Transcripts For BBCNEWS Platinum Jubilee 20240707

over the coming days. this morning, we're heading to horse guards parade, where for the first time in two years, we'll witness the full splendour of trooping the colour — the queen's birthday parade. this evening, as dusk falls, it's the lighting of the beacons — there'll be thousands of them aflame across the four corners of the united kingdom and beyond to the commonwealth — it promises to be quite a spectacle. tomorrow morning, we'll be heading east along the river thames to st paul's cathedral, where the queen and the royal family will attend a national service of thanksgiving and on saturday evening, settle down in your front row seat for the platinum party at the palace. a world—class who's who of superstar performers will take to the stage and buckingham palace itself will play a spectacular part in the show. and then finally on sunday, ajubilee pageant — a carnival on the mall, with 10,000 people bringing to life the seven decades of the queen's reign. so do stay with us, for live and exclusive coverage of what's set to be a unique and wonderfulfew days. this morning, then, is about trooping the colour — the annual queen's birthday parade. the grand processional route starts just behind us, at buckingham palace, and then leads to the iconic square of horse guards parade, the stage for today's military spectacle. huw edwards is taking us through the proceedings. 70 years ago, injune 1952, members of the royal family gathered here to watch the new queen taking part in herfirst birthday parade as sovereign. it's also a place steeped in history as the office once occupied by the duke of wellington. the window is a great vantage point over horse guards parade. today the family will be back here watching the ceremony of trooping the colour to mark the queen's official birthday to mark the jubilee. this year's event is unmatched in so many ways. the crowds gathering at horse guards in lovely sunshine, the millions watching at home are all paying tribute to the longest—reigning monarch in british history — a real sense of expectation ahead of this opening event of thejubilee weekend at horse guards parade. the parade will begin at 11 o'clock sharp, but there will be lots to see before then. it's led by the irish guards this year, along with hundreds of other troops of the household division — not forgetting the magnificent sight and sound of the massed bands. so in a short while, the royal party will make that familiarjourney along the mall — by tradition decked in union flags — it is such an impressive site. from buckingham palace to horse guards parade. the prince of wales is set to take the salute on the queen's behalf, that is a first, but we do expect to see her majesty on the palace balcony to greet the crowds later on. we'll be back in a few minutes, but for now let's rejoin kirsty. more from huw later. now, i'm going to bejoined in the studio this morning by quite a few familiar faces, who'll share their thoughts and experiences of meeting the queen. and who better to be our first guests than dame penelope keith and sir michael palin? we are so delighted that you could join us. i am wondering as you listen to the marching bands, you had seen the crowds presumably as i did this morning. it is a unique moment. it is to celebrate a unique life, michael?— life, michael? yes, it is extraordinary _ life, michael? yes, it is extraordinary what - life, michael? yes, it is extraordinary what we i life, michael? yes, it is i extraordinary what we are celebrating, really. ithink extraordinary what we are celebrating, really. i think that why i_ celebrating, really. i think that why i am — celebrating, really. i think that why i am here isjust because i think_ why i am here isjust because i think the — why i am here isjust because i think the queen herself has done an amazing _ think the queen herself has done an amazing job. you think for 70 years to remain, — amazing job. you think for 70 years to remain, part of my life and the country's — to remain, part of my life and the country's live, to represent the country — country's live, to represent the country and keep the country's value is going. _ country and keep the country's value is going. i_ country and keep the country's value is going, i think she's done extremely well. you can hear people cheering _ extremely well. you can hear people cheering and shouting. | extremely well. you can hear people cheering and shouting.— cheering and shouting. i think they are cheering _ cheering and shouting. i think they are cheering for— cheering and shouting. i think they are cheering for you! _ cheering and shouting. i think they are cheering for you! i _ cheering and shouting. i think they are cheering for you! i always - cheering and shouting. i think they are cheering for you! i always get i are cheering for you! i always get them along. _ are cheering for you! i always get them along. my _ are cheering for you! i always get them along, my extended - are cheering for you! i always get them along, my extended family| are cheering for you! i always get. them along, my extended family are here _ them along, my extended family are here. ,, them along, my extended family are here_ ,, , ., , them along, my extended family are here. ,, , ., , ~ them along, my extended family are here. ,, , .,, ~ .,, ., here. quiet, please. a 'ob well done and then some. _ here. quiet, please. a 'ob well done and then some, dame — here. quiet, please. ajob well done and then some, dame penelope? i here. quiet, please. ajob well done i and then some, dame penelope? 0h, es. what and then some, dame penelope? 0h, yes- what do — and then some, dame penelope? 0h, yes- what do you _ and then some, dame penelope? oh, yes. what do you think _ and then some, dame penelope? oh, yes. what do you think the _ and then some, dame penelope? oh, yes. what do you think the queen - yes. what do you think the queen brinus to yes. what do you think the queen brings to the _ yes. what do you think the queen brings to the job _ yes. what do you think the queen brings to the job that _ yes. what do you think the queen brings to the job that resonates i brings to the job that resonates with so many people? i brings to the job that resonates with so many people?— with so many people? i think humanity _ with so many people? i think humanity and _ with so many people? i think humanity and she _ with so many people? i think humanity and she seems - with so many people? i think humanity and she seems to i with so many people? i think. humanity and she seems to care with so many people? i think- humanity and she seems to care a lot about everybody and humour, as well, that wonderful smile.— that wonderful smile. people that know her well, _ that wonderful smile. people that know her well, i _ that wonderful smile. people that know her well, i have _ that wonderful smile. people that know her well, i have read - that wonderful smile. people that know her well, i have read it - that wonderful smile. people that know her well, i have read it said | know her well, i have read it said that she takes the job seriously but she doesn't take herself too seriously, that is an interesting thought. i seriously, that is an interesting thou . ht. ~ , ~ seriously, that is an interesting thou:ht. ~ , ~ . thought. i think it is, i think that is thought. ithink it is, ithink that is the great _ thought. ithink it is, ithink that is the great secret _ thought. ithink it is, ithink that is the great secret of _ thought. ithink it is, ithink that is the great secret of life - thought. ithink it is, ithink that is the great secret of life and - thought. | think it is, | think that| is the great secret of life and she has it in spades. she is the great secret of life and she has it in spades.— is the great secret of life and she has it in spades. she has to do this 'ob has it in spades. she has to do this “0b where has it in spades. she has to do this job where she _ has it in spades. she has to do this job where she has _ has it in spades. she has to do this job where she has to _ has it in spades. she has to do this job where she has to be _ has it in spades. she has to do this job where she has to be friends - has it in spades. she has to do thisl job where she has to be friends with everybody _ job where she has to be friends with everybody but, you know, she mustn't -ive everybody but, you know, she mustn't give favours _ everybody but, you know, she mustn't give favours to anyone group. so she has to— give favours to anyone group. so she has to have _ give favours to anyone group. so she has to have a — give favours to anyone group. so she has to have a kind of benevolent neutrality— has to have a kind of benevolent neutrality for everybody, which i think— neutrality for everybody, which i think it's — neutrality for everybody, which i think it's a — neutrality for everybody, which i think it's a hard thing to achieve and she — think it's a hard thing to achieve and she does it well.— think it's a hard thing to achieve and she does it well. that's a kind of unity and _ and she does it well. that's a kind of unity and positivity, _ and she does it well. that's a kind of unity and positivity, isn't - and she does it well. that's a kind of unity and positivity, isn't it? . of unity and positivity, isn't it? there is a lot of the opposite about. i wondered today as i was coming in, there were four young women behind me speaking on american accents and they had to cut out faces of the queen which i presume they are now wearing. i said, why are you here? they had come from minneapolis. they said, well, it's the queen, it's her, it's what she represents. i thought it's extraordinary she represents not just with our sitting here of a certain vintage but 17 and 18—year—olds from minneapolis. it is 18-year-olds from minneapolis. it is continuity in — 18—year—olds from minneapolis. it 3 continuity in this changing world, so many things have changed and yet there she is, i'm changing. and there she is, i'm changing. and also, there she is, i'm changing. and also. because _ there she is, i'm changing. and also, because she _ there she is, i'm changing. and also, because she is _ there she is, i'm changing. and also, because she is sort of above politics— also, because she is sort of above politics in— also, because she is sort of above politics in the world today, poiiticai _ politics in the world today, political leaders, political ideas dominate and worry a lot of people and a _ dominate and worry a lot of people and a tot— dominate and worry a lot of people and a lot of— dominate and worry a lot of people and a lot of people feel politicians are inadequate, whereas the queen manages _ are inadequate, whereas the queen manages to represent something beyond _ manages to represent something beyond that, which is basic values, toierance. — beyond that, which is basic values, tolerance, understanding, communication, worrying about the environment. hervalues are environment. her values are respected environment. hervalues are respected around the world, i think. penelope, _ respected around the world, i think. penelope, people often say she doesn't put a foot wrong. she makes not putting a foot wrong seem rather straightforward but of course it is a very tricky thing? a, straightforward but of course it is a very tricky thing?— straightforward but of course it is a very tricky thing? a nightmare, i would imagine. _ a very tricky thing? a nightmare, i would imagine. and _ a very tricky thing? a nightmare, i would imagine. and she _ a very tricky thing? a nightmare, i would imagine. and she has - a very tricky thing? a nightmare, i - would imagine. and she has welcomed 112 different people _ would imagine. and she has welcomed 112 different people to _ would imagine. and she has welcomed 112 different people to state _ 112 different people to state visits, the sort of people she has had to be seamlessly polite to an unending louis generous and elegant too, that's quite a task? i unending louis generous and elegant too, that's quite a task?— too, that's quite a task? i think she must _ too, that's quite a task? i think she must be — too, that's quite a task? i think she must be a _ too, that's quite a task? i think she must be a supreme - too, that's quite a task? i think| she must be a supreme actress! too, that's quite a task? i think- she must be a supreme actress! you said it. ithink— she must be a supreme actress! you said it. i think all— she must be a supreme actress! you said it. i think all these _ she must be a supreme actress! you said it. i think all these people - said it. i think all these people cominu , said it. i think all these people coming. yet — said it. i think all these people coming, yet another _ said it. i think all these people coming, yet another person, l said it. i think all these people - coming, yet another person, hello, what's _ coming, yet another person, hello, what's your— coming, yet another person, hello, what's your name, how nice... i would _ what's your name, how nice... i would want _ what's your name, how nice... i would want to bang my head against the walt— would want to bang my head against the wall after all of that but she doesn't. — the wall after all of that but she doesn't. i— the wall after all of that but she doesn't, i think. the wall after all of that but she doesn't, ithink. but the wall after all of that but she doesn't, ithink.— the wall after all of that but she doesn't, ithink. but also, some --eole, doesn't, ithink. but also, some people. you _ doesn't, ithink. but also, some people. you can't _ doesn't, ithink. but also, some people, you can't like _ doesn't, ithink. but also, somel people, you can't like everybody. there must be some regimes she has had to welcome that she is not particularly attracted to.- particularly attracted to. there must be, particularly attracted to. there must be. we — particularly attracted to. there must be, we can _ particularly attracted to. there must be, we can only - particularly attracted to. there | must be, we can only speculate particularly attracted to. there - must be, we can only speculate on that one. her statement this morning was talking about, let's look forward to the future with confidence and enthusiasm. this is a woman who very much, we hear about living in the moment, she is an absolute example of that. she is able to live in the moment and we will spend some time looking back and indulging in a bit of nostalgia but i don't think she particularly is that type of person? i but i don't think she particularly is that type of person?— is that type of person? i don't think so- _ is that type of person? i don't think so- i _ is that type of person? i don't think so. i don't _ is that type of person? i don't think so. i don't think- is that type of person? i don't think so. i don't think there . is that type of person? i don't think so. i don't think there is is that type of person? i don't - think so. i don't think there is any point _ think so. i don't think there is any point at _ think so. i don't think there is any point at which she had said, that's it, point at which she had said, that's it. we _ point at which she had said, that's it. i've done — point at which she had said, that's it, i've done that, i'm not doing any more. _ it, i've done that, i'm not doing any more, which a lot of us would feel with — any more, which a lot of us would feel with busy lives. the busy life seems _ feel with busy lives. the busy life seems to— feel with busy lives. the busy life seems to offer her opportunities and ithink— seems to offer her opportunities and i think one _ seems to offer her opportunities and i think one thing the queen has which _ i think one thing the queen has which i — i think one thing the queen has which i have always admired as a curiosity — which i have always admired as a curiosity. she does seem to be interested _ curiosity. she does seem to be interested in people, what they are all doing. _ interested in people, what they are all doing, it's not a false face but all doing, it's not a false face but a face _ all doing, it's not a false face but a face of— all doing, it's not a false face but a face of genuine concern. that kee -s a face of genuine concern. that keeps her _ a face of genuine concern. that keeps her going. _ a face of genuine concern. that keeps her going. we _ a face of genuine concern. trust keeps her going. we shall chat later but for now, thanks very much. now, the celebrations for thejubilee started a few months ago in february — on the precise anniversary of the queen's accession back in 1952 — but today is the first day of the official platinum jubilee weekend. it is a huge event for the united kingdom and it takes a lot of organising. preparations have been under way for a good few months. quite soon, this will be covered in bunting, i hope. you quite soon, this will be covered in bunting. i hope-— bunting, i hope. you can't have a decent street _ bunting, i hope. you can't have a decent street party _ bunting, i hope. you can't have a decent street party without - bunting, i hope. you can't have a | decent street party without lots of hunting _ decent street party without lots of buntinu. ., decent street party without lots of buntin. ., . ., ,, . decent street party without lots of bunting-_ we i bunting. darth vader, classic! we have been honoured _ bunting. darth vader, classic! we have been honoured to _ bunting. darth vader, classic! we have been honoured to make - bunting. darth vader, classic! we have been honoured to make the| have been honoured to make the official nhs beacon. i have been honoured to make the official nhs beacon.— have been honoured to make the official nhs beacon. i think we are all hu:el official nhs beacon. i think we are all hugely excited _ official nhs beacon. i think we are all hugely excited at _ official nhs beacon. i think we are all hugely excited at st _ official nhs beacon. i think we are all hugely excited at st paul's. - official nhs beacon. i think we are all hugely excited at st paul's. my| all hugely excited at st paul's. my viuil all hugely excited at st paul's. vigil under all hugely excited at st paul's. my vigil under this balloon, under the picture _ vigil under this balloon, under the picture of— vigil under this balloon, under the picture of the _ vigil under this balloon, under the picture of the queen _ vigil under this balloon, under the picture of the queen will- vigil under this balloon, under the| picture of the queen will definitely be very— picture of the queen will definitely be very surprising. _ picture of the queen will definitely be very surprising.— be very surprising. there are a coule be very surprising. there are a coople of _ be very surprising. there are a couple of moments _ be very surprising. there are a couple of moments that - be very surprising. there are a couple of moments that are i couple of moments that are death—defying. fin couple of moments that are death-defying.— couple of moments that are death-defying. couple of moments that are death-de inc. ., ., ., ., death-defying. on a scale of one to ten, very excited. _ death-defying. on a scale of one to ten, very excited. the _ death-defying. on a scale of one to ten, very excited. the idea - death-defying. on a scale of one to ten, very excited. the idea is i death-defying. on a scale of one to ten, very excited. the idea is we i ten, very excited. the idea is we show a personal— ten, very excited. the idea is we show a personal side _ ten, very excited. the idea is we show a personal side of - ten, very excited. the idea is we show a personal side of the i ten, very excited. the idea is we i show a personal side of the queen. we had _ show a personal side of the queen. we had 200 — show a personal side of the queen. we had 200 dancers _ show a personal side of the queen. we had 200 dancers in _ show a personal side of the queen. we had 200 dancers in the - show a personal side of the queen. we had 200 dancers in the 505 i we had 200 dancers in the 50s station, or volunteer. it’s we had 200 dancers in the 50s station, or volunteer.— station, or volunteer. it's quite complicated — station, or volunteer. it's quite complicated to _ station, or volunteer. it's quite complicated to put _ station, or volunteer. it's quite complicated to put something i station, or volunteer. it's quite i complicated to put something of this scale together. it's a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity. we once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. we are once—in—a—lifetime opportunity. we are practising right now. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. we are practising right now. happy i are practising right now. happy jubilee! are practising right now. happy jubilee! aid. — are practising right now. happy jubilee! aid, attitude, - are practising right now. happy| jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! ho efull jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! hopefully we — jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! hopefully we will _ jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! hopefully we will have - jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! hopefully we will have got i jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! hopefully we will have got to i jubilee! aid, attitude, attitude! i hopefully we will have got to the ti l ht hopefully we will have got to the right place — hopefully we will have got to the right place at _ hopefully we will have got to the right place at the _ hopefully we will have got to the right place at the right _ hopefully we will have got to the right place at the right time. i hopefully we will have got to the right place at the right time. ifilial right place at the right time. we have a right place at the right time. have a fantastic mobile stage right place at the right time.“ have a fantastic mobile stage which will be full of acrobats, break dancers. i will be full of acrobats, break dancers. ., ., . ., ., dancers. i am the deacon that will li . ht the dancers. i am the deacon that will light the beacon. _ dancers. i am the deacon that will light the beacon. i _ dancers. i am the deacon that will light the beacon. i am _ dancers. i am the deacon that will light the beacon. i am currently i light the beacon. i am currently ”lantin light the beacon. i am currently planting this — light the beacon. i am currently planting this jubilee _ light the beacon. i am currently planting this jubilee bed. i'm i planting this jubilee bed. i'm secretly quite _ planting thisjubilee bed. secretly quite enjoying it planting thisjubilee bed.“ secretly quite enjoying it although the stress levels are quite high. it's a big opportunity to get all back— it's a big opportunity to get all back together and have one great big party to— back together and have one great big party to celebrate the jubilee! so, plenty to look forward to over the next four days. we can take a look at what's happening on the mall. in their bearskins, putting on a show before the show starts. they are on their way to horse guards parade and what a fine day it is for it! as we can see, they are the crowds, too. dame penelope keith, let's indulging a little nostalgia and look back to coronation day. do you have distinct memories of that? i coronation day. do you have distinct memories of that?— memories of that? i do, i was at school, boarding _ memories of that? i do, i was at school, boarding school. - memories of that? i do, i was at school, boarding school. we i memories of that? i do, i was at school, boarding school. we had memories of that? i do, i was at i school, boarding school. we had the weekend off, i don't remember which day of the week it was. my mother and stepfather were living in a small hotel in putney, i can remember. but we had a television and i remember vividly every time the national anthem was played, i stood up. 11 the national anthem was played, i stood u. " ., ' the national anthem was played, i stood up--12. _ the national anthem was played, i stood up- 12. 12 - the national anthem was played, i stood up.- 12, 12 i- the national anthem was played, i stood up.- 12, 12 i was. i stood up. 11 or12? 12, 12 i was. did ou stood up. 11 or12? 12, 12 i was. did you have — stood up. 11 or12? 12, 12 i was. did you have the _ stood up. 11 or12? 12, 12 i was. did you have the neighbours i stood up. 11 or12? 12, 12 1 was. | did you have the neighbours and stood up. 11 or12? 