Platinum Jubilee

Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the Oval for lunch as more than 10000 people due to take part in procession.

But perhaps the lack of interest should come as no surprise to organisers. I won’t begrudge people a good time. I’m sick of it. “He said at the end how great it was that everyone comes together this weekend,” she said. For those suffering from jubilee fatigue, it will be a welcome end to the seemingly never-ending displays of pageantry and sycophantic declarations of affection for the monarchy. Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 70 years, as I am sure you have heard. She is 96 years old. “We see it with neighbours, right? Let’s hope we don’t do that. People who don’t know each other are out having fun.” There also seemed to be nobody in attendance at the screening of events in the centre of Perth. People are gathering for a Big Jubilee Lunch on Windsor’s Long Walk as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations.

Floating tea-cups and corgis. Fighter jets. Paddington Bear. Prince Louis. And soon: A huge golden carriage.

Two British icons, at the same table, discussing a mutual love for marmalade — or should we say “ma’amalade” sandwiches. A message reading “Thank you Ma’am” lit up the sky above Buckingham Palace Saturday night as a star-studded music concert unfolded. Emotional crowd members told The Washington Post that the queen has been “a constant for 70 years in a very changing and frightening world." On the ground, a parade starred 1,400 troops, hundreds of horses and a swarm of royal super fans. The Times of London called him the “royal jester," while The Sun could only find one, very British word for his display: cheeky. In the skies over Buckingham Palace, drones formed the shapes of floating teacups and giant corgis.

The 96-year-old monarch won't take part in the pageant, but archival video of her will be broadcast at the coach's windows.

Many hope that the monarch will make a second balcony appearance to cap the weekend of celebrations. The queen hasn't appeared in public for the Platinum Jubilee events since Thursday, when she smiled and waved on Buckingham Palace's balcony with her family. Some came for the celebrities who will be performing, while others wanted to be part of a historical moment.

Meanwhile at Buckingham Palace, this is the way royal milestones – like, 70 years on the throne – are proclaimed now, reports correspondent Mark Phillips.

Phillips asked, "She's more than the Queen of the United Kingdom. She's been described as kind of Queen of the world. It's an affectionate tribute to a hereditary monarch who has hung around, done her job, and – somehow – embodied the national spirit. Among the appreciative crowds was Donna Werner, from New Fairfield, Connecticut. Phillips asked, her, "Coming from the U.S., a country that went to some special effort to get rid of this monarchy, what brought you back to it?" "As we've all been locked away for two years, to dance and to sing and to eat together, it's really important. "In many ways she is a sort of national timepiece," said Robert Hardman, whose latest book on the royals is "Queen of Our Times." There are different ways of looking at this Jubilee. It's a harkening back to an imagined romantic age of princes and princesses. "There's a sort of timelessness to the Queen," Hardman said. Now she's brought that same steeliness and expertise to her job as queen." But there is still a sort of timelessness to that aura." And not just for the thousands of patriotic Brits who turned out for these events. Again, Charles was there on her behalf, with the future Queen Camilla. And William, the next in line, with Kate. And (perhaps stealing the headlines) Harry and Meghan. The couple, now estranged from the family and in self-imposed exile in California, were allowed this cameo in the Jubilee show. This Jubilee has been a bit of a royal shell game.

After three days full of lavish celebrations for her Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, we have arrived at arguably the most ambitious: the ...

"I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions," Elizabeth said. The parade will also feature the "River of Hope", a procession made up of two hundred silk flags meant to emulate a flowing river. Well-known celebrities, military personnel, and key workers are all expected to appear in the show. This country does like a good party. The jubilee gave many people — even those indifferent to the monarchy — a chance to reflect on the state of the nation and the huge changes that have taken place during Elizabeth's reign. Pageant co-chairman Nicholas Coleridge said the Jubilee "will be something of a reopening ceremony for the United Kingdom, following a period of uncertainty and hardship, a catalysing moment of unity and fun".

The final event of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee weekend was full of incredible spectacle, and the majority of the British Royal Family was in ...

