LONDON’S CALLING

EVENTS kick off with Trooping the Colour moving down the Mall to Horse Guards Parade on Thursday, June 2, with more than 1,400 officers, 400 musicians and 200 horses — plus a fly-past. Platinum Jubilee beacons will be lit in the evening. Then on Saturday, June 4, a Platinum Party at the Palace will include a special concert — tickets are sold out, but it will be shown on TV. A Platinum Jubilee Pageant will also be held by the Mall on Sunday, June 5, with parades of costumes, flags and music. But it’s not just about official events… tourist attractions and hotels have come up with celebrations of their own.

HISTORY AT ST PAUL’S

A NEW exhibition, St Paul’s, The Monarch and The Changing World, is being held at St Paul’s Cathedral, exploring the grand ceremonies of the Royal Jubilees of George III, Victoria, George V and Elizabeth II.

DETAILS: Adult tickets £18, children six to 17, £7.70 (stpauls.co.uk).

THAMES CRUISE

JOIN one of the Platinum Jubilee Champagne Afternoon Tea Cruises departing from Tower Pier being offered from June 2-5 including champagne, sandwiches, cakes and a royal commentary. DETAILS: Tickets £74pp (city experiences.com).

BLOOMING WONDER

THE Moat at the Tower of London has been planted with tens of thousands of flowers to create a sea of colour to celebrate the jubilee. Visitors can walk through. DETAILS: Free to view from public paths; tickets to walk through £12, children five to 16, £6 (superbloom. hrp.org.uk).