12, 12 1 was. - did you have the neighbours and to watch? ., , , watch? no, because we were in between houses, _ watch? no, because we were in between houses, staying i watch? no, because we were in between houses, staying in i watch? no, because we were in between houses, staying in this hotel. i wasjust between houses, staying in this hotel. i was just there with my mother, standing up. stand hotel. i wasjust there with my mother, standing up. and there we are looking — mother, standing up. and there we are looking at _ mother, standing up. and there we are looking at the _ mother, standing up. and there we are looking at the pictures - mother, standing up. and there we are looking at the pictures of- mother, standing up. and there we are looking at the pictures of the i are looking at the pictures of the state coach. quite a thing if you imagine this was notjust post—war london but post—war britain. this moment of glittering glamour in the middle of what was a very dusty and difficult time for the united kingdom. difficult time for the united kinudom. , difficult time for the united kingdom-— difficult time for the united kinudom. , ,, ., .,, kingdom. yes, i think that was the thin. kingdom. yes, i think that was the thing- they — kingdom. yes, i think that was the thing- they had — kingdom. yes, i think that was the thing. they had been _ kingdom. yes, i think that was the thing. they had been through i kingdom. yes, i think that was the thing. they had been through twol thing. they had been through two world _ thing. they had been through two world wars. parents had seen two world _ world wars. parents had seen two world wars. parents had seen two world wars and what they wanted was stability— world wars and what they wanted was stability of _ world wars and what they wanted was stability of some kind. the interesting thing was george vi was quite a _ interesting thing was george vi was quite a frail man at the time. i remember— quite a frail man at the time. i remember he had a stammer, my father had a stammer. there was that feeling — had a stammer. there was that feeling of— had a stammer. there was that feeling of what would happen to the monarchy _ feeling of what would happen to the monarchy. then after his death, these _ monarchy. then after his death, these two — monarchy. then after his death, these two young people, rather glamorous young people take over and, glamorous young people take over and. you _ glamorous young people take over and, you know, there is a spiritual kind of— and, you know, there is a spiritual kind of charge that goes through the country— kind of charge that goes through the country in _ kind of charge that goes through the country in a — kind of charge that goes through the country in a way, that this is going to be _ country in a way, that this is going to be the — country in a way, that this is going to be the future. the past, which has been — to be the future. the past, which has been very dismal, drab and difficult, — has been very dismal, drab and difficult, is— has been very dismal, drab and difficult, is now, we've had that, we are _ difficult, is now, we've had that, we are going to look forward. i think— we are going to look forward. i think that _ we are going to look forward. i think that was part of it. | think that was part of it. i remember my mother was in tears when the king died because he had been such a beacon of hope. the cheers! isn't it wonderful! he had been such a beacon during the second world war, visiting all the bomb sites and this, that and the other. i think a lot of people were absolutely shattered by the fact that he'd died. but as michael says, there was hope, and suddenly there was this excitement. my mother took me up to the mall, i remember, and she like me is not good at standing very much and said we have to sit down. i looked around for a chair and of course there were none. she said, we will sit on the pavement. i was shocked because a 1953, you didn't sit on the pavement! i shocked because a1953, you didn't sit on the pavement!— sit on the pavement! i imagine you wouldn't do — sit on the pavement! i imagine you wouldn't do it _ sit on the pavement! i imagine you wouldn't do it now _ sit on the pavement! i imagine you wouldn't do it now anyway, - sit on the pavement! i imagine you wouldn't do it now anyway, not i sit on the pavement! i imagine you | wouldn't do it now anyway, notjust 1953. i wouldn't do it now anyway, not 'ust 1953. ., ., , ., ., 1953. i am a bit taller than i was. the idea of— 1953. i am a bit taller than i was. the idea of this, _ 1953. i am a bit taller than i was. the idea of this, when _ 1953. i am a bit taller than i was. the idea of this, when we - 1953. i am a bit taller than i was. the idea of this, when we were i the idea of this, when we were watching the glorious pictures of the coronation, this glittering, fresh young woman, a 25—year—old mother of two as she was at the time, it marked a great change from the war years when it was older, dusty, stressed—out men who were doing it. she carried with her something of the future as she walked down westminster abbey, do you think? yes, but what must one remember also, it was still drab in london, things were still rationed, which is extraordinary. stand things were still rationed, which is extraordinary-— things were still rationed, which is extraordina . . a ., extraordinary. and michael, you were about nine at — extraordinary. and michael, you were about nine at the _ extraordinary. and michael, you were about nine at the coronation? - extraordinary. and michael, you were about nine at the coronation? yes, i about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine — about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine or _ about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine or ten. _ about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine or ten. i _ about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine or ten. ijust _ about nine at the coronation? yes, about nine or ten. ijust remember being— about nine or ten. ijust remember being a— about nine or ten. ijust remember being a bit— about nine or ten. ijust remember being a bit embarrassed that we didn't— being a bit embarrassed that we didn't have a television. we had to find some — didn't have a television. we had to find some neighbour who had a television — find some neighbour who had a television to see the great event, and i_ television to see the great event, and i remember cramming into a very small— and i remember cramming into a very small room— and i remember cramming into a very small room and seeing the whole glorious — small room and seeing the whole glorious ceremony in black and white as it was _ glorious ceremony in black and white as it was on — glorious ceremony in black and white as it was on a very small screen. now— as it was on a very small screen. now today— as it was on a very small screen. now today you are going to have wonderful shots of amazing pageantry and all— wonderful shots of amazing pageantry and all that, but you had to peer into almost a matchbox to see it, but it _ into almost a matchbox to see it, but it was — into almost a matchbox to see it, but it was exciting. find into almost a matchbox to see it, but it was exciting.— but it was exciting. and it was rainin: , but it was exciting. and it was raining. as — but it was exciting. and it was raining, as well. _ but it was exciting. and it was raining, as well. we _ but it was exciting. and it was raining, as well. we won't i but it was exciting. and it was i raining, as well. we won't forget that. so everyone was in covered carriages. that. so everyone was in covered carriaues. �* ., , that. so everyone was in covered carriaues. . .,, i. that. so everyone was in covered carriaues. . ., . carriages. and as you watched it, ou were carriages. and as you watched it, you were one _ carriages. and as you watched it, you were one of— carriages. and as you watched it, you were one of 27 _ carriages. and as you watched it, you were one of 27 million i carriages. and as you watched it, | you were one of 27 million people apparentlyjust in britain who watched it. apparently 'ust in britain who watched it.— apparently 'ust in britain who watched it. just in that room, actually- _ it's just under 20 minutes the queen's birthday parade will get under way. we can already see the guards in their famous red tunics and bearskins marching down the mall towards horse guards. let'sjoin huw in the commentary box. kirsty, great timing by you, because the band of the scots guards is on its way, led in great style by the senior drum major gareth chambers, who has the responsibility for leading the massed bands across the parade ground today, making sure they all move as one. a great responsibility. as you can imagine, that takes a lot of discipline. and also great musicianship to achieve the standards for which the household division bands are famous around the world. it's a day to enjoy all the colour, the drill, the music and the grand spectacle. and we are witnessing a great tradition today — we have to go back to 1748 for the first mention of the sovereign's birthday being honoured with a military display. you will notice that along the way we will be mentioning the queen's official birthday, because her actual birthday is in april, she was 96 and april this year, but past monarchs with birthdays in winter months decided to celebrate when the weather was a little better, so earlyjune is the time of the official birthday every year, and each one a reminder of the sovereign's bond with her personal troops. sovereign's bond with her personal troo s. ,, sovereign's bond with her personal troos, ., ., , sovereign's bond with her personal troo-s. ,, ., , ., , troops. queen elizabeth ii leaves buckingham _ troops. queen elizabeth ii leaves buckingham palace _ troops. queen elizabeth ii leaves buckingham palace for— troops. queen elizabeth ii leaves buckingham palace for the i troops. queen elizabeth ii leaves buckingham palace for the most| buckingham palace for the most spectacular event of the year, trooping the colour.— spectacular event of the year, trooping the colour. ladies and gentlemen. _ trooping the colour. ladies and gentlemen, when _ trooping the colour. ladies and gentlemen, when prince - trooping the colour. ladies and gentlemen, when prince philip| trooping the colour. ladies and i gentlemen, when prince philip and i were married on this day 50 years ago. _ were married on this day 50 years ago. britain— were married on this day 50 years ago, britain hadjust were married on this day 50 years ago, britain had just endured six years— ago, britain had just endured six years of— ago, britain had just endured six years of war, emerging battered but victorious _ years of war, emerging battered but victorious. prince philip had served in the _ victorious. prince philip had served in the royal— victorious. prince philip had served in the royal navy in the far east while _ in the royal navy in the far east while i— in the royal navy in the far east while i was grappling in the ats with the — while i was grappling in the ats with the complexities of a combustion engine and learning to drive _ combustion engine and learning to drive an— combustion engine and learning to drive an ambulance. it isa it is a tradition a very long—standing that the sovereign and members _ long—standing that the sovereign and members of the royal family are intimately associated with the armed forces _ intimately associated with the armed forces and _ intimately associated with the armed forces and have been proud to serve in all— forces and have been proud to serve in all three _ forces and have been proud to serve in all three services. we have special— in all three services. we have special connections with particular command — special connections with particular command two of the royal navy and royal— command two of the royal navy and royal marines, regiments of the army and stations of the royal air force. as the daughter, wife and mother of naval— as the daughter, wife and mother of naval officers, i recognise the unique — naval officers, i recognise the unique demands of a nation ask of you. _ unique demands of a nation ask of you. and _ unique demands of a nation ask of you. and i— unique demands of a nation ask of you, and i will always value my special— you, and i will always value my special link with hms queen elizabeth, her ship's company and their families. the wartime generation, my generation, is resilient and it is with— generation, is resilient and it is with humility and pleasure on behalf of the _ with humility and pleasure on behalf of the entire country, indeed the whole _ of the entire country, indeed the whole free — of the entire country, indeed the whole free world, that i say to you all, whole free world, that i say to you all. thank— whole free world, that i say to you all, thank you. i'm joined now by air chief marshal sir stuart peach, sis a former chief of the defence staff and colour sergeantjohnson beharry vc who is one of nine people in the world to have received the victoria cross for bravery in iraq from the queen. one gets the sense that the queen has a deeply personal connection to the military. she has a deeply personal connection to the military-— the military. she is our commander-in-chief, l the military. she is our. commander-in-chief, so the military. she is our- commander-in-chief, so for the military. she is our— commander-in-chief, so for thousands commander—in—chief, so for thousands of servicemen in the united kingdom and across the commonwealth, she is expected in that role, and her love of the military is known, her links to the military are deep and meaningful, notjust in the uk but across the world. stand meaningful, notjust in the uk but across the world.— meaningful, notjust in the uk but across the world. and she is a lady that ou across the world. and she is a lady that you have _ across the world. and she is a lady that you have met _ across the world. and she is a lady that you have met on _ across the world. and she is a lady that you have met on many - across the world. and she is a lady i that you have met on many occasions and in many different circumstances. she is very knowledgeable. she knows a lot about military affairs and the habits, customs and traditions of all of the armed forces of this country and many others, and when you meet her, that knowledge is very much to the fore. she always asks extremely pertinent and timely questions. extremely pertinent and timely cuestions. �* extremely pertinent and timely cuestions. . ., extremely pertinent and timely cuestions. ., , extremely pertinent and timely cuestions. . ., , , extremely pertinent and timely cuestions. ., , , , questions. and of course she is known as _ questions. and of course she is known as reader— questions. and of course she is known as reader number- questions. and of course she is known as reader number one. | questions. and of course she is i known as reader number one. in questions. and of course she is - known as reader number one. in her red box, she holds the secrets of the world, and has access to every level of military intelligence and all sorts of things, so when we have spoken to her, she is clearly a lady who has covered her brief. she understands _ who has covered her brief. she understands a _ who has covered her brief. she understands a lot _ who has covered her brief. me understands a lot about the who has covered her brief. s“i;=: understands a lot about the world. there is no one else in the world who knows all of the leaders over all of that time, so she keeps us on our toes whether we are serving or indeedin our toes whether we are serving or indeed in command orjust meeting on a visit. i indeed in command or 'ust meeting on a visit. ., , indeed in command or 'ust meeting on a visit. . , ., .., indeed in command or 'ust meeting on a visit. . , ., .. .., a visit. i have been told i can call ou ta, a visit. i have been told i can call you ta. is _ a visit. i have been told i can call you ta. is that — a visit. i have been told i can call you ta, is that right? _ a visit. i have been told i can call you ta, is that right? it - a visit. i have been told i can call you ta, is that right? it is - a visit. i have been told i can call you ta, is that right? it is your. you ta, is that right? it is your tenth wedding anniversary today, and you had a baby two days ago. that is true. and you had a baby two days ago. that is true- and yet — you had a baby two days ago. that is true- and yet you — you had a baby two days ago. that is true. and yet you are _ you had a baby two days ago. that is true. and yet you are still _ you had a baby two days ago. that is true. and yet you are still sitting - true. and yet you are still sitting here with shoes _ true. and yet you are still sitting here with shoes polished - true. and yet you are still sittingl here with shoes polished looking utterly splendid, so thank you very much for taking the time.- utterly splendid, so thank you very much for taking the time. thank you ve much much for taking the time. thank you very much for— much for taking the time. thank you very much for having _ much for taking the time. thank you very much for having me _ much for taking the time. thank you very much for having me this - much for taking the time. thank you very much for having me this year. | very much for having me this year. eworry— very much for having me this year. equerry to — very much for having me this year. equerry to the queen was your previous role, what is that? the euuer previous role, what is that? the equerry to _ previous role, what is that? the equerry to the _ previous role, what is that? the equerry to the monarch accompanies her majesty in public and private duties, _ her majesty in public and private duties, so— her majesty in public and private duties, so i would accompany her through— duties, so i would accompany her through her working life and in private — through her working life and in private residence as well. sol through her working life and in private residence as well. so i need to chance private residence as well. so i need to change the _ private residence as well. so i need to change the way _ private residence as well. so i need to change the way i _ private residence as well. so i need to change the way i say _ private residence as well. so i need to change the way i say equerry - private residence as well. so i need to change the way i say equerry to i to change the way i say equerry to pronounce it like you! it is a prestigious role and given to people who are greatly trusted and respected. what is the moment for you that stands out as something you are particularly proud of. i’m you that stands out as something you are particularly proud of.— are particularly proud of. i'm very fortunate to _ are particularly proud of. i'm very fortunate to have _ are particularly proud of. i'm very fortunate to have been _ are particularly proud of. i'm very fortunate to have been selected | are particularly proud of. i'm veryl fortunate to have been selected as an equerry, and it was from a wide cohort_ an equerry, and it was from a wide cohort of— an equerry, and it was from a wide cohort of army officers. i took over from _ cohort of army officers. i took over from an— cohort of army officers. i took over from an raf— cohort of army officers. i took over from an raf officer and i handed over to _ from an raf officer and i handed over to a — from an raf officer and i handed over to a royal marine officer, so it goes— over to a royal marine officer, so it goes amongst the services. i think_ it goes amongst the services. i think one — it goes amongst the services. i think one of the moments that really stands _ think one of the moments that really stands out _ think one of the moments that really stands out with her majesty myself, i do believe, was when she spoke during _ i do believe, was when she spoke during the — i do believe, was when she spoke during the covid epidemic and showed true leadership, and it was so uplifting — true leadership, and it was so uplifting for the country. her majesty— uplifting for the country. her majesty was wonderful. on that particular occasion, it was marvellous, and i was then very fortunate — marvellous, and i was then very fortunate to accompany her majesty of laying _ fortunate to accompany her majesty of laying down a bouquet of flowers in westminster abbey as well during the pandemic, so that was wonderful. as i understand it, you are close enough, you are probably not going to answer this question, you have spent christmas at sandringham, am i right? i knew you wouldn't! he said thatis right? i knew you wouldn't! he said that is far too personal, but it gives us an idea of how personal the role is. it gives us an idea of how personal the role is. , ., gives us an idea of how personal the role is. , . . , , role is. it is an incredibly personal— role is. it is an incredibly personal role, _ role is. it is an incredibly personal role, and - role is. it is an incredibly personal role, and as - role is. it is an incredibly| personal role, and as you role is. it is an incredibly - personal role, and as you find with lots of _ personal role, and as you find with lots of other close members of her majesty's— lots of other close members of her majesty's court and office. you have seen active — majesty's court and office. you have seen active service _ majesty's court and office. you have seen active service in _ majesty's court and office. you have seen active service in iraq _ majesty's court and office. you have seen active service in iraq and - seen active service in iraq and afghanistan?— afghanistan? yes, i served operations _ afghanistan? yes, i served operations in _ afghanistan? yes, i served operations in iraq - afghanistan? yes, i served operations in iraq and - afghanistan? yes, i served operations in iraq and on i afghanistan? yes, i served - operations in iraq and on three occasions _ operations in iraq and on three occasions in afghanistan. quite usefully. — occasions in afghanistan. quite usefully, on finishing my appointment as equerry, i went on appointment as equerry, ! went on operations— appointment as equerry, i went on operations back to afghanistan. thank— operations back to afghanistan. thank you — operations back to afghanistan. thank you very much to both of you for taking the time today to share your intimate knowledge and memories of the queen, and we hope you have a wonderfuljubilee.