Golden Jubilee Weekend Events

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Golden Jubilee Events in and around London

Below is an overview of all the official events that took place during the Golden Jubilee weekend.

June 1st, June 2nd, June 3rd and June 4th

Date	Location
The Queen's outline itinerary of Golden Jubilee visits in 2002
Saturday 1st June 8.00pm - 10.00pm	Classical Concert in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will hold The Queen's Concert (Prom at the Palace) in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The concert will be broadcast live on the big screens along the Mall and in the parks adjacent to Buckingham Palace.
Sunday 2nd June Morning	Jubilee church services and bell-ringing across the UK. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a Jubilee Church Service in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Gieant screens around Buckingham Palce will screen England's World Cup clash with Sweden.
Monday 3rd June	The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will watch a 2,000 strong parade in Windsor High Street. BBC Music Live Festival 1pm The Queen will launch the BBC Music Live Festival in Slough which will start a music festival in over 200 towns and cities throughout the UK. Gun Salute 1pm Hyde Park by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery Tower of London by Honourable Artillery Company Pop Concert in the Palace grounds 7.30 - 10.30pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will hold The Queen's Concert (Party at the Palace) in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The concert will be broadcast live on the big screens along the Mall and in the parks adjacent to Buckingham Palace. National Beacon & Fireworks 10.40pm - 11.00pm A chain of 1,800 beacons will be lit throughout the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond. The Queen will light the first herself at the Queen Victoria Memorial in the Mall, and the process will reach as far afield as British scientific bases in the Antarctic and Arctic and Mount Kenya. Followed by a massive 15 minute firework spectacular and Son et Lumiere show using the facade of Buckingham Palace
Tuesday 4th June	Procession to St Paul's Cathedral 10.40am The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach for a ceremonial procession to St Paul's Cathedral. Gun Salute in Hyde Park by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery as the procession leaves Buckingham Palace. As the Queen passes down the Mall, a symphony orchestra, military bands and 800 singers will greet them with a 'wall of sound'. 11.10am The Queen halts for the traditional Temple Bar Ceremony, at the entrance to the City of London. The ceremony dates back to 1215. During the ceremony the Lord Mayor of London offers her the hilt of the Pearl Sword, symbolising her authority over the city. Gun Salute at Tower of London as Queen leaves Temple Bar. National Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Cathedral 11.30am - 12.25pm This will be broadcast live on the big screens. 1:15pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attend a Golden Jubilee lunch at Guildhall in the City of London. The Golden Jubilee Festival 1.15pm (more details) The Golden Jubilee Festival of parades and pageants starts in the Mall in the following order: 1.45pm Notting Hill Carnival Procession (there will also be other performances from time to time on the stages in Trafalgar Square) 2.30pm The Children's Procession 3.00pm The Gospel Choir Procession (biggest ever choir featuring 5,000 singers) 3.45pm The Service Procession - floats, vehicles and uniforms celebrating the armed forces' history. 4.15pm The 50 Years Procession - floats depicting 50 years of history. 4.35pm The Commonwealth Procession - 4,000 performers in national dress from 54 Commonwealth countries. 5.25pm The Commonwealth Children Balcony Hanging unveiled at the Palace by The Queen 5.40pm Balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will make a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace and watch the RAF Fly past at 5.55pm.

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