Ben is joined by Julie Mayer as they meet people getting ready for the celebrations.

Jim Davis is live at Leicester's big screen watching the occasion with the crowds. Andrew Peach is live in London. Tony Wadsworth 'takes off' around the county.

Tony is joined by Jim Davis to hear what you're up to, and from 2pm, he continues the fun.

Jonathan Lampon rounds up the big day and how it was celebrated in Leicester.

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BBC Leicester joins BBC Radio 5 live.