— princess elizabeth was only a young woman of 25 when she became queen, taking a lifelong vow of duty and service. for almost everyone in the country, she has been a constant in our lives and has touched hearts around the world. throughout the weekend we're going to be hearing messages from some well—wishers. a few of them may look familiar. you're president of the united states, you meet a lot of remarkable people, and you try under all circumstances to maintain your composure. but that is hard than you think when you are visiting her majesty. before i took office, michelle and i hadn't been to too many palaces, so we weren't sure what to expect on our first trip to buckingham. but we shouldn't have been worried. her majesty put us at ease with grace and generosity, so much so that i walked away thinking that she actually reminded me a little bit of my grandmother, and i would like to think her majesty and iformed a special would like to think her majesty and i formed a special relationship of our own. certainly i can say that getting to know her was one of the great privileges of my years in office, and i learned so much from seeing the example she set for all of us who had the privilege to serve. your majesty, it would be an understatement to say that the world has changed a bit in the seven decades since you first came to power, but your character never has. your stead fast stewardship of one of our most important democracies has made the world safer and more prosperous in war and peace, times of adversity and times of prosperity. your life has been a gift, notjust to the united kingdom but to the world, and it is with gratitude for your leadership and the kindness that you have shown me and my family that i say, may the light of your crown continue to reign supreme. your life has been a gift to the uk and to the world, the words there of president barack obama. it's almost time for the irish guards to troop their colour, so let's head back down the mall to horse guards parade where huw will take you through this year's platinum jubilee military display. enjoy. huw: kirsty, thank you. the greatest honour in this birthday parade is to provide the escort for the colour, and in the year of the platinum jubilee, that honour goes to the 1st battalion irish guards. the regiment was founded in 1900 — the fourth regiment of footguards in order of creation — which explains the tunic buttons in groups of four, and an emblem of irish heritage with the blue plume of st patrick on bearskin. and we can see in a little more detail later on, seamus is very happy to be on the mall. this year they will be proudly trooping a new colour. presented to them by their colonel, the duke of cambridge, at windsor castle just over a fortnight ago. a crowd of many thousands tucked into the parks around buckingham palace. and of course a huge crowd of many thousands in these stands, selected by the royal british legion, people who have been lucky in the ballot for seats here where the concert will be held of course on saturday night. the queen has decided to watch the parade at buckingham palace — but she is expected to appear on the famous balcony, to inspect the troops as they return and to greet the crowds after today's parade. all along the route, some of the unsung heroes of the day — the 200 street liners — led by ten officers from the 1st battalion coldstream guards. here at horse guards, we have a crowd of 8,00 people, including friends and families of those on parade, members of the public who struck lucky in the ticket ballot and official guests from around the world. we are live on bbc one with expert guests and interviews with those taking part, but if you want the basic coverage — use the red button. after the parade, we'll be looking forward to a spectacular display in the skies above central london — the tri—service fly—past — a 70—aircraft birthday tribute. we have seen the star participant for many people, spotlight assured, the mascot, technics three, the irish wolfhound known as seamus from day to day. iam down i am down here on the forming up point for the troops today but it is not men, women and horses that will be making their way to the mall, there is a dog as well. the man tasked with looking after seamus it joins us, he seems very chilled out? sheamus, not much fazes him, easy—going. sheamus, not much fazes him, easy-going-_ sheamus, not much fazes him, easy-going. sheamus, not much fazes him, eas -~aoin. ., ., , easy-going. tell me, what does he mean to the _ easy-going. tell me, what does he mean to the regiment? _ easy-going. tell me, what does he mean to the regiment? he - easy-going. tell me, what does he mean to the regiment? he is - easy-going. tell me, what does he mean to the regiment? he is a - easy-going. tell me, what does he mean to the regiment? he is a key| mean to the regiment? he is a key personality- _ mean to the regiment? he is a key personality. when _ mean to the regiment? he is a key personality. when everyone - mean to the regiment? he is a key personality. when everyone sees l mean to the regiment? he is a key - personality. when everyone sees him, they are almost happy to see him. everybody loves him. he is one of the lads, one of the soldiers? tithe the lads, one of the soldiers? one ofthe the lads, one of the soldiers? one of the lads. _ the lads, one of the soldiers? one of the lads, does _ the lads, one of the soldiers? ©“ie: of the lads, does everything with us, literally everything we do come he will do it with us. so us, literally everything we do come he will do it with us.— he will do it with us. so you look after him all _ he will do it with us. so you look after him all the _ he will do it with us. so you look after him all the time, _ he will do it with us. so you look after him all the time, what - he will do it with us. so you look| after him all the time, what does he will do it with us. so you look - after him all the time, what does he mean to you? taste after him all the time, what does he mean to you?— mean to you? we do everything touether. mean to you? we do everything together- we — mean to you? we do everything together. we have _ mean to you? we do everything together. we have a _ mean to you? we do everything together. we have a bond - mean to you? we do everything together. we have a bond now. | mean to you? we do everything i together. we have a bond now. we love working with each other. hopi love working with each other. how will he find — love working with each other. how will he find today? _ love working with each other. how will he find today? we _ love working with each other. how will he find today? we have - love working with each other. how will he find today? we have done l love working with each other. how. will he find today? we have done so much practice _ will he find today? we have done so much practice for— will he find today? we have done so much practice for him _ will he find today? we have done so much practice for him now - much practice for him now it's almost second nature to him now. he will be great. wonderful, you have a fantastic day and you too, seamus, best of luck out there! a real gentleman and there he is with his handler, making his way across the parade ground here. seamus is clearly not fazed by the demands of the parade. and a special parade requires a special guest — an expert guide for all of us. and this year my guest is someone who served with the irish guards. he served in the special air service, the sas, and later became private secretary to the duke and duchess of cambridge and to prince harry. he is jamie lowther—pinkerton. welcome. it isa it is a great honour to have you with us. ,., ., ., it is a great honour to have you j with us-_ a with us. good morning, huw. a secial with us. good morning, huw. a special parade, _ with us. good morning, huw. a special parade, a _ with us. good morning, huw. a special parade, a platinum - with us. good morning, huw. a- special parade, a platinum jubilee, special parade, a platinumjubilee, something we will not see again and that underlines the great privilege of being here. taste that underlines the great privilege of being here-— that underlines the great privilege of being here. we haven't seen it to date in history _ of being here. we haven't seen it to date in history and _ of being here. we haven't seen it to date in history and are _ of being here. we haven't seen it to date in history and are likely - of being here. we haven't seen it to date in history and are likely to - date in history and are likely to see it again. for the guardsmen on parade, it will not be lost on them. it's an amazing opportunity for them to honour their sovereign. taste it's an amazing opportunity for them to honour their sovereign.— to honour their sovereign. we are soakin: to honour their sovereign. we are soaking up _ to honour their sovereign. we are soaking up the — to honour their sovereign. we are soaking up the event _ to honour their sovereign. we are soaking up the event here, - to honour their sovereign. we are soaking up the event here, if - to honour their sovereign. we are soaking up the event here, if you| soaking up the event here, if you clouds in the sky but mostly fine. i am wondering if you could cast your mind back to 1980, which is quite a long time ago. you have some memories of that day? at; long time ago. you have some memories of that day?- long time ago. you have some memories of that day? a long time a . o. memories of that day? a long time auo. i memories of that day? a long time ago- i suppose _ memories of that day? a long time ago. i suppose nerves, _ memories of that day? a long time ago. i suppose nerves, i— memories of that day? a long time ago. i suppose nerves, i didn't - ago. i suppose nerves, i didn't speak a lot the night before, a dusting of terror, if i'm honest. these days, you have to banish that and you are concentrating on the job at hand. and you are concentrating on the 'ob at hand. ., , at hand. there we go, the ensign lookin: at hand. there we go, the ensign looking very _ at hand. there we go, the ensign looking very smart. _ at hand. there we go, the ensign looking very smart. all— at hand. there we go, the ensign looking very smart. all the - looking very smart. all the rehearsing we have seen for this parade in recent weeks is obviously up parade in recent weeks is obviously up to scratch in 1980? l parade in recent weeks is obviously up to scratch in 1980?— up to scratch in 1980? i think so, i ho -e so. up to scratch in 1980? i think so, i hope so- thank— up to scratch in 1980? i think so, i hope so. thank you. _ up to scratch in 1980? i think so, i hope so. thank you. the - up to scratch in 1980? i think so, i hope so. thank you. the troops i up to scratch in 1980? i think so, i | hope so. thank you. the troops on arade hope so. thank you. the troops on parade have _ hope so. thank you. the troops on parade have had _ hope so. thank you. the troops on parade have had a _ hope so. thank you. the troops on parade have had a few— hope so. thank you. the troops on parade have had a few months - hope so. thank you. the troops on parade have had a few months to i parade have had a few months to prepare for today because away from these ceremonial duties, as we underlined, these troops on parade are very much front line soldiers, representing battlements with years experience. what does it take to be chosen? we followed three members on theirjourney chosen? we followed three members on their journey to today's chosen? we followed three members on theirjourney to today's parade. we are here training which is good for urban operations. it is good we maintain this role as our infantry soldiers being our number one role before we dive into our ceremonial role. communication is the vital piece for it all. if they cannot communicate, it falls apart. so we start ourflight and communicate, it falls apart. so we start our flight and then bring it down to silence. l start our flight and then bring it down to silence.— down to silence. i love being a soldier, that down to silence. i love being a soldier, that is down to silence. i love being a soldier, that is the down to silence. i love being a soldier, that is the reason down to silence. i love being a soldier, that is the reason i down to silence. i love being a soldier, that is the reason i 'oined soldier, that is the reason ijoined the army. — soldier, that is the reason ijoined the army, it's all i wanted to do since _ the army, it's all i wanted to do since i_ the army, it's all i wanted to do since i was _ the army, it's all i wanted to do since i was in secondary school. i always _ since i was in secondary school. i always wanted tojoin since i was in secondary school. i always wanted to join the army and now i'm _ always wanted to join the army and now i'm here and i think it was the best decision i made. ijoined the guards _ best decision i made. ijoined the guards because i'm from grenade and i am guards because i'm from grenade and i am from _ guards because i'm from grenade and i am from st— guards because i'm from grenade and i am from st patrick so it made me want _ i am from st patrick so it made me want to— i am from st patrick so it made me want tojoin— i am from st patrick so it made me want tojoin the i am from st patrick so it made me want to join the irish guards. i am from st patrick so it made me want tojoin the irish guards. my mum _ want tojoin the irish guards. my mum is— want tojoin the irish guards. my mum is very proud of me. she will literally— mum is very proud of me. she will literally sit — mum is very proud of me. she will literally sit and watch it every year. — literally sit and watch it every year. the _ literally sit and watch it every year, the build—up to it, the event on the _ year, the build—up to it, the event on the day. — year, the build—up to it, the event on the day, it was really good. i have deployed in iraq and afghanistan _ have deployed in iraq and afghanistan and - have deployed in iraq and afghanistan and south i have deployed in iraq and - afghanistan and south sudan. this have deployed in iraq and _ afghanistan and south sudan. this is what we _ afghanistan and south sudan. this is what we do _ afghanistan and south sudan. this is what we do for— afghanistan and south sudan. this is what we do for real. _ afghanistan and south sudan. this is what we do for real. it's _ afghanistan and south sudan. this is what we do for real. it's training - what we do for real. it's training to do— what we do for real. it's training to do this — what we do for 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day, thank you so much i but enjoy. you go and en'oy the day, thank you so much fori talking to me. very nice to hear from glenda frederick. one of the many proud mothers watching today's parade, of course. the six company footguards, each with six guards. they are lining two sides of the perimeter of the parade ground in that extended l—shaped. the 1st battalion irish guards as well as number two and three guards. number four guard provided by the grenadier guards. numbers four guard provided by the grenadier guards. number 5 guard four guard provided by the grenadier guards. numbers guard is four guard provided by the grenadier guards. number 5 guard is provided by f company scots guards. at the far end of the parade ground, number 6 guard, provided by number 7 company coldstream guards. before the parade gets under way, the colour, the spiritual heart of the regiment, being protected by the colour party. the colour party made up of colour sergeantjohn smillie and guardsmen carney and morris, all three selected from the escort. what is the significance of the colour to today's soldiers? so it's an irish guards birthday parade, but all the other footguards regiments are also taking part — except, that is, for the welsh guards, many of whom are currently deployed to iraq. they will be represented here by their colonel, the prince of wales. but they did want to send this message. on behalf of the 1st battalion welsh guards, we would like to congratulate her majesty the queen on her platinum jubilee and wish all the parade the very best of luck. three cheers for her majesty the queen. hip hip... hurray! hip hip... hurray! hip hip... hurray! a great sight of buckingham palace ready for the royal a procession ready to move. there are two regiments of the household cavalry, the life guards and the blues and royals, along with the musicians of the mounted band. they are ready for the royal escort to the parade ground. consider this, there is no requirement for new recruits to have any experience with horses, they are given the best training possible to get to this standard. a very impressive feat. that training is put to the test today. lots of new horses on parade my makes some people slightly nervous but others are very confident and presents an additional challenge. but as we found out, it is lots of hard work. this is 7a, a six—year—old gelding brought to the cavalry from limerick, in ireland. due to the last couple years, there are a lot a lot of things our horses haven't been exposed to so there is a lot of training currently taking place. lots of rum throughs, drills, making sure we are the best we can be. what we are looking for is for 7h sure we are the best we can be. what we are looking for is for 7a to be accepting of us as riders, accepting of the divisions. in a division, there are 25 horses moving at once and that in itself can be quite nerve—racking for the horse. we should be happy this horse is going to the queen's birthday parade with noissues to the queen's birthday parade with no issues and considering i'm riding him, i hope there are no issues either! who is that? that is you! a bit of nervousness today. prepping for this first run through for the queen's birthday parade. riding a youngster on a parade like this is daunting. all the training we do is absolutely fine but you cannot in any way replicate the crowds. if today doesn't go well, 7a probably won't be on the parade. come on, boy, all right. it is the unknown now. stand still. oooh. .. stand still. oooh... steady. he has to still stand there. the horse has got to know the easy way out cannot be the only way out, has to accept it. i'm v ery . i'm v e r y. v e w i'm very, very proud of him. very proud. there was a lot he had to deal with, the band playing, for one. he found it scary but he coped with it and i didn't fall off, so that's a win! every parade, everyone is always nervous, especially with some of our soldiers, this will be theirfirst parade. but some of our soldiers, this will be their first parade. but nothing some of our soldiers, this will be theirfirst parade. but nothing can come across how it's going to feel when we do ride down the mall. great site of the household cavalry waiting at buckingham palace to see the parade to get under way. we are pleased to report that warrior, the horse we saw, is on parade today. bugle plays the carriage procession under way, three carriages with the royal guests going to the parade. national anthem plays this is a first because we have the three cambridge children in the carriage procession on this great formal day of birthday parade. george and charlotte and louis with their mother, the duchess of cambridge. they are also in the carriage with the duchess of,. it is lovely to see the three young children, isn't it, jamie? wonderful, i remember going to the parade about the age of george and it is the most exciting thing for a boy of his age to see this, fantastic.— boy of his age to see this, fantastic. , , ., , fantastic. they seem to be en'oying it, havin: fantastic. they seem to be en'oying i, having a — fantastic. they seem to be en'oying it. having a good i fantastic. they seem to be en'oying it, having a good look i fantastic. they seem to be enjoying it, having a good look around, i it, having a good look around, smiles all around. and, it, having a good look around, smiles allaround. and, of it, having a good look around, smiles all around. and, of course, the full knowledge that their father will be riding in the parade. as colonel of the irish guards. a he will, and the duke of cambridge has a huge loyalty and affection to the irish guards, and that is reciprocated, the regiment feel incredibly honoured to have the duke of cambridge as its colonel and the duchess of cambridge given the order of the shamrock. 50. duchess of cambridge given the order of the shamrock.— of the shamrock. so, the procession is under way. _ of the shamrock. so, the procession is under way, and _ of the shamrock. so, the procession is under way, and the _ of the shamrock. so, the procession is under way, and the crowds i of the shamrock. so, the procession is under way, and the crowds will i of the shamrock. so, the procession is under way, and the crowds will be j is under way, and the crowds will be waiting for the prince of wales to leave the palace, because he is taking the salute at the parade today on behalf of the queen. fanfare. the royal salute sounded by the field officer's trumpeter. the prince of wales followed by the duke of cambridge and the princess royal, the two other royal colonels. the duke of cambridge, duke of the irish guards, and the prince of wales, colonel of the welsh guards since 1975, but such a big day for the prince today. he is taking centre stage very much as he did at the state opening of parliament, where he opened parliament on his mother's behalf, and today he is taking the salute at the birthday parade on her majesty's behalf, a real sense here of the challenges ahead for the royal family in how of the challenges ahead for the royalfamily in how it of the challenges ahead for the royal family in how it manages some of these great events with the queen, of course, less able to attend some because of her mobility issues. the duke of cambridge there, and you were saying that his bond with the irish guards is one that is unshakeable. it with the irish guards is one that is unshakeable.— unshakeable. it is, and it goes all the way back _ unshakeable. it is, and it goes all the way back to _ unshakeable. it is, and it goes all the way back to his _ unshakeable. it is, and it goes all the way back to his time - unshakeable. it is, and it goes all the way back to his time at i the way back to his time at sandhurst, where his colour sergeant who took him through sandhurst, sergeantjimmy parke, was a formidable figure, and he wanted a connection with the irish guards. we almost won him for the blues 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behalf back in 1951. prince george, who is eight, nearly nine, and then prince louis in the middle who is four, and prince charlotte, who is seven. they are perfecting the act of waving and smiling at the same time, and really enjoying the sight of the crowds and the sense of occasion too. talking about a sense of occasion, the great drum horses of the mounted bands. to lots of people, they are the stars of the show, to people who like the military music. the earl of wessex and his family. the countess of wessex and their children, lady louise and viscount severn. the countess of wessex as a driver in her own right. and then in the third carriage behind then we have the gloucesters, the duke and duchess of gloucesters, the duke and duchess of gloucester and admiral tim laurence,. the life guards in their splendid red tunics and white plumes providing the 1st and 2nd divisions of the royal escort today. and then at the rear, the 3rd and lith divisions provided by the blues and royals. the first carriage is now on the approach to the parade ground. we have been very, very lucky with the weather today. it is warm, but hopefully not too hot for all the guards on parade. the royal party will be turning onto the parade ground, and their arrival will be signalled by the national anthem. the formation of the guards has changed, number3 the formation of the guards has changed, number 3 guard the formation of the guards has changed, number3 guard has the formation of the guards has changed, number 3 guard has opened up changed, number 3 guard has opened up to allow the procession onto the parade ground. national anthem plays. saluting the colour as they pass. members of the royal party will watch the parade from the office once used by the duke of wellington, the children will be there for the first time. the office we saw at the start of the programme. and these moments, these images will stay in the memory for a long time, because this is the first time we have seen the three young children at an event like this. it the three young children at an event like this. , ., ., ._ like this. it is, and i love the way that they dipped _ like this. it is, and i love the way that they dipped their _ like this. it is, and i love the way that they dipped their heads i like this. it is, and i love the way that they dipped their heads to l like this. it is, and i love the way l that they dipped their heads to the colour as they passed it, learning young, absolutely right, fantastic. and they are in a place which is not just a place of great spiritual importance for the household division but for the family too. it is, and one forgets that, that particularly as a guardsman on parade, you are honouring the royal family, and it is that great moment, there is one occasion every year where overtly around the world you can demonstrate the link between the royal family and the armed forces rather than just the guards. so royal family and the armed forces rather than just the guards. rather than 'ust the guards. so they will be rather than just the guards. so they will be making _ rather than just the guards. so they will be making their _ rather than just the guards. so they will be making their way _ rather than just the guards. so they will be making their way to - rather than just the guards. so they will be making their way to that i will be making their way to that room, the major general�*s office, and here we have the brigade major, james shaw, and four troopers of the life guards, leading the procession for the prince of wales. the major overseas all the military elements of the plateau —— platinumjubilee. he spoke to us earlier about his new role. , ., , , he spoke to us earlier about his new role. , . , , ., role. there is a heightened sense of hhrivilee role. there is a heightened sense of privilege this _ role. there is a heightened sense of privilege this year, _ role. there is a heightened sense of privilege this year, being _ role. there is a heightened sense of privilege this year, being back i role. there is a heightened sense of privilege this year, being back on i privilege this year, being back on horse guards. it is an honour and a very exciting moment for us all. i have been in this role since february, only a few months now, and for this year, my first year to be the queen's platinum jubilee for this year, my first year to be the queen's platinumjubilee is for this year, my first year to be the queen's platinum jubilee is one of the biggest honours of my life, without doubt.