Platinum Jubilee recap: Jubilee Big Lunches took place across the area and there was bunting aplenty as residents in Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant, Fareham and Gosport came out in force for street parties

The Platinum Jubilee party has now come to an end as the four-day weekend draws to a close.
By Tom Morton
Published 2nd Jun 2022, 11:09 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2022, 20:33 BST
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The historic four-day bank holiday weekend has marked Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.

Hundreds of street parties have been being staged to mark the celebration, with Big Lunch events on Southsea Common, the King George V playing fields and elsewhere today.

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Yesterday saw big events in Stoke Road in Gosport, Hayling Island and in Portsea, Portsmouth

On Thursday night beacons were lit and Friday parties started across Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport and Waterlooville.

Last night saw the Platinum Party at the Palace at Buckingham Palace and this afternoon in London was the People’s Jubilee Pageant.

Platinum Jubilee street parties and events across the Portsmouth area

Key Events

  • Residents turn up in their droves for Jubilee celebrations
  • Dozens of street parties are taking place
  • Today sees the Big Lunch picnics...
  • ....but the weather is not looking great
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:17 BST

Founder and CEO of Forgotten Veterans UK Gary Weaving singing the national anthem with the Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Portsmouth

Founder and CEO of Forgotten Veterans UK, Gary Weaving, addressing the crowds at Fort Cumberland. He stands alongside the Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Portsmouth, Hugh Mason and Marie Costa.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:23 BST

Lee-on-the-Solent jubilee celebrations

Packed crowds have gathered in Lee-on-the-Solent to enjoy the Queen’s Jubilee.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:26 BST

Lee-on-the-Solent Jubilee celebrations

People are basking in the sunshine.

Crowds basking in the sunshine in Lee-on-the-SolentCrowds basking in the sunshine in Lee-on-the-Solent
Crowds basking in the sunshine in Lee-on-the-Solent
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:29 BST

Fort Cumberland celebrations

A whole host of activities going on at Fort Cumberland.

Evie dodds, 12 and Maisie Stewert, 12, enjoying sponge throwing at Fort Cumberland.Evie dodds, 12 and Maisie Stewert, 12, enjoying sponge throwing at Fort Cumberland.
Evie dodds, 12 and Maisie Stewert, 12, enjoying sponge throwing at Fort Cumberland.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:37 BST

Fort Cumberland Jubilee celebrations

The families have come together in remembrance.

Soldier Marc Hague, of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, is being remembered by the Phillips/Smith/Hague families, along with Spiderwoman, Chellsi McGarry.Soldier Marc Hague, of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, is being remembered by the Phillips/Smith/Hague families, along with Spiderwoman, Chellsi McGarry.
Soldier Marc Hague, of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, is being remembered by the Phillips/Smith/Hague families, along with Spiderwoman, Chellsi McGarry.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:43 BST

Fort Cumberland Jubilee celebrations

A band played at the Jubilee celebrations at Fort Cumberland.

The band Mucky Fingers playing at Fort Cumberland.The band Mucky Fingers playing at Fort Cumberland.
The band Mucky Fingers playing at Fort Cumberland.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 15:53 BST

Third Avenue street party in Havant

Crowds have gathered in their numbers in Third Avenue, Havant.

Rachael Wilkie dressed as the Queen.Rachael Wilkie dressed as the Queen.
Rachael Wilkie dressed as the Queen.
A group photo in Third AvenueA group photo in Third Avenue
A group photo in Third Avenue
Crowds gathered across the road.Crowds gathered across the road.
Crowds gathered across the road.
Youngsters Lucas Bohea, seven, Thomas Claxton, three, and Jacob Claxton, five.Youngsters Lucas Bohea, seven, Thomas Claxton, three, and Jacob Claxton, five.
Youngsters Lucas Bohea, seven, Thomas Claxton, three, and Jacob Claxton, five.
Anne Newcombe, the street party organiser. Anne Newcombe, the street party organiser.
Anne Newcombe, the street party organiser.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 16:03 BST

Herbert Road, Southsea

Residents on Herbert Road were overjoyed with the turnout of their street party.

They were elated at the immense effort made by those attending.

A Great British Bake Off style competition took place, and a few glasses of bubbly were shared.

Carly Barwick, 35, said: ‘It is really lovely for all the community to come together to celebrate’

Mavis Page, 84, said that the Queen means ‘a great deal’ to her and ‘she is the world.’

A Great British Bake Off style competition took place at the party.A Great British Bake Off style competition took place at the party.
A Great British Bake Off style competition took place at the party.
Crowds lined the streets.Crowds lined the streets.
Crowds lined the streets.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 16:41 BST

Herbert Road art competition

Herbert Road residents did several activities for their street party.

Residents on Herbert Road took part in an art competition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.Residents on Herbert Road took part in an art competition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Residents on Herbert Road took part in an art competition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 16:45 BST

Lee-on-the-Solent street party

It would not be a family friendly occasion without a performance from Punch and Judy.

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