The Central Weekend 2 - 5 June 2012
The Central Weekend to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee culminated in a Ceremonial Day which included a service at St Paul's and a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace!
The Diamond Jubilee, used to celebrate the Queen's 60 year reign, was a great success, showing unity and happiness among the country!
Here is a run-down of the events over the Diamond Jubilee weekend:
Saturday 2 June, 2012The Queen attended the Epsom Derby. As my hometown is Epsom, I was able to throw our annual 'Derby Day Party' which saw lots of friends and family coming together for a monumental historical event.
Sunday 3 June, 2012
The Big Jubilee Lunch: Building on the already popular Big Lunch initiative, people were encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Big Jubilee Lunch: Building on the already popular Big Lunch initiative, people were encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant: This event took place on the Thames and consisted of up to 1,000 boats assembled from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled in the Royal Barge which formed the centrepiece of the flotilla. I was lucky enough to actually go up to the event and watch the boat crossing!
Monday 4 June, 2012
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace: A host of famous faces came together to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace. As part of the celebration, one of my dearest friends hosted a 'Jubilee BBQ' which many of my friends and I attended :) (Check out the cute cupcakes we made!) The guys were particularly patriotic ;)
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace: A host of famous faces came together to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace. As part of the celebration, one of my dearest friends hosted a 'Jubilee BBQ' which many of my friends and I attended :) (Check out the cute cupcakes we made!) The guys were particularly patriotic ;)
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.
Tuesday 5 June, 2012On Tuesday 5 June, the Diamond Jubilee weekend culminated with a day of celebrations in central London, including a service at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by two receptions, a lunch at Westminster Hall, a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace and finally a Balcony appearance, Flypast, and Feu de Joie.I was lucky enough to view the planes flying over my house, just seconds after watching them live on television! Sported some self created British flag nails too!
My weekend was one filled with joy, happiness and so much pride for being British!
What festivities did you endeavour in, during the 'Jubilee Weekend'?
Saskia XO
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