The BBC spoke to residents to find out what they have in store to mark the new era
Heather Simpson, who lives in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, is travelling to London to enjoy the weekend with her 89-year-old mum.
Alison Burton, 59, from Lount, said she hopes to spend time with loved ones over the extended weekend. The 32-year-old said that after a popular jubilee event in 2022, funded by Whetstone Parish Council, local groups joined forces again earlier this year and successfully bid for £5,000 from the authority.
"There's lots of youth groups, there's our drama group, local churches, even the parish council. It was a perfect opportunity for us to forge friendships.
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