When is the Queen's Jubilee

What to know about Britain's celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, from Trooping the Colour to horse races.

In her coronation speech, the Queen said: “Throughout all my life, and with all my heart, I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.” I think the whole country ...

That sense of pride in our nation is something we can all celebrate and share. One of the particular joys of any royal Jubilee is seeing how it brings people together. It is not grounded in what the Government of the day may be doing - and I am very thankful it’s not! She is the longest-reigning female monarch in history - not just of this country, but of anywhere in the world. That unwavering nature of service is made all the more remarkable by the length of Her Majesty’s reign. So it is with great pleasure that I will join the entire nation in celebrating seventy years of Her Majesty’s reign - on this Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Arlene Foster among those to feature on list ahead of platinum jubilee celebrations.

I send my heartfelt congratulations to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on her Platinum Jubilee. The Platinum Jubilee is a reminder of what an extraordinary ...

All the main events across the UK and Commonwealth as monarch marks 70 years on the throne.

Alternatively, there will be big screens at St James’s Park, Bute Park in Cardiff and Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. Or, from the comfort of your sofa, tune in for live coverage on BBC One. Great Paul, newly restored and the country’s largest church bell, will be rung for the service. This will be the first opportunity for the public to see Harry, Meghan, William and Kate all together since the Sussexes’ dramatic departure from the UK two years ago. A royal gun salute will be fired during the parade. 10am The bank holiday will kick off with the trooping of the colour. Members of the royal family will leave Buckingham Palace at about 10.30am. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will join the royal family as the Prince of Wales deputises for the Queen, who will not be taking part in the ceremony, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

A ceremonial beacon will be lit as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations tomorrow night, Thursday 2 June, at Apedale Community Country Park, in ...

Apedale Community Country Park is closed to the public at this time but live streaming of the lighting of the beacon will be available on the Council’s Facebook page. Simon Tagg, the Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said: “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a momentous occasion. The beacon will be lit at 9.45pm and will be extinguished at 10pm.

Alexis Bowater, former presenter of the Westcountry news programme for ITV, was stalked by a man who was jailed in 2009. Ms Bowater, from Devon, said she was " ...

- Jaqueline Tucker, from Newton Abbot, who has been appointed a BEM for services to the environment and to young people. - Colin Hurst, from Torquay, who has been appointed a BEM for services to the community. - Lt Cdr Carol Rashleigh, from Plymouth, who has been appointed a BEM for services to the community. It's all a bit of blur to be fair. - Wendy Heathman, from Ashburton, who has been appointed a BEM for services to education. - John Brooksbank, from Torquay, who has been appointed a BEM for services to the community. - John Daly, from Ilfracombe, who has been appointed a BEM for services to young people. "I felt as if I was being overwhelmed by a sudden sense of imposter syndrome. - Nigel Brooks, from Barnstaple, who has been appointed a BEM for services to musical theatre and to the music industry. - Jane Jones, from Plymouth, who has been appointed an MBE for services to the railway industry. "This is not a criminal justice issue. It's a public health issue.

THOUSANDS of street parties are expected to be thrown over the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

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Martyn Oliver, chief executive of Outwood Grange Trust, from North Yorkshire, has been given a knighthood. Meanwhile, Rachel Semlyen, who founded the Yorkshire ...

"It has been a wonderful privilege to have played a part in this and I am extremely grateful to all of them, to my fellow trustees, and to my family, for their support." "It is a huge tribute to the museum and all the amazing people who have helped to make it possible," she said of her honour. He said: "It is great recognition of all we achieved at Outwood and in the communities we proudly serve," he said.