3 June 2012 Last updated at 11:38

Diamond Jubilee: Your global photos

Diamond Jubilee picture galleries

While the Queen starts her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the UK, BBC website readers from around the world are joining in the fun. Baby Violet Slater is celebrating with her mother Primrose, her father Matt, auntie Thea and Grandma Jane. Primrose, who moved to Dubai from East Sussex, UK, seven years ago, said: "We're having a tea party in the garden with cucumber sandwiches, scones, strawberries, Pimms and I decorated the house with union jack bunting and flags."

Suzy Watson sent us this photo of Jubilee celebrations in Minnesota which included the iconic Mini car.

Cat wearing a small crown with a Candaian flag. Photo: Peter Crawford

It is not just men, women and children marking the occasion. Peter Crawford, in Toronto, Canada, said: "Here is a photo of our our cat Gi-Gi on her throne celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee."

Children and teacher with Jubilee artwork. Photo: Greg Pauline

Children at Deborah Kindergarten, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, have been busy with their preparations. Teacher Sarah Lockerbie said: "My three-year-old students did all the arts and crafts to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee." Photo: Greg Pauline

Christie Manussier tells us: “In Racine, Wisconsin, Canadian and British subjects, along with American admirers of Her Majesty the Queen, gathered for a tea and to watch the Thames Pageant”.

Lynn Jacobson sent us this photo of a street party held in Coloane, Macao SAR. Lynn says: "Everyone helped to make food and decorate for what was a fantastic day!"

Ex-pats in Toulouse, France, held a garden party. Carmen Alder, who took this picture of her friends, said: "The cupcakes didn't love the 90F heat but a great time was had by all."

James Worsfold celebrated in true Commonwealth style with guests from Scotland, England, Canada, New Zealand and Australia at a party in Oyster Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Right Royal Knees-Up in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Zoe Trout sent us this photo of celebrations in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo: Oyen Rodriguez

The evening branch of the Wagga Wagga Country Women's Association, in Australia, had a royal afternoon tea to celebrate the Jubilee. Hilary Cohen said: “It was made all the more exciting with a letter from Buckingham Palace thanking everyone for their loyalty and support.” Photo: The Reverend John Cohen

A cardboard cut-out of the Queen, alongside John Heaven and Nora Heaven in Hamburg.

Günther von der Kammer took this shot of a very special visitor dropping in on celebrations in Hamburg, Germany. Joining Her Majesty were John Heaven and his wife Nora, who ordered in supplies of English beer and scones. "There are a lot of fans of the British Monarchy in Germany," John said. "I think they like the continuity she provides - and all the pomp."

Debra Fenech: "Ex pats in Malta toasting Her Majesty for her Diamond Jubilee. So proud to be British, wonderful watching and wishing we were there."

A big Jubilee lunch was held in Tuvalu, a group of nine tiny islands in the South Pacific. The event, which was run and organised by the Tuvalu Scout Association, was held at The Nauti Primary School. These scouts wore special T-shirts made for the occasion. Photo: Jay Thompson

Complete with bunting, balloons, Queen masks and Jamaican flags the Senior, Hughes and Laurens families celebrate in Montego Bay.

Roland Buckingham spotted this offering, including an English tea bag, a union jack badge and a 2p coin, left at a temple in Taipei, Taiwan. You can send your photos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, or tweet using the hashtag #bbcjubilee. For terms and conditions visit bbc.co.uk/terms