Where are the beacons being lit?
More than 4,200 Diamond Jubilee beacons will be lit across the globe in celebration of the Queen's 60-year reign.
The Queen will light the final beacon from the stage at around 10.30pm following the Diamond Jubilee concert where Stevie Wonder, JLS, Sir Elton John and a host of stars will perform in her honour.
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