Britain gears up for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations

[Ulysses31]

Ruling the waves: Three generations of Royals join the Queen as she sets sail down the Thames on glorious Jubilee river pageant


* Thousands gather along the Thames to get the best view of the Queen to mark her 60 years of reign

* She arrives wearing a stunning silver and white dress with matching coat which was designed by Angela Kelly

* The 1,000-strong flotilla is the most spectacular nautical event in London for the past 350 years

* London Philharmonic Orchestra play 'Singing in the Rain' as they travel down the river

* Bad weather causes cancellation of flypast finale to Thames River Pageant

* Diamond Jubilee pageant sets new world record for the number of boats taking part in a parade


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ious-Jubilee-river-pageant.html#ixzz1wpLSC1xK


Members of the Royal family (from left to right) Prince of Wales, Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Cambridge, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry


Tradition meets hi-tech on a day of history: The royal barge passes under Tower Bridge against a backdrop of ultra-modern glass buildings. Soaring high above them is the magnificent pyramid-shaped Shard, at 1,020ft the tallest building in the European Union, construction of which is almost complete


The view from the London Eye: Crowds pack Westminster Bridge as the royal barge and escort passes the Houses of Parliament


Putting their backs into it: The Gloriana leads the manpowered craft towards Westminster Bridge during Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames in London




The New Zealand rowers perform a Maori war row on the Thames in front of thousands of spectators


Explosive finish: Fireworks go off at Tower Bridge as the pageant reaches its conclusion

 

[ORLY]

I can't help but think their ancestors must be rolling over in their graves.

 

[Ulysses31]

Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 concert: Cheryl Cole dazzles in elegant strapless gown with dramatic fishtail as she takes to the stage with Gary Barlow at Buckingham Palace


# Queen arrived mid-way through the concert and was escorted to her seat by Prince Charles and Camilla

# Prince Phillip did not attend after being hospitalized earlier in the day due to a bladder infection

# Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Elton John, Grace Jones, Annie Lennox among those to perform to 12,000-strong crowd



From day to night: As the night began to fall the TV screens showed Kylie performing on stage


Prince Charles addressed The Queen as 'Your Majesty', before adding 'Mummy' which gained a rousing laughter from the crowd


An event 60 years in the making: Images of The Queen throughout her reign were projected onto Buckingham Palace


In the mood to celebrate! Large crowds thoroughly enjoyed the three and a quarter hour concert


What a talent: Stevie Wonder sang a special Happy Birthday song for The Queen and Will.i.am also joined him on stage


As unusual as ever: Grace Jones didn't disappoint with her outfit and took to the stage in a black and red outfit and she was seen hula-hooping as she sang


Leggy lady: Kylie appeared to be channeling a Pearly Queen of East London in her ensemble and of course she had her best assets on show


One's show must go on: Jubilee concert crowd give the Queen a rapturous reception as she arrives for Palace spectacular without sick Philip

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rs-Diamond-Jubilee-Concert.html#ixzz1wriwqjNn


Stunning: The Mall looks spectacular as thousands gather ahead of tonight's concert

 

[Ulysses31]

Double post

 

[Johan]

Millions of £ spent for such useless stuff while english economy is so bad (as for all europeans countries), it's shocking, insane, insulting for alla those people having hard time to live with minimum wages...
there's at least one thing for wich England should take example on France : We got rid of royalty.

 

[DOA82]

Millions of £ spent for such useless stuff while english economy is so bad (as for all europeans countries), it's shocking, insane, insulting for alla those people having hard time to live with minimum wages...
there's at least one thing for wich England should take example on France : We got rid of royalty.

Rep.

 

[Dazza MXM]

I can see how some may find the whole thing silly but no harm is done. The royal family is a big tourist draw. Let the Brits enjoy it.

l totally agree......l see no harm in the Brits celebrating the royal family and the queens reign of 60 years.

 

[Erika Red]

Well maybe because I am American and just fascinated by the Royal Family, I think its awesome, and sometimes a country just needs to take a break and have some fun an show some solidarity as a country. I feel bad that Prince Philip is ill and missing it all with the Queen. Some day I am so going to visit and Enjoy the England, and not just run thru Heathrow on a layover, lol.

