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Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Find out about events being organised in Fenland to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend

Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.

The only other British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897.

The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.  Here's where you can find out what is being planned  to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and how you can take part.