Aldi confirms opening hours for four-day Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday

Scotland was treated to glorious weather over the bank holiday weekend - and the sunshine is set to continue this week.

Following a performance honouring the Queen that was watched by millions, Ed Sheeran’s next project will be changing diapers.

Prince Charles has said he hopes that “bickering” does not return after a feeling of “togetherness” across the nation over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Prince of Wales made the comments while he and wife Camilla mingled with guests at the Big Jubilee Lunch in The Oval cricket grounds, which was just one of several celebrations taking place across the country to mark The Queen’s 70 year reign.

the Queen's Platinum Party At The Palace on Saturday. The music icon, 81, who has previously performed at both the 2002 Golden Jubilee and 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations, spoke of his sadness over not joining the glittering line-up which included Diana Ross, Queen and Elton John. Appearing on Sunday's Sky News, he was asked: 'And you did that in 2012, I remember that very well, at the Diamond Jubilee.

Scotland has recorded the hottest day of the year so far again, as temperatures continue to soar over the Queen's Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Regal royal! Duchess Kate brought her fashion A-game throughout the Platinum Jubilee celebrations — and paid tribute to both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.

Reduced services from doctors, pharmacies, dentists and opticians can be cause for concern over long Bank Holiday periods. The pressure on the NHS is expected to spike over the four-day weekend, but there are options in Greater Manchester if people urgently need out-of-hours services.

Holidaymakers have faced huge queues at Manchester Airport again this morning as the Jubilee Bank Holiday begins. Pictures shared on social media by frustrated passengers show queues stretching back to the car park at Terminal 3.

The Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend is expected to get off to a sunny start in Greater Manchester. Highs of 19C are forecast for the region today although some areas could see rain later on.

On Wednesday, The Queen released a special portrait taken in the Victoria Vestibule at Windsor Castle in order to mark the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations In the portrait, Her Majesty , 96, looked radiant in a light blue dress that she paired with a pair of pearl earrings and a matching pearl necklace with the necklace in particular paying tribute to her father King George VI. The pearl necklace is a staple on the Queen and she is often pictured wearing one when attending events and making speeches.The tradition began when the Queen was given a thin platinum chain as a youngster by her father who then added two pearls to it on every birthday.

Queen Elizabeth is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, which begins on June 2 and runs through the weekend, concluding on June 5.There will be days full of celebration and one man is helping to kick off the festivities. Bruno Peek is the Queen’s beacon pageant master who participated in the monarch’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees.

Budget supermarket chain Aldi has found itself in hot water with shoppers who have complained about its Bank Holiday opening hours. The retailer has come under fire after explaining what times it will be opening and closing over the Jubilee Bank Holiday.

The Queen has returned to Windsor ahead of her four day Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The 96 year old monarch was seen returning to Windsor Castle in a green Range Rover as she prepares to celebrate 70 years on the throne, with one of her faithful corgis in the back seat.The Queen has spent the last few days at her Scottish home Balmoral, said to be one of her favourite places to visit, as staff busy themselves with preparations for the historic celebration.The four day Jubilee celebrations will begin on Thursday with a special Trooping of the Colour parade.The Epsom Derby will take place on Saturday 4 June, said to be a favourite of the Queens, although Her Majesty is not expected to attend in person as she celebrates Meghan and Harry's daughter Lilibet's first birthday. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee earlier this year after marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, Realms and the Commonwealth.  In honor of the milestone anniversary, thousands of street parties are scheduled to coincide with days of royal celebrations honor the queen’s historic reign, including two bank holidays planned on Thursday and Friday for a four-day, holiday weekend.  Buckingham Palace shared that the queen’s attendance at events throughout the Platinum Jubilee weekend will likely only be confirmed on "the day itself," and Prince William and wife Kate Middleton were tapped to lead the Jubilee celebrations as the most senior members of the royal family.  The Royal Family’s official social media accounts have teased access to Jubilee preparations, and will share behind-the-scenes looks at what’s to come for the big weekend in royal history. Queen Elizabeth II will begin Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Thursday with Trooping the Colour.

Queen Elizabeth II is being honoured by literal history.

All eyes will be on the skies as Greater Manchester prepares for a four-day bank holiday bonanza to mark the Queen's Jubilee weekend.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed in its Touchbase newsletter changes to some benefits and State Pension payment dates due to the upcoming bank holidays this week.