— without doubt. very proud day for lieutenant colonel _ without doubt. very proud day for lieutenant coloneljames - without doubt. very proud day for lieutenant coloneljames shaw. l without doubt. very proud day for| lieutenant coloneljames shaw. a without doubt. very proud day for- lieutenant coloneljames shaw. a lot of people may be wondering what is the role of the brigade major. how would you explain it? the the role of the brigade ma'or. how would you explain mi would you explain it? the brigade ma'or is would you explain it? the brigade major is really _ would you explain it? the brigade major is really the _ would you explain it? the brigade major is really the impresario i would you explain it? the brigade major is really the impresario of l major is really the impresario of high ceremonial if i can put it that way, one of the unsung heroes of this event, putting the whole parade together, and he has a high flyer. not the sort of person when i was in the next he wanted to come up in front of too often. the the next he wanted to come up in front of too often.— front of too often. the princess ro al, front of too often. the princess royal. as _ front of too often. the princess royal, as usual— front of too often. the princess royal, as usual enjoying i front of too often. the princess royal, as usual enjoying the i front of too often. the princess. royal, as usual enjoying the ride front of too often. the princess i royal, as usual enjoying the ride to the parade ground. past the youth enclosure with lots of youth organisations, and there we have the mounted bands under the direction of major paul holly smith, who is riding passchendaele. and ourfirst clear sight of the magnificent pair of shire horses, ed and harry, carrying the heavy drums providing a powerful beat for all the musicians. the royal escort consists of seven officers and 111 warrant officers, those are non—commissioned officers and troopers. this tradition of inviting the household cavalry to escort the sovereign usually. in this case it is the prince of wales. that was introduced by king george vi in 1937. the first division commander is lieutnant felix petit. this is his first birthday parade. so the prince of wales at the two other royal colonels, and then behind them in the procession we have the regimental non—royal colonels. lieutenant general roly walker is representing the grenadier guards, whose royal colonel is the queen, following the departure of the duke of york. colonel of the coldstream guards lieutenant general sir james bucknall is colonel of the coldstream guards. major general sir edward smyth—osbourne is colonel of the life guards. they also have significant roles in this parade today. then;r they also have significant roles in this parade today.— they also have significant roles in this parade today. they do. because so many different _ this parade today. they do. because so many different regiments i this parade today. they do. because so many different regiments are i this parade today. they do. because so many different regiments are on | so many different regiments are on parade, each of those detachments will be parade, each of those detachments will he obviously honouring her majesty, but they will be doing their best in front of the eagle eyes of their own colonels. l their best in front of the eagle eyes of their own colonels. i should have mentioned, _ eyes of their own colonels. i should have mentioned, of— eyes of their own colonels. i should have mentioned, of course, i eyes of their own colonels. i should have mentioned, of course, that i eyes of their own colonels. i should l have mentioned, of course, that the duke of kent who we will see later on the balcony of the palace with her majesty is colonel of the scots guards. ~ , ,., , , so, the royal escort making its way along the mall, past the colourful flags of all the commonwealth nations, in order ofjoining. and here we have the green glory of st james's park and the guards lined up perfectly as the household cavalry rides onto the side roads just by the parade ground where they will stay until their dramatic entry onto the parade ground a little later on. the chelsea pensioners, always a faithful presence here at the queen's birthday parade, and they are enjoying the sunshine as well, seated, which is exactly as it should be. so, on the stroke of 11 o'clock, after the prince has saluted the colour and the royal colonels too, they passed the parade ground, the formal start of the parade will take place. so, the colour will being saluted by the prince of wales as he prepares to take his place as this birthday parade of 2022 in the platinum jubilee year is about to get under way. the prince of wales saluting the life guards and now the king's troop royal horse artillery, commanded by major fran the officer in charge of the entire household division — and general officer commanding london district is major—general christopher ghika, formerly of the irish gards. when i first watched the parade as a boy in the 1970s, and then i was the ensign of one of the guard there 1994 and now i find myself in 2022 as the major general. so it has been an amazing journey and it is a bit like coming home, really. nobody on parade today will take part in another platinum jubilee birthday parade so i think we are keenly aware of the unique nature of the day. the major—general works closely with the senior director of music — it's simon haw's last year in this role before he retires after a distinguished career. there is one very special piece of music— there is one very special piece of music which has been composed for the jubilee. — music which has been composed for thejubilee, called music which has been composed for the jubilee, called the platinum jubilee — the jubilee, called the platinum jubilee march. it's our special give to the _ jubilee march. it's our special give to the queen. it is my last parade and it— to the queen. it is my last parade and it will— to the queen. it is my last parade and it will be a very emotional moment. _ and it will be a very emotional moment, 30 years of service but a great _ moment, 30 years of service but a great way— moment, 30 years of service but a great way to— moment, 30 years of service but a great way to finish my service. | great way to finish my service. i think great way to finish my service. think it is great way to finish my service. i think it is fair to say we are looking forward very much to that new composition called the platinum jubilee march. be give to her majesty the queen today from the massed bands. i am sure her majesty will be eagerly looking forward to hearing it where ever she is watching the parade, i suspect it is at buckingham palace. the parade is about to start in the time—honoured way with the ever popular march which is played every year at the parade since 1936, although the piece is much older than that. for many it is the tune they always associate with this event and a chance for the massed bands to show what they are made of. it is a magnificent piece, perfect military march and the entire royal family seems very keen on it. a great start to the parade itself and will be heard throughout the surrounding area of saint james's park. guards, turn. change arms. massed bands, by the centre. slow march. music: les huguenots by meyerbeer all eyes are looking for the raised trombone telling the massed bands to counter—march. massed bands, by the centre. quick march! so from the very familiar to the brand—new. this is the platinum jubilee march written by sgt shelton, a birthday gift to her majesty. and worth noting... on parade today, the first female director of music, major lauren petritz—watts of the welsh guards. the lone drummer breaks away — lance sgt lewis hamilton from northern ireland, from the corps of drums. he marches to a position to the right of the escort, ready for the next phase of the parade. music: the platinum jubilee by shelton the drummer plays eight bars of a field signal called the drummer�*s call. escort for the colour, slope arms. remainder, change arms. stand at ease. micro escort for the colour. subaltern for the escort gives them the order for the tight formation for the trooping the colour in a few minutes. the orderly — guardsman kevin newell — marches forward to take the pace stick from regimental sergeant major david griffiths, who can then draw his sword. escort for the colour will advance by the _ escort for the colour will advance by the left, quick march. the escort steps off to the uplifting march of the british grenadiers — they will march forward and halt some 16 paces from the colour party ready for the collection to take place. and it is a good, energetic moment at this point. it and it is a good, energetic moment at this point-— at this point. it is, intense excitement _ at this point. it is, intense excitement takes - at this point. it is, intense excitement takes over i at this point. it is, intense i excitement takes over from what at this point. it is, intense _ excitement takes over from what ever nerves you may have left. this is that key moment really for the ensign, really the penny drops when you take the queen's, which the escort then salute in front of you, it an extraordinary moment. escort for the colour. halt. escort for the colour... in open order. right dress. massed bands will retire. about turn. guards, attention. change arms. slope arms. and a critical moment for regimental sergeant major and the ensign. yes, this is where the ensign has to take up the step from the sergeant major to receive the colour. brilliant. david griffiths, the regimental sergeant major, saluting the colour, and then he will collect the colour from the colour sergeant. the ensign saluting the colour. lieutenant charles bashall, who has the honour of trooping colour through the ranks. escort to the colour, present arms. national— escort to the colour, present arms. national anthem _ escort to the colour, present arms. national anthem plays. - escort to the colour, present arms. national anthem plays.- escort to the colour, present arms. national anthem plays. escort to the colour. slope arms. so the ensign and the regimental sergeant major resume their positions within the escort. this is the point at which the escort for the colour, having taken possession of it, becomes the escort to the colour. his status has changed. escort to the colour. change arms. escort to the colour, by the centre. slow march. music: escort to the colour by lt col richard ridings. the timeless melody of escort to the colour as the escort advances in slow time. and the band beginning their difficult manoeuvre known as their difficult manoeuvre known as the spin wheel, having to change direction without changing formation, which is quite a challenge. it's known as the spin wheel. guards. present arms. music: the grenadiers slow march by lt col frederick harris. the music changes to the grenadiers slow march, as the ensign prepares to troop the colour through the ranks — the spiritual heart of today's parade. this is the part known as trooping the colour, and the significance of that can't be overstated. it is the ensign's responsibility to trooping the colour through the ranks. and as jamie knows — a moment of immense pride and privilege for the ensign, lt charles bashall. it is, huw. it is the most intense feeling of kinship practically in my military career. the seven regiments of the household divisionjoined military career. the seven regiments of the household division joined as one, all of them honouring the colour you are carrying. it is the family of the household division, and with the irish guards in the next, it is an incredibly inspiring feeling. the officers whispering you encouragement as you pass them, it is an inspiring moment. we encouragement as you pass them, it is an inspiring moment.— encouragement as you pass them, it is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him. and this— is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and this is _ is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and this is what _ is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and this is what he _ is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and this is what he had - is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and this is what he had to i is an inspiring moment. we spoke to him, and this is what he had to say. | him, and this is what he had to say. to be chosen to be ensign this year is an— to be chosen to be ensign this year is an incredible privilege. many have _ is an incredible privilege. many have come before me, and as much as it is a _ have come before me, and as much as it is a massive — have come before me, and as much as it is a massive occasion, it is a small— it is a massive occasion, it is a small group— it is a massive occasion, it is a small group who have been ensign before _ small group who have been ensign before i_ small group who have been ensign before. i told small group who have been ensign before. itold my small group who have been ensign before. i told my parents straightaway, but then i also realised _ straightaway, but then i also realised that it was going to be a very important occasion, hopefully i am not _ very important occasion, hopefully i am not going to get it wrong, lots of people — am not going to get it wrong, lots of people are going to be watching, but i of people are going to be watching, but i know— of people are going to be watching, but i know that with all of the rehearsals, it should be all right, and if— rehearsals, it should be all right, and if nothing else, extremely excited — the colour they're resplendent with the battle honours, and those who are not familiar with regimental history might not understand the full significance of the colour. the colour full significance of the colour. its: colour historically was the rallying point in the smoke of battle, so thatis point in the smoke of battle, so that is why it is shown to the soldiers on parade, so they know what to look for in the heat of battle. nowadays honestly not on the battlefield, but it is still the soul of the regiment, it has almost a sacred value, and it is also the cenotaph of the regiment, all those battle honours on the colour where irish guards before then died. halt! escort to the colour will advance. left turn. escort to the colour. change arms. escort to the colour. present arms. guards. slope arms. officers take post. quick march. numbers one to five guards will retire. i about turn. guides steady. at the halt, right form. quick march. music: the girl i left behind me. numbers one to fivej guards will advance. about turn. no.6 guard, close order. march. move to the right in threes. form threes. right. guards will march past| in slow and quick time. by the left. slow march. music: bob's own so after that long sequence of words of command, as the field officer said, they now march past in slow and quick time. so the colour has been trooped through the ranks and the march—past is about to begin. and now a different phase of the parade. bob's own, what does it mean? a ., parade. bob's own, what does it mean? u ., ., , mean? the nickname of the irish guards. mean? the nickname of the irish guards- izoob _ mean? the nickname of the irish guards. bob was _ mean? the nickname of the irish guards. bob was field _ mean? the nickname of the irish guards. bob was field marshal, l mean? the nickname of the irish i guards. bob was field marshal, the first colonel of the irish guards on formation and he saw us after the first world war in august 1914 and died two months later. he was much beloved by the irish guards. music: bob's own a thought for the ensign again as the escort bids to move. he will need to move to the front of the escort, jamie, because he will be centre stage again when they march past happens and the prince of wales takes the salute? iie past happens and the prince of wales takes the salute?— takes the salute? he will this is the second _ takes the salute? he will this is the second moment _ takes the salute? he will this is the second moment in - takes the salute? he will this is the second moment in the i takes the salute? he will this is l the second moment in the parade where the ensign takes centre stage. it is a moment where he has to get the flourish, as it's known, right, as he marches past in slow time. the trick is to get the colour hanging vertically level and then gathering it again. today he shouldn't have much of a problem because there is not a lot of wind but sometimes it can be difficult to gather it in again. but this is a great moment. i would say there are some other people enjoying the parade there. some of the young guests in the major general�*s office. all of them enjoying the spectacle. the major of the parade and a commanding officer giving the words of command. it isa it is a great vantage point, we are at ground level. this is the result of all the drill and rehearsing and their standards being set as high as they possibly can be. it is their standards being set as high as they possibly can be.— they possibly can be. it is the culmination _ they possibly can be. it is the culmination of _ they possibly can be. it is the culmination of months i they possibly can be. it is the culmination of months of i they possibly can be. it is the i culmination of months of training, months of focus and it is paying dividends today, as everybody can see. ~ , �* ., , dividends today, as everybody can see. ~ , see. prime minister boris johnson and his wife. _ see. prime minister boris johnson and his wife, carrie _ see. prime minister boris johnson and his wife, carrie and _ see. prime minister boris johnson and his wife, carrie and other i and his wife, carrie and other guests from diplomatic circles and indeed there are cabinet ministers and opposition figures there, too. the ensign moving to the front of the escort ready for the march—past. since the year 1902, the irish guards have had the honour of trooping the colour in front of the sovereign are no fewer than 13 occasions, most of those for the record breaker, of course, herself, her majesty the queen. ready for the march—past in slow time. lieutenant colonel james aldridge leading lieutenant coloneljames aldridge leading the way. they salute as the music changes to the irish guards slow march, let erin remember. looking on is the duke of cambridge, as his regiment leads the way, as the ensign prepares to form that flourish that you are talking about. the duke of cambridge must be proud. this will be a culminating moment for him in the irish guards. he will be proud of the way they are performing and will be proud to be a colonel. beautifully done. the grenadier slow march. scots guards slow march. number5 guard, f company, scots guards. it's the 40th anniversary of the falklands war this year, at the battle of tumbledown. eight scots guards and one royal engineer were killed. it isa it is a year where lots of people will be casting their minds back 40 years. we will be casting their minds back 40 ears. ~ , ., will be casting their minds back 40 ears. . , . , ., will be casting their minds back 40 ears. ,. ,., years. we shared chelsea barracks with the scots _ years. we shared chelsea barracks with the scots guard _ years. we shared chelsea barracks with the scots guard 40 _ years. we shared chelsea barracks with the scots guard 40 years i years. we shared chelsea barracksj with the scots guard 40 years ago. we went to germany and they put away their tunics and bearskins, picked up their tunics and bearskins, picked up their rifles and went to the south atlantic where they fought and won that fierce battle. the south atlantic where they fought and won that fierce battle.— won that fierce battle. the prince of wales taking _ won that fierce battle. the prince of wales taking the _ won that fierce battle. the prince of wales taking the salute, i won that fierce battle. the prince i of wales taking the salute, colonel of wales taking the salute, colonel of the welsh guards. he will be thinking of those lost on the sir galahad — 32 of the 48 who died on the ship were welsh. the field officer in brigade waiting — lt coljames aldridge — riding out to salute the prince of wales now that the slow march—past is complete. so the first phase of the march—past complete and i can tell by your reaction, you thought it was pretty impeccable, which is good to see. it was a great cocktail, if i can put it like that. the fantastic mix of guards' discipline and pursuit of excellence with that irish irrational temper, excellence with that irish irrationaltemper, if excellence with that irish irrational temper, if i can quote lawrence of arabia, which makes it the best regiment on the planet, i would say that.— would say that. slightly predictable, _ would say that. slightly predictable, i— would say that. slightly predictable, i have i would say that. slightly predictable, i have to l would say that. slightly i predictable, i have to say! i would say that. slightly _ predictable, i have to say! i should explain, you said a few minutes ago that the irish guards were affectionately known as the mix and some people might think it's not a nice term but it is what you irish guards call yourselves? it’s nice term but it is what you irish guards call yourselves? it's what we call ourselves _ guards call yourselves? it's what we call ourselves and _ guards call yourselves? it's what we call ourselves and it's _ guards call yourselves? it's what we call ourselves and it's been - guards call yourselves? it's what we call ourselves and it's been a i call ourselves and it's been a nickname for so long that any connotations that may or may not have been, have worn off.- connotations that may or may not have been, have worn off. well, they are marching — have been, have worn off. well, they are marching with _ have been, have worn off. well, they are marching with pride _ have been, have worn off. well, they are marching with pride and - have been, have worn off. well, they are marching with pride and with i are marching with pride and with style today. pressing this —— impressing this vast crowd. music will soon be changing. the royal standard has been broken out above buckingham palace. we know what that means, that her majesty is in residence. all fingers chorused for an appearance by the queen later. into quick time. quick march! the guards have now re—formed, ready to march past in quick time. a very upbeat tempo. another neutral march before the regiments march past the prince of wales. this is called rhythm of the line. music: rhythm of the line the duchess of cambridge has been at the duchess of cambridge has been at the window several times, seen smiling and enjoying the scene. and we see the ensign marching in quick what does this phase of the parade mean for childs? i what does this phase of the parade mean for childs?— what does this phase of the parade mean for childs? i think he has more steel than mean for childs? ! think he has more steel than l— mean for childs? i think he has more steel than i have _ mean for childs? i think he has more steel than i have but _ mean for childs? i think he has more steel than i have but you _ mean for childs? i think he has more steel than i have but you begin i mean for childs? i think he has more steel than i have but you begin to i steel than i have but you begin to enjoy the parade. you have done the two trickiest bits, if i can put it that way, and slightly hidden behind the escort and you begin to really enjoy it. as these see them all prepare for the march—past are in quick time, very strong shadows on the parade ground. the sun is out and it's fairly warm. would you say these are ideal conditions or is it a touch too warm? i ideal conditions or is it a touch too warm?