A full view of the royal box. The last day of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee weekend concludes with a Jubilee Pageant—described as a four-act pageant to tell the story of the Queen's 70-year reign. A view of the military marching on the Mall during the Jubilee. The Mall was packed for the final Platinum Jubilee event of the weekend. A majority of the British royal family is in attendance for the Jubilee Pageant, including Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton. See all the best photos from the Jubilee Pageant right here: All the Best Photos of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Thousands of people are taking part in a colourful street pageant in central London - one of the main events of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The pageant was led by the Gold State Coach - a 260-year-old carriage that carried the Queen to and from ...

Today the coach, flanked by guardsmen on horseback, featured archival footage of Her Majesty, making it seem as if she was inside. Members of the public are also invited to join in with the anthem, which will be led by a gospel choir and the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. The third section, Let's Celebrate, will tell the story of the Queen's life in 12 chapters, with a nod to her corgis and her beloved horses. The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, were among the dignitaries in the royal box to watch the festivities. The 260-year-old carriage had taken her to and from her coronation in 1953. The 260-year-old carriage had taken her to and from her coronation in 1953.

The four-day-long festivities in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign conclude today with a pageant.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The public can expect to see the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Attendees could see the images of the young monarch waving from the backseat of the coach, and Prince Charles stood up as the coach passed by at the pageant that brings the platinum jubilee celebrations to a close. A hologram of a young Queen was projected onto the Gold State Coach as it travelled through the Platinum Jubilee Pageant today. As a part of today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, a hologram of the Queen aged 25 at the 1953 coronation was projected onto the Gold State Coach as it was paraded through central London. Horses have led the the Queen’s Gold State Coach down The Mall as the Platinum Jubilee Pageant gets underway.

Elizabeth ascended the throne aged 25 on the death of her father, George VI, in 1952, inheriting dominion over a Britain still emerging from the ravages of ...

"You have met us and talked with us. That is why we are here," Charles said in his message to the queen, who was at her Windsor Castle residence outside London. The four days of celebrations to mark the monarch's seven decades as queen began on Thursday with a military parade and a Royal Air Force flypast, and with a National Service of Thanksgiving on Friday.

Millions of people across the UK are due to take part in street parties, picnics and barbecues on the fourth - and final - day of the Platinum Jubilee ...

Stars including Sir David Jason, Harry Redknapp, Sir Cliff Richard, Sandie Shaw, Felicity Kendal, Joe Wicks and Holly Willoughby will join Ed Sheeran in a mass rendition of God Save The Queen outside Buckingham Palace at the end of the pageant. It will be split into four acts: For Queen and Country with a military parade; The Time of Our Lives progressing through seven decades of culture, music and fashion; Let’s Celebrate telling the story of the Queen’s life in 12 chapters with corgi puppets and carnival creations; and the Happy and Glorious musical spectacle. Celebrities will travel in decorated open top double decker buses for the decade-by-decade celebrations. Sarah Friar, CEO of neighbourhood app Nextdoor, was among those to meet the prince and he sat opposite her at the lunch. The Prince of Wales, meanwhile, said he hopes “bickering” does not return after a feeling of “togetherness” across the nation over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. “He said at the end how great it was that everyone comes together this weekend,” she said.

The pageant will be the last big event of the special four-day bank holiday weekend.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Yes, the Platinum Jubilee Pageant is a free event and you don’t need to book to attend. Is the Platinum Jubilee Pageant free to attend?

In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday, delighting fans who had hoped to ...

The queen did not join her family in the royal box watching the pageant. Some came to see the celebrities who performed — like Ed Sheeran, who sang his song “Perfect” while a huge video screen showed pictures of the queen and her family — while others just wanted to be part of a historical moment. “It’s a massive honor to be part of this, we’ve got the best queen in the world, don’t we? Some 6,000 performers paraded along a three-kilometer (nearly two-mile) route lined with a sea of Union flags, telling the story of the queen’s life with dance, vintage cars, vibrant costumes, carnival music and giant puppets. A virtual version of her, drawn from archival video from her 1953 coronation, was shown at the coach’s windows. It was an uplifting finale to a massive street pageant celebrating the queen’s life and highlighting Britain’s diversity.

