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, 17:00 BST

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee beacons

There are three types of beacon events that are taking place to celebrate the Queen’s 70 year reign.

Here is everything you need to know about them, and the events taking place in Portsmouth and Hampshire.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 17:12 BST

Herbert Road street party

Residents were ecstatic with the turn out for their street party.

Paul and Wendy Loxley, residents of Herbert Road, Southsea.Paul and Wendy Loxley, residents of Herbert Road, Southsea.
Paul and Wendy Loxley, residents of Herbert Road, Southsea.
Daughter and mother, Ana Chapero-Hall, 26, and Montse Chapero, 56, from Herbert road, Southsea.Daughter and mother, Ana Chapero-Hall, 26, and Montse Chapero, 56, from Herbert road, Southsea.
Daughter and mother, Ana Chapero-Hall, 26, and Montse Chapero, 56, from Herbert road, Southsea.
Rachel Fry, Harriet Evans, 9, Luke Evans, and Rupert Evans, 11, from Herbert Road, Southsea.Rachel Fry, Harriet Evans, 9, Luke Evans, and Rupert Evans, 11, from Herbert Road, Southsea.
Rachel Fry, Harriet Evans, 9, Luke Evans, and Rupert Evans, 11, from Herbert Road, Southsea.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 17:21 BST

Churches marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Several churches are marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A full list of them can be found here.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 17:34 BST

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Portchester

Two Portchester have baked a cake especially for the occassion.

Cath Murphy and Kerrie Cambage, in Sunningdale Road, Portchester.Cath Murphy and Kerrie Cambage, in Sunningdale Road, Portchester.
Cath Murphy and Kerrie Cambage, in Sunningdale Road, Portchester.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 17:49 BST

Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Fareham and Waterlooville

Several events are taking place throughout the bank holiday weekend.

Here is a list of them that are happening in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Fareham and Waterlooville.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 18:09 BST

Hayling Park Jubilee celebrations

Residents have flocked to Hayling Park, on Hayling Island, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Hayling young stars performing at the Jubilee celebrations.Hayling young stars performing at the Jubilee celebrations.
Hayling young stars performing at the Jubilee celebrations.
Hayling young stars performing at the Jubilee celebrations.Hayling young stars performing at the Jubilee celebrations.
Hayling young stars performing at the Jubilee celebrations.
The Cresdee familyThe Cresdee family
The Cresdee family
Elsie Dardis, seven, and Elizabeth Otten, 6.Elsie Dardis, seven, and Elizabeth Otten, 6.
Elsie Dardis, seven, and Elizabeth Otten, 6.
Amelie Sayers, eight, enjoying the face painting.Amelie Sayers, eight, enjoying the face painting.
Amelie Sayers, eight, enjoying the face painting.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 18:18 BSTUpdated 18:26 BST

Hayling Park Jubilee celebrations

Residents congregated at Hayling Park in the bright sunshine.

Frances Stewart, 89, of Hayling Island.Frances Stewart, 89, of Hayling Island.
Frances Stewart, 89, of Hayling Island.
Michelle Fuller getting into the swing of things.Michelle Fuller getting into the swing of things.
Michelle Fuller getting into the swing of things.
Residents enjoying the festivities.Residents enjoying the festivities.
Residents enjoying the festivities.
Bunting and Union Jacks draping one of the buildings in Hayling Park.Bunting and Union Jacks draping one of the buildings in Hayling Park.
Bunting and Union Jacks draping one of the buildings in Hayling Park.
Birthday girl Maia Chapman, four.Birthday girl Maia Chapman, four.
Birthday girl Maia Chapman, four.
Frankie Hayward, nine, from Bognor.Frankie Hayward, nine, from Bognor.
Frankie Hayward, nine, from Bognor.
Janet Middleton enjoying the party at Hayling Park.Janet Middleton enjoying the party at Hayling Park.
Janet Middleton enjoying the party at Hayling Park.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 18:28 BST

Hayling Park celebrations

Children of all ages are enjoying the party.

Henry Heath, 16 months old.Henry Heath, 16 months old.
Henry Heath, 16 months old.
Henry Heath, 16 months old.Henry Heath, 16 months old.
Henry Heath, 16 months old.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 18:31 BST

Hayling Park organisers

The organisers have given their views of the Jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022, 18:40 BST

Hayling Park Jubilee celebrations

The party is still in full swing.

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