The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

08:38 04 June 2012

Marking her 60 years reign, the Queen sails down the Thames in front of thousands, to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee river pageant. The members of the Royal family, Prince of Wales, Duke of Edinburgh, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry join in to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee river pageant. 

The Queen wore a custom-made dazzling silver and white dress with a matching coat designed by Angela Kelly for her big day. Leading this magical sight was a floating belfry which carried The Royal Jubilee Bells, followed by a staggering 1000-strong flotilla The occasion set a new world record for the number of boats in a parade. 

Other highlights included the London Philharmonic Orchestra playing 'Singing in the Rain' and a 41-gun salute fired from the Tower of London to celebrate the Queen's 60 years of sovereignty. Despite the wet weather, the crowd roared with excitement as the boats passed by.