Parties In Antwerp, Athens And Amsterdam

Picture above - Her Majesty's Ambassador in Athens, His Excellency Mr David Landsman, raises a Loyal Toast at St Paul’s, Athens

Pictured below - In the Belgian city of Antwerp there was a reception for British and Commonwealth members of St Boniface congregation aboard HMS Edinburgh which was in port for the weekend.

And the city's Council of Churches shared a special service, Rev Ann Babb is seen here raising a toast to the Queen (pictured below).

 In Athens Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Greek capital with the Ambassador for India, and Diplomatic Representatives from Pakistan and Nigeria cuts a cake to celebrate. (below)

And over 180 people crowded into St Paul’s Church, Athens for a service of Thanksgiving. (below)

 And the congregation of Christ Church, Amsterdam featured on Monday evening's natyional television news (June 4) with a 3 minute item filmed the previous day on the Queen's connection with the Anglican church in the Netherlands Rev Mark Collinson from Amsterdam says “Dutch people are interested in British Royalty and their flagship royalty programme Blue Blood has done a series of live programmes covering the jubilee festivities which included linking up with the local Anglican church in Amsterdam. Since it was so wet outside, we had our own indoor picnic!" (Picture below shows young Edward banging a drum for the Queen - as seen on TV!)