Queen Elizabeth II has appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her on the final day of festivities ...

Prince Charles, the queen’s eldest son and heir to the throne, highlighted his mother’s role as a symbol of unity and stability through the decades at the concert. Some came to see the celebrities who performed — like Ed Sheeran, who sang his song “Perfect” while a huge video screen showed pictures of the queen and her family — while others just wanted to be part of a historical moment. The queen did not join her family in the royal box watching the pageant. Some 6,000 performers paraded along a three-kilometer (nearly two-mile) route lined with a sea of Union flags, telling the story of the queen’s life with dance, vintage cars, vibrant costumes, carnival music and giant puppets. A virtual version of her, drawn from archival video from her 1953 coronation, was shown at the coach’s windows. It was an uplifting finale to a massive street pageant celebrating the queen’s life and highlighting Britain’s diversity.

Guardian photojournalists share their experiences of Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations including beach, street and park parties from Glasgow to ...

I’m fairly sure Glasgow is the only place that had a techno dance party in the middle of the day to celebrate the queen. The craning of the necks to get a better view, the clambering on to railings, walls and trees to get find a vantage point. I am a republican at heart and overall very indifferent to the idea of monarchy. It is one of those times when the presence of the camera-wielding media is expected and ignored. The power of football here (Celtic v Rangers) seems to still be so divisive that it feels slightly controversial to celebrate either way. Ironically, as I returned home to my local village, the weather eased and I found a proper street party in full flow. I am also fascinated by how many people use their smartphones as an extension of their eyes. Once again, people didn’t seem to care much about the jubilee – it was just an excuse to head to the beach for sunset. Later on, I headed to a beach party in Holywell Bay organised by the local surf lifesaving club. The river banks were lined with people waving. It was a magical spectacle. Driving around Cornwall on Saturday, you’d have thought the Queen’s jubilee had been cancelled.

After a successful Platinum Jubilee weekend, Queen Elizabeth has shared a message of gratitude, thanking all that celebrated the historic milestone.

"I have been inspired by the kindness, joy and kinship that has been so evident in recent days, and I hope this renewed sense of togetherness will be felt for many years to come. Represented here tonight in this great audience," Charles said during his speech at the Jubilee concert. (Though her presence was felt at the concert in a special short film with Paddington Bear.)

The Cambridge kids were out in force to celebrate their great-grandmother, the Queen. See photos here.

The royal family has been out and about all weekend to make the most of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations—marking Her Majesty's 70th year on the throne—and the youngest royals have been no exception. All three of the Cambridge kids— Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—joined their parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William at the festivities today to watch the parade and performance paying homage to the Queen's reign. Today's Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London has proved to be no exception.

On day four of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Prince Louis stole the show, thousands flooded the streets and the Queen made a surprise ...

"I have been inspired by the kindness, joy and kinship that has been so evident in recent days, and I hope this renewed sense of togetherness will be felt for many years to come," she said. Shortly after the moment, she released a statement about the weekend of celebrations. It really is a first," she said in the statement. - The Platinum Jubilee Wraps Up: See Every Photo from Sunday's Celebrations in London "When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. "While I may not have attended every event in person, my heart has been with you all; and I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family," the Queen's statement continued. "But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee." But for those gathered, the biggest treat of all came when Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance on the balcony, after bowing out of Friday and Saturday's Platinum Jubilee events following some "discomfort" due to her ongoing mobility issues. The Big Jubilee Lunch is a special 2022 version of the U.K.s annual Big Lunch initiative, which sees thousands of people come together each year over "a cuppa" and a bite to eat. Prince Louis stole the show, thousands flooded the streets of London and the Queen made a surprise appearance: see the photos! The Platinum Jubilee Wraps Up: See Every Photo from Sunday's Celebrations in London Sunday morning, the last day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, kicked off with a cute surprise from the Cambridge family: an Instagram video of Kate Middleton baking for local festivities with kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Thousands of people who massed outside Buckingham Palace for the climax of a boisterous, colourful pageant cheered as the monarch appeared on the balcony with ...