 

[Ulysses31]

An example to us all: Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Queen's selfless service but can't help hijacking ceremony to preach sermon on city greed, the environment and immigration


* Dr Rowan Williams brought up financial greed in the city as he addressed the Royals and politicians

* He talked of a 'fear of strangers' in a thinly veiled attack on the huge swathe of the public concerned about unparralled levels of immigration

* The Queen attended the service alone after the Duke of Edinburgh was taken to hospital with a bladder infection

* Prime Minister David Cameron gave a reading from the New Testament

* Tens of thousands of well-wishers lined the route from Buckingham Palace to cheer the Queen

* Monarch’s dress made of fine silk tulle accessorised with mint chiffon drape

* Royal party left to have lunch at Westminster Hall before procession


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...te-Queens-selfless-service.html#ixzz1wvhZkenI


Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury reads from the pulpit during the hour-long service and brought up concerns about environmental recklessness, executive pay and immigration


At the wheel: Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee carriage procession prior to the service of thanksgiving at St.Paul's Cathedral on the Mall




Queen returns home to Buckingham Palace with Camilla by her side in very public endorsement of how Prince Charles' wife has been accepted into the Royal fold

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-1902-horse-drawn-carriage.html#ixzz1wvnRVq7j


The Queen set off with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall instead of with Prince Philip, who is in hospital, in an open-topped 1902 State Landau


A people on the move: Thousands of members of the public are let in to watch the balcony appearance of the Royal family


A huge wave of Diamond Jubilee fans make their way up The Mall to catch a glimpse of the Queen as she makes her way to the balcony of Buckingham Palace


The carriages make their way up the Mall lined with Union flags to Buckingham Palace


The spectacle was given an air of grandeur by the Sovereign's Escort provided by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in their breastplates and plumed helmets


The Queen arrives at the Mansion House reception


The weekend we remembered who we were: Tens of thousands descend on Buckingham Palace at climax of Diamond Jubilee

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ace-climax-Diamond-Jubilee.html#ixzz1wvovrlh8


The Queen greets her subjects from the balcony of the Palace as she stands alongside Camilla, Charles, Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry


Red, white and blue: The Red Arrows have the crowd and the Royals alike in their thrall as they perform a dazzling fly-past over the Palace


Spectacular show: The planes mark the climax of the Diamond Jubilee weekend as they soar over the heads of the Royals stood on the balcony below


The masses converge on Buckingham Palace in a desperate bid to set their eyes on the Royal family


Holding back the wave: Tens of thousands pour into The Mall to watch the climax of a glorious weekend


Incredible scenes: Hordes of loyal subjects gathered to honour the Queen on the final day of the bank holiday weekend

 

[bobjustbob]

Millions of £ spent for such useless stuff while english economy is so bad (as for all europeans countries), it's shocking, insane, insulting for alla those people having hard time to live with minimum wages...
there's at least one thing for wich England should take example on France : We got rid of royalty.

Gotta disagree. Like I said before, the Royal Family is a money maker. They draw money to charities and welcome heads of state. The Prime Minister doesn't have to do that shit and can concentrate on running the country. Yea there's the pomp and pageantry but that is in the budget. They have guards that have those fluffy hats as show uniforms. I'm sure they don't get paid THAT much. They are paid to put on a show and I think it works.

Bob.

 

[sleep]

Bayonets are stupid on bullpup rifles. That's all I got.

Fixed!

 

[sleep]

 

[Ravenholm]

I never bothered my big fat hairy arse with the whole thing. I had better things to keep me occupied. I don't even know of anyone locally that celebrated the charade.

 

[tartanterrier]

I only saw an Englishman living in Skye with Union Jacks hanging out of his Range Rover,and there were Highland bands playing in Portree.But
other than that there wasn't as much happening,I think the same will happen when the Olympics come along.

 

[vodkazvictim]

If the assassination attempt was unsuccesful then I want my money back.
Also, how come the Navy has the cash to use a warship to celebrate queeny living (think Philip celebrated much? Fucking Cretan bastard) when the Navy uses it's money in such a way that the DUTCH (OF ALL FUCKING PEOPLE!) possess a better Navy?

 

[brodkill]

besides getting dusty, what the fuck does the queen actually do?

 

[Ravenholm]

Nothing other than take up space and leach off of the income people bring to the country. Oh yes and she gets a free tv license as well. Everyone else has to pay £146 or so each year for the thing. While she gets it for fuck all. Some complain about people living on benefits (state benefits if your in the US) but the fact is the Royals do it more and use more of that sort of cash than those unemployed ever will. The Royals are a drain on the ecconomy. Not the unemployed. What most people spend for a weeks worth of food wont even do one single meal for most Royals.

 

[Johan]

besides getting dusty, what the fuck does the queen actually do?

She's 86 So I guess she can't do nothing except shit in her diapers