Thanks for joining us today for a round-up of just some of the events you've been enjoying across the region.

We hope you've had a wonderful weekend celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, whether you stayed cosy in front of the TV or braved some of the rather inclement weather that hit a few events.

Image source, Getty Images

The Jubilee Pageant in London concluded with a performance of Ed Sheeran, from Framlingham in Suffolk, singing outside Buckingham Palace, just moments before the Queen took to the balcony with her family.

Image source, Getty Images

You can catch up on all the Platinum Jubilee weekend action on the BBC iPlayer.

Just before we go for the evening - a word about a project in Buckinghamshire that chimes very much with the "green planet" theme that featured in the Platinum Party at the Palace event on Saturday.

Seventy trees which hold a special place in people's hearts have been chosen to represent the 70 years Her Majesty has been on the throne.

Buckinghamshire Council asked people to nominate their favourite tree or woodland to "celebrate the natural beauty of the county".

Image source, Buckinghamshire Council

"The stories that were submitted about why certain trees or areas of woodland are important to people were really touching," said Peter Strachan, who has been spearheading the council's jubilee celebrations.

"People spoke about how important their local countryside was to them during the lockdowns, as they could get some respite, enjoy fresh air and exercise, and feel a sense of calm amidst the crisis we were all facing."

The 70 Trees for 70 Years campaign will be compiled into a photobook that will be available later this year.

Yarn bombers and crafters have been peppering post-boxes and other street furniture the length and breadth of the country as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The natty knitters of Oundle, in Northamptonshire, have taken this to heart.

Image source, Tom Percival/BBC

Image source, Tom Percival/BBC

Benches are covered with crafted Beefeaters, trees are covered in woolly art and there are metres upon metres of knitted bunting.

Because this is - let's face it - more than a mere peppering of knitting, the town's crafters got their needles out back in February 2021 and about 50 people have contributed to the scenes.

Image source, Tom Percival/BBC

Small teams of knitters were able to meet in parks to discuss which areas of the town they would be responsible for - and look at the results.

Image source, Tom Percival/BBC

Image source, Tom Percival/BBC

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, external which opened for the first time in 1929 has been celebrating the Platinum Jubilee weekend with seven models of the Queen in its 1.5 acres, recreating iconic scenes from each decade of her reign – including a miniature Trooping the Colour and a street party.

Image source, Bekonscot Model Village

The Queen visited the village, in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, a number of times as a child, the first time on 20 April 1934, the eve of the then Princess Elizabeth’s eighth birthday.

Image source, Bekonscot Model Village

Other visits include one in 1936 one with her parents the Duke and Duchess of York – later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, plus her grandmother Queen Mary and her sister Princess Margaret.

Image source, Bekonscot Model Village

More than 1,000 people gathered with their picnics at Delapre Abbey in Northamptonshire for the Big Lunch, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

Among those entertaining the crowd are members of Born to Perform.

Image source, Kaylee Poloczek

Born To Perform, an inclusive dance group from Northampton, reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent.

Image source, Kaylee Poloczek

And for those attending the party at the abbey, external, well, bit of shelter and a few blankets were all that was needed to keep the spirits up.

Image source, Northampton Scouts

On Thursday evening, some 80 members of the Northampton District Scouts lit a jubilee beacon at the Overstone Scout Campsite and Activity Centre.

Well, if you're going to get wet during your jubilee celebrations, you might as well start off in the water.

That's what the rowers on 10 handmade rafts are doing today, racing on Needham lake in Needham Market in Suffolk.

Image source, Martin Giles/BBC

It's an annual tradition that started to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002, but this is the first race since 2019, external, after Covid-19 restrictions sunk the event.

Image source, Martin Giles/BBC

The event raises money for charity, and this year's race was - suitably - on the theme of celebrations.

Image source, Martin Giles/BBC

Image source, Martin Giles/BBC

Image source, Supplied

It might have been a bit nippy and wet in parts of the East region today - but a touch of poor weather wasn't going to deter the people of Ranelagh Road in Felixstowe from having their street party.

Bunting, balloons and bubbles were the order of the day.

Image source, Supplied

Another jubilee event affected by the weather is the celebration at Peterborough Cathedral.

A picnic scheduled to take place outside was moved indoors, but organisers still hail it as a "brilliant" party.

Inside was just as good for most of the party-goers, however, the perfect way to shelter from the rain and chilly weather.

Anybody would think it was a bank holiday! ☔️

Image source, Sue Dougan/BBC

The Queen has had a long association with the East of England, much of it thanks to the royal estate at Sandringham in Norfolk. Here we capture some of her early visits to the area.

A map charting many of the Queen's visits to the East of England and further afield across the country has been published by Historic England for the Platinum Jubilee.

It shows the huge variety of heritage sites the Queen has visited both during and prior to her reign.

Image source, Alamy

The Cornhill in Ipswich was packed in July 1977 as Her Majesty did a walkabout to meet the crowds during her Silver Jubilee Tour of Britain.

In Medieval times, the Cornhill became the centre of trade and local government in the centre of Ipswich, surrounded by many grand buildings.

Find out more on the National Heritage List, external.

Much of Saturday night's Platinum Party at the Palace, watched by millions, reflected on the Queen's 70 years on the throne and, in a region that has so many links to the Royal Family, we also have our own royal history.

Image source, Getty Images

A former train station tucked away in a quiet corner of west Norfolk became a royal station by "coincidence", a local historian says.

Wolferton Royal Station became a focal point for the world when footage was broadcast of King George's coffin being taken by train to King's Cross when he died at nearby Sandringham in 1952.

Image source, Getty Images

The station's construction started in 1861 to serve the village's 200 residents - ahead of King Edward finishing building Sandringham in 1870.

