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London Events 2012

There are a variety of events organised for 2012 across London. There is something for everyone, and as there is so much variety you will always find an event taking place that will interest you. Our guide to London events highlights just a sample of London events, there are simply too many to list them all! Organised into calender months, you can plan your holiday, weekend break or day trip to London around events of interest to you. See below for more information:

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in London

Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 with a number of special celebrations and events in London. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations include:-

The Diamond Jubilee Pageant (May 10th, 11th and 13th 2012): Windsor Castle holds the pageant which includes many spectacular acts and displays from the areas of culture, military and equestrian.
The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant (June 3rd 2012): 1,000 boats will follow the Queen's Royal Barge along the Thames.
The Big Jubilee Lunch (June 3rd 2012): In the course of the Big Jubilee Lunch, everyone is invited to have a street party or picnic with their neighbours.
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace (June 4th 2012): The BBC hosts a free music concert for UK residents at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons (June 4th 2012): The Queen will light the National Beacon. A network of further 2,012 beacons will be lit simultaneously throughout the UK.
Service of Thanksgiving and Carriage Procession (June 5th 2012): St Paul's Cathedral is the venue for a Thanksgiving service followed by a carriage Procession by the Queen.

Diamond Jubilee Exhibitions

Special Diamond Jubilee Exhibitions will be held throughout the UK, such as displays at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, organised by the Royal Collection.

Buckingham Palace Exhibition 'Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration'

An exhibition at Buckingham Palace is titled 'Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration' and will feature diamonds worn by British monarchs over the past two centuries, such as the Coronation Necklace and Earrings.

National Maritime Museum Exhibition 'Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames'

The'Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames' exhibition will open at the National Maritime Museum in April 2012.

National Portrait Gallery Exhibition 'The Queen: Art and Image

'The Queen: Art and Image' can be viewed at the National Portrait Gallery.

If you know of any 2012 London events that we have missed, please contact us with the details and we will add it to the list.

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