Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee

70 years on the throne - what an achievement!

The queen's longevity led to an unprecedented jubilee - a unique one in the entire history.

In Liverpool, which is rather not known for its sympathy for the monarchy, the occasion for the celebration was captured.

We all like parties, don't we? Of course, with certain rules and principles - the British way.

Organizing street anniversary events was fairly straightforward, and government guidelines encouraged people to do so, so did the local councils. Of course, events should be agreed with the neighbours.

Alcohol consumption on the streets was allowed, and so was loud music.

There wasn't a particular time at which music has to end, but the 1996 Noise Act does place limits on the amount of noise that can be made between 11pm and 7am.

So, entire streets had celebrated the Queen's Jubilee over the long four days weekend and a special concert was held in front of Buckingham Palace. It is good to have such a memory, in times that for many may feel rather gloomy. The spirit in the Commonwealth nations had risen. And the weather was just right.