A four-day bank holiday is underway across the nation in recognition of the milestone occasion, with celebrations taking place up and down the country between Thursday, June 2 and Sunday, June 5.
So as you toast the Queen with a cuppa and cake – or something stronger – and fly the flags in her honour, take a look at this selection of pictures from the second day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the borough.
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Jubilee celebrations continue in South Tyneside on Friday, June 3. Photo: National World
. Star bakers
Lilian Porter with her great-granddaughter Jessica Haslam, holding the Jubilee cake they made and will raffle to raise funds for the centre at Jubilee Court. Photo: Frank Reid
. The Royal Family
From left to right, Cliff Mann, Susan Stokell and Brenda Thompson with their royal masks. Photo: Frank Reid
. Big smiles
Jasmine, left, and Savanna Stokell who are running the 'Name the Teddy' competition during the celebrations at Jubilee Court. Photo: Frank Reid
1. Star bakers
Lilian Porter with her great-granddaughter Jessica Haslam, holding the Jubilee cake they made and will raffle to raise funds for the centre at Jubilee Court. Photo: Frank Reid
2. The Royal Family
From left to right, Cliff Mann, Susan Stokell and Brenda Thompson with their royal masks. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Big smiles
Jasmine, left, and Savanna Stokell who are running the 'Name the Teddy' competition during the celebrations at Jubilee Court. Photo: Frank Reid