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Let the celebratio­n begin

AN EXCLUSIVE GUIDE TO ALL THE FESTIVITIE­S TAKING PLACE

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From the United Kingdom to Australia, the Commonweal­th will come together to celebrate the Queen’s historic reign with a number of special events throughout the year. Here are some of the highlights…

MAY 12–15

Platinum Jubilee Celebratio­n: The Royal Windsor Horse Show will perform a spectacle in the private grounds of the Queen’s Berkshire estate.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

Trooping the Colour:

The Queen’s annual birthday parade featuring military and musicians will once again take place in London. Platinum Jubilee Beacons:

These will be lit around England, and for the first time

ever in the Commonweal­th capitals, too.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Service of Thanksgivi­ng: The royal family will attend a service held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

The Derby at Epsom Downs:

The Queen and royal family members will be trackside for the annual horse racing event. Platinum Party at the Palace:

The BBC will stage and broadcast a star-studded live concert from Buckingham Palace.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

The Big Jubilee Lunch:

People will gather together to enjoy food and laughter at street parties held in various communitie­s around the UK. Platinum Jubilee Pageant:

Artistic performers, dancers, musicians, military personnel, key workers and volunteers will tell the story of the Queen’s 70-year reign in a procession through the streets of London.

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Royal watchers have their fingers crossed for a big family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in June.
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Patriotic Britons are ready to celebrate with their monarch.

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