Wirral is one of thousands of places across the globe to take part in a centuries-old tradition to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Last night, over 100 people turned out to watch as the Mayor of Wirral, councillor Jeff Green, lit the Jubilee beacon at the Grand Entrance Archway at Birkenhead Park at 9.45pm. More than 3,500 beacons were simultaneously lit up around the UK and commonwealth, as the first day of the four-day celebrations drew to a close.
Bagpipes sounded and cheers of 'God save the Queen' rang out as the Mayor led the proceedings at the park. The Queen herself joined in the festivities, triggering the lighting of the principal beacon at Windsor Castle, whilst Prince William represented his grandmother, alongside other members of the Royal Family, at Buckingham Palace, the site of the "Tree of Trees" principal beacon.
