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| Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phillipe aboard the royal barge on the river Thames. Photo from ITV-1 |
Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who stood along the river Thames as they watched the opening ceremony of: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her family took to the Thames river as they led a thousand riverboats in their royal barge to celebrate her 60 - years in reign. It has been reported that more than ten thousand street parties will take place here in the UK, and other commonwealth countries to help the Queen celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.
Tomorrow is day two of the extended Bank Holiday festivities, and a concert for the Queen will take place at Buckingham palace. Some of the music's biggest names will perform for this royal occasion, Stevie Wonder. Sir Elton John, Will I Am; Sir Paul McCartney and Jesse J are just a few who will perform for the royal family. For those unlucky folks who tried desperately to get tickets, don't worry - the concert will broadcast live at 7:30 on BBC One in Hyde Park.
Tuesday's closing ceremony will include, a morning Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral; followed by a special luncheon on the lawn of the Buckingham Palace. The Queen will be honoured by a RAF fly-past as she and the royal family watch from the palace balcony.
By: Andreia Solomon Burke
