Despite the cold and rainy weather, hundreds of thousands of people have crowded the shoreline of the River Thames to ring in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Wearing a silver and white matching dress and coat Queen Elizabeth II took to the water upon the Royal Barge ‘The Spirit of Chartwell’ with other members of the royal family to celebrate 60 years on the throne.
The spectacular pageant in which the Queen lead a flotilla of more than 1000 boats down the River Thames, saw a new world record set for the number of boats taking part in a parade.
The Queen in a white and silver dress and matching coat designed by Angela Kelly.
Prince Harry, Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William wave to the crowds.
The Queen waves to the large crowds which gathered despite the rain.
Large crowds gather along the Thames and on nearby balconies.
Princess Anne takes part in the Jubilee celebrations.
Princess Beatrice, right, and Princess Eugenie wave flags during the celebration.
Crowds gathered on balconies to get a good look at the royal family.
Prince Edward, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex aboard the boat Havengore.
Catherine wore a red Alexander McQueen dress and matching hat by Sylvia Fletcher.
The Queen smiles onboard the royal barge ‘The Spirit of Chartwell’.
Camilla and Catherine share a smile.
The Middletons weren’t too far away and joined in the celebration aboard a paddle steamer.
