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In pictures: Platinum Jubilee street parties and celebrations

5 June 2022

William and Kate's children have been hard at work baking cakes for a party in Cardiff

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge George, Charlotte and Louis baking — William and Kate's children have been hard at work baking cakes for a party in Cardiff

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 being marked with 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.

Sunday's rainy weather did not dampen the mood of these seafront partygoers in Morecambe, Lancashire.

Reuters People attend a Platinum Jubilee lunch on Morecambe seafront — Sunday's rainy weather did not dampen the mood of these seafront partygoers in Morecambe, Lancashire.

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One of the youngest partygoers was in Morecambe - the appropriately dressed Sophia.

Reuters Baby Sophia wears a Union Jack themed outfit during the Morecambe Town Council street party amid celebrations marking the Jubilee — One of the youngest partygoers was in Morecambe - the appropriately dressed Sophia.

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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie joined in the fun and games at the Jubilee Big Lunch event organised by Westminster Council...

PA Media Princess Beatrice (centre) and Princess Eugenie (left) play on the bowling alley during the Big Jubilee Lunch organised by Westminster Council — Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie joined in the fun and games at the Jubilee Big Lunch event organised by Westminster Council...

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...while the Countess of Wessex chatted to some children at the lunch party in Windsor.

PA Media The Countess of Wessex chats to some children at the Jubilee Big Lunch party in Windsor — ...while the Countess of Wessex chatted to some children at the lunch party in Windsor.

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The Windsor party is taking place on the Long Walk, leading up to the castle.

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

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Lilly the corgi was one of the canine guests at the Royal Pooch Party in Manchester.

PA Media Lilly the corgi at the Royal Pooch Party celebrating the Queen's platinum Jubilee in Manchester — Lilly the corgi was one of the canine guests at the Royal Pooch Party in Manchester.

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Union flag outfits were the order of the day at this party in Reading.

Reuters People in union flag outfits at a Jubilee party in Reading — Union flag outfits were the order of the day at this party in Reading.

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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.

PA Media 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 — 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.

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There were plenty of people - and balloons - at this street party in Cookham, Berkshire.

Reuters A Jubilee lunch street party in Cookham, Berkshire — There were plenty of people - and balloons - at this street party in Cookham, Berkshire.

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Chelsea Pensioners found themselves the focus of attention at a party near their home in west London.

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

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Hundreds of people turned out for the party in Swanage, with tables stretching far along the streets.

Getty Images Hundreds of people take part in the town's street party on 3 June 2022 in Swanage, Dorset — Hundreds of people turned out for the party in Swanage, with tables stretching far along the streets.

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Locals also gathered to mark the occasion in Kelvindale, Glasgow.

BBC Kelvindale street party — Locals also gathered to mark the occasion in Kelvindale, Glasgow.

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Meanwhile, in Trafford, Greater Manchester, one family had fun with fancy dress masks.

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

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In Leicester, residents welcomed Morris dancers for some traditional entertainment.

Alamy Live News Residents watch Morris dancers during the Knighton Church Road street party on 3 June 2022 in Leicester — In Leicester, residents welcomed Morris dancers for some traditional entertainment.

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In Belfast, people had fun dressing up in royal-themed costumes.

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

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