Excitement building in the UK ahead of Platinum Jubilee celebrations over a four day weekend

The speaker, from Connecticut, USA, shares their admiration for the queen and discusses their reasons for visiting, including attending various royal events. They express respect for the queen's role and describe their preparations for the current event, including travel arrangements and items brought along.

Can you list some events the speaker has attended related to the royal family?

What items did the speaker bring with them for the event?