Tag Archives: The Diamond Jubilee

Recap: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Service and Procession

By Sean O'Neill | Posted on June 5th, 2012

On Tuesday morning (June 5), the United Kingdom formally marked the Diamond Jubilee, marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne, with a National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Recap: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert

By Sean O'Neill | Posted on June 4th, 2012

Queen Elizabeth, second from the left, joined on stage by Sir Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

On Monday night (June 4), London’s Buckingham Palace morphed into a pop venue as some of the most famous names in music performed for the Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

Recap: The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant

By Sean O'Neill | Posted on June 3rd, 2012

Flap-flap-flapping of Union Jacks in the wind, the pop-pop-popping of corks for bottles of champagne and even a kazoo rendition of “God Save the Queen.” Such were some of the sounds heard along the Albert Embankment, located ...

Photo Gallery: Royals at the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on June 3rd, 2012

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Chelsea Pier for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, a flotilla of 1,000 boats launched down the Thames in celebration of the monarch's 60 years on the throne. (Press Association via AP Images)

Follow @BBCRoyalInsider for Diamond Jubilee Coverage

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on June 2nd, 2012

Fabulous hats, street parties, horses, William and Kate — it’s all part of a four-day knees-up fit for a Queen. Follow BBC Royal Insider on Twitter for coverage, including live tweets of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on ...

‘Torchwood’s John Barrowman Praises Queen, Teases Role in Diamond Jubilee

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on June 1st, 2012

Doctor Who and Torchwood fans may want to keep their eyes peeled during BBC America’s live coverage of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Thames Pageant at 8:30/7:30c on Sunday, June 3. John Barrowman (Captain Jack) will be ...