Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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Diamond Jubilee revelers wear the Union Jack on the Mall during a concert at Buckingham Palace in London. For only the second time in its history, the United Kingdom celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne.
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The British Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly in formation over Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee as the royal family stands on the balcony. Pealing church bells and crowds cheering "God save the queen!" greeted Queen Elizabeth II as she arrived for a service at St. Paul's Cathedral on the last of four days of Diamond Jubilee celebrations, honoring her 60 years on the throne.
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Queen Elizabeth II waves to spectators as she leaves Westminster Hall during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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The interior St. Paul's Cathedral in London during a service of thanksgiving to celebrate Britain's Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.
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Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, ride in a carriage through the streets of London.
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Revelers fill the Mall leading to Buckingham Palace in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.
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Guests arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London for a service of thanksgiving.
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Singer Sir Elton John performs on stage during the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.
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Fireworks illuminate Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee concert in London.
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Hundreds of boats make their way down the River Thames past the British Royal Navy cruiser HMS Belfast toward the Tower Bridge as they take part in the Thames River Pageant for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration in London. More than 1,000 boats sailed down the Thames on Sunday in a flotilla tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne that organizers are calling the biggest gathering on the river in 350 years.
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Police horses on The Mall bedecked with Union Flags in London, England.
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A road sign warns drivers of traffic problems for the extended Diamond Jubilee weekend in London.
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Queen Elizabeth II waves from the royal barge 'Spirit of Chartwell' as it sails past the Houses of Parliament during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.
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Members of the public sit on the Mall while waiting for the start of a music concert at Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60-year reign during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London.
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A woman sits in a tent on The Mall as she waits for The Diamond Jubilee Concert in London.
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Spectators painted in the British flag stand on Waterloo Bridge over the Thames during the River Pageant of the Diamond Jubilee.
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Royal supporters enjoy a glass of Pimms on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace in London as they await the Queen's Jubilee concert. A chain of more than 4,200 beacons began to flare across the globe Monday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee, the last which was lit by the monarch at a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace.
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Spectators watch from balconies during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames in London.
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The flotilla of boats passes by the London Eye during the Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant in London.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stand onboard the Spirit of Chartwell during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames.
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Britain's Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry travel on the the royal barge 'Spirit of Chartwell' during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames.
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Boats take part in Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee pageant on the River Thames.
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A tourist has her photograph taken with a cardboard cut out of Queen Elizabeth II on The Mall in London.
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A London pub features a "Diamond" ale in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in London.
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A dog dressed in a Union Jack necktie for the Diamond Jubilee.
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Revelers wave Britain's Union flags as they watch the Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames.
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Fireworks are launched from the top of Tower Bridge marking the end of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant.
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