Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in spectacular style yesterday, leading a flotilla of more than 1000 boats down the River Thames.
The 86-year-old monarch was joined by senior royals including Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William and his wife Catherine and Prince Harry on the royal barge.
Wet weather didn’t stop an estimated 1.25 million people lining the banks of the river to get a glimpse of their Diamond Queen and she didn’t disappoint, wearing a spectacular gown encrusted with thousands of silver, gold and ivory Swarovski crystals.
Queen Elizabeth II looked stunning in a white dress and coat.
The queen’s dress was embellished with silver, gold and ivory crystals.
As always, the Duke of Edinburgh was by the queen’s side.
The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant despite the dismal weather.
She chose a red Alexander McQueen dress for the occasion.
Camilla keeps the queen amused on board the royal barge.
The flotilla approaches London’s famous Tower Bridge.
Prince Philip, Camilla and the queen.
William and Catherine seemed thrilled to be out on the river.
William wore his Royal Air Force uniform.
The queen seemed to be in a particularly good mood.
William and Catherine aboard the royal barge.
Catherine, William and Prince Harry prepare to board the royal barge.
Catherine chats to Camilla and the queen.
Catherine added a scarf to her outfit as the rain brought temperatures down.
The royal barge as it sails up the River Thames.
Harry, Catherine and William.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Catherine greets wellwishers before boarding the barge.
The queen departs Buckingham Palace.
Catherine’s siblings Pippa and James Middleton were on a nearby boat.
The queen kicked off her jubilee celebrations at the Epsom Derby.
The queen seemed to be having a wonderful time at the races.
