Being the typical American I am, I am very excited about the Queen's Diamond Jubilee! I am also happy because we have an additional day off. Jane and I have plans to travel down and watch the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It does help that we are getting another bank holiday to celebrate!
If you are wondering why they are making such as big deal about this, there are two reasons. One- The only other monarchy who has had a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897. The other reason is because of the Olympics in London are being held here as well.
If you are interested in some of the celebrations check out this website.
For more information about the British Monarch, click here.