What a lovely Jubilee

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If you can only make one of the scores of Golden Jubilee events going on across the capital, get to the spectacular ceremonial procession and Festival pageant.

It not only wraps up the Jubilee Weekend celebrations on Tuesday but encapsulates the 50 years of the Queen's reign and the ever-changing face of contemporary Britain.

The festivities begin as the Queen's ceremonial procession - accompanied by a full symphony orchestra - leaves Buckingham Palace at 10.40am for St Paul's Cathedral, via The Mall and Temple Bar.

After a live broadcast of the Thanksgiving service at St Paul's, the day's entertainment continues back at The Mall (1.45pm) with a procession from the mas bands of the Notting Hill Carnival.

This is followed by the Children's parade (2.30pm), Gospel Choir parade (3pm), the Service parade (3.45pm), the transport-themed 50 Years' parade - including Hell's Angels (4.15pm) ? and the Commonwealth parade, with representation from 54 countries (4.35pm).

Then there's a balcony appearance by the Queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh to watch the RAF flypast (5.55pm). Get there early to bag your place.

Golden Jubilee Procession And Parade
Tuesday 4 Jun, The Mall, SW1

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