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The Queen sent a car and a security detail to collect Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet after their private jet landed in the UK from California yesterday, ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

With just one day before the special bank holiday weekend to mark Her Majestys astonishing 70 years on the throne begins, the UK has gone Jubilee-mad as people hang Union Jack bunting.

A series of major events has been scheduled, beginning on Thursday with Trooping the Colour and ending on Sunday with a special Pageant through the streets of London.

John Loughrey and Maria Scott are among those who have nabbed the best spots near Buckingham Palace to view a series of events to mark the Queens astonishing 70 years on the throne.

In a special message, the nations longest reigning monarch, 96, said many happy memories would be formed during the festivities.

The Queens birthday parade will today kick off at 10am at Buckingham Palace and move down The Mall to the Horse Guards Parade

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will fly to England without any senior staff, only come with a small security team and leave their most trusted staff back home in California, according to sources.

The prime minister has urged councils to approve last-minute requests for street parties to mark the jubilee, as four million could end up hosting illegal celebrations this weekend.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to 'keep it simple' during their visit to England for the Platinum Jubilee weekend and avoid carrying out any of their own

Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force marched through London from 4.30am this morning as they made final preparations for the huge event on Sunday.