It was a crowning moment for Queen Elizabeth, as the U.K. and the world celebrate her 70 years on the throne.
waved at tens of thousands of adoring crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her during the final day of festivities marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.
It was an image for the history books and a glimpse into the monarchy's future, with the queen's three heirs — her 73-year-old son Charles, eldest grandson William and eldest great-grandson Prince George — by her side. "It’s a massive honor to be part of this. We’ve got the best queen in the world, don’t we? Best country in the world," said Warren Jobson, a biker who took part in the parade.The keenest royal fans braved the wet, chilly weather and camped out on the Mall overnight to secure the best view of the pageant.
On Saturday, the monarch delighted the country when she appeared in a surprise comedy video that opened an evening concert in front of Buckingham Palace. In the video, the monarch had tea with a computer-animated Paddington Bear — a beloved children's character in the U.K. She revealed that, just like the furry bear, she was partial to marmalade sandwiches and liked to keep them in her handbag.
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