For the first Platinum Jubilee ever celebrated in the United Kingdom, planners didn’t hesitate to go all-out in setting up events. For one, U.K. residents were granted an extended holiday when they were given a four-day weekend, starting on June 2nd, according to The Royal Household. Festivities kicked off with a birthday parade for the Queen, with soldiers marching around the Buckingham Palace area.

Other celebrations included a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London (via CBS News) as well as a concert featuring stars like Queen, Ed Sheeran, and Diana Ross (via Express). Members of the royal family also came in to celebrate with the Queen, such as the youngest generation of royals including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who were photographed during various festivities watching from palace windows (via the Mirror).

But, the celebrations weren’t just for the rich and famous either. Average citizens had an opportunity to engage in the festivities as well, with picnics and parties on June 5th, the last day of the celebrations (via CBS News).

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