Summary

  • More than 4,500 invited guests celebrate 800th anniversary of Magna Carta

  • The Queen, David Cameron and Archbishop of Canterbury were at Runnymede

  • Prince William unveils art installation, The Jurors, on the meadow

  • The American Bar Association's Magna Carta Memorial is rededicated

  • Updates on 15 June 2015

  1. Thank you and that's itpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Tanya Gupta
    BBC News

    And that's all from me. I hope you've enjoyed our live coverage of a truly historic day for Runnymede.

    Read more about Magna Carta's 800th anniversary here.

  2. All smilespublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    The QueenImage source, Getty Images

    Smiles from the Queen during celebrations to mark the anniversary of one of the most significant documents in British history.

  3. Inspired by artpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Prince William looks at The JurorsImage source, Getty Images

    Here's Prince William examining the 12 chairs that were created by Hew Locke.

  4. The Jurorspublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    One of the highlights of today's ceremony was the unveiling of Hew Locke's new artwork on the meadow called The Jurors.

    He said it was obvious he should work with the most important remaining part of Magna Carta - the right to trial by jury, external.

  5. Spectacular flypastpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Red arrowsImage source, PA

    Here's a view of the Red Arrows over the memorial - exactly eight centuries after the ground-breaking accord.

  6. On paradepublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Magna Carta ceremonyImage source, Getty Images

    A moment from the ceremony earlier - soldiers standing on parade at the Magna Carta Memorial.

  7. Clause 39published at 13:45 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Here's the part of Magna Carta that inspired Hew Locke's artwork - and what we know as habeas corpus.

    Magna Carta Clause 39

    It sets out the principles of lawful arrest and detention.

  8. More on Magna Carta 'freedom'published at 13:43 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    A few more answers have come in to our question - what does freedom mean to you? Here's one from John Leibee.

    He writes: "Freedom is the opportunity to do what is good and just. Hello from America!"

  9. What Magna Carta shows uspublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    One more observation from Dr David Starkey on Magna Carta's significance.

    David Starkey

    He says: "What Magna Carta teaches us essentially is that all politics is about clash.

    "It's about rival interests. It's about rival opinions. It's about rival values. And finally, everything has to be some sort of compromise."

  10. King, bishop or baron?published at 13:37 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    As part of the 800th anniversary celebrations, Royal Holloway University created a quiz where you can find out what part you might have played in the drama in Runnymede in 1215.

    King John at RunnymedeImage source, Getty Images

    Have a go, external and find out whether you are a king, a bishop or a baron.

  11. Court eviction hearingpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    We've got a short update on the eco-villagers - the community facing eviction on Coopers Hill.

    Man sitting in a treeImage source, Daniella Zalcman

    Their hearing started earlier and will resume after lunch, says defence lawyer Peter Phoenix.

    "It's an interesting, exciting and iconic case," he adds. "We're going to be arguing our rights under Magna Carta and the Forest Charter and under common law."

    The hearing resumes at Guildford County Court in a few minutes.

  12. Discover morepublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    There's much more on Magna Carta on BBCiWonder.

    Have a look at our Taking Liberties page and find out how the 1215 Magna Carta peace treaty shaped the freedoms of 2015.

    The four surviving 1215 Magna Cartas on show at the British LibraryImage source, British Library

    Discover why the Americans think Magna Carta is so awesome and discover how much political power is in your pocket.

  13. What is Magna Carta again?published at 13:14 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Mark Aldrich tweets, external: "#MagnaCarta is 800yrs old today. Does anyone know what it is?

    "Imagine someone in #USA not knowing the #BillOfRights !"

  14. 'Nothing less than dignity'published at 13:09 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    "The principles traced back to Magna Carta represented a concept that is nothing less than the dignity of man," said US Attorney General Loretta Lynch a short while ago.

    "Those fundamental age-old principles have given hope to those who face oppression.

    U.S. Attorney General Loretta LynchImage source, Reuters
    Image caption,

    US Attorney General Loretta Lynch joined the celebrations

    "They have given a voice to those yearning for the redress of wrongs."

  15. Commemorative plaquepublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Adrian Harms
    BBC Surrey

    And here's the plaque the Queen unveiled earlier.

    Plaque

    She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince William at Runnymede.

  16. 'Long, difficult march'published at 13:00 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    A few thoughts from US Attorney General Loretta Lynch who spoke earlier at the ceremony.

    She says Magna Carta's adoption served as a signpost on a "long and difficult march".

    "Those who forged its compromise stood as early travellers on the road to justice."

  17. 'Foundation of our country'published at 12:57 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    American Bar Association president William Hubbard told BBC Surrey the Magna Carta Memorial was erected in 1957 with the help of donations from 9,000 US lawyers.

    Memorial

    Mr Hubbard, who comes from South Carolina, said the document "absolutely is the foundation of our country".

    "Magna Carta's principles were embedded in the state constitutions of the colonies, and later in the US constitution."

  18. Royal bargepublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    The royal barge Gloriana has been on the Thames at Runnymede.

    Gloriana

    It led a flotilla of about 200 boats on a voyage from Berkshire to Surrey.

  19. Queen statuepublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Magna Carta celebrations have taken place all weekend.

    Queen statueImage source, PA

    A statue of the Queen, created by sculptor James Butler, was unveiled at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds on Sunday.

  20. Spending controversypublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 15 June 2015

    Jack Fiehn
    BBC Surrey Political Reporter

    About £1m has been spent on the 800th anniversary by Conservative-run Surrey County Council, including the co-commissioning of Hew Locke's artwork.

    The local authority believes this will boost the local economy and the profile of the area, both nationally and internationally.

    Plans are being developed to improve visitor facilities in Runnymede - but that is proving controversial, with opposition councillors questioning spending priorities, particularly when services are being cut.