— ideal conditions or is it a touch too warm? ~ �*, ., ., ., ., ~' too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags. — too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags, there _ too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags, there is _ too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags, there is a _ too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags, there is a bit _ too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags, there is a bit of i too warm? i think it's good, looking at the flags, there is a bit of a i at the flags, there is a bit of a breeze and that makes all the difference. marching with purpose and with energy, the corner of the parade ground where they will turn to face the prince of wales and duke of cambridge and the princess royal. led by the field officer. standing by for the march—past in quick time to begin and the music to change to the irish guards quick march which is called st patrick's day. the prince of wales enjoying the sights and sounds now that the 15 or so pipers havejoined, adding a lot of flair and a lot of energy. for you as an irish guardsman, jamie, this has got to be a rousing moment. .. jamie, this has got to be a rousing moment. ., . , jamie, this has got to be a rousing moment. . ., , moment. saint patrick's day is when the wa . on moment. saint patrick's day is when the wagon comes _ moment. saint patrick's day is when the wagon comes out, _ moment. saint patrick's day is when the wagon comes out, there - moment. saint patrick's day is when the wagon comes out, there is i moment. saint patrick's day is when the wagon comes out, there is a i the wagon comes out, there is a lifting of the temperaments, frankly. the british grenadiers. nijmegen company, grenadier guards. music: hielan laddie. number 5 guard provided by f company scots guards. the scots guards are the only regiment of the household infantry not to sport a plume on their bearskin. music: milanollo. the very familiar quick march of the coldstream guards. number 6 guard provided today taken by no 7 company, coldstream guards. another change of music, this is another quick march. slattery�*s mounted fut. a great title for a great piece, i have to say. we talk a lot about family, and different regiments will say, of course, we are a very proud family regiment. you will share that sentiment, but how would you differ to the other regiments? ltgfe sentiment, but how would you differ to the other regiments?— sentiment, but how would you differ to the other regiments? we are very fortunate in — to the other regiments? we are very fortunate in that _ to the other regiments? we are very fortunate in that fathers, _ to the other regiments? we are very fortunate in that fathers, sons i fortunate in that fathers, sons follow fathers, brothers, they are all in there. the subaltern of the escort, captain freddie bradshaw, was my godson, of whom i am very proud. so itjust has that family feel to it. is the guards reform in the next stage. lt coljames aldridge, as he rides out to salute the prince of wales to mark the next phase of the parade. he spoke to us about his role today. it isa it is a huge honour to be part of the queen's birthday parade in this platinum _ the queen's birthday parade in this platinum jubilee year. it is going to be _ platinum jubilee year. it is going to be a _ platinum jubilee year. it is going to be a spectacular event. probably the most _ to be a spectacular event. probably the most challenging part is that i'm doing — the most challenging part is that i'm doing it mounted, riding a horse~ — i'm doing it mounted, riding a horse~ it— i'm doing it mounted, riding a horse~ it is_ i'm doing it mounted, riding a horse. it is not something i have done _ horse. it is not something i have done a _ horse. it is not something i have done a huge amount of before, but we have been_ done a huge amount of before, but we have been building a relationship for the _ have been building a relationship for the last three or four months now, _ for the last three or four months now. so— for the last three or four months now, so hopefully we will connect, and he _ now, so hopefully we will connect, and he and — now, so hopefully we will connect, end he and i— now, so hopefully we will connect, and he and i will both behave on the day. and he and i will both behave on the they n0_ and he and i will both behave on the da . ., , ., ., ., and he and i will both behave on the da. ., ,., ., ., ., , day. no question at all that it is not 'ust day. no question at all that it is notjust a _ day. no question at all that it is not just a huge _ day. no question at all that it is notjust a huge honour - day. no question at all that it is notjust a huge honour for - day. no question at all that it is| notjust a huge honour forjames notjust a huge honourforjames aldridge, but it is daunting, too. the eyes of the world, those who are right around the globe taking an interest in this parade, and trust me, they do, in their hundreds of millions, of course it is a daunting role. guards shoulder arms. officers take post. quick march. guards, in open order... left and right dress. massed bands, move to the right. right turn! by the centre, quick march! music: field marshal alexander of tunis . the senior drum major, great voice carrying right across the parade ground. the music here, the footguards have reformed. soon it will be the turn of the mounted troops to pass the saluting base — the household cavalry, the king's troop royal horse artillery and the mounted bands of the household division. so the massed bands march to one side — making way for the mounted bands. major paul collis—smith — who is riding passchendaele. harry and ed ridden by lance corporal of horse chris diggle and musician dominic buswell. very nice as well to hear a good, rousing welsh march, the men of harlech. we have the king's troop, royal artillery, moving on to the parade ground. in the year of notable anniversaries, 2022 is the 75th anniversary of the creation of the king's troop, formed at the instigation of george vi. he wanted to revive the tradition of firing royal salutes on major anniversaries on state occasions, so they became known as the king's troop. really they should be known as the queen's troop now. the queen decreed that the name be kept in memory of her father. the lead gun is in effect the regimental colour, awarded the same reference as the colours of the foot guard regiments. the guns that we see on parade today first saw service in the first world war more than a century ago. major fran sykes from harrogate is their commanding officer. she is riding lord firebrand. saluting the lead gun of the king's troop. glistening and gleaming in the sunshine here on horse guards parade at this platinum jubilee celebration. music: the life guards. such a majestic sight. people come from all over the world just to see this part of the parade. these horses, trained to perfection. and then, of course, the life guards in their dazzling scarlet tunics. the royal colonel saluting. the field officer of the sovereign's escort is major russell bond of the life guards. the standard is lowered by the standard bearer — wo2 chris liburd of the life guards. he is riding kilimanjaro. the music changes to the slow march of the blues and royals, two divisions trot past later, under jamie, because this again will be interesting for lots of viewers, the role of the household cavalry is a reconnaissance regiment. yes. role of the household cavalry is a reconnaissance regiment. yes, and . reat reconnaissance regiment. yes, and great memories — reconnaissance regiment. yes, and great memories for _ reconnaissance regiment. yes, and great memories for this _ reconnaissance regiment. yes, and great memories for this year. - reconnaissance regiment. yes, and great memories for this year. also | great memories for this year. also falklands veterans for the blues and royals, two troops deployed to the south atlantic. they took part in the battle of tumbledown and played a significant role in the campaign. the field officer's trumpeter, who traditionally rode next to the commanding officer, always on a grey horse which could be seen more easily on the battlefield. the regimental trot past. a real demonstration of the term horsepower. the gun and limber are pulled by three pairs of horses. the king's troop is based at woolwich and they have 75 horses on parade today. the prince of wales ready to acknowledge the colour of the life guards. life guards trace their history back to the history of the court of the exiled charles ii. the glinting axis of the farriers, who come to dispatch injured horses after battle. saluting, kettle drum is, riding the horses and crossing their sticks as a salute. we are often asked about the distinctive coats and blue jockey caps. it is known as state dress, the oldest continuously worn uniform in the british army. the band of the household cavalry halts and the director of music leading the way, signalling that he's handing back control to the field officer, for the final birthday salute to the queen. which the prince of wales is taking on her majesty's behalf. applause a big round of applause for all of those taking part. royal salute. present arms. national anthem plays slope arms. guards, in close order, left and right— guards, in close order, left and right dress _ mounted bands moving off the parade ground, as the guards will be forming three ranks. ready for their march off. guards dressing, eyes front, no word of command. perfectly executed. guards will form three . ranks, form three ranks. guards will retire. about turn. at the halt, by divisions. right form, quick march. the guards close up to reduce the length of the procession up the mall. music is the adjutant by birkett. drums and pipes and evidence. unlike the other musicians _ drums and pipes and evidence. unlike the other musicians on _ drums and pipes and evidence. unlike the other musicians on parade, - the other musicians on parade, drums and pipes are regular soldiers from the battalion itself and their role is a specialist machine gun platoon, which i had the honour of commanding many, many years ago. part—time musicians, full time gunners. about turn. guards on the escort, form close column. . remainder, by the left, quick march. music: prussia's glory composed by gottfried piefke the pace stick return to the regimental sergeant major by kevin newell. the left guide of the escort, anthony owens, moves out to the right so all the guards can see him. when he drops his arm — it's the eyes forward, the signal to all six guards. making his way to the approach road. garrison sergeant major andrew stokes, known as vern stokes. he's the man in charge of maintaining the highest possible standards on parade. among various roles, he has overseen the training of future officers at sandhurst — some of them are on parade today. when some of them are on parade today. i look at theirs officers when i look at their soldiers and officers on parade and they are delivering to the best of their ability, ifeela huge delivering to the best of their ability, ifeel a huge sense of pride. i know an awful lot of them personally, i trained a lot of them. the field officer went through sandhurst in 2003. i had already been there as a colour sergeant instructor by then. to see that development over a 20 year period and the young soldiers, because i have been in their position, i know what it feels like to deliver the queen's birthday parade and i know the immense pride they will be feeling, i stand the immense pride they will be feeling, istand back the immense pride they will be feeling, i stand back almost like a proud father watching the parade and feeling immensely proud about everybody and what they are achieving. everybody and what they are achieving-— everybody and what they are achievinu. . ., . ., , achieving. the prince of wales has civen his achieving. the prince of wales has given his permission _ achieving. the prince of wales has given his permission for _ achieving. the prince of wales has given his permission for the - achieving. the prince of wales has| given his permission for the guards to march off. all of this precision, overseen by the garrison sergeant major. it isa it is a site for us all to remember, thejubilee parade with horse bathed in sunshine. —— with horse guards bathed in sunshine. and just a few yards away on the mall, they have the carriage procession taking the royal guests back from horse guards along the mall to buckingham palace. and i am reliably told that since we came on air, many more thousands of people havejoined the came on air, many more thousands of people have joined the crowds on either side of the mall and indeed packed into stjames' park either side of the mall and indeed packed into st james' park and either side of the mall and indeed packed into stjames' park and green park. so we really can expect quite a spectacle later on when the royal family appears on the palace balcony. led of course by her majesty the queen. ready for that great fly past that we are expecting at around one o'clock. that will be watched of course by the duchess of gomel and duchess of cambridge and these three little ones, who have behaved rather well. seem to be having a great time. george and louis. —— george and siblings, charlotte and louis. do your duty is, by the left, quick march! _ i think it is fair to say some of the very best tunes we have had have been saved for the march cars and the procession along the mall. this is one that when we attended the rehearsals we did really like. it is called irish saffron. the irish saffron kilt, the iconic uniform, is worn on special occasions. music: irish saffron by sgt adam barras conclusion of the birthday parade. very first in which the prince of wales has taken the salute on her majesty's behalf. exactly as her majesty's behalf. exactly as her majesty did as princess elizabeth backin majesty did as princess elizabeth back in 1951, when herfather sadly was too ill to attend. lots of smiles from the duchess of cambridge and the duchess of cornwall. they have clearly enjoyed themselves and the three little ones waving as if it were their duty, which of course it is, but they seem to be enjoying it anyway. i which of course it is, but they seem to be enjoying it anyway.— to be en'oying it anyway. i think the to be enjoying it anyway. i think the do. to be enjoying it anyway. i think they do. wonderful— to be enjoying it anyway. i think they do. wonderful sights - to be enjoying it anyway. i think they do. wonderful sights of - to be enjoying it anyway. i think| they do. wonderful sights of the guards marching off horse guards. places had a spirituality and for all of the guardsmen who operate today, this now has a special spiritual place in their heart. those of you watching at home, around the world, wherever you are, we are enjoying the queen's birthday parade, and we will see her majesty at buckingham palace quite soon, i think, because i think it is the queen's intention to come out onto the balcony to inspect the troops as they returned to the palace, and of course to return to the balcony after that for the fly past which should be a minute or so before one o'clock for those of you who want to be very precise and set your clocks. but for charlotte and louis and george, it will be a fly past the likes of which they haven't seen before, and indeed many of us won't have seen anything like it before, 70 aircraft marking 70 years of the queen's rain, and it will include some of most iconic aircraft, modern and historic. there is a lot of heritage involved in the fly—past today, and a lot of statement about the modern technology and power of the modern technology and power of the uk armed forces as well. the stands that you can see there have all been erected for the concert, the platinumjubilee concert, the platinumjubilee concert, which takes place tomorrow. as we see this great site, and the heritage and the tradition involved, jamie, i'mjust heritage and the tradition involved, jamie, i'm just reminded of the fact that this is one of those very valuable parts of heritage which speaks of continuity. of course it speaks of continuity. of course it speaks of continuity. of course it speaks of new generations of the royal family, speaks of new generations of the royalfamily, members of speaks of new generations of the royal family, members of the armed services taking part, but ultimately this is a statement about tradition and continuity, and that gives people reassurance. it and continuity, and that gives people reassurance.— and continuity, and that gives people reassurance. it does. ithink this parade. — people reassurance. it does. ithink this parade. as _ people reassurance. it does. ithink this parade, as much _ people reassurance. it does. ithink this parade, as much as _ people reassurance. it does. ithink this parade, as much as anything i this parade, as much as anything else, represents an affirmation of the relationship notjust between her majesty and her footguards, but also with the people of great britain. we have seen the crowds out on the mall, and there is that lovely triangulation taking place. as i was saying, plenty to look forward to today after the formal end of the birthday parade. we are still waiting to see the king's troop riding into hyde park. they will fire a resounding 82—gun salute, after which the queen will lead the royal family onto the balcony of buckingham palace. and if we look in the background there just and if we look in the background therejust among and if we look in the background there just among the flags, we can see some of the 1st battalion coldstream guards, we must mention them because they have done a sterling job today, it is not in the limelight on horse guards parade but still very important, standing patiently since the long procession began. they are commanded by lt colonel viscount david marsham. a word about the street liners, because of course lots of them are sporting the newjubilee medal as well. �* , ,., , sporting the newjubilee medal as well. �* , , ,, , sporting the newjubilee medal as well. �* , ,, , ., well. absolutely. street liners are first out, well. absolutely. street liners are first out. last _ well. absolutely. street liners are first out, last in, _ well. absolutely. street liners are first out, last in, and _ well. absolutely. street liners are first out, last in, and they - well. absolutely. street liners are first out, last in, and they have i well. absolutely. street liners are first out, last in, and they have to stand there all through the parade. some of the compensation, you hear some wonderful comments from the crowd behind you when you are standing there, it actually keeps you going. the coldstream guards, their motto translates as a second to none, and i had the honour of serving with the many years ago, they are fantastic regiment and they have done a greatjob of lining the route. hate have done a great 'ob of lining the route. ~ . , have done a great 'ob of lining the route. ~ ., , ., , _ ., route. we are very happy to give recognition _ route. we are very happy to give recognition where _ route. we are very happy to give recognition where it _ route. we are very happy to give recognition where it is _ route. we are very happy to give recognition where it is due, - route. we are very happy to give recognition where it is due, so i route. we are very happy to give i recognition where it is due, so well done to the street liners. very smart drum major making their way along with the regimental bands. marching down the mall, the principal route to buckingham palace, of course, the main processional route, and it is where we get a good glimpse, very often, of the royalfamily, a rare glimpse of the royalfamily, a rare glimpse of the royalfamily, a rare glimpse of the royal family gathered together. the princess royal they're making her way back towards the palace itself. the duke of cambridge and the prince of wales. so as the royal procession makes its way, and we have some more excitement to look forward to. i'm delighted to say thatjamie and i'm delighted to say thatjamie and i have beenjoined in the commentary box here by the royal editor of vanity fair and box here by the royal editor of vanity fairand an box here by the royal editor of vanity fair and an old friend of ours who has always got a great deal of expertise on these matters, katie nicholl. ~ . . of expertise on these matters, katie nicholl. ~ ., ., ,, . of expertise on these matters, katie nicholl. . ., ., ,, . ., nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing. _ nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing, and _ nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing, and it _ nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing, and it is _ nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing, and it is the _ nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing, and it is the first - nicholl. what a spectacle that was. astonishing, and it is the first day l astonishing, and it is the first day of this four—day session ofjubilee celebrations. and look at the balcony, katie, this is exactly what we have been waiting for, to see whether her majesty decided not to come to the parade, but would be able to make an appearance, and this is our answer, isn't it? this able to make an appearance, and this is our answer, isn't it?— is our answer, isn't it? this is our answer. is our answer, isn't it? this is our answer- this _ is our answer, isn't it? this is our answer- this is — is our answer, isn't it? this is our answer. this is our _ is our answer, isn't it? this is our answer. this is our queen. - is our answer, isn't it? this is our answer. this is our queen. our i answer. this is our queen. our platinum. _ answer. this is our queen. our platinum, record—breaking monocle, looking _ platinum, record—breaking monocle, looking resplendent in blue. the queen— looking resplendent in blue. the queen who said she had to be seen to be believed. _ queen who said she had to be seen to be believed, and here she is. the crowd is slowly _ be believed, and here she is. tue: crowd is slowly realising be believed, and here she is. he crowd is slowly realising who be believed, and here she is. tt9 crowd is slowly realising who it is that has emerged on the balcony, because it takes a few seconds to sink in sometimes. the duke of kent is there of course as well, accompanying the queen, as he does very often. he is colonel of the scots guards, but i think once the crowd realises that her majesty is there, they will go slightly mad. but they are probably slightly distracted as well by the sight of the guards going past. so what did you make of this is the opening event? ~ . you make of this is the opening event? ~ , :, , �* :, , event? well, it 'ust doesn't get any better. rhere — event? well, itjust doesn't get any better. there is _ event? well, itjust doesn't get any better. there is a _ event? well, itjust doesn't get any better. there is a reason _ event? well, itjust doesn't get any better. there is a reason why - better. there is a reason why millions— better. there is a reason why millions are tuning into bbc to watch — millions are tuning into bbc to watch this, because no one else frankly— watch this, because no one else frankly does pomp and pageantry like our armed _ frankly does pomp and pageantry like our armed forces, and as head of the armed _ our armed forces, and as head of the armed forces, this is an important moment— armed forces, this is an important moment for— armed forces, this is an important moment for the queen. this ceremony is 260 _ moment for the queen. this ceremony is 260 years— moment for the queen. this ceremony is 260 years old, it has marked the officiat— is 260 years old, it has marked the official birthday of the sovereign for that— official birthday of the sovereign for that many years, it is an officiat— for that many years, it is an official occasion, and i don't think we witi— official occasion, and i don't think we will ever— official occasion, and i don't think we will ever see a pageant trooping the colour— we will ever see a pageant trooping the colour ever again, so this is a moment— the colour ever again, so this is a moment to — the colour ever again, so this is a moment to remember. 30, the colour ever again, so this is a moment to remember.— moment to remember. so, the household _ moment to remember. so, the household cavalry _ moment to remember. so, the household cavalry returning, i moment to remember. so, the l household cavalry returning, and moment to remember. so, the - household cavalry returning, and her majesty as ever having a very close look. this is the inspection of the returning troops. the duke of kent saluting, the colonel of the scots guards. and what we see, jamie, is a monarch with an expert eye for the good things and, if there are any, slip—ups. good things and, if there are any, sli-u s. . . . good things and, if there are any, sli--us. , , ,,:,,:,_ slip-ups. yes, this is probably the most profound _ slip-ups. yes, this is probably the most profound moment _ slip-ups. yes, this is probably the most profound moment of - slip-ups. yes, this is probably the most profound moment of the - most profound moment of the queen's birthday parade. normally it happens on horse guards, but it is when the guardsman and the troopers and household cavalry get to look their monarch in the eye, and vice versa. i remember when i was on parade, forget any smiles, this was a proper inspection, and she was looking for all the details, which she knows better than anybody. ihla all the details, which she knows better than anybody.