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On 6 February, the queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
To celebrate, events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, culminating in a four-day UK bank holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June.
The four days of celebrations will include public events and community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on The Queen’s 70 years of service.
2 JUNE
Queen’s Trooping the Colour parade in London
1,500+ beacons to be lit throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories
3 JUNE
Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, London
4 JUNE
Televised Platinum Party at Buckingham Palace
5 JUNE
Big Jubilee Lunch community street parties held around the UK Televised Platinum Jubilee pageant