Where better to spend the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend than London? The capital will be transformed into a great big festival space with events big and small taking place throughout. The country's even been allowed an extra bank holiday this year!
One of the highlights of the celebrations is The Big Jubilee Lunch on June 3rd. The Big Lunch is an initiative that's been around for a few years now to encourage community spirit and develop friendly relationships among neighbours. People are invited to host neighbourhood lunches and barbeques in a venue of their choice be it the street or local park. The lunches are likely to unfold into street parties in later hours of the day. If you're lucky enough to have friends in London, see about joining them in their neighbourhood for a spot of bonding with the locals.
The Diamond Jubilee Pageant will take place on the Thames, also on June 3rd. The big boat parade will feature up to 1000 boats from the UK, Commonwealth states and other countries around the world. The central boat will be the Royal Barge, upon which the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will take centre stage, waving at onlookers on the river bank. Wake up early so as to get prime position on the river bank. It'll be an exciting procession to see!
On Monday the 4th June the BBC will host a concert at Buckingham Palace. Tickets are available to the public by ballot. Many famous British artists like Andrew Lloyd Weber and Gary Barlow have been involved in setting the programme and composing a special song to honour the Queen's 60-year reign. If you miss out on tickets, the concert will be broadcast at various locations throughout the city so find somewhere to enjoy the show with your friends and family.
Monday is also the day of Jubilee Beacons. Thousands of beacons are expected to be lit across the country, including the Channel Islands, as well as the Commonwealth with the Queen herself lighting the National Beacon. Why not light your own beacon?
Tuesday will see the culmination of the celebrations. The Queen will be attending a service at St Paul's Cathedral, two receptions, and lunch at Westminster. She will proceed to Buckingham Palace in her carriage, where she will make a Balcony appearance upon arrival. There'll also be a flypast. Again, make sure to get to the Buckingham Palace area early to secure a spot from which to observe the action.
To find out more about all officially scheduled activities, visit the dedicated Diamond Jubilee website.
Thankfully, London is home to thousands of hotels, hostels and guest houses so you're still in with a chance of snapping up some accommodation. You're most likely to find free rooms at a big, chain-owned London hotel. Alternatively, look for a place outside London that's just a short train journey away. It will be nice to escape the hustle and bustle for a few hours in the evening.
Harvey McEwan writes to offer information and advice on a variety of areas, from technology to holiday destinations. Read through Harvey's other articles here to find out more.
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