Prince Charles, the queen's eldest son and heir to the throne, highlighted his mother's role as a symbol of unity and stability through the decades at the concert. The queen did not join her family in the royal box watching the pageant. Some came to see the celebrities who performed — like Ed Sheeran, who sang his song “Perfect” while a huge video screen showed pictures of the queen and her family — while others just wanted to be part of a historical moment. Some 6000 performers paraded along a 3km route lined with a sea of Union flags, telling the story of the queen's life with dance, vintage cars, vibrant costumes, carnival music and giant puppets. A virtual version of her, drawn from archival video from her 1953 coronation, was shown at the coach’s windows. It was an uplifting finale to a massive street pageant celebrating the queen's life and highlighting Britain's diversity.

Military bands, dancers, performers and celebrities parade through the streets of London to mark the final day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrating Queen ...

That is why we are here," he said in his message to the Queen, who was at her Windsor Castle residence outside London. "You have met us and talked with us. The cast of "Mamma Mia" then delighted the thrilled crowd with a performance of "Dancing Queen" on a stage outside the palace. Sunday's pageant through central London was due to conclude the fourth and final day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee that has been marked by a military parade, a Royal Air Force fly-past, a service of thanksgiving and a glittering concert. "While I may not have attended every event in person, my heart has been with you all; and I remain committed to serving you in the best on my ability, supported by my family," the Queen said. Queen Elizabeth II has described being "deeply humbled and deeply touched" as military bands, dancers, performers and celebrities paraded through the streets of London to mark the final day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrating her 70 years on the British throne.

LONDON — In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, delighting fans who had ...

Prince Charles, the queen’s eldest son and heir to the throne, highlighted his mother’s role as a symbol of unity and stability through the decades at the concert. The queen did not join her family in the royal box watching the pageant. Some came to see the celebrities who performed — like Ed Sheeran, who sang his song “Perfect” while a huge video screen showed pictures of the queen and her family — while others just wanted to be part of a historical moment. We’ve got the best queen in the world, don’t we? A virtual version of her, drawn from archival video from her 1953 coronation, was shown at the coach’s windows. It was an uplifting finale to a massive street pageant celebrating the queen’s life and highlighting Britain’s diversity.

Prince Louis has been keeping the crowds at the Jubilee pageant entertained with a series of interesting expressions.

The youngest Cambridge child has been back at it again with more for the crowds in the royal box sat next to his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge. The four-year-old prince first made headlines for his grumpy looks on the first day of the Jubilee during the Trooping the Colour and the flypast on the balcony. Prince Louis has been keeping the crowds at the Jubilee pageant entertained with a series of interesting expressions.

Queen Elizabeth said on Sunday she had been "humbled and deeply touched" by the number of people coming out to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee at the ...

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From Prince Louis' silly faces to Queen Elizabeth II's afternoon tea with Paddington Bear, Page Six breaks down all the best moments from the Platinum ...

The Queen shared that she too loved marmalade sandwiches and always kept an emergency one in her handbag. However, that didn’t stop her from stealing the show in a pre-recorded skit that opened the Saturday night concert. “Baking cakes for the local community in Cardiff to enjoy at a Platinum Jubilee street party taking place today! The podcaster also posted a photo of Zara and her cousin Princess Eugenie in their brightly colored outfits from the church, hilariously comparing them to his “favourite Starbursts,” pink and orange. One night prior, Prince George delighted the crowds at the “Party at the Palace” concert when he was spotted singing along to Rod Stewart’s version of the Neil Diamond classic, “Sweet Caroline.” Cameras caught him joining in on the “bam bam bam” part of the song. It was an especially memorable visit for George, as he is the same age as his father was when he made his first official trip to Wales. Back in March 1991, William joined parents Princess Diana and Prince Charles in Cardiff and also accepted flowers from well-wishers.