In pictures: Platinum Jubilee street parties and celebrations

Street parties and celebrations have been taking place across the country, as thousands of people turn out to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The monarch’s 70-year reign is marked by four days of celebrations over the extended bank holiday weekend.

Here is a selection of images, as communities gather together to enjoy the occasion.

Some people in Cardiff had a chance to enjoy a cake baked by a royal – Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte rolled their sleeves up to produce a batch of fairy cakes.

George, Charlotte and Louis baking — IMAGE COPYRIGHT, DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE / AFP/ William and Kate’s children have been hard at work baking cakes for a party in Cardiff

People attend a Platinum Jubilee lunch on Morecambe seafront — IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS / AFP/ Sunday’s rainy weather did not dampen the mood of these seafront partygoers in Morecambe, Lancashire.

Baby Sophia wears a Union Jack themed outfit during the Morecambe Town Council street party amid celebrations marking the Jubilee — IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS / AFP/ One of the youngest partygoers was in Morecambe – the appropriately dressed Sophia.

Princess Beatrice (centre) and Princess Eugenie (left) play on the bowling alley during the Big Jubilee Lunch organised by Westminster Council — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie joined in the fun and games at the Jubilee Big Lunch event organised by Westminster Council…

The Countess of Wessex chats to some children at the Jubilee Big Lunch party in Windsor — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ …while the Countess of Wessex chatted to some children at the lunch party in Windsor.

People at the Jubilee big lunch on the Long Walk in Windsor — IMAGE SOURCE, EPA / AFP/ The Windsor party is taking place on the Long Walk, leading up to the castle.

Lilly the corgi at the Royal Pooch Party celebrating the Queen's platinum Jubilee in Manchester — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ Lilly the corgi was one of the canine guests at the Royal Pooch Party in Manchester.

People in union flag outfits at a Jubilee party in Reading — IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS / AFP/ Union flag outfits were the order of the day at this party in Reading.

Laura McKnight holds a cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth II as her sons Noah (5) and Louis (2) play mini golf at a picnic at St Bartholomew's Parish Church, Newry, as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ Laura McKnight holds a cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth II as her sons Noah (5) and Louis (2) play mini golf at a picnic in Newry.

A Jubilee lunch street party in Cookham, Berkshire — IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS / AFP/ There were plenty of people – and balloons – at this street party in Cookham, Berkshire.

A woman hugs a Chelsea Pensioner at a Jubilee party in Ebury Street, Chelsea — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ Chelsea Pensioners found themselves the focus of attention at a party near their home in west London.

Hundreds of people take part in the town's street party on 3 June 2022 in Swanage, Dorset — IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES / AFP/ Hundreds of people turned out for the party in Swanage, with tables stretching far along the streets.

Kelvindale street party — IMAGE COPYRIGHT / AFP/ Locals also gathered to mark the occasion in Kelvindale, Glasgow.

A family wear masks depicting members of the royal family, at a Jubilee Street Party in Trafford, Manchester, on 4 June 2022 — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ Meanwhile, in Trafford, Greater Manchester, one family had fun with fancy dress masks.

Residents watch Morris dancers during the Knighton Church Road street party on 3 June 2022 in Leicester — IMAGE SOURCE, ALAMY LIVE NEWS / AFP/ In Leicester, residents welcomed Morris dancers for some traditional entertainment.

People attend a street party in Belfast city centre as celebrations continue on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations — IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA / AFP/ In Belfast, people had fun dressing up in royal-themed costumes.

In pictures: Platinum Jubilee street parties and celebrations

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