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It's Platinum Jubilee weekend for the Playmobil people in our house...

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:07

... and so I'm bringing you four days of celebrations in Playmoland. Today is King Athelstan's birthday parade. The route has been lined with bunting.

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balalake · 02/06/2022 10:30

Thank you. Surprised at the choice of BBC interviewer!

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:31

In the next carriage is Princess Juliet, with her husband Peregrine Banksbrook.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:33

They are enjoying the ride!

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MrsReeves · 02/06/2022 10:34

Fantastic!

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:34

Leading the cavalry is General Sir Ospringe Bapchild.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:36

The cavalry trot past.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:37

They are an impressive bunch.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:38

The next carriage contains the Duke and Duchess of Paddleford.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:39

They also wave to the crowd.

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elephantoverthehill · 02/06/2022 10:40

Brilliant, brought a smile to my face this morning. Thank you Grin

PaddingtonBearStareAgain · 02/06/2022 10:41

Whatalovelydaffodil · 02/06/2022 10:14

Oh dear, some people are blocking Brendan's view! He's been camping there all night and now people are standing in front of his tent!

Fight..... 🤣

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:43

Next is the drum and bugle band led by Drum Major Jermaine Jacobs.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:46

What a splendid sight!

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:48

They are playing some great music!

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:50

And here is the carriage with King Athelstan and Queen Edith.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:51

They wave happily. Happy Platinum Jubilee to King Athelstan!

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:53

Following the carriages is a naval contingent led by Admiral Lemuel Cuttlebone.

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:55

They march past as the spectators wave.

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kimfox · 02/06/2022 10:55

This is amazing!! Love it!

Seasidemumma77 · 02/06/2022 10:55

🙂🙂🙂🙂

weebarra · 02/06/2022 10:56

Love this! Thank you!

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:56

Concluding the parade is another police escort car..

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 10:57

...and some more police motorcycles.

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virginqueen · 02/06/2022 11:03

This is without doubt the best thread on Mumsnet

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SoMuchToBits · 02/06/2022 11:04

Some more photos will follow a little later!

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