2 June 2012 Last updated at 13:28

Diamond Jubilee: Your pictures

Diamond Jubilee picture galleries

Ladies in hats smiling and waving flags. Photo: Lawrence Purcell

To mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, celebrations are taking place around the world. Here is a selection of your pictures. The Nicky Alliance Day Centre members enjoy a Jubilee afternoon tea In Manchester. Photo: Lawrence Purcell

The sun was shining on the Jubilee picnic held by Berkhamsted Prep School, in Hertfordshire, where seven-year-old Lily Pike was fittingly dressed. Her mother Felicity said: "A fabulous day in the sunshine - tug of war, bobbing for apples, welly-throwing and face painting."

Bertie and his owner Robert Buxton will be watching Sunday's flotilla and attending a street party in Kennington, London, on Monday.

Sasha Stewart, aged four, is dressed in an outfit made by her mother, Vanessa. Her Grandmother Berlinda, who took this photo, says she is excited to go to their local street party in Orcheston. Photo: Berlinda Johanson

Maddie Baker, two-and-a-half, is getting into the Jubilee spirit in Lightwater, Surrey. Her father, Gareth said: "She is enjoying seeing and counting flags. We will be seeing family and friends and going to the local community parties." Photo: Gareth Baker

Amy Swift, in Bristol, and her three-month-old son Reggie are looking forward to the Jubilee celebrations.

Flags from all over the world hung in front of a house

This household in London wanted to show off its heritage during the Jubilee celebrations. Mary G Rogan said: "We are a diverse mixed-culture Irish, Welsh, Dominican family and wanted to reflect our take on Britain". Photo: Mary G Rogan

Imogen Grimes enjoys a slice of pizza at her primary school's street party, in Suffolk. Photo: Bonamy Grimes

The British bunting is being flown proudly in this street in Galloway Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire. Photo: Julie Lee

Samantha Massey, from Heald Green, Cheadle, shared this picture of her 11-week-old son James. She said: "James is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee on his very own union flag cushion."

Megan Lopes stands infront of her school's collage of the Queen. Photo: Antonio Trini Lopes

Roy Phillips sent in this picture of himself donning a patriotic hat.

School child enjoying a Jubilee lunch. Photo: Lawrence Purcell

King David Primary school in Manchester had a special Jubilee lunch on Friday. Photo: Lawrence Purcell. You can send your photos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, text 61124, or tweet using the hashtag #bbcjubilee. For terms and conditions visit bbc.co.uk/terms