3 June 2012 Last updated at 04:38 ET Millions of people around the world are holding parties to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
As well as being head of state for the United Kingdom and for 15 Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II heads the Commonwealth itself, a voluntary grouping of 54 independent states with countries from Asia, Australasia, Africa and the Americas.
You have been sharing your stories of celebrations across the globe to mark Her Majesty's 60-year reign.
Hilary held a special Jubilee afternoon tea
We had an afternoon tea, with over 100 guests, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at the art and craft hall in Wagga Wagga.
George Bruce, president of the local branch of Australia for Constitutional Monarchy, gave a talk about the highlights of Her Majesty's life.
The event was made all the more exciting with a letter from Buckingham Palace thanking everyone for their loyalty and support.
A number of members brought their memorabilia which delighted the guests.
The afternoon began with the singing of the Australian national anthem and the royal anthem and was enriched with a hat parade coordinated by Rose Organ.
People brought royal memorabilia to the event
Money raised from the event is destined to go to charities, including Royal Flying Doctor Service, research into Crohn's disease and educational scholarships.
We see the Queen as a wonderful woman in her own right. We also see her as a symbol of democracy that has held the Commonwealth together at a time when the world is in a state of turmoil and fragmentation.
She is constitutionally Queen of Australia as much as Queen of the United Kingdom and for that we owe her our allegiance.
We had a lunch party arranged by the local chasseurs, or huntsmen. When I suggested we make it a celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee there was not a word of dissent.
"The whole of this French village is buzzing with excitement at the Queen's Jubilee"
They thought it an honour to be part of something so magnificently British.
The Queen came to the throne three months before I was born. I was brought up to respect her as my monarch, and head of state.
From 1972 to 1984 I served as an officer in her Royal Air Force. She was my commandant in chief. In her 60 years on the throne, I cannot recall one single faux pas on her part.
She has been an inspiration to several generations. Here in France there has just been a presidential election. In my village, it was almost meaningless. One head of party replaces another as head of state.
There is no longer a Royal Family in France, and life for those living here is quite mundane in that respect.
After our meal, I explained that I would like to propose a loyal toast to her Majesty the Queen. For those who were not British subjects, I suggested that this should be a royal toast.
It was a superb and enjoyable event. The whole of this French village is now buzzing with the excitement of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
We are having a little family party, just the three of us; me, my husband Alo Rauk and our son Oliver, aged four-and-a-half.
We have a table cake decorated with a flag of England on it and the number 60 as well as apple pie and English tea.
Queen Elizabeth II visited Estonia-Tallinn in October 2006. It was a great thing for Estonia. The people saw with their own eyes the real Queen that we usually watch on TV.
We love London very much. It's such a nice and beautiful city. We love watching TV programmes about the Royal Family and England and we loved last year's royal wedding, even our little boy loved the wedding.
When I think England, I think the Queen. I think of England being modern mixed with tradition.
I'm originally from Scotland and have lived in New Zealand for 18 years. My wife is from South Africa.
We have a twin son and daughter, one of whom is currently in Canada. We have guests for breakfast and then I plan to go camping in Porters Pass which is one-and-a-half hour's drive from where I live in Christchurch.
I have a place on a snow melt stream - high in the mountains. I'll be fishing for trout and have a bottle of Speyside single malt chilling for the evening camp fire.
The Queen to me signifies continuity. Cheers your Majesty! Long may you reign.
As well as being head of state for the United Kingdom and for 15 Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II heads the Commonwealth itself, a voluntary grouping of 54 independent states with countries from Asia, Australasia, Africa and the Americas.
You have been sharing your stories of celebrations across the globe to mark Her Majesty's 60-year reign.
We had an afternoon tea, with over 100 guests, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at the art and craft hall in Wagga Wagga.
George Bruce, president of the local branch of Australia for Constitutional Monarchy, gave a talk about the highlights of Her Majesty's life.
The event was made all the more exciting with a letter from Buckingham Palace thanking everyone for their loyalty and support.
A number of members brought their memorabilia which delighted the guests.
The afternoon began with the singing of the Australian national anthem and the royal anthem and was enriched with a hat parade coordinated by Rose Organ.
Money raised from the event is destined to go to charities, including Royal Flying Doctor Service, research into Crohn's disease and educational scholarships.
We see the Queen as a wonderful woman in her own right. We also see her as a symbol of democracy that has held the Commonwealth together at a time when the world is in a state of turmoil and fragmentation.
She is constitutionally Queen of Australia as much as Queen of the United Kingdom and for that we owe her our allegiance.
We had a lunch party arranged by the local chasseurs, or huntsmen. When I suggested we make it a celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee there was not a word of dissent.
They thought it an honour to be part of something so magnificently British.
The Queen came to the throne three months before I was born. I was brought up to respect her as my monarch, and head of state.
From 1972 to 1984 I served as an officer in her Royal Air Force. She was my commandant in chief. In her 60 years on the throne, I cannot recall one single faux pas on her part.
She has been an inspiration to several generations. Here in France there has just been a presidential election. In my village, it was almost meaningless. One head of party replaces another as head of state.
There is no longer a Royal Family in France, and life for those living here is quite mundane in that respect.
After our meal, I explained that I would like to propose a loyal toast to her Majesty the Queen. For those who were not British subjects, I suggested that this should be a royal toast.
It was a superb and enjoyable event. The whole of this French village is now buzzing with the excitement of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
We are having a little family party, just the three of us; me, my husband Alo Rauk and our son Oliver, aged four-and-a-half.
We have a table cake decorated with a flag of England on it and the number 60 as well as apple pie and English tea.
Queen Elizabeth II visited Estonia-Tallinn in October 2006. It was a great thing for Estonia. The people saw with their own eyes the real Queen that we usually watch on TV.
We love London very much. It's such a nice and beautiful city. We love watching TV programmes about the Royal Family and England and we loved last year's royal wedding, even our little boy loved the wedding.
When I think England, I think the Queen. I think of England being modern mixed with tradition.
I'm originally from Scotland and have lived in New Zealand for 18 years. My wife is from South Africa.
We have a twin son and daughter, one of whom is currently in Canada. We have guests for breakfast and then I plan to go camping in Porters Pass which is one-and-a-half hour's drive from where I live in Christchurch.
I have a place on a snow melt stream - high in the mountains. I'll be fishing for trout and have a bottle of Speyside single malt chilling for the evening camp fire.
The Queen to me signifies continuity. Cheers your Majesty! Long may you reign.