Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276

Lancashire County Magistrates' Association provided the black mulberry tree, which was planted alongside Lancaster Castle by Lord Shuttleworth, branch president and Lord-Lieutenant of the county.

The tree forms part of the Queen's Green Canopy, and the site and picture will be pinned on the canopy's website.

It recognises the Queen's 70 years of service to the country, the county as Duke of Lancaster and its people.

Lord Shuttleworth planting the tree, watched by Pam Barker, Constable of Lancaster Castle, Janet Brimley, chair of Lancashire County Magistrates' Association, magistrate members and Steve Shaw of Lancaster City Council. Photo by Steve Pendrill.

Branch chair Janet Brimley said they wanted to ensure they commemorated the Jubilee in a fitting way.

From a small seed planted in the minds of their committee many months ago, they were delighted the idea had come to fruition.

Lancaster, and particularly Duchy property, was the natural home for the tree, she said.

A framed photograph of the planting will be hung in the castle.

An oak tree in front of the John o'Gaunt Gateway was planted to mark Queen Victoria's visit in 1851.

Tree planting at Lancaster Castle marks Queen’s Platinum Jubilee