Â
Sponsored by
NATIONAL NEWS
Queen leads 1,000-strong jubilee flotilla
Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:24 PM by CJ, The Associated Press
LONDON (AP) - More than a million people have lined the banks of the River Thames (tehmhz) on a rainy day in London to cheer Queen Elizabeth and a flotilla celebrating her 60 years on the throne.
More than 1,000 vessels sailed along a 7-mile stretch of the river past landmarks including the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul's Cathedral before ending their journey near Tower Bridge.
The flotilla included rowboats, sailboats, gondolas, dragon boats and a replica Viking longboat. More than three dozen "Dunkirk Little Ships" represented the private boats that rescued thousands of British soldiers from the beaches of France in 1940.
The queen and her family led the parade aboard a barge decorated in red, gold and purple velvet.
Rain scuttled plans for a ceremonial flyover, but didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd, estimated by organizers at 1.25 million.
The pageant was the largest public event in four days of celebrations of the queen's Diamond Jubilee. Tomorrow, the queen will join thousands at an outdoor concert beside Buckingham Palace, headlined by Paul McCartney and Elton John.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
PLEASE HELP US MODERATE COMMENTS
Offensive or inappropriate comments are subject to removal. To report a comment, please e-mail us at feedback@ksby.com, and include the name of the story and information on the comment.
Thank you! KSBY.com
KSBY.COM VIDEOS
-
"Monster" reunited with owner after his cage was blown away during Oklahoma tornado
Views: 97 May 22, 2013 -
Joshua Hornsby mourns the loss of his young daughter killed in the Oklahoma tornado
Views: 29 May 22, 2013 -
Watch as a local meteorologist tracks the path of deadly tornado as it hits Moore, Oklahoma
Views: 275 May 21, 2013
Comments