Queens Diamond Jubilee Help Please

Steph_LJW

Hi All,

firstly this is the 1st post I think I have ever done so sorry if I am in the wrong place!

I happen to be in London on the day of the Jubilee procession on the 5th June and thought while I am there it would be nice to see it, but I can't find anywhere online that says what time it will be happening, all I can find is that there will be a service at St Pauls followed by a lunch, which yes points out the procession will be in the afternoon but I don't want to stand waiting from 1pm if it is not going to happen till 5pm with only being in London for a short amount of time! Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Thanks
S x:p

shinhead

the only thing i found was this
and it gives times of where and when the queen will appear http://www.thediamondjubilee.org/celebrations-5-june

newgirly

I have been told that you need tickets for certain places ie. the bridges, I think you may have to be prepared to wait way longer than a few hours to even catch a glimpse though, there will be thousands camping overnight, but best of luck to you.

Steph_LJW

Thanks for the replies and the weblink that was very useful! I think maybe I will just look out for the RAF fly over!

zulubabe

Can anyone please advise me? I will be staying overnight in London (found a cheap youth hostel 4 miles from Buckingham Palace) I was planning on waking up really early on Tuesday morning & making my way to the Mall. I know I'm not going to get close enough to Buckingham palace to see them on the balcony however apart from this will the view be good? Would it be better to try somewhere else? My youth hostel is in WC1.

Please don't say watch it on telly - although I know you get the best views on telly you definitely don't get to experience the atmosphere of the crowds that well.

Thanks in advance

Missy_Moo_2

Here you go, LINKY for Tuesday http://www.thediamondjubilee.org/central-weekend

Tuesday 5 June, 2012
On Tuesday 5 June, the Diamond Jubilee weekend will culminate with a day of celebrations in central London, including a service at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by two receptions, a lunch at Westminster Hall, a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace and finally a Balcony appearance, Flypast, and Feu de Joie. Find out more.

Download the Order of Service

Approximate timings are as follows:

10:15BST – The Queen leaves Buckingham Palace by car

10:30-11.30BST – Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s

12.30BST – The Queen travels by car from Mansion House to the Palace of Westminster

14:20BST – Carriage Procession from Westminster Hall to Buckingham Palace commences

Approximately 15:25BST – Royal Family appear on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace