All you need to know about the events happening over the Diamond Jubilee weekend...
The Diamond Jubilee
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
After last year's Royal Wedding excitement, royal fever has once again swept the nation, as the country prepares to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with an amazing (extra-long!) bank holiday weekend of events. From a spectacular Thames Pageant, to a concert outside Buckingham Palace, and a thanksgiving ceremony at St Paul's, it promises to be impressive. And with all the senior royals to be involved (Prince William and Kate Middleton will take a central role!) there will be some serious style watching to be done, too.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
After last year's Royal Wedding excitement, royal fever has once again swept the nation, as the country prepares to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with an amazing (extra-long!) bank holiday weekend of events. From a spectacular Thames Pageant, to a concert outside Buckingham Palace, and a thanksgiving ceremony at St Paul's, it promises to be impressive. And with all the senior royals to be involved (Prince William and Kate Middleton will take a central role!) there will be some serious style watching to be done, too.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
And with a weekend jam packed with special events, there's no doubt the Queen's Diamond Jubilee proceedings will run like clockwork. Make sure you don?t miss a thing during the monarch's special weekend by brushing up on who's going to be where, and at what time, with our handy Diamond Jubilee schedule...
A trip to the races
Day: Saturday 2 June
Event: Epsom Races
The Queen will kick off her mammoth weekend of Jubilee celebrations with one of her favourite family days out - a trip to the races. The Monarch will attend Ladies Day at the Epsom Derby for a spot of racing fun during the afternoon, and is expected to watch proceedings from her royal box. Last year, the royal family attended the event en masse, with newly-married Kate Middleton causing a stir by wearing a £195 Reiss dress and her favourite L.K.Bennett heels. Expect lots of fabulous fashion.
Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
Day: Sunday 3 June
Event: Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
Time: 14:30 - 16:15
On Sunday 3 June, the Queen will take part in a spectacular River Pageant, which will include up to 1,000 boats from across the UK. The monarch will travel down the Thames at the centre of a impressive flotilla, on the lavish red and gold barge, bedecked with a lavish royal banner, joined by Prince Philip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. Other members of the royal family will travel in boats surrounding.
Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
Different members of the royal family will hop on to the boat between 14:30 - 16:15 as it makes it's way down the Thames. If you're planning on hitting London to watch, here's the schedule...
14:30 - The Queen and Prince Philip arrive
15:00 - The Queen is met by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at Chelsea Pier, where they will board the HMY Brittania to Cadogan Pier.
15:30 - The party will proceed to Cadogan Pier, where they will board the Royal Barge and meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The pageant will begin.
16:15 - The Royal Barge comes alongside HMS President to pass under Tower Bridge
17:00 - The royal family disembark just after Tower Bridge
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace
Day: Monday 4 June
Event: BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace
Time: 19:30
A starry line-up, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, JLS, Jessie J and Gary Barlow will take to the stage right outside the Queen's London home. If you weren't lucky enough to nab a ticket to the show, you can watch the magic unfold all from the comfort of your own sofa thanks to the BBC.
Lighting the National Beacon
Day: Monday 4 June
Event: Lighting the National Beaconat Buckingham Palace
Time: 22:30
After watching the Jubilee concert from a specially-designed viewing space, the Queen will light a national beacon outside Buckingham Palace. A network of beacons will also be lit throughout the country and commonwealth, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.
Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's Cathedral
Day: Tuesday 5 June
Event: Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's Cathedral
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
On Tuesday, the Queen will be joined by more than 50 members of the royal family, plus nearly 2,000 high profile guests for a special Thanksgiving ceremony, in celebration of her reign.
Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's Cathedral
The final morning of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations gets off to an early start.
10:15 - The Queen leaves Buckingham Palace by car
10:30 - 11:30 - The rest of the royal family arrive and the thanksgiving service begins.
12:30 - The Queen travels by car from Mansion House to the Palace of Westminster
Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace
Day: Tuesday 5 June
Event: Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace
Time: 14:20
At 14:20, the Queen will step into her newly-restored state landau carriage, for a procession from Westminster to Buckingham Palace.
Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace
It's thought the Queen will be followed in the procession by other key members of the royal family - in keeping the with her decision the celebrations should centre around those in the line of succession - including Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.
Buckingham Palace Balcony Appearance
Day: Tuesday 5 June
Event: Buckingham Palace Balcony Appearance
Time: 15:25
The seven key members of the royal family - the Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry - will appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Buckingham Palace Fly Past
Day: Tuesday 5 June
Event: Buckingham Palace Fly Past
Time: 15:30
During their balcony appearance, the royal family will watch a fly past, before retiring inside.
Diamond Jubilee Events Guide
Yet to plan out your Diamond Jubilee weekend? To discover more about the events going on, check out our handy Diamond Jubilee Events Guide.
READ: DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS GUIDE
Diamond Jubilee Party
If you're planning a party or picnic over Jubilee weekend, why not checkout our delicious canape recipes, or read up on our pick of the best low calorie cocktails.
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What to Wear over Jubilee Weekend
Alternatively, check out our gorgeous guide to the best Diamond Jubilee memorabilia around, or get planning your wardrobe with our What to Wear Over Jubilee Weekend Style Guide. Have a great weekend!
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