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which shows her on her trusty steed. In addition to featuring her insignia and the years of her reign, one coin features the monarch on horseback.
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“The Queen’s legacy on coins stretches the length of her momentous reign,” added Royal Mint Museum historian Chris Barker. “Today’s launch marks another significant milestone, and the Royal Mint plays a proud part in the nationwide celebrations.”
The Queen was given her first horse (a Shetland pony) when she was just 4 years old. In addition to riding for fun, she would often be on horseback for events like Trooping the Colour.
source: people.com
