Diamond Jubilee

To mark 60 years of Her Majesty’s reign, the entire nation will be celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee throughout 2012. The jubilations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th June but the preparations have already begun, with excitement being felt around the globe
Her Majesty the Queen by Isobel Peachey

Elizabeth II: Britain’s longest reigning monarch

HM The Queen’s sense of duty has made her one of the world’s most respected heads of state. She has been on the throne since 1952

Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II

BRITAIN readers’ Diamond Jubilee messages

We are delighted to present Her Majesty the Queen with your messages of congratulations on the eve of her Diamond Jubilee. In March 2012 BRITAIN, the official magazine of Visit Britain, invited readers to send…

Diamond Jubilee Concert The Queen Prince Charles

Diamond Jubilee: four days in photos

Following months of excitement, preparation and anticipation, the festivities began to celebrate the magnificent 60 year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth: Special Diamond Jubilee Souvenir

A limited edition to celebrate 60 fascinating years – reserve your copy now as stock is limited! Order today: only £6.99.

Elizabeth II: The Diamond Queen

Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee this year. We look at a wonderful new exhibition of images

Face Britain Projects Princes Foundation for Children and the Arts Buckingham Palace Diamond Jubilee

Queen’s portrait projected onto Palace

Buckingham Palace was illuminated yesterday evening with a giant image of The Queen, formed of thousands of self portraits by children from around Britain

Jan Constantine Diamond Jubilee Royal Memorabilia

Start your royal collection

Whether it is a royal wedding or a Silver or Diamond Jubilee, great British manufacturers rally round to create magnificent memorabilia

The Queen to visit York Minster for Diamond Jubilee Maundy Mass

The Queen’s return to York Minster

The Queen is to make a glorious return to York Minster, as the city hosts Her Majesty’s annual Maundy mass in her Diamond Jubilee year.

Big Ben Elizabeth Tower Diamond Jubilee

Will Big Ben become Elizabeth Tower?

MPs in Britain are proposing that Big Ben, which stands proudly on the River Thames, be renamed Elizabeth Tower to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

The Queen’s visit to Manchester

The sun was shining down on the crowds as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Manchester on Friday 23rd March 2012.