The Jubilee celebrations came to a frenzied climax today as the Queen was met with a huge outpouring of adoration from a sea of people head-to-toe in red, white and blue who gathered below the balcony at Buckingham Palace to see her.
In what was the crowning event of a spectacular weekend that saw one-and-a-half million people descend on a rainy London, a huge crowd sung themselves hoarse with a rousing rendition of Land of Hope and Glory and God Save the Queen as they marched to the gates of the Palace to watch the Royal Family acknowledge their affection.
The Queen emerged to a deafening roar flanked by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Camilla and Prince Charles. The only senior member of the Firm missing was Prince Philip, who is in hospital
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The Queen greets her subjects from the balcony of the
Palace as she stands alongside Camilla, Charles, Prince William, Kate and Prince
Harry
Captivating scenes: Spitfires fly over Buckingham Palace
as the world watches in amazement
Modern face of the family: The next generation of royals
beam as they admire the impressive show along with 1.5m people across
London
Enjoying the moment: Fun-loving Prince Harry kept up a
running commentary as he entertained the Duchess of Cambridge with jokes and
observations
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| Prince Harry and Kate |
Wings of glory: Nine Hawk Aircraft from the Royal Airforce
Red Arrows trail Red White and Blue smoke as they fly over Buckingham
Palace
Doffing their caps: The Queen's guards remove their
busbies to salute Her Majesty on a historical day
Gun salute: The Queen's guards fire into the air in honour
of Her Majesty to round off an incredible weekend
Pomp and splendour: The whole world marvelled at the
grandeur of Her Majesty's 60-year anniversary celebrations
Stately affair: The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire
a Royal Salute of 60 rounds on Horse Guards Parade during the carriage
procession from Westminster Hall to Buckingham Palace
Her Majesty's men: The square is filled by 71 soldiers, 53
horses and six guns as the nation marvels at the splendid occasion
Not bad for a rainy Tuesday! Hundreds of thousands pack
the Mall to see the royals and await the spectacle of a magnificent air
show
Bird's-eye view: London fans out behind the eager
onlookers crowding in for a final look at the pageantry
Sea of British spirit: A rain-sodden crowd wave patriotic
umbrellas, undaunted by heavy grey clouds and rain
Long may she rain: Crowds shrug off the drizzle armed with
a flotilla of umbrellas as they crane for a look at the monarch
United in wonder: Patriotic visitors to the Mall cheer and
whoop as the royals emerge
Is it a plane? Revellers in Trafalgar Square raises their
faces to the heavens as the fly-past zooms over them at the end of the Diamond
Jubilee weekend
The masses converge on Buckingham Palace in a desperate
bid to set their eyes on the Royal family
Holding back the wave: Tens of thousands pour into The
Mall to watch the climax of a glorious weekend
Memorable day: People pour along The Mall and in through
the back entrance to get a look at the family on the balcony
Incredible scenes: Hordes of loyal subjects gathered to
honour the Queen on the final day of the bank holiday weekend
Doffing their caps: The Queen's guards remove their
busbies to salute Her Majesty on a historical day
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Long live the Queen!
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