Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Whitby
It'll be at the RNLI in July, as part of celebrations of the Commonwealth Games.
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Whitby RNLI, as one of many stops on its final journey through England this Summer, as the full route is revealed.
Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer.
The Queen’s Baton Relay is set to travel the length and breadth of England for a total of 29 days, before culminating at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on 28 July 2022. Kicking off on Thursday 2 June, the Baton will spend four days in London, coinciding with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend. The Baton will then resume the international journey and return to England on Monday 4 July to commence a 25-day tour of the regions.
The England leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay, which is proudly partnered with Longines, has a busy schedule of activities and events planned, with opportunities to highlight untold stories from Batonbearers who are striving for change in their community.
On Wednesday 13 July 2022, the Queen’s Baton will visit Whitby RNLI during its journey through Yorkshire and the Humber.
Whitby RNLI Coxswain, Howard Fields, said:
“We are delighted that the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Whitby RNLI on 13 July, as part of its incredible journey through England this summer. Our volunteers are looking forward to celebrating the arrival of the Baton and everyone here is excited to give it a warm welcome.”
Thousands of Batonbearers, each with inspiring backgrounds and stories, will have the honour of carrying the Baton during the journey through England, including those nominated in recognition of their contributions to their local community, whether that be in sport, education, the arts, culture or charity. Between 40 and 130 Batonbearers will carry the Baton each day, and the Relay will reach hundreds of villages, towns and cities during its tour of the country.