— all the details, which she knows better than anybody. no better day for it, better than anybody. no better day for it. because _ better than anybody. no better day for it, because it _ better than anybody. no better day for it, because it is _ better than anybody. no better day for it, because it is clear, - better than anybody. no better day for it, because it is clear, it - better than anybody. no better day for it, because it is clear, it is - for it, because it is clear, it is sunny. the colours are dazzling. the detail is remarkable. the blues and royals making their way past for the inspection, past the great memorial to queen victoria. the dark blue tunics and the red plumes, and their colonel of course is the princess royal, who is writing in the procession. —— riding in the procession. the queen, who celebrated her 96th birthday back in april. today is the official birthday of the sovereign, and it was decided that it might be better not to make the journey up to horse guards today, but to stay at the palace and inspect the troops in this way. more comfortable for her, and of course we all understand that. and there will be an appearance with the working members of the royal family, appearance with the working members of the royalfamily, and appearance with the working members of the royal family, and that is important, katie, isn't it? because it won't be just anyone turning up on the balcony today. it is clearly defined, it is those who are working members of the family. absolutely, that balcony — members of the family. absolutely, that balcony appearance _ members of the family. absolutely, that balcony appearance is - members of the family. absolutely, that balcony appearance is always i that balcony appearance is always incredibly— that balcony appearance is always incredibly important. i think you can read — incredibly important. i think you can read as _ incredibly important. i think you can read as much into who is on the balcony— can read as much into who is on the balcony is _ can read as much into who is on the balcony is who is not. but we know that it _ balcony is who is not. but we know that it will — balcony is who is not. but we know that it will be the working members of the _ that it will be the working members of the royal family. i think that is also an— of the royal family. i think that is also an opportunity, huw, for the green _ also an opportunity, huw, for the green to— also an opportunity, huw, for the green to thank those that she calls the substitutes for being out there working _ the substitutes for being out there working day in, day out for her majesty— working day in, day out for her majesty the queen, flying the flag for britain notjust here in the united — for britain notjust here in the united kingdom, but around the world _ united kingdom, but around the world. :, :, , :, world. the drum ma'ors leading the band is in a _ world. the drum majors leading the band is in a counterclockwise - band is in a counterclockwise direction this time around the queen victoria memorial. the queen ready once again to inspect them as they march past. the bands first, and then the guards that took part in then the guards that took part in the parade itself, led of course by the parade itself, led of course by the irish guards. we will be seeing a lot of this setup, katie, in the next few days, because we have that concert on saturday, and other events as well. today, by the way, the royal british legion arranged tickets for lots of people, deserving of coming and sitting, and they will get a bird's eye view of the fly past. thea;r sitting, and they will get a bird's eye view of the fly past. they will, it is wonderful _ eye view of the fly past. they will, it is wonderful that _ eye view of the fly past. they will, it is wonderful that they _ eye view of the fly past. they will, it is wonderful that they are - it is wonderful that they are sitting — it is wonderful that they are sitting there, and you are going to see the _ sitting there, and you are going to see the mall philip in the most spectacular way. this is the central focal— spectacular way. this is the central focal point — spectacular way. this is the central focal point of these platinum jubilee — focal point of these platinum jubilee celebrations, worth pointing out that— jubilee celebrations, worth pointing out that it _ jubilee celebrations, worth pointing out that it is the first time that we have — out that it is the first time that we have seen the queen at buckingham palace. _ we have seen the queen at buckingham palace. since— we have seen the queen at buckingham palace, since before the pandemic, so it is— palace, since before the pandemic, so it is great to see her back at monarchy— so it is great to see her back at monarchy hq in this wonderful spring sunshine. _ monarchy hq in this wonderful spring sunshine, and thank goodness the sun is shining _ is shining. i- is shining. i have to say, jamie, i is shining. — i have to say, jamie, i am fascinated. this long conversation going on between the queen and the duke of kent. they are obviously comparing notes, and pointed to this section of the guards in that section, and i would love to know what they are saying. 50 section, and i would love to know what they are saying.— what they are saying. so would i, and i think— what they are saying. so would i, and i think the _ what they are saying. so would i, and i think the guardsmen, - what they are saying. so would i, and i think the guardsmen, if - what they are saying. so would i, | and i think the guardsmen, if they see the point in going on, would be at sixes and sevens, whether they are pleased they are being pointed at or not. the prince of wales leading the royal party back into buckingham palace, through the archway and into the central section of buckingham palace before they reappear upstairs on that balcony in a short while. now, this is the moment you were talking about earlier, jamie, and applying it again to the footguards, that moment of eye contact, although it is more distant today than it would be on the parade ground, but it is still there. it is would be on the parade ground, but it is still there.— it is still there. it is more distant. _ it is still there. it is more distant, but _ it is still there. it is more distant, but in _ it is still there. it is more distant, but in a - it is still there. it is more distant, but in a way - it is still there. it is more distant, but in a way it i it is still there. it is more distant, but in a way it is| it is still there. it is more - distant, but in a way it is unique, and the guardsmen will be thinking that. they will be seeing her wearing st patrick's blue, which is brilliant of her to have worn that. followed now by the nonroyal colonels, saluting as well. saluting her majesty. the duke of kent, who would normally ride the courage, certainly since the late duke of edinburgh stopped attending public events some years before his death, the duke of kent is a very prominent participate in these great state events. present arms. we have a very visible sign of the changing of the guard on the forecourt of buckingham palace. her majesty has returned inside but we will see her again, fear not. maybe a good moment, jamie, as we see the changing of the guard to explain very quickly that the escort has some work to do. it very quickly that the escort has some work to do.— very quickly that the escort has some work to do. it does, it hasn't finished yet _ some work to do. it does, it hasn't finished yet for _ some work to do. it does, it hasn't finished yet for the _ some work to do. it does, it hasn't finished yet for the escort. - some work to do. it does, it hasn't finished yet for the escort. they i finished yet for the escort. they now go on to queen's guard at buckingham palace and stjames's palace, taking overfrom the buckingham palace and stjames's palace, taking over from the old guard, the coldstream guards. they have a few more hours of duty left. old guard, stand easy. so, the guard is being changed. as jamie was saying, a bit of a long day for members of the escort who will now be on guard in buckingham palace and stjames's palace. from coldstream to the irish guards. so, as the guard is changed, we are mindful of because of the fact there are lots of people around who are now getting quite excited about the prospect of the fly—past in a short while. just outside buckingham palace, the other side of the railings, i know thatjj chalmers is there and i thinkjj is with a special guest there, so let's join them. absolutely, joined by the great alan titchmarsh. we snuck around to get a really good front row seat of seeing her majesty come out on the balcony, very special? the her majesty come out on the balcony, very special?— very special? the thing everybody was hoping _ very special? the thing everybody was hoping for- — very special? the thing everybody was hoping for. will— very special? the thing everybody was hoping for. will she - very special? the thing everybody was hoping for. will she do - very special? the thing everybody was hoping for. will she do it... i very special? the thing everybodyj was hoping for. will she do it... it would be lovely if she would do it, and there she was. to call the queen the cherry on top of the cake i'm sure is an insult but wonderful, made the day. sure is an insult but wonderful, made the day-— sure is an insult but wonderful, made the day. sure is an insult but wonderful, made the da . ,, , , :, made the day. she said she needs to be seen to be — made the day. she said she needs to be seen to be believed _ made the day. she said she needs to be seen to be believed but _ made the day. she said she needs to be seen to be believed but it's - be seen to be believed but it's quite an unbelievable achievement, i don't know if it is the right word. it is and the atmosphere in london is astonishing. i came here quite early, droves of people coming down the pavement, almost as if you were going into wembley on speed. masses of people. i walked down the mall and crowds were cheering, such a great atmosphere. for the queen to come out and take the salute going past, very special. at, come out and take the salute going past. very special-— past, very special. a beautiful day and such a — past, very special. a beautiful day and such a large _ past, very special. a beautiful day and such a large part _ past, very special. a beautiful day and such a large part of _ past, very special. a beautiful day and such a large part of london i past, very special. a beautiful day i and such a large part of london with the royal parks around us and also this magnificent structure behind us, the tree of trees. astonishing piece of engineering.— us, the tree of trees. astonishing piece of engineering. yes, 21 metres hith, piece of engineering. yes, 21 metres high. containing _ piece of engineering. yes, 21 metres high, containing 350 _ piece of engineering. yes, 21 metres high, containing 350 british - piece of engineering. yes, 21 metres high, containing 350 british native i high, containing 350 british native trees, all planted in pots which at the end of thejubilee will be sent off around the country, different counties will get different trees and it's symbolic of the queen's green canopy. we have already planted over a million trees and the idea is that the queen's durability will be reflected in the durability of the trees we plant for succeeding generations to enjoy. it's an initiative we are encouraging every corner, small families, plant a tree for thejubilee. corner, small families, plant a tree for the jubilee.— for the jubilee. does it surprise ou she for the jubilee. does it surprise you she chose _ for the jubilee. does it surprise you she chose this _ for the jubilee. does it surprise you she chose this initiative, i you she chose this initiative, trees, wildlife, nature, to be her legacy essentially of this jubilee? it doesn't surprise me. i've learned over the years that she knows far more about horticulture than the people would give her credit for. she enjoys the gardens wherever she is, sandringham, balmoral, buckingham palace, windsor. the duke of edinburgh was the ranger. they are very environmentally aware, the prince of wales and so is the queen. this is a wonderful enduring thing, quite selfless when you think about it, too. i'm sure she would say it's not about me but what goes on afterwards. these trees will see all of us out. there are oak trees in windsor great park that are over 1000 years old. they were there when william the conqueror came. they still live some of them. that is a thaw and the queen's green canopy to make sure our legacy to this country right the way across it is worthwhile, worth having. right the way across it is worthwhile, worth havint. ~ :, worthwhile, worth having. wonderful, that is a thought. _ worthwhile, worth having. wonderful, that is a thought. i _ worthwhile, worth having. wonderful, that is a thought. i think _ worthwhile, worth having. wonderful, that is a thought. i think that's - that is a thought. i think that's why we will leave it there. what a remarkable piece of history we are witnessing and a wonderful future we will have as well. at, witnessing and a wonderful future we will have as well.— will have as well. a glorious, tlorious will have as well. a glorious, glorious day! _ will have as well. a glorious, glorious day! it _ will have as well. a glorious, glorious day! jj and - will have as well. a glorious, glorious day! jj and alan - will have as well. a glorious, l glorious day! jj and alan thank will have as well. a glorious, - glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much. glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much- just— glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much. just two _ glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much. just two people - glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much. just two people in - glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much. just two people in a - glorious day! jj and alan thank you so much. just two people in a vast| so much. just two people in a vast sea of spectators enjoying the day. and it is good as well, i think, well, ithink, mentioned well, i think, mentioned this to katie earlier, to see a focus on buckingham palace, which actually had taken a bit of a back seat in the last few years? it had taken a bit of a back seat in the last few years?— the last few years? it really has come in may- — the last few years? it really has come in may. the _ the last few years? it really has come in may. the phrase - the last few years? it really has come in may. the phrase it's i the last few years? it really has i come in may. the phrase it's good the last few years? it really has - come in may. the phrase it's good to be back springs to mind. you see the crowds, people together, this sense of coming together again, the sense of coming together again, the sense of community and i think that is so much at the heart of the queen's platinum jubilee much at the heart of the queen's platinumjubilee message. she much at the heart of the queen's platinum jubilee message. she said in that statement that we received overnight that she wants herjubilee to be a chance to make happy memories, notjust here in the united kingdom but around the commonwealth as well. and we are making happy memories today. and this is what people have come to see. this is the great wave of people who have been waiting patiently to make their way down the mall as far as they can go now that all the troops have returned to barracks. they will get, some of them will get a fantastic view towards the lower end. but, honestly, lots of people will be very happyjust to be on the mall today, it's such a big day. we heard earlier from today, it's such a big day. we heard earlierfrom rather prominent today, it's such a big day. we heard earlier from rather prominent people paying their own tributes to her majesty. there was a tribute to the queen from former president 0bama andindeed queen from former president 0bama and indeed there are plenty of other prominent tributes, so let's see what others have had to say. your majesty, i well remember the beautiful radio speech you gave on your 21st birthday. you pledge to yourself in service to the people of britain and the commonwealth. and i feel that in all the years since, you have never betrayed that promise. i would like to say my warmest congratulations to you and thank you. your majesty, one of the last memories i have of my dear father with him _ memories i have of my dear father with him escorting me to buckingham palace _ with him escorting me to buckingham palace to _ with him escorting me to buckingham palace to receive my ob. it was a very— palace to receive my ob. it was a very special— palace to receive my ob. it was a very special day for him as well and one he _ very special day for him as well and one he cherished dearly, as you have touched _ one he cherished dearly, as you have touched the — one he cherished dearly, as you have touched the hearts of generation upon _ touched the hearts of generation upon generation. you are beloved by children. _ upon generation. you are beloved by children, parents, grandparents and great— children, parents, grandparents and great grandparents. your selflessness and dedication to duty is beyond _ selflessness and dedication to duty is beyond compare and ijust wanted to take _ is beyond compare and ijust wanted to take this— is beyond compare and ijust wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge _ to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you and to send you my best wishes— huge thank you and to send you my best wishes on your platinum jubilee — through the haze of the heat and the massive collection of union jacks which have been hung all the way down the mall to admiralty arch, which leads on to trafalgar square, this great configurations designed by sir aston webb at the turn of the 20th century, now of course familiar around the world as a prime ceremonial route. the union flags conveying their own message about the nature of the event. of course, a celebration of the queen's record—breaking reign that it's turning up in loads of places today, on waistcoats and umbrellas. i had seen people wearing socks with union flags on them and the odd tie as well. one person asked if i would wear a union flag tie on the ten o'clock news and i politely declined, not because i wasn't being patriotically bad because i felt i would then be asked to wear lots of tyres. would then be asked to wear lots of res. ,:, : :, :, tyres. the policeman that let me throuth tyres. the policeman that let me through the _ tyres. the policeman that let me through the gates _ tyres. the policeman that let me through the gates this _ tyres. the policeman that let me through the gates this morning i tyres. the policeman that let me i through the gates this morning just had to show me his unionjack themed socks. i said had to show me his unionjack themed socks. isaid i hope had to show me his unionjack themed socks. i said i hope you're going to stop there! this is an opportunity to get the bunting out and an opportunity to feel very proud, proud of our clean, our country and millions of people watching this around the world, i can tell you i was on the mall yesterday, the atmosphere was electric. people who had been camping out overnight to make sure they got the very best seats, the best seats to witness what we are about to witness, the all—important balcony moment. i{ziluite all-important balcony moment. quite all-important balcony moment. quite a 'ob for all-important balcony moment. quite a job for the — all-important balcony moment. quite a job for the police, _ all-important balcony moment. quite a job for the police, as _ all-important balcony moment. quite a job for the police, as they _ all—important balcony moment. quite a job for the police, as they tried to arrange this flow of people in an orderly way. a short while ago we heard from alan titchmarsh that we have another special guest who is going to talk again to jj. yes, sporting royalty here, the great dame kelly holmes. in your finest regalia. you look fantastic, and very warm on a day like today because you can appreciate just how fantastic bases but the amount of work that goes in as well? it but the amount of work that goes in as well? . but the amount of work that goes in as well? , , :, , as well? it is unbelievable. behind-the-scenes. - as well? it is unbelievable. behind-the-scenes. this i as well? it is unbelievable. j behind-the-scenes. this is as well? it is unbelievable. - behind-the-scenes. this is months behind—the—scenes. this is months and months of preparation. i think we do it the best in great britain. you know, the pageantry, seeing the soldiers, the parade, trooping the colour is very special. haifa soldiers, the parade, trooping the colour is very special.— colour is very special. how special is it to use — colour is very special. how special is it to use serving _ colour is very special. how special is it to use serving and _ colour is very special. how special is it to use serving and your - is it to use serving and your honorary role as well? it’s is it to use serving and your honorary role as well? it's amazing. i was given — honorary role as well? it's amazing. i was given this _ honorary role as well? it's amazing. i was given this role _ honorary role as well? it's amazing. i was given this role after _ honorary role as well? it's amazing. i was given this role after filming i i was given this role after filming bbc women at war. i'm honorary colonel for the royal armoured corps training regiment. it was the first post signed off by her majesty the queen, a changing army policy and i get to wear this wonderful, lovely uniform. : , , ,, uniform. and her ma'esty the queen is our uniform. and her ma'esty the queen is your boss. _ uniform. and her ma'esty the queen is your boss. how — uniform. and her majesty the queen is your boss. how special _ uniform. and her majesty the queen is your boss. how special is - uniform. and her majesty the queen is your boss. how special is it - uniform. and her majesty the queen is your boss. how special is it to - is your boss. how special is it to be here today to see her as well? this is what you do as a serving soldier, which i was nearly ten years. we all have to give the oath, allegiance to the queen, so every soldier you have seen will have had to do that. so it is a really special occasion. this is something that everybody that is in the military would be prepared for, whether they actually are parading or you in a uniform as a soldier. everywhere around the world will be celebrating today. find everywhere around the world will be celebrating today.— celebrating today. and you received our dame celebrating today. and you received your dame heard _ celebrating today. and you received your dame heard from _ celebrating today. and you received your dame heard from her- celebrating today. and you received your dame heard from her majesty | celebrating today. and you received i your dame heard from her majesty the queen as well. i your dame heard from her ma'esty the queen as wet.— your dame heard from her majesty the queen as well. i did. take me back queen as well. i did. take me back to that memory _ queen as well. i did. take me back to that memory and _ queen as well. t c c take me back to that memory and reflect on it now as well? t to that memory and reflect on it now as well? .. . , to that memory and reflect on it now as well? ,, , , :, as well? i think firstly winning two old as well? i think firstly winning two gold medals _ as well? i think firstly winning two gold medals for _ as well? i think firstly winning two gold medals for great _ as well? i think firstly winning two gold medals for great britain, - as well? i think firstly winning two gold medals for great britain, the | gold medals for great britain, the first woman ever to do that in the uk, and then getting honoured, it is not something i dreamt of. to get it from the queen in buckingham palace is what dreams are made of, memories in the bank. i took my grandad and my mum and my stepdad and it's a wonderful occasion to be celebrated. i also must say i got an mbe for services to the military which i am very proud of. services to the military which i am very proud of-_ services to the military which i am very proud of. wonderful, thank you very proud of. wonderful, thank you very much. — very proud of. wonderful, thank you very much. enjoy — very proud of. wonderful, thank you very much, enjoy the _ very proud of. wonderful, thank you very much, enjoy the rest _ very proud of. wonderful, thank you very much, enjoy the rest of - very proud of. wonderful, thank you very much, enjoy the rest of the - very much, enjoy the rest of the day. very much, en'oy the rest of the da . �* . . very much, en'oy the rest of the da . �* , , , :, very much, en'oy the rest of the da. :,~i day. it's been so special, thank ou. day. it's been so special, thank you- thank _ day. it's been so special, thank you- thank you _ day. it's been so special, thank you. thank you so _ day. it's been so special, thank you. thank you so much. - jj, many banks, and kelly, of course. whilst the crowd is coming down the mall, i mentioned that in hyde park the king's troop are on their way to fire an 82 gun salute. they are responsible for firing these great gun salutes on days of national significance. and we are used to seeing them in green park very often on the day of the parade but they are up in hyde park today, a bigger park for a bigger gun salute. that gun salute will be taking place shortly but we can see now the crowd still making its way in. it is in two or three sections, so by the time it is altogether, i think we will see the mall pretty full by the time we reach just before one o'clock and the highlight of the morning, if i can say that, because we have already had several highlights with the parade itself. but the highlight probably will be to see her majesty leading out the family onto the balcony. it is lovely to see people having made the journey here and often taking lots of travel and spending their own money on transport and really at times when people are feeling the pinch in terms of cost of living. they will have come here because they really want to show their support and affection for her majesty. so it is a lovely thing to see. we have a great site here from the top end of the mall, looking back towards trafalgar square, if i can just explain the geography. to the left hand side here, we have clarence house and stjames's palace to the right we have st james's park. so that gives you a sense of direction here. all of them moving right down to buckingham palace itself. so as the crowd makes its way, letsjoin itself. so as the crowd makes its way, lets joinjj itself. so as the crowd makes its way, letsjoinjj again. iam i am with john i am withjohn westlake, veteran of the raf from the second world war, and i know you watch this on tv every year. how does it feel to be here every year? tt is every year. how does it feel to be here every year?— here every year? it is amazing, it is an etiperience _ here every year? it is amazing, it is an experience of _ here every year? it is amazing, it is an experience of a _ here every year? it is amazing, it is an experience of a lifetime. i i is an experience of a lifetime. i will never— is an experience of a lifetime. i will never see another one like it. i will never see another one like it. i don't _ will never see another one like it. idon't think— will never see another one like it. i don't think any of us will, in fairness. you served in the normandy campaign is during the second world war. the queen has such an affinity with the second world war generation. why do you think that is? ,, ., , generation. why do you think that is? ,, :, , ~ ,, , generation. why do you think that is? ,, :,, ~ ,, , ,:, is? she was in the ats herself, so she knows — is? she was in the ats herself, so she knows what _ is? she was in the ats herself, so she knows what soldiers _ is? she was in the ats herself, so she knows what soldiers had - is? she was in the ats herself, so she knows what soldiers had to i is? she was in the ats herself, so j she knows what soldiers had to go through _ she knows what soldiers had to go through. we have always been highly respected _ through. we have always been highly respected. and it has been an amazing — respected. and it has been an amazing experience for her to be in the army— amazing experience for her to be in the army and to be able to rub shoulders. _ the army and to be able to rub shoulders, speak to soldiers and to be able _ shoulders, speak to soldiers and to be able to— shoulders, speak to soldiers and to be able to speak to her, it has been amazing _ be able to speak to her, it has been amazing. she be able to speak to her, it has been amazini. ., , be able to speak to her, it has been amazini. ,, , :, amazing. she is the boss at the end ofthe amazing. she is the boss at the end of the day- — amazing. she is the boss at the end of the day- she _ amazing. she is the boss at the end of the day. she is, _ amazing. she is the boss at the end of the day. she is, and _ amazing. she is the boss at the end of the day. she is, and i _ amazing. she is the boss at the end of the day. she is, and i feel- of the day. she is, and i feel ireatl of the day. she is, and i feel greatly honoured _ of the day. she is, and i feel greatly honoured to - of the day. she is, and i feel greatly honoured to be - of the day. she is, and i feel| greatly honoured to be here. of the day. she is, and i feel- greatly honoured to be here. she is an amazing — greatly honoured to be here. she is an amazing lady, she has done a lot for this— an amazing lady, she has done a lot for this country, and i'm sure everybody— for this country, and i'm sure everybody appreciates it. and paul, ou served everybody appreciates it. and paul, you served on _ everybody appreciates it. and paul, you served on the _ everybody appreciates it. and paul, you served on the royal— everybody appreciates it. and paul, you served on the royal you - everybody appreciates it. and paul, you served on the royal you to - you served on the royal you to britannia, which is a remarkable piece of history in itself, but it is a setting that she is quite at home in. —— the royal yacht petagna. she was very relaxed, she would walk around _ she was very relaxed, she would walk around the _ she was very relaxed, she would walk around the ship — she was very relaxed, she would walk around the ship and _ she was very relaxed, she would walk around the ship and speak— she was very relaxed, she would walk around the ship and speak to - she was very relaxed, she would walk around the ship and speak to the - around the ship and speak to the crew— around the ship and speak to the crew if— around the ship and speak to the crew if we — around the ship and speak to the crew if we were _ around the ship and speak to the crew if we were working - around the ship and speak to the crew if we were working as - around the ship and speak to the crew if we were working as she i crew if we were working as she passed — crew if we were working as she passed us. _ crew if we were working as she passed us. and _ crew if we were working as she passed us, and every- crew if we were working as she passed us, and every sunday. crew if we were working as she - passed us, and every sunday morning she would _ passed us, and every sunday morning she would go— passed us, and every sunday morning she would go into _ passed us, and every sunday morning she would go into the _ passed us, and every sunday morning she would go into the royal— she would go into the royal apartment _ she would go into the royal apartment for— she would go into the royal apartment for a _ she would go into the royal apartment for a church - she would go into the royal. apartment for a church service she would go into the royal- apartment for a church service and maybe _ apartment for a church service and maybe see — apartment for a church service and maybe see a — apartment for a church service and maybe see a film. _ apartment for a church service and maybe see a film.— apartment for a church service and maybe see a film. what does it mean to ou maybe see a film. what does it mean to you particularly — maybe see a film. what does it mean to you particularly as _ maybe see a film. what does it mean to you particularly as a _ maybe see a film. what does it mean to you particularly as a veteran - maybe see a film. what does it mean to you particularly as a veteran to - to you particularly as a veteran to be here today? tt to you particularly as a veteran to be here today?— to you particularly as a veteran to be here today? it means a lot. the brittania has _ be here today? it means a lot. the brittania has now— be here today? it means a lot. the brittania has now been _ brittania has now been decommissioned, - brittania has now been decommissioned, butl brittania has now been. decommissioned, but we brittania has now been- decommissioned, but we hold a service — decommissioned, but we hold a service every— decommissioned, but we hold a service every year. _ decommissioned, but we hold a service every year. the - decommissioned, but we hold a service every year. the family. decommissioned, but we hold a - service every year. the family must be very— service every year. the family must be very proud — service every year. the family must be very proud of— service every year. the family must be very proud of her— service every year. the family must be very proud of her majesty, - service every year. the family must be very proud of her majesty, as i service every year. the family mustl be very proud of her majesty, as i'm sure they— be very proud of her majesty, as i'm sure they are — be very proud of her majesty, as i'm sure they are. find _ be very proud of her ma'esty, as i'm they are.— be very proud of her ma'esty, as i'm they ee— be very proud of her ma'esty, as i'm sure they are. and what does it mean to see her from _ sure they are. and what does it mean to see her from the _ sure they are. and what does it mean to see her from the balcony? - sure they are. and what does it mean to see her from the balcony? it - sure they are. and what does it mean to see her from the balcony? it is - to see her from the balcony? it is lovel , to see her from the balcony? it is lovely. bright _ to see her from the balcony? it is lovely, bright sunshine, like today, very festive — lovely, bright sunshine, like today, very festive. you _ lovely, bright sunshine, like today, very festive. you see _ lovely, bright sunshine, like today, very festive. you see the _ lovely, bright sunshine, like today, very festive. you see the jubilee, i very festive. you see the jubilee, and of— very festive. you see the jubilee, and of course _ very festive. you see the jubilee, and of course to _ very festive. you see the jubilee, and of course to see _ very festive. you see the jubilee, and of course to see it _ very festive. you see the jubilee, and of course to see it live, - and of course to see it live, dressed _ and of course to see it live, dressed up _ and of course to see it live, dressed up in— and of course to see it live, dressed up in finery, - and of course to see it live, dressed up in finery, it - and of course to see it live, dressed up in finery, it is i dressed up in finery, it is marvellous, _ dressed up in finery, it is marvellous, marvellous. dressed up in finery, it is - marvellous, marvellous lady. it is ttoin to marvellous, marvellous lady. it is going to be _ marvellous, marvellous lady. it is going to be a _ marvellous, marvellous lady. going to be a marvellous marvellous, marvellous lady. til t: going to be a marvellous day marvellous, marvellous lady.- going to be a marvellous day today as well, and i hope you have a fantastic time and enjoy all of it. a real sense of expectation building up. you can see the density of the crowd on the mall, working its way down to buckingham palace, enthusiastically waving flags, cameras out, phones out, it is going to be a moment to remember. and what are they looking forward to? of course the family appearance, but the family itself, and the queen especially, loves the fly past, and the raf have been coming together from bases across the uk to create a jubilee fly past for her majesty the queen. to plan something of this scale, we start quite some months out. we look at the numbers of aircraft and the numbers of people that are going to be involved. all of the three services contribute to this fly past. the of the three services contribute to this fly past-— this fly past. the take off, they will be at five _ this fly past. the take off, they will be at five second _ this fly past. the take off, they will be at five second stream. i this fly past. the take off, they i will be at five second stream. we this fly past. the take off, they - will be at five second stream. we go throuth a will be at five second stream. we go through a hole _ will be at five second stream. we go through a hole planning _ will be at five second stream. we go through a hole planning of— will be at five second stream. we go through a hole planning of how- will be at five second stream. we go through a hole planning of how we i through a hole planning of how we are going to get over the palace on time and in good order. t will are going to get over the palace on time and in good order.— time and in good order. i will be the lead pilot — time and in good order. i will be the lead pilot of— time and in good order. i will be the lead pilot of the _ time and in good order. i will be the lead pilot of the lead - time and in good order. i will be l the lead pilot of the lead aircraft, and i will be the observer in the left—hand seat. we use a simulator to run through the mission, it enables us to fly the route over london through air space that is not always open to us, make sure the route that we have planned works with the timings, and hopefully we will have got to the right place at the right time.— will have got to the right place at the right time. there is an element of nerves, because _ the right time. there is an element of nerves, because we _ the right time. there is an element of nerves, because we are - the right time. there is an element of nerves, because we are at - the right time. there is an element of nerves, because we are at the i of nerves, because we are at the front. _ of nerves, because we are at the front, leading the formation, but the nerves— front, leading the formation, but the nerves are therefore a good reason. — the nerves are therefore a good reason, because you want to do the best for— reason, because you want to do the best for the — reason, because you want to do the best for the armed forces in general _ best for the armed forces in teneral. ~ :. ,,, best for the armed forces in teneral. ~ :, , ., best for the armed forces in teneral. ~ :, ., ~ general. we are based here at raf lossiemouth _ general. we are based here at raf lossiemouth as _ general. we are based here at raf lossiemouth as part _ general. we are based here at raf lossiemouth as part of— general. we are based here at raf lossiemouth as part of the - lossiemouth as part of the anti—submarine patrol. the professional fly past doesn'tjust happen on own, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes.— behind the scenes. ready to take off, 209. behind the scenes. ready to take off. 209. my _ behind the scenes. ready to take off, 209. my role _ behind the scenes. ready to take off, 209. my role is _ behind the scenes. ready to take off, 209. my role is to _ behind the scenes. ready to take off, 209. my role is to analyse i behind the scenes. ready to take i off, 209. my role is to analyse what commitment — off, 209. my role is to analyse what commitment that— off, 209. my role is to analyse what commitment that air— off, 209. my role is to analyse what commitment that air traffic- commitment that air traffic controller— commitment that air traffic controller going _ commitment that air traffic controller going to - commitment that air traffic controller going to need i commitment that air trafficj controller going to need on commitment that air traffic- controller going to need on the day. it is controller going to need on the day. it is quite _ controller going to need on the day. it is quite complicated _ controller going to need on the day. it is quite complicated to _ controller going to need on the day. it is quite complicated to put - it is quite complicated to put something _ it is quite complicated to put something of— it is quite complicated to put something of this _ it is quite complicated to put something of this scale - it is quite complicated to put - something of this scale together from _ something of this scale together from planning _ something of this scale together from planning the _ something of this scale together from planning the process, - something of this scale together from planning the process, it. something of this scale togetherl from planning the process, it has really— from planning the process, it has really opened _ from planning the process, it has really opened my— from planning the process, it has really opened my eyes _ from planning the process, it has really opened my eyes into - from planning the process, it has really opened my eyes into how. from planning the process, it has - really opened my eyes into how much effort _ really opened my eyes into how much effort goes _ really opened my eyes into how much effort goes on — really opened my eyes into how much effort goes on behind _ really opened my eyes into how much effort goes on behind the _ really opened my eyes into how much effort goes on behind the scenes. - effort goes on behind the scenes. the atlas— effort goes on behind the scenes. the atlas a400 _ effort goes on behind the scenes. the atlas a400 m _ effort goes on behind the scenes. the atlas a400 m is— effort goes on behind the scenes. the atlas a400 m is a _ effort goes on behind the scenes. the atlas a400 m is a massive i the atlas alt00 m is a massive aircraft, it weighs about 90 tonnes, similar to an aircraft, it weighs about 90 tonnes, similarto an hgv aircraft, it weighs about 90 tonnes, similar to an hgv vehicle you would see on the road. the similar to an hgv vehicle you would see on the road.— see on the road. the fly-past itself is timed down _ see on the road. the fly-past itself is timed down to _ see on the road. the fly-past itself is timed down to the _ see on the road. the fly-past itself is timed down to the second, - see on the road. the fly-past itselfj is timed down to the second, there is timed down to the second, there is no _ is timed down to the second, there is no margin— is timed down to the second, there is no margin for— is timed down to the second, there is no margin for error. _ is timed down to the second, there is no margin for error.— is no margin for error. there is a lane is no margin for error. there is a large element — is no margin for error. there is a large element of _ is no margin for error. there is a large element of nerves - is no margin for error. there is a large element of nerves to - is no margin for error. there is aj large element of nerves to make is no margin for error. there is a - large element of nerves to make sure that we _ large element of nerves to make sure that we get— large element of nerves to make sure that we get it right, because what doing _ that we get it right, because what doing isn't— that we get it right, because what doing isn't actually very easy. jj doing isn't actually very easy. jtj sent doing isn't actually very easy. sent me a doing isn't actually very easy. tt sent me a route data card, we will get that data in.— get that data in. this is the heaviest — get that data in. this is the heaviest aircraft _ get that data in. this is the heaviest aircraft we - get that data in. this is the heaviest aircraft we have i get that data in. this is the heaviest aircraft we have in get that data in. this is the - heaviest aircraft we have in the royal _ heaviest aircraft we have in the royal air — heaviest aircraft we have in the royal air force fleet. the _ royal air force fleet. the accuracy that we ask of our pilots and aircrew is demanding, plus or —5 seconds, keeping it in exactly the right place so it looks perfect for her majesty, and we are talking feet in terms of how close the aircraft are flying. you talking feet in terms of how close the aircraft are flying.— the aircraft are flying. you have tot to the aircraft are flying. you have got to bring _ the aircraft are flying. you have got to bring two _ the aircraft are flying. you have got to bring two very _ the aircraft are flying. you have got to bring two very fast - the aircraft are flying. you have l got to bring two very fast moving objects together in a controlled manner, and you have got to try and do that quickly, but not so quickly that you end up arriving and they are clapping. that you end up arriving and they are clapping-— are clapping. military aircraft don't fly without _ are clapping. military aircraft don't fly without these - are clapping. military aircraft i don't fly without these support people. t don't fly without these support -eo . le. :. don't fly without these support seo 0 le. ., ., don't fly without these support theole. :, :, : ::, don't fly without these support theole. :, :, : :, : people. i am a technician on the raf battle of britain _ people. i am a technician on the raf battle of britain memorial _ people. i am a technician on the raf battle of britain memorial flight. - battle of britain memorial flight. they are — battle of britain memorial flight. they are 18 years old, some of them. there _ they are 18 years old, some of them. there are _ they are 18 years old, some of them. there are lots of software driven items. _ there are lots of software driven items. but — there are lots of software driven items, but this literally is held together— items, but this literally is held together by nuts and bolts and pieces— together by nuts and bolts and pieces of— together by nuts and bolts and pieces of wire and strings that connect — pieces of wire and strings that connect the flying controls. it is a whole _ connect the flying controls. it is a whole different world. for the platinum _ whole different world. for the platinum jubilee fly past, i will be the lancaster captain on the day. the engineering of this aircraft is of the _ the engineering of this aircraft is of the utmost importance, to be able to put— of the utmost importance, to be able to put these aircraft over the top of central— to put these aircraft over the top of central london, it has to be right — of central london, it has to be ritht. ~ :. :. of central london, it has to be ritht_e ., ., .,, right. what a noise. the royal— right. what a noise. the royal air - right. what a noise. the royal air force | right. what a noise. - the royal air force aerobatic right. what a noise. _ the royal air force aerobatic team, the red _ the royal air force aerobatic team, the red arrows~ _ the royal air force aerobatic team, the red arrows. i— the royal air force aerobatic team, the red arrows. iwill— the royal air force aerobatic team, the red arrows. i will be _ the royal air force aerobatic team, the red arrows. i will be flying - the royal air force aerobatic team, the red arrows. i will be flying on i the red arrows. i will be flying on the red arrows. i will be flying on the wing — the red arrows. ! will be flying on the wing of— the red arrows. i will be flying on the wing of red _ the red arrows. i will be flying on the wing of red one. _ the red arrows. i will be flying on the wing of red one. i— the red arrows. i will be flying on the wing of red one. i am - the red arrows. i will be flying on i the wing of red one. i am privileged to be _ the wing of red one. i am privileged to be doing — the wing of red one. i am privileged to be doing it — the wing of red one. i am privileged to be doing it. the _ the wing of red one. i am privileged to be doing it— the wing of red one. i am privileged to be doing it. the queen's platinum jubilee fly-past _ to be doing it. the queen's platinum jubilee fly-past is — to be doing it. the queen's platinum jubilee fly-past is a _ to be doing it. the queen's platinum jubilee fly-past is a one-time - jubilee fly—past is a one—time event, there is no second go if we get it wrong. event, there is no second go if we get it wrong-— event, there is no second go if we get it wrong. united with thousands of military personnel _ get it wrong. united with thousands of military personnel on _ get it wrong. united with thousands of military personnel on the - get it wrong. united with thousands of military personnel on the day - get it wrong. united with thousands of military personnel on the day to l of military personnel on the day to show— of military personnel on the day to show appreciation to her majesty the queen— show appreciation to her majesty the queen for— show appreciation to her majesty the queen for her service, an opportunity like no other. | queen for her service, an opportunity like no other. i know! will feel a lot _ opportunity like no other. i know! will feel a lot of _ opportunity like no other. i know! will feel a lot of pride _ opportunity like no other. i know! will feel a lot of pride as - opportunity like no other. i know! will feel a lot of pride as they - opportunity like no other. i know! will feel a lot of pride as they go l will feel a lot of pride as they go ahead, but also nerves as they make sure they get it right. t ahead, but also nerves as they make sure they get it right.— sure they get it right. i hope that when people _ sure they get it right. i hope that when people see _ sure they get it right. i hope that when people see us _ sure they get it right. i hope that when people see us they - sure they get it right. i hope that when people see us they don't i sure they get it right. i hope that i when people see us they don'tjust see an aircraft, they see and understand the body of people that it takes to put these aircraft up in the air. . . :. the air. this is a i once-in-a-lifetime the air. this is a _ once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be _ once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be able _ once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be able to — once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be able to say— once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be able to say i _ once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be able to say i contributed - once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, and to be able to say i contributed to - to be able to say i contributed to something — to be able to say i contributed to something like _ to be able to say i contributed to something like this _ to be able to say i contributed to something like this is _ to be able to say i contributed toj something like this is wonderful. to be able to say i contributed to - something like this is wonderful. little something like this is wonderful. we t et something like this is wonderful. c -et to something like this is wonderful. get to fly over london, and millions of people get to see what we do. it is an absolute honour, it is great. this is one of the biggest events of the year. _ this is one of the biggest events of the year, to celebrate the queen's 70 years _ the year, to celebrate the queen's 70 years on — the year, to celebrate the queen's 70 years on the throne, and tojoin with thousands of other military personnel to make it an occasion is really— personnel to make it an occasion is really special, and the fact that they will— really special, and the fact that they will be 70 aircraft taking part is something to be really proud of. huw: and if that doesn't whet the appetite, nothing will. that is the expanse of hyde park, with park lane just on the south of the screen there, the bottom of the screen, and then you have the expanse of hyde park and the serpentine ahead of us, and that is where the king's troop will be firing that gun salute, and they have started already, 82 salutes for this platinum jubilee. the interval between each round of fire is 10 seconds. fire! the commanding officer, major fran sykes gives the orders. so, the gun salute is happening, and it is being felt and heard all around this part of london. and now we can see the extent of people's spending on flags and all kinds of jubilee memorabilia. expressions of thanks. and you can imagine that people are now really keen to flow around clockwise and anticlockwise this big stage that has been put up for the concert, and there is the mall, a scene which really you can't forget, a sea of people who have come to pay their tribute to a record—breaking queen, the longest serving monarchy in british history, who has just celebrated serving monarchy in british history, who hasjust celebrated her 96th birthday. and as we look at the palace, and we have got all eyes on the balcony, katie, this is actually a very significant occasion. tt is a very significant occasion. it is hutel a very significant occasion. it is hugely significant, _ a very significant occasion. it is hugely significant, and i'm thinking back to _ hugely significant, and i'm thinking back to the queen and that remarkable speech that she delivered to the _ remarkable speech that she delivered to the nation when she said during the covid — to the nation when she said during the covid pandemic, we will meet again. _ the covid pandemic, we will meet again. and — the covid pandemic, we will meet again, and those words come to mind very much— again, and those words come to mind very much today because that is exactly — very much today because that is exactly what we are all doing. we are all— exactly what we are all doing. we are all here meeting again, and we are all here meeting again, and we are all— are all here meeting again, and we are all here — are all here meeting again, and we are all here for her majesty the queen. — are all here for her majesty the queen, and i suspect she wants this to be _ queen, and i suspect she wants this to be a _ queen, and i suspect she wants this to be a chance to unite the nation, i to be a chance to unite the nation, i suspect— to be a chance to unite the nation, i suspect it — to be a chance to unite the nation, i suspect it is, but it is also a celebration of her remarkable life, and here _ celebration of her remarkable life, and here she is. the celebration of her remarkable life, and here she is.— and here she is. the doors are opening- _ and here she is. the doors are opening- and _ and here she is. the doors are opening. and listen _ and here she is. the doors are opening. and listen to - and here she is. the doors are opening. and listen to the - and here she is. the doors are - opening. and listen to the reaction of this delighted and grateful crowd. cheering her majesty the queen, leading the prince of wales, who has just taken the salute on her behalf at the birthday parade for the very first time. the duchess of cornwall, princess royal and her husband, tim the earl of wessex. and jamie, as someone who knows the family, and knows the armed forces, and we see the three cambridge children here, which again is the first time we have seen them taking part formally at an event like this. what is going through your mind? t at an event like this. what is going through your mind?— at an event like this. what is going through your mind? i think the fact that her majesty — through your mind? i think the fact that her majesty is _ through your mind? i think the fact that her majesty is surrounded - through your mind? i think the fact that her majesty is surrounded by. that her majesty is surrounded by her family is that her majesty is surrounded by herfamily is wonderful, that her majesty is surrounded by her family is wonderful, just the fact that she is. it is a wonderful sort of generational occasion, her majesty's birthday, the prince of wales leading the parade and prince william's regiment, and the irish guards trooping the colour, it is a fantastic occasion.— fantastic occasion. looking at the skies, fantastic occasion. looking at the skies. everyone _ fantastic occasion. looking at the skies, everyone now— fantastic occasion. looking at the skies, everyone now very - fantastic occasion. looking at the skies, everyone now very excited| fantastic occasion. looking at the i skies, everyone now very excited to see this fly—past on a scale that we have not seen for many, many years. a special formation, so look out for the number 70 at one point. and george and charlotte and louis being encouraged to focus on the skies above, and the queen too saying, have a look at that. being led by an aircraft formation of helicopters from the royal navy to start with, a mix of wildcats and merlins and apaches. and here goes the platinum jubilee fly—past on this day of the queen's official birthday. the queen surrounded by those working members of the royalfamily, especially invited by her to be on this balcony to share this experience. the queen, the very sharp focus on the approaching helicopters. leading the approaching helicopters. leading the way is a royal navy wildcat, followed by two merlins, and then another wildcat followed by three apaches operated by the british army. and then there will be another wildcat followed by three merlins. three pumas from the royal air force and three chinnocks. in mistake a bowl and filling the skies with this thunderous noise. now they should be familiar to lots of people. this is much loved. it is the royal air force battle of britain memorial flight. royal lancaster, only two of those in condition to fly these days, three spitfires and two hurricanes. there will be a big cheerfor the lancaster and the spitfires and the hurricanes. memories of the battle of britain and what was achieved there. the queen loves that. over the skies over buckingham palace and beyond. three raf hercules c 130s, proper workhorses. they were heavily involved, the hercules, in operation pitting, the uk's evacuation of civilians from afghanistan last year, more than 15,000 people from kabul. so what we have here i think is the poseidon and riverjoint. they use the very latest technology to detect, identify and monitor targets above and below the waves. poseidon and the rivet. the rivet using signals across the magnetic spectrum, a very important part in intelligence gathering. and here we have the voyager. one lightning and one typhoon as well coming in the wider formation. cheering that really is a deafening roar in the skies above buckingham palace in central london. four royal air force hawk tea tos. from raf valley. and the future pilots of fast jets from raf valley. and the future pilots of fastjets training on the hawk after training on the texan before that. and there we have the formation of 70. a special formation of 15 typhoons. cheering and the queen smiles in appreciation. perfect formation. well, that is wonderful. but it is pretty noisy. and here we are, the climax of the platinum jubilee fly—past. no better sight in red, white and blue. nine hawks, the raf aerobatic team, the red arrows. you get the sense, kt, that the queen rather enjoyed that, smiling all the way? queen rather en'oyed that, smiling at the way?— queen rather en'oyed that, smiling all the wa ? ~ ,, . . all the way? when the queen smiles she lithts all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up — all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up a _ all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up a room, _ all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up a room, she _ all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up a room, she has - all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up a room, she has lit - all the way? when the queen smiles she lights up a room, she has lit up i she lights up a room, she has lit up the mall— she lights up a room, she has lit up the mall and beyond today. she looked — the mall and beyond today. she looked like she was enjoying every moment — looked like she was enjoying every moment. to see her interact with a little _ moment. to see her interact with a little great — moment. to see her interact with a little great grandchildren like that was a _ little great grandchildren like that was a joy— little great grandchildren like that was a joy to watch. and little great grandchildren like that was a joy to watch.— was a 'oy to watch. and listen to the was a joy to watch. and listen to the response — was a joy to watch. and listen to the response when _ was a joy to watch. and listen to the response when the - was a joy to watch. and listen to the response when the queen i was a joy to watch. and listen to - the response when the queen waves. people want her to understand that they are sending their good wishes, too. it is palpable, isn't it? tt is too. it is palpable, isn't it? it is absolutely _ too. it is palpable, isn't it? it is absolutely is. _ too. it is palpable, isn't it? it is absolutely is. we _ too. it is palpable, isn't it? it is absolutely is. we didn't know if we would _ absolutely is. we didn't know if we would see — absolutely is. we didn't know if we would see the queen today, she has been struggling with sporadic mobility issues but here she is. she wants— mobility issues but here she is. she wants to _ mobility issues but here she is. she wants to be — mobility issues but here she is. she wants to be seen and she is doing that in— wants to be seen and she is doing that in a _ wants to be seen and she is doing that in a splendid way. the anthem is -la ed that in a splendid way. the anthem is played and _ that in a splendid way. the anthem is played and that _ that in a splendid way. the anthem is played and that signals - that in a splendid way. the anthem is played and that signals nearly i is played and that signals nearly the end of the balcony appearance. the queen will now lead members of the royalfamily back the queen will now lead members of the royal family back into buckingham palace. cheering the crowd shows its appreciation once again. that the monarch, who was unable to attend the parade itself, was nonetheless determined to appear not once but twice on that balcony to acknowledge firstly the troops and also the huge crowd. all of them wishing her majesty a happy birthday. jamie, from your point of view, given we were talking about standard that the parade. now we have seen the standard of the fly—past. again, it has just underlined where these events are concerned, the uk can still do it? taste events are concerned, the uk can still do it?— events are concerned, the uk can still do it? ~ :, still do it? we can come in may. for those pilots — still do it? we can come in may. for those pilots and _ still do it? we can come in may. for those pilots and the _ still do it? we can come in may. for those pilots and the guardsman - still do it? we can come in may. for those pilots and the guardsman onl those pilots and the guardsman on parade, seeing the reception they got from these crowds, it's that affirmation point again. it is wonderful to behold, a happy, happy day. wonderfulto behold, a happy, happy da . : :. wonderfulto behold, a happy, happy da . : :, :, :, wonderfulto behold, a happy, happy da .: :, :, :, day. and a final word about the balcony appearance, _ day. and a final word about the balcony appearance, katie, - day. and a final word about the balcony appearance, katie, thej balcony appearance, katie, the generations there, respect and affirmation for the last 70 years and, of course, looking ahead as well? t and, of course, looking ahead as well? .. and, of course, looking ahead as well? ~' ,:, and, of course, looking ahead as well? ~' :, :, well? i think the point about a jubilee is it's _ well? i think the point about a jubilee is it's a _ well? i think the point about a jubilee is it's a moment - well? i think the point about a jubilee is it's a moment to - well? i think the point about a - jubilee is it's a moment to reflect, look back. — jubilee is it's a moment to reflect, look back, celebrate the now and look back, celebrate the now and look forward. you saw the queen, three _ look forward. you saw the queen, three generations of hares, three future _ three generations of hares, three future kings. she says she wants to look forward with confidence and you -et look forward with confidence and you get the _ look forward with confidence and you get the feeling she can absolutely do that _ get the feeling she can absolutely do that. it get the feeling she can absolutely do that. :. . . :. get the feeling she can absolutely do that. :, , , :, �* :, , do that. it has been a birthday parade that — do that. it has been a birthday parade that has _ do that. it has been a birthday parade that has brought - do that. it has been a birthday parade that has brought out i do that. it has been a birthday. parade that has brought out the do that. it has been a birthday - parade that has brought out the very best in the troops, a great day for everyone in the household division and a stunning tribute to her majesty the queen, led of course by the prince of wales on horseback. we look forward very much to the days ahead. from from all of us, back to kirsty in the studio. thank you, huw. if anyone dared wonder if people would turn out for the platinum jubilee, wonder if people would turn out for the platinumjubilee, there is their answer. there is not room to breathe on the mall today. ted lerner piccies, thank you for coming back. you and i both said we watched the fly—past and the red arrows, we looked at each other and said thrilling! looked at each other and said thrillint! :, , , fl thrilling! thrilling, absolutely. a thrillin t thrilling! thrilling, absolutely. a thrilling sight. _ thrilling! thrilling, absolutely. a thrilling sight. a _ thrilling! thrilling, absolutely. a thrilling sight. a marvellous - thrilling! thrilling, absolutely. ai thrilling sight. a marvellous sight. and the queen _ thrilling sight. a marvellous sight. and the queen looking _ thrilling sight. a marvellous sight. and the queen looking splendid i thrilling sight. a marvellous sight. | and the queen looking splendid on that pale lavender dress coat, every inch her majesty. ihthd that pale lavender dress coat, every inch her majesty-— inch her ma'esty. and so interested inch her ma'esty. and so interested in talkint inch her majesty. and so interested in talking to — inch her majesty. and so interested in talking to her _ in talking to her great—great—grandchildren. interesting to see louis who i think inadvertently will have started a fashion trend today, the trend of sailor suits for any four—year—old will be off the charts. you met on many occasions, when was the first time, the 80s? many occasions, when was the first time. the 80s?— time, the 80s? 1985 at the chelsea flower show _ time, the 80s? 1985 at the chelsea flower show. she _ time, the 80s? 1985 at the chelsea flower show. she came _ time, the 80s? 1985 at the chelsea flower show. she came in - time, the 80s? 1985 at the chelsea flower show. she came in her - time, the 80s? 1985 at the chelsea flower show. she came in her first| flower show. she came in her first words _ flower show. she came in her first words my— flower show. she came in her first words my sovereign said to me were, your onions— words my sovereign said to me were, your onions are very small. were the ? your onions are very small. were they? and _ your onions are very small. were they? and 2014. _ your onions are very small. were they? and 2014, we _ your onions are very small. were they? and 2014, we met - your onions are very small. were they? and 2014, we met a - your onions are very small. were they? and 2014, we met a lot. your onions are very small. were they? and 2014, we met a lot in| your onions are very small. were i they? and 2014, we met a lot in the interim, they? and 2014, we met a lot in the interim. she — they? and 2014, we met a lot in the interim, she said, _ they? and 2014, we met a lot in the interim, she said, oh, _ they? and 2014, we met a lot in the interim, she said, oh, your- they? and 2014, we met a lot in thej interim, she said, oh, your boulders are very— interim, she said, oh, your boulders are very large. i said, what a long way we _ are very large. i said, what a long way we have _ are very large. i said, what a long way we have come!— way we have come! laughter i know because _ way we have come! laughter i know because i _ way we have come! laughter i know because i have - way we have come! laughter i know because i have seen i way we have come! laughter| i know because i have seen you previously on television and have read thinks you have written that you are unstinting in your support for the monarch. what is it? we try to capture it in words, what is it, what is it about her majesty? you what is it about her ma'esty? you see what what is it about her ma'esty? you what hes * what is it about her majesty? you see what has happened today, all these _ see what has happened today, all these people in london are individuals. all the people flying the planes are marching in the army are individuals. they have all come together— are individuals. they have all come together to — are individuals. they have all come together to focus on one person who has held _ together to focus on one person who has held us— together to focus on one person who has held us all together through thick— has held us all together through thick and — has held us all together through thick and thin for 70 years. she is a constant. — thick and thin for 70 years. she is a constant, she has been there and that is— a constant, she has been there and that is why— a constant, she has been there and that is why we are so grateful. [t was that is why we are so grateful. was such an that is why we are so grateful. tt was such an interesting moment today to see her there with her own children, grandchildren and then her great—grandchildren. she was very careful, as you said, to marshal the littlest ones i'd say look this way and do that. she is completely engaged in the moment. that is ri t ht, engaged in the moment. that is right, absolutely, _ engaged in the moment. that is right, absolutely, and _ engaged in the moment. that is right, absolutely, and still- engaged in the moment. that is right, absolutely, and still so i right, absolutely, and still so interested. how many times has she stood there and cheered for the red arrows? ihthd stood there and cheered for the red arrows? : .. stood there and cheered for the red arrows? : ,, :, :, , :, , arrows? and i think that was louis beint told arrows? and i think that was louis being told by _ arrows? and i think that was louis being told by his _ arrows? and i think that was louis being told by his mum _ arrows? and i think that was louis being told by his mum to - arrows? and i think that was louis being told by his mum to take - arrows? and i think that was louis being told by his mum to take his| being told by his mum to take his thumb out his mouth because the cameras are watching.— thumb out his mouth because the cameras are watching. children do thints cameras are watching. children do things they _ cameras are watching. children do things they really _ cameras are watching. children do things they really shouldn't - cameras are watching. children do things they really shouldn't do - things they really shouldn't do in public! _ things they really shouldn't do in tublic! :, , :, :, :_ public! the highlight for you today was particularly — public! the highlight for you today was particularly what, _ public! the highlight for you today was particularly what, alan - was particularly what, alan titchmarsh? if you want pomp, we have got it. if it is circumstance you are after, here is some. it was absolutely immaculate that trooping the colour? tt absolutely immaculate that trooping the colour? :. . absolutely immaculate that trooping the colour? :, , :, :, , : absolutely immaculate that trooping the colour? :, : the colour? it was an ob'ect lesson in how to to t the colour? it was an ob'ect lesson in how to do it. * the colour? it was an ob'ect lesson in how to do it. it h the colour? it was an ob'ect lesson in how to do it. it was _ the colour? it was an object lesson in how to do it. it was brilliantly i in how to do it. it was brilliantly done~ _ in how to do it. it was brilliantly done. what i think the other thing i fell and _ done. what i think the other thing i fell and penelope felt, it is the atmosphere here in london today. all these _ atmosphere here in london today. all these people, suchjoy and happiness after two _ these people, suchjoy and happiness after two years of probation and we've _ after two years of probation and we've been stuck and didn't know what _ we've been stuck and didn't know what to— we've been stuck and didn't know what to do — we've been stuck and didn't know what to do. we will meet again, the queen— what to do. we will meet again, the queen said — what to do. we will meet again, the queen said. we have met again here today— queen said. