The Latest Breaking News from Platinum Jubilee

Events range from family picnics to a record-breaking 5,000-strong street party in the North West.

A beaming Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday as Britain kicked off four days of pomp, parties and parades to celebrate her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne.

More than 150 UK flights were cancelled on Wednesday– the eve of the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend

The RAF flypast will feature classic World War II-era aircraft and will pass over Buckingham Palace to coincide with Trooping the Colour

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Umbrella Street at Prince Bishops Place has been transformed to patriotically fly the Union Flag, as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne.

The First Minister has urged all Scots – regardless of their views on the monarchy – to celebrate the Queen’s extraordinary reign.

Celebratory events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year on the throne will kick off in the UK this week, and all indications are that the British public is keen to mark the occasion: Royal memorabilia – from the distinguished to the bizarre – has been flying off the shelves.

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