It is remembered that at previous royal jubilees children were given commemorative mugs, prompting endless rows about paying for them.

ECONOMIST: What three royal jubilees reveal about Britain

Diamond jubilees being rare (the last was achieved by Queen Victoria in 1897), the queen is firmly at the centre of the celebrations.

ECONOMIST: What three royal jubilees reveal about Britain

Topped with a crown made entirely from sugar, the cake reflects the Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilees, the Royal Navy, the Army and Royal Air Force.

BBC: Diamond Jubilee cake baked for Queen

Closed roads down for Silver Jubilees.

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