Andrew Murray, of Hunstanton Heritage Centre, said: "It was a very special station... when the line was planned, there was no idea that the royal family would have Sandringham."

When it comes to a street party celebration - you need cake. This Union Flag beauty went down a treat during a street party in Taverham, Norfolk.

Image source, Elliott Corke

A classic Victoria sponge base, topped with buttercream and fruit to create an homage to the flag, by Lucy and Elliott Corke.

And while a slice of cake always goes down well at a party, it was a lemon and amaretti trifle that claimed the crown for the official Platinum Jubilee pudding.

Jemma Melvin created the dessert, inspired by the lemon posset served at the Queen's wedding to Prince Philip.

Image source, Elliott Corke

"It was great to get everyone together to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and to get to know our neighbours better," said Mr Corke.

The last street party in the close was held for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.

Earlier we told you about the last-minute preparations to take the planned street party in Nayland with Wissington, in the south of Suffolk, inside - because of the weather.

Well, everyone came together to get the village hall sorted, and here are the results of all that combined effort.

Image source, Stuart Howells/BBC

And two special visitors turned up to the Platinum party - sisters Esme, 16, and Ella, 11, dressed up as Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, gracing the party with their royal presence.

Image source, Stuart Howells/BBC

Newly appointed OBE and Watford FC legend Luther Blissett took part in a beacon lighting ceremony in the Hertfordshire town on Thursday evening.

It was one of thousands of beacons to be lit in honour of Her Majesty to kick-start the celebration weekend.

He joined councillor Aga Dychton at Watford Museum where the beacon was lit alongside alongside a performance from London Military Wives.

Image source, Watford Council

Blissett was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to football and charity.

He scored 186 goals in 503 games for Watford, over three spells between 1975 and 1993, and has been involved in many community projects.

In a tweet, external, he said: "What an honour!

"We can only try to follow those who inspire us [and] how lucky am I to have had a life full of great people.

"This is truly an award for #Luthersarmy for ordinary people. Those we serve [and] those who serve for us."

Image source, Watford Council

Mayor Peter Taylor said he was "absolutely delighted" that Blissett had been honoured.

"Luther works so hard every day for charities and good causes in the town," he said.

"He is a Watford legend on and off the pitch and this recognition is thoroughly well deserved."

Remember Finn, the "hero" police dog who saved his handler, PC Dave Wardell during an attack by a knife-wielding teen?

That was back in 2016, and although Finn's own injuries were life-threatening, the brave German shepherd pulled through and returned to work.

Image source, Dave Wardell

He's been retired for several years and although he still keeps fit, he's now got a more leisurely life at the Wardell family home in Hertfordshire.

Here he is with his platinum pooch pals enjoying the jubilee celebrations.

"Finn would love to wish the Queen and the all the royal dogs a wonderful Jubilee weekend," Finn's dad, Dave, said.

The Queen has been immortalised in the form of a wooden robot art sculpture.

Image source, Stewart Sutters

The creation of Stewart Sutters, from Essex, he began making his "Stewbot" characters during the first lockdown.

QueenBot is the latest, featuring Her Majesty in a striking green coat and hat, accompanied by a corgi.

Image source, Stewart Sutters

"It seemed a very fitting 'TributeBot' to make," said Mr Sutters who lives in Leigh-on-Sea.

"The Queen deserves this jubilee celebration, and I am proud to have created this QueenBot in her honour."

The Queen has visited many locations across the East of England during her reign - with some just down the road from her home at Sandringham in west Norfolk.

In 1983 she spent time at the now former RAF Coltishall when she inspected planes. Her Majesty then returned to the site in November 2005 to mark the 65th anniversary of the airfield, says Historic England.

Image source, Alamy

RAF Coltishall operated from 1938 to 2006 and is one of Norfolk's most important historic airfields. It is now in the care of Norfolk County Council.

Many of the Queen's visits across England, included more than 20 in eastern England, have been captured in an interactive map from Historic England.

The bunting and benches are out, and Elphia Clarke and her husband have brought their own snacks to enjoy at Sudbury's jubilee party.

Image source, Dawn Gerber/BBC

"We wanted to celebrate the Queen's 70th reign," Mrs Clarke says.

"We just think the Queen's absolutely wonderful - she's such a hardworking and caring, wonderful person, and we wanted to celebrate it with everyone, really."

Image source, Dawn Gerber/BBC

Jack Owen, 80, has also bagged himself a bench for the Sudbury bash.

He's a town councillor and has lived here since 1963 - and 90% of his family lives in the area, he says.

"We just think Sudbury is an absolutely wonderful place to be."

He says organisers of the various jubilee events in the town have done "a wonderful job".

"It's lovely, really lovely, and I applaud them.

"The weather might be a bit dull, but that won't dampen the feelings of Sudbury people."

Despite the storm clouds brewing over Suffolk, crowds are starting to gather in Sudbury for the afternoon's jubilee party.

Image source, Dawn Gerber/BBC

Celebrations include live music, street performers such as buskers and stilt walkers, magicians, pearly kings and queens - and of course, numerous picnic benches, tables and chairs for revellers to enjoying their own picnics or food from local stalls.

Image source, Dawn Gerber/BBC

You can enjoy more of the Sunday jubilee fun in Suffolk on BBC Radio Suffolk.

Some ladies at Frinton Golf Club, external in Essex got into the Jubilee spirit with a three-tiered afternoon tea.

During the interwar period, Frinton-on-Sea entertained several royal visitors, external, including the Queen's uncle Edward VIII.

One of Elizabeth II's maids of honour at her coronation, Anne Glenconner, was also a regular visitor and she returned recently to sign copies of her memoir Lady in Waiting, which covered her time working as Princess Margaret's working companion and her life at the Holkham estate, external in Norfolk.