In pictures: Highlights from Day One of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
Elvis Anokye
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Early risers: Royal fans Caellia (L) and Yoshilen were among those who went to the Mall in central London this morning – where some royal supporters had spent the night in tentsImage caption: Early risers: Royal fans Caellia (L) and Yoshilen were among those who went to the Mall in central London this morning – where some royal supporters had spent the night in tents
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The Irish Guards march down the Mall during the Trooping the Colour military parade – complete with their regimental mascot, Irish Wolfhound ‘Turlough Mor’ (aka Seamus)Image caption: The Irish Guards march down the Mall during the Trooping the Colour military parade – complete with their regimental mascot, Irish Wolfhound ‘Turlough Mor’ (aka Seamus)
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Some protesters, reportedly animal rights activists, were arrested after storming the Mall during the Trooping the Colour paradeImage caption: Some protesters, reportedly animal rights activists, were arrested after storming the Mall during the Trooping the Colour parade
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An aerial shot shows crowds gathered to watch ahead of a flypast over Buckingham PalaceImage caption: An aerial shot shows crowds gathered to watch ahead of a flypast over Buckingham Palace
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The Queen makes her first appearance of the day on Buckingham Palace balcony – wearing the outfit from her official Platinum Jubilee portrait, shared on Wednesday – ahead of the flypastImage caption: The Queen makes her first appearance of the day on Buckingham Palace balcony – wearing the outfit from her official Platinum Jubilee portrait, shared on Wednesday – ahead of the flypast
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RAF Red Arrows perform a flypast over Horse Guards Parade as part of the first day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the capitalImage caption: RAF Red Arrows perform a flypast over Horse Guards Parade as part of the first day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the capital
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Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, stole the show when he shielded his ears from flypast noise – complete with grimaceImage caption: Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, stole the show when he shielded his ears from flypast noise – complete with grimace
