Celebrations of her Diamond Jubilee , marking six decades on the throne , officially begin Monday and continue through June , when London will mark the anniversary of her coronation with festivities including up to 1,000 boats sailing up the River Thames . NEW : The queen is honored with a 41-gun salute in London . She thanks the public for their `` wonderful support and encouragement '' Celebrations of her Diamond Jubilee will continue through June . In an address to Parliament, Queen Elizabeth II said she was proud that Britain had been able to celebrate its 70th anniversary ``without any loss or damage being done to our national security or economy '' but
NEW : The queen is honored with a 41-gun salute in London . She thanks the public for their `` wonderful support and encouragement '' Celebrations of her Diamond Jubilee will continue through June . In an address to Parliament, Queen Elizabeth II said she was proud that Britain had been able to celebrate its 70th anniversary ``without any loss or damage being done to our national security or economy '' but