Platinum Jubilee Pageant: The photo highlights from today's celebrations for the Queen's Silver Jubilee

By Abi Whistance

Published 5th Jun 2022, 17:58 BST

The four-day bank holiday celebrations brought neighbours, towns and much of the nation together as they marked the 70-year reign of the country’s longest-serving monarch.

In what is the last day of the jubilee, pageantry kicked off the afternoon with thousands of costumed party-goers and iconic vehicles parading through the streets of London.

The Queen also made a surprise appearance, and was cheered by thousands of well-wishers after the Platinum Pageant told the story of her life, and the nation, with an eccentric carnival-like display.

Here are the photo highlights from today's pageant parade.

Participants prepare at Horse Guards Parade.

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Participants prepare at Horse Guards Parade.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

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The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

Crowds line The Mall during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

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Crowds line The Mall during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

Timmy Mallett during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace.

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Timmy Mallett during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace.

Participants prepare at Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.

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Participants prepare at Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.

A dragon puppet during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace.

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A dragon puppet during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace.