A special extended bank holiday will see the nation celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign with pomp, pageantry and a party.
On June 2, Trooping the Colour, the sovereign's official birthday parade, will kick start the four days of festivities, with the expectation the Queen will join working members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
On Friday, June 3 there will be a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to join members of the monarchy for the event which is also likely to see the Duke of York make an appearance.
