CARNABY REVEALS NEW CROWN INSTALLATION IN CELEBRATION OF THE JUBILEE

Carnaby unveils a brand new installation to mark this year's celebration for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. A glistening crown embellishes Carnaby Streets Union Flag with two platinum disc arches bookending both ends of the street. 

The oversized crown sits at the junction of Carnaby Street and Ganton Street above the 3D shimmer Union Flag which is adorned with 30,000 red, white and blue shimmer discs. 

The brand new platinum ‘Carnaby Jubilee 2022’ shimmer disc arches welcomes visitors to the area making the perfect backdrop for the summer Insta moment. 

Alongside a shiny new crown installation which glistens above Carnaby Street. Kingly Street, Newburgh Street and Foubert’s Place festoon lights along with the giant bulbs on Ganton Street will be illuminated in red white and blue, in honour of the festivities. 

Simon Quayle, Executive Director at Shaftesbury says “Shaftesbury are proud to pay homage to this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Carnaby. We hope visitors that come to the area enjoy the new glistening arches and crown installation throughout the Jubilee period. With Carnaby being steeped in British heritage it is only right to be part of this iconic celebration. Carnaby brands are also offering an array of discounts and activations which are not to be missed throughout the festivities.” 

Starting on Thursday 2 June, Carnaby is hosting an array of on street activations such as glitter makeovers and complimentary ice lollies as well as live music performances. Throughout the weekend, enjoy shopping and dining with a range of promotions, special menus and discounts from Carnaby names such as Metal Morphosis, Cahoots, Le Bab, Swatch, Too Faced and Aubin, plus many more. 

Carnaby have created 1,000 limited edition Jubilee tote bags which will be available throughout the weekend. 70 of the limited edition tote bags are to be filled with exciting products from a selection of Carnaby brands making the perfect Jubilee goodie bag!

Notes to editors:

About Carnaby:

Carnaby is in the heart of London’s West End, where over 100 retail brands of quality and distinction and over 60 independent restaurants, cafes and bars can be found across 14 streets, including the world famous Carnaby Street. Carnaby is a unique and iconic experiential shopping, dining and leisure destination.

Follow @CarnabyLondon and visit Carnaby.co.uk for full updates, news and information.

Shaftesbury Shaftesbury owns and manages a 16 acre property portfolio in the liveliest parts of London's West End. The portfolio comprises of restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops, extending to apartments and offices in the highly popular, sought-after and prosperous locations of Carnaby, Seven Dials and Chinatown, together with substantial ownerships in East and West Covent Garden, Soho and Fitzrovia.

All our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations, and within ten minutes’ walk of the two West End transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line, at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.

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