In pictures: Platinum Jubilee street parties and celebrations

5 June 2022

Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II

George, Charlotte and Louis baking — Image caption,
William and Kate's children have been hard at work baking cakes for a party in Cardiff

Street parties and celebrations have been taking place across the country, as thousands of people turn out to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The monarch's 70-year reign is being marked with four days of celebrations over the extended bank holiday weekend.

Here is a selection of images, as communities gather together to enjoy the occasion.

Some people in Cardiff had a chance to enjoy a cake baked by a royal - Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte rolled their sleeves up to produce a batch of fairy cakes.

People attend a Platinum Jubilee lunch on Morecambe seafront — Image caption,
Sunday's rainy weather did not dampen the mood of these seafront partygoers in Morecambe, Lancashire.

Baby Sophia wears a Union Jack themed outfit during the Morecambe Town Council street party amid celebrations marking the Jubilee — Image caption,
One of the youngest partygoers was in Morecambe - the appropriately dressed Sophia.

Princess Beatrice (centre) and Princess Eugenie (left) play on the bowling alley during the Big Jubilee Lunch organised by Westminster Council — Image caption,
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie joined in the fun and games at the Jubilee Big Lunch event organised by Westminster Council...

The Countess of Wessex chats to some children at the Jubilee Big Lunch party in Windsor — Image caption,
...while the Countess of Wessex chatted to some children at the lunch party in Windsor.

People at the Jubilee big lunch on the Long Walk in Windsor — Image caption,
The Windsor party is taking place on the Long Walk, leading up to the castle.

Lilly the corgi at the Royal Pooch Party celebrating the Queen's platinum Jubilee in Manchester — Image caption,
Lilly the corgi was one of the canine guests at the Royal Pooch Party in Manchester.

People in union flag outfits at a Jubilee party in Reading — Image caption,
Union flag outfits were the order of the day at this party in Reading.

Laura McKnight holds a cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth II as her sons Noah (5) and Louis (2) play mini golf at a picnic at St Bartholomew's Parish Church, Newry, as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch — Image caption,
Laura McKnight holds a cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth II as her sons Noah (5) and Louis (2) play mini golf at a picnic in Newry.

A Jubilee lunch street party in Cookham, Berkshire — Image caption,
There were plenty of people - and balloons - at this street party in Cookham, Berkshire.

A woman hugs a Chelsea Pensioner at a Jubilee party in Ebury Street, Chelsea — Image caption,
Chelsea Pensioners found themselves the focus of attention at a party near their home in west London.

Hundreds of people take part in the town's street party on 3 June 2022 in Swanage, Dorset — Image caption,
Hundreds of people turned out for the party in Swanage, with tables stretching far along the streets.

Kelvindale street party — Image caption,
Locals also gathered to mark the occasion in Kelvindale, Glasgow.

A family wear masks depicting members of the royal family, at a Jubilee Street Party in Trafford, Manchester, on 4 June 2022 — Image caption,
Meanwhile, in Trafford, Greater Manchester, one family had fun with fancy dress masks.

Residents watch Morris dancers during the Knighton Church Road street party on 3 June 2022 in Leicester — Image caption,
In Leicester, residents welcomed Morris dancers for some traditional entertainment.

People attend a street party in Belfast city centre as celebrations continue on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations — Image caption,
In Belfast, people had fun dressing up in royal-themed costumes.

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