Queens Diamond Jubilee London
When
Throughout 2012. Bank holiday 2nd June - 5th June 2012
Where
London
Whats On
Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee in London as the capital gets revved up for a four day weekend and plenty of royal excitement in 2012.
Queens Diamond Jubilee
In 2012 HM The Queen will celebrate 60 years on the British throne and there are many celebrations planned for the year. The Queens Diamond Jubilee London events will no doubt take centre stage as the Royal Family congregate to congratulate the head of their family as well as the Head of the State.
Jubilee Bank holiday
As part of the special events taking place during the Queens Diamond Jubilee year you will be pleased to hear that an extra bank holiday is planned for Tuesday 5th June 2012, to mark the anniversary of the Queen's coronation. With the late May bank holiday being moved to Monday 4th June, you will be able to party for four whole days in a row, with the massive river pageant planned along the Thames just one of the highlights of the public holiday.
Diamond Jubilee Weekend
Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday Events
Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
Whats On Blog: Jubilee Fever and Bank Holiday Fun
Royal Borough of Greenwich
One of the highlights of the Queens Diamond Jubliee London celebrations is set to be the granting of royal status to the borough of Greenwich, which has long had royal associations, with a palace being built there in the 15th century. Also highlighting Greenwich's global status as a World Heritage Site, the Royal Borough status will now give the area even more of a boost, along with the Olympics which are due to take place in the same year. See below for more information on the special events taking place throughout the year to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60 year reign.
Queens Diamond Jubilee London
Jubilee Family Festival at Hyde Park
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Make the most of the long bank holiday weekend by heading to the Jubilee Family Festival at Hyde Park, where kids and adults alike can enjoy two days of parades, dancing and more live entertainment.
Child-friendly festival
Welcoming kids of all ages for a weekend of stage shows, live performances and Disney-inspired fun, the Jubilee Family Festival at Hyde Park should prove hugely popular with...
Diamond Jubilee at Trafalgar Square
05 Jun 2012
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Trafalgar Square with live coverage on the big screen plus fashion shows and music on stage. The day of festivities takes place on the last day of the bank holiday weekend, and all ages are encouraged to dress the part and celebrate Elizabeth II's 60 year reign in exuberant style.
Live on the big screen
Events for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Trafalga...
Diamond Jubilee Festival at Battersea Park
03 Jun 2012
A Diamond Jubilee Festival at Battersea Park takes place over the weekend of the Queen's big celebrations giving residents and visitors the chance to party in true regal and retro style. Mixing up elements from the past few jubilees, you can expect a full on line up of DJs, live music, dancing, games, a pop up pub, makeovers and an alternative village fete.
Diamond Jubilee Festival at Battersea...
Big Jubilee Lunch at Old Royal Naval College
03 Jun 2012
Head to Greenwich for a street party like no other as the Big Jubilee Lunch at Old Royal Naval College celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in grand style.
Greenwich street party
With live entertainment from local and community performers, food, craft and vintage stalls as well as a big screen, the Big Jubilee Lunch at Old Royal Naval College is an ideal occasion to gather with friends and f...
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace
04 Jun 2012
Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are just some of the music stars taking to the stage for the BBC concert at Buckingham Palace. The concert is set to be one of the highlights of the four day bank holiday weekend, which marks the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the 60th anniversary of her coronation.
Televised concert
Televised on national television, the BBC concert at Bu...