Saturday, May 12, 2012

Queen Elizabeth's Spectacular Diamond Jubilee Pageant

I love this stuff.

At Telegraph UK, "Queen enjoys spectacular Diamond Jubilee pageant at Windsor castle":
Performers from all corners of the globe entertained the Queen in a Diamond Jubilee celebration at Windsor castle on Friday night.
Twirling Mexican dancers, Russian horse riders and New Zealand's army band were among hundreds of artists who took to the stage in the equestrian and musical tribute.

The event's narrators Angela Rippon and Alan Titchmarsh and musicians Joss Stone and Rolf Harris, who will perform during a finale on Sunday, were among the guests.

The 90 minute show promises to take spectators on a "journey around the world" and features 500 horses and 800 performers, in military and equestrian displays.

During a tea party before Friday's performance, the Queen was not only presented with a pair of a pair of African bracelets but made to try on the the handmade jewellery.

The Queen, who was wearing black gloves, appeared to have little choice in the matter but laughed as Rose Kimanzi carried out the role usually performed by the royal dresser.
And here's the photo slideshow: "Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle."

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