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Platinum Jubilee 2022

Mimi Webb performs on the main stage during day three of the TRNSMT Festival at Glasgow Green on July 10, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Mimi Webb Amelia tour 2023: list of dates and venues

File photo dated 02/06/53 after the coronation in Westminster Abbey, London showing Queen Elizabeth II wearing the St. Edward Crown and carrying the Sceptre and the Rod (Photo: PA)
File photo dated 02/06/53 after the coronation in Westminster Abbey, London showing Queen Elizabeth II wearing the St. Edward Crown and carrying the Sceptre and the Rod (Photo: PA)

When was the Queen crowned? Ascension meaning and date of Coronation

One of the two plaques that marks the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II (Pic: Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
One of the two plaques that marks the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II (Pic: Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Where was the Queen born and which London street did she grow up in?

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive at Dublin Castle (Pic:Getty)
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive at Dublin Castle (Pic:Getty)

When did the Queen get married? What year did she marry Philip

Perfect picnics: best picnic baskets, cooler bags and blankets
Perfect picnics: best picnic baskets, cooler bags and blankets

Perfect picnics: best picnic baskets, cooler bags and blankets

Members of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force conduct a final early morning rehearsal through London ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Members of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force conduct a final early morning rehearsal through London ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Platinum Jubilee Pageant: your guide to the spectacle and how to watch

A 20-year-old Princess Elizabeth enjoying a visit to South Africa in 1947 from the BBC documentary, Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen (Credit: BBC)
A 20-year-old Princess Elizabeth enjoying a visit to South Africa in 1947 from the BBC documentary, Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen (Credit: BBC)

What comes after a Platinum Jubilee? Name for next Jubilee explained

The Big Jubilee Lunch cake in a recent Jubilee Eastenders episode (Credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron))
The Big Jubilee Lunch cake in a recent Jubilee Eastenders episode (Credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron))

Big Jubilee Lunch 2022: when is the Platinum Jubilee celebration?

Banks are just one of the shops and services which will be operating with different opening and closing times over the Platinum Jubilee weekend.
Banks are just one of the shops and services which will be operating with different opening and closing times over the Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Are UK banks open on the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday 2022?

There will be a change to some Royal Mail services and Post Office and bank and opening times over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
There will be a change to some Royal Mail services and Post Office and bank and opening times over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.

Jubilee weekend: Will post offices and banks open and will I get post?

(Photo: BBC Food)
(Photo: BBC Food)

Jubilee Pudding recipe: how to make the trifle and how much it costs

Adam Lambert performs with Brian May of Queen (Getty Images)
Adam Lambert performs with Brian May of Queen (Getty Images)

Platinum Party at the Palace: a guide to the line-up and how to watch

A composite image of a Repair Shop guest, archive footage of the young Queen, and Clive Myrie holding a replica crown (Credit: BBC)
A composite image of a Repair Shop guest, archive footage of the young Queen, and Clive Myrie holding a replica crown (Credit: BBC)

Platinum Jubilee TV: what to watch over the Bank Holiday weekend

It has been confirmed the Queen won’t attend the Epsom Derby. She is pictured here arriving ahead of the Investec Derby Festival 2017 at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
It has been confirmed the Queen won’t attend the Epsom Derby. She is pictured here arriving ahead of the Investec Derby Festival 2017 at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Platinum Jubilee: palace confirms Queen will miss Epsom Derby

Why we need to ask what’s next for the Royal Family

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie arrive at the service, with a mixture of boos and cheers heard from the crowd.
Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie arrive at the service, with a mixture of boos and cheers heard from the crowd.

Boris Johnson booed by crowd at Jubilee thanksgiving service

A range of events are taking place to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
A range of events are taking place to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.

Platinum Jubilee celebrations: all the key events to honour Queen

A group of men enjoying a pint at the local in 1963 (Reg Lancaster/Express/Getty Images)
A group of men enjoying a pint at the local in 1963 (Reg Lancaster/Express/Getty Images)

Fact check: did the EU really ban the crown symbol on pint glasses?

An audience of cinema goers enjoying popcorn - can you guess which of them is called Elizabeth?
An audience of cinema goers enjoying popcorn - can you guess which of them is called Elizabeth?

Everyone called Elizabeth can get free cinema tickets this weekend

Ranald Mackechnie captured the Queen for the Platinum Jubilee (image: Ranald Mackechnie/PA)
Ranald Mackechnie captured the Queen for the Platinum Jubilee (image: Ranald Mackechnie/PA)

New Queen portrait: what does Jubilee photo of Queen Elizabeth show?

A team of workers add the final parts to the Queen's Green Canopy ahead of the Platinum Jubilee on May 24, 2022 in London
A team of workers add the final parts to the Queen's Green Canopy ahead of the Platinum Jubilee on May 24, 2022 in London

The Tree of Trees: the 21 metre sculpture at Buckingham Palace

Prince Andrew will no longer attend the Jubilee thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Prince Andrew will no longer attend the Jubilee thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Prince Andrew to miss Jubilee service after testing positive for Covid

Protestors disrupted the Trooping the Colour parade in London, as the Queen watched on (Getty Images)
Protestors disrupted the Trooping the Colour parade in London, as the Queen watched on (Getty Images)

Police arrest climate protestors during Trooping the Colour parade

A beacon is lit outside Westminster Abbey as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
A beacon is lit outside Westminster Abbey as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Thousands of Platinum Jubilee beacons set to be lit around the world

Street parties will cover the city this weekend (Image: Getty Images)
Street parties will cover the city this weekend (Image: Getty Images)

Best bank holiday deals to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Millions of people are expected to attend one of the thousands of local parties and lunches planned to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Millions of people are expected to attend one of the thousands of local parties and lunches planned to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Map shows where local street parties are being held for the jubilee

The Royal Air Force will take part in a special flypast to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Royal Air Force will take part in a special flypast to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Jubilee RAF flypast 2022: route map and what time is it?

The mounted band marches down The Mall after attending the Queen’s Birthday Parade, ‘Trooping the Colour’ on Horseguards parade in London.
The mounted band marches down The Mall after attending the Queen’s Birthday Parade, ‘Trooping the Colour’ on Horseguards parade in London.

Trooping The Colour 2022: when is the Queen’s birthday parade?

What are gun salutes - and why do they take place on special royal occasions? (image: AFP/Getty Images)
What are gun salutes - and why do they take place on special royal occasions? (image: AFP/Getty Images)

What time is the 82 gun salute today? Royal event explained

The weirdest memorabilia released to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The weirdest memorabilia released to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The weirdest memorabilia released to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Most people in the UK still support keeping the Royal Family - here’s what the latest opinion polls show.
Most people in the UK still support keeping the Royal Family - here’s what the latest opinion polls show.

How support for the monarchy in the UK has changed over time

The Queen releases her birthday honours list every June (Pic: Getty Images)
The Queen releases her birthday honours list every June (Pic: Getty Images)

Queen’s birthday honours list 2022: what does an MBE, CBE, OBE mean?

You may see a change to when your rubbish is collected over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
You may see a change to when your rubbish is collected over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Bin collection times in your council area for Platinum Jubilee week

There will be a change in the opening hours of some hardware stores between Thursday 2 June and Sunday 5 June.
There will be a change in the opening hours of some hardware stores between Thursday 2 June and Sunday 5 June.

B&Q and Homebase Jubilee opening times: When are hardware stores open?

Union and Platinum Jubilee flags are pictured in a British high street for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. This is where you can buy your own.
Union and Platinum Jubilee flags are pictured in a British high street for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. This is where you can buy your own.

Jubilee bunting: where can I get decorations for the Platinum Jubilee?

The Met Office predicts that the weather could heat up for the four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend - but we may get some rain too.
The Met Office predicts that the weather could heat up for the four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend - but we may get some rain too.

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weather 2022: Met Office forecast

The Queen attends the Trooping of the Colour (Pic:Getty)
The Queen attends the Trooping of the Colour (Pic:Getty)

How many years is the Platinum Jubilee – when was the Queen crowned?

Queen’s 70th anniversary (Pic:Getty)
Queen’s 70th anniversary (Pic:Getty)

When was the Queen’s Silver Jubilee - and how many years is Platinum?

What is the actual day of the Jubilee? Why it’s marked in June 2022

Are you going all out for the Platinum Jubilee? (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Are you going all out for the Platinum Jubilee? (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Platinum Jubilee afternoon tea: ideas for your own menu

Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot toy is back to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee

The Queen has been called a ‘chocoholic’ by her former chef (Pic: Getty Images)
The Queen has been called a ‘chocoholic’ by her former chef (Pic: Getty Images)

What does Queen Elizabeth like? What food the Queen likes to eat

Greene King is kicking off Platinum Jubilee 2022 week with a fr pint offer (image: Greene King/Adobe)
Greene King is kicking off Platinum Jubilee 2022 week with a fr pint offer (image: Greene King/Adobe)

Which Greene King pubs will offer free pints - and how to get one

Best Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia to celebrate Platinum Jubilee
Best Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Best Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Watch a new documentary that marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Platinum Jubilee weekend means that for people who receive benefits there will be a change in their benefit payment date.
The Platinum Jubilee weekend means that for people who receive benefits there will be a change in their benefit payment date.

Jubilee bank holiday benefit payment dates: when will money be paid?

Aldi cuts price of prosecco, wines and champagnes for Jubilee weekend

Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline to be sung for Queen’s Jubilee (Pic: Getty)
Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline to be sung for Queen’s Jubilee (Pic: Getty)

Sweet Caroline: will people sing Neil Diamond song on Queen’s Jubilee?

London Underground workers are planning on going on strike over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.
London Underground workers are planning on going on strike over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Platinum Jubilee tube strike London 2022: which lines may be affected?

Alfie Boe and Sarah Brightman are releasing a new version of God Save the Queen for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Alfie Boe and Sarah Brightman are releasing a new version of God Save the Queen for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Alfie Boe: when will Sarah Brightman duet of God Save the Queen be out

Queen Elizabeth II attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show “A Gallop Through History” (Pic: Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show “A Gallop Through History” (Pic: Getty Images)

What did Omid Djalili say about the Queen? Comedian’s joke explained

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday takes place from 2 - 5 June 2022, prompting countrywide celebrations (Photo credit LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday takes place from 2 - 5 June 2022, prompting countrywide celebrations (Photo credit LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

The best Jubilee bank holiday events around the UK - and where to stay

From ITV Studios, The Queen’€™s Platinum Jubilee on ITV and ITV Hub.
From ITV Studios, The Queen’€™s Platinum Jubilee on ITV and ITV Hub.

How to watch The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration on ITV

New bank holiday: could UK get permanent day off to honour Queen?

Sauces get royal makeover to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Queen Elizabeth II Barbie doll to commemorate the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee (Photo: Barbie)
The Queen Elizabeth II Barbie doll to commemorate the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee (Photo: Barbie)

Queen Barbie: where to buy the Elizabeth II Jubilee doll in the UK