Diamond Jubilee

Queen’s thanks after allegiance renewal

PRINCE Charles expressed the Queen’s heartfelt thanks as Guernsey’s leaders reaffirmed their allegiance to the Crown at a special ceremony yesterday.

Two May babies hang on for a Jubilee birth

NINE babies were born over the four-day Jubilee weekend, but not one of them was given a royal name to mark the occasion.

The verdict: Great, but let’s not wait another 60 years

JUBILEE celebrations were a huge success that brought the whole community together – and they should be held more often, islanders said yesterday.

Diamond Jubilee

Pictures from the weekend’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Four days of celebration but police happy to be quiet

JUBILEE celebrations were enjoyed by thousands without many problems, as only 16 arrests were made over the four-day weekend.

Christine is back from its moment in history

THE Flying Christine III marine ambulance last night returned to Guernsey after taking part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in London.

Northern parishes attract big crowd to joint event

HUNDREDS of people converged on L’Islet Common on Saturday as the Vale and St Sampson’s parishes held a joint celebration of the the Queen’s 60-year reign.

500 people in first hour at Big Top Party

BOUNCY castles, gladiator games and making crowns and tiaras were some of the activities taking place at the Big Top Party at Cambridge Park on Saturday.

High school puts on party for 80 OAPs

STUDENTS at St Sampson’s High School yesterday hosted Jubilee celebrations for elderly members of the community.

Diamond days

If there’s one thing Guernsey does well, it’s celebrations. And there are plenty to look forward to during the Diamond Jubilee bank holiday. Here’s our guide to what’s happening – read on, and prepare to party…