Latest News on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Prince Louis “especially” had an incredible time at the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have said. The message from  William and Catherine came after their four-year-old youngest child won over the nation with his reactions to the pomp and pageantry of the celebrations. Here's the funniest … [Read more...] about Parents assure us Prince Louis had a good time despite viral video of the cheeky prince

A vehicle carrying television presenter Dame Prue Leith broke down at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. The Great British Bake Off star had been among the ‘Dame’ section of the event, and was driven down the Mall in an open-topped vintage car alongside Joan Collins and Arlene Phillips. However, after the old Jaguar appeared to break down, four men in fluorescent jackets began … [Read more...] about Dame Prue Leith laughs off car breaking down at Platinum Jubilee Pageant

The Queen delighted Platinum Jubilee revellers by making a much-anticipated Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that set the seal on four days of celebrations. Surrounded by her family, the monarch was cheered by thousands of well-wishers after the Platinum Pageant told the story of her life, and the nation, with an eccentric, fun and imaginative carnival-like … [Read more...] about Queen Beams in Surprise Final Jubilee Balcony Appearance – Crowd Sings Her God Save the Queen

Pomp and pageantry kicked off the final day of festivities celebrating the Queen’s 70-year reign as a ceremonial military procession launched the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Guardsmen, Gurkhas, Royal Marines and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in their breastplates and plumed feathers were among the hundreds of servicemen and women who led the way marching along the … [Read more...] about In Pictures: The Mall in London comes alive with colour thanks to Platinum Jubilee pageant

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations have seen antics on the balcony, flag-waving Windsors and an unexpected royal double act with a famous bear. Here are some of the highlights from the four days of festivities. The Jubilee Queen After 70 years on the throne, the Queen remains the leading lady with the crowds roaring and erupting into three cheers as she stepped … [Read more...] about Highlights from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend

A renowned microsculptor has created the “tiniest biggest tribute” for the Platinum Jubilee – an astonishing model of the Queen’s Coronation Carriage which fits inside the eye of a needle. Dr Willard Wigan fashioned and painstakingly put together more than 200 parts under a microscope to create the ornate work, which he hopes to take on a nationwide tour. The 65-year-old, who … [Read more...] about Sculptor creates tiny royal coach in the eye of a needle as Jubilee tribute

A galaxy of stars including Diana Ross, Sir Rod Stewart and Andrea Bocelli have marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a spectacular concert at Buckingham Palace in London. With senior royals including the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George joining thousands of other spectators, the show was kicked off in spectacular fashion with Queen + … [Read more...] about In pictures: Stars pay tribute to Queen in Platinum Jubilee concert spectacular

Audiences were stunned by the use of drones to create a sky-sized corgi and cup of tea during the Queen’s Platinum Party at the Palace concert. The corgi, a favourite breed of the monarch’s, sat above Buckingham Palace with its tongue out and a bone by its paw. The effects also portrayed a horse, an outline of a stamp – complete with the Queen’s face – and a note saying: … [Read more...] about Corg Blimey: Twitter reacts to giant drone corgi at Queen’s Jubilee concert

The Prince of Wales has paid a moving, personal tribute to the Queen at the Jubilee Party at the Palace, calling her “Mummy” and thanking her for being there for the nation in good times and bad for 70 years. Heir to throne Charles, taking to the stage in front of Buckingham Palace, told how the Queen had laughed and cried along with the country through the decades, as he … [Read more...] about Charles’s moving words for ‘Mummy’ in toast to Queen’s life of selfless service

The Duke of Cambridge hailed the Platinum Jubilee concert as full of “optimism and joy” as he praised the Queen for her “hope” in the future of the planet. William paid tribute to the positive outlook of his grandmother during a segment of the Platinum Party at the Palace dedicated to the environment and featuring Sir David Attenborough. He echoed the Queen’s words from … [Read more...] about William pays tribute to the Queen’s optimism in Jubilee concert speech

More than 70 corgis have gathered on the lawn at Balmoral Castle as part of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The dogs, the Queen’s favourite breed, enjoyed a walk in the royal estate with their owners before posing for photos in the grounds. The event in Aberdeenshire, organised by the Corgi Society of Scotland and the UK Corgi Club, brought together … [Read more...] about More than 70 corgis gather at Balmoral for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Brian May hopes the collaboration of Queen + Adam Lambert can “pull off something epic” when opening the Platinum Party At The Palace concert this evening (which will air in primetime in the USA on ABC, check local listings). The 74-year-old guitarist created a classic moment 20 years ago, during the 2002 Golden Jubilee celebrations, when he performed God Save The Queen on … [Read more...] about Brian May hopes to do ‘something epic’ at Platinum Party at the Palace

Partygoers have described “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, “an honour” and “a dream come true” to be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a Buckingham Palace party. The concert will air later tonight on the US network ABC, check local listings. Some 22,000 people are marking the historic occasion outside the royal residence beneath overcast skies in central London … [Read more...] about Partygoers soak up atmosphere ahead of Buckingham Palace concert

From the joyous to the solemn, St Paul’s Cathedral in London has been the setting for national spectacle and ceremony for centuries. On this occasion, the mood was celebratory as hundreds of people gathered to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – an event the monarch would have held close to her heart due to the importance she places on her Christian faith. While the Queen was … [Read more...] about Service of Thanksgiving – Celebratory mood as royal family comes together to honor Queen