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
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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
Hayling Park Jubilee celebrations
More photos of the festivities in Hayling Island.
Fort Cumberland Jubilee celebrations
‘God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen.’
The national anthem rang out at the Jubilee celebrations at Fort Cumberland. You can read the full story here.
Road closures
As the street parties get into high gear over the weekend, several roads will be closed.
Debate regarding Portsmouth city-centre’s Platinum Jubilee displays
Portsmouth’s council boss has been forced to defend the city after the island’s patriotic pride came under fire.
Big Jubilee Lunch 2022
It has been announced that a UK-wide lunch event will take place over the weekend, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
Here is everything you need to know about the Big Jubilee Lunch, and which associated events are taking place in Portsmouth.
Queen set to miss Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Friday
The Queen will no longer attend the celebrations at St Paul’s Cathedral tomorrow.
Bucking Palace report that Her Majesty has experienced ‘some discomfort’ during todays events.
Lee-on-the-Solent Platinum Jubilee celebrations
More than 5,000 people joined the street party during a ‘manic’ of business for traders ahead of tonights beacon lighting.
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