A million line Thames to say: 'Thank you Ma'am'
More than a million spectators braved cold and wet conditions to watch the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee flotilla.
The record-breaking pageant sailed through the heart of the capital where jubilant crowds gathered to acknowledge the Queen's 60-year reign and celebrate the country's maritime heritage.
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The Queen – on board the Spirit of Chartwell – waves to the crowds
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The Gloriana, the £1 million row barge, approaches Battersea Bridge as it leads the manpowered section of the river pageant PICTURE: David Jones
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on board the Spirit of Chartwell
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Members of Her Majesty's Royal Marine Band, Plymouth, at Tower Bridge
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The man-powered section of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant on the River Thames near Tower Bridge PICTURE Peter Macdiarmid
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Members of the Royal family aboard the Spirit of Chartwell during the Diamond Jubilee Pageant (from left to right) the Prince of Wales, Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Cambridge, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry Picture: John Stillwell
The number of revellers passed the expectations of organisers, who said an estimated 1.25 million people lined the banks of the Thames.
And Guinness World Records hailed the event a world record as 670 verified boats completed the pageant route to set a new milestone.
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The persistent rain left performers in the pageant and the public soaked and bedraggled, but the Queen was greeted by a sea of red, white and blue as she looked out from her royal barge surrounded by her family.
She braved the rain without an umbrella and stood beneath an ornate canopy to review the flotilla from her royal barge.
One skipper of a Dunkirk "little ship", Ian Gilbert, 61, from Shepperton in Surrey, summed up the mood of the occasion, describing it as unique. He said: "This isn't going to happen again in our lifetime. I don't think anyone will put a show like this on again in our lifetime."
Comments
by andy063
Saturday, June 09 2012, 11:42AM
“Comments: 'Many of us are not monarcists', 'We're paying for all this feudal system nonsence', 'Bring on the republic', 'Vive la République - history is on our side'. Yes; somewhere sub 20% and falling want a republic. No it's not a feudal system, you are not tied to an over-lord and you have a vote, it's a Constitutinal Monarchy - and bad news for you, you'ld be paying for it what ever system we had and there is no evidence any alternative would be cheaper. We've tried a Repulic, or Commonwealth to be exact and after a few years the nation was glad to see the back of it. History is not on your side!”
by Chelstonlass
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 6:22PM
“What an enjoyable 4 days of celebration for our Queen's Diamond Jubilee! The outpouring of affection and appreciation made me proud to be British! For the anti monarchists who missed the pop concert - well you missed a treat. Shame your consciences wouldn't let you watch it! Never mind you can read all about it in the papers. What do you mean, you watched it! Shameful!”
by Chunder123
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 4:36PM
“THe illuminati forces are enhancing their special powers. Many species came to this planet from other worlds and crossbreeded. Every now and then we get visitors from other worlds to see how things are going”
by CarltonClub
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 1:10PM
“It rained on their parade because that is what they deserve. These ponces are disgusting their wealth could really make a difference and I do not mean the tokenistic Prince Trust that encourages young people to get into debt.”
by ThePFJ
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 10:40AM
“Bring on the Republic.”
by ThePFJ
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 10:39AM
“Why do the media (particularily the BBC) talk about the queen as if she were a 6 year old. 'And look at her waving to the crowds, with a smile on her face, braving the rain, looking splendid, with her family around her, this is a special day for her, and isn't she enjoying herself'.”
by Ax0l0tl
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 10:27AM
“Vive la République - history is on our side.”
by Dave_David
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 2:20AM
“What is this to do with the Westcountry....
And what stupid people, the Daily Mail Group are allowing pop up ads to be all over the comments section....you cannot read the comments.”
by ThePFJ
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 12:25AM
“Is that the old dear that is on all our stamps and money, bless her, I'm 86 you know.”
by Shermans
Monday, June 04 2012, 10:57PM
“Yawn......boring poop”