East Anglia, a clutch of agrarian counties north-east of London, is among the most deeply conservative parts of England: Brexit-backing, Tory-voting – the local Conservative Party branches are known as “the turnip Taliban” – and staunchly traditional.

In Hopton, a village sitting serenely at almost the dead-centre of this region, the Union Jack bunting is surprisingly scant. But enthusiasm is in full swing for the Platinum Jubilee – officially a celebration of the Queen’s extraordinary 70 years on the throne, but also a four-day excuse to let patriotism blossom in the sunshine.