To commemorate the historic occasion, people in Ipswich turned out in full force to take part in the joyous weekend, with street parties and get-togethers in and around the town.
Here is a gallery of some of those events:
![Ipswich Star: The aptly named Jubilee Close just outside Ipswich was destined to have a celebration this bank holiday weekend]( "Ipswich Star: The aptly named Jubilee Close just outside Ipswich was destined to have a celebration this bank holiday weekend")
The aptly named Jubilee Close just outside Ipswich was destined to have a celebration this bank holiday weekend (Image: Michele Ostler)
![Ipswich Star: People in St Leonard's Road held a street party after a helping hand from this newspaper]( "Ipswich Star: People in St Leonard's Road held a street party after a helping hand from this newspaper")
People in St Leonard's Road held a street party after a helping hand from this newspaper (Image: CHarlotte Bond)
![Ipswich Star: Wards View street party was alive with the sound of music as residents gathered together to mark the occasion]( "Ipswich Star: Wards View street party was alive with the sound of music as residents gathered together to mark the occasion")
Wards View street party was alive with the sound of music as residents gathered together to mark the occasion (Image: Charlotte Bond)
![Ipswich Star: Downside Close in Ipswich was one of many places to get involved this weekend]( "Ipswich Star: Downside Close in Ipswich was one of many places to get involved this weekend")
Downside Close in Ipswich was one of many places to get involved this weekend (Image: Chloe Squirrell)
![Ipswich Star: The presentation of a crown in one Ipswich garden]( "Ipswich Star: The presentation of a crown in one Ipswich garden")
The presentation of a crown in one Ipswich garden (Image: Tracey Parrish)
![Ipswich Star: Jane and Nigel Spinks, who is in the running for best dressed this weekend!]( "Ipswich Star: Jane and Nigel Spinks, who is in the running for best dressed this weekend!")
Jane and Nigel Spinks, who is in the running for best dressed this weekend! (Image: CHarlotte Bond)
![Ipswich Star: A tribute to the Queen by Peter Parkington of Martlesham Heath. Peter served in Royal Navy and this message is traditionally enscribed on the rum barrels]( "Ipswich Star: A tribute to the Queen by Peter Parkington of Martlesham Heath. Peter served in Royal Navy and this message is traditionally enscribed on the rum barrels")
A tribute to the Queen by Peter Parkington of Martlesham Heath. Peter served in Royal Navy and this message is traditionally enscribed on the rum barrels (Image: Richard Lawrence)
Our Queen's Platinum Reign magazine is a tribute to Her Majesty's life and 70 years of service drawn from our archive. Find out more here.
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