To mark 60 years of The Queen's reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The national celebrations will centre around an extended weekend Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June 2012 with celebratory activities throughout the UK and across the Commonwealth.
The main programme of events are as follows:
- Saturday 2 June, 2012
The Queen will attend the Epsom Derby.
- Sunday 3 June, 2012
- Monday 4 June, 2012
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace
There will be a televised Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace with tickets being available to UK residents by public ballot. The musical programme for the concert is still being planned and is expected to feature British and Commonwealth musicians. Details on how to apply for the concert will be available in due course. This event is being organised by the BBC. Find out more
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons
A network of 2,012 Beacons will be lit by communities and individuals throughout the United Kingdom, as well as the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth. As in 2002 The Queen will light the National Beacon. Find out more
- Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Service of Thanksgiving & Carriage Procession:
There will be a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and a formal carriage Procession by The Queen.
Send a message to The Queen
Visit her Facebook or Twitter pages.
The official website of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
If you are holding a local Jubilee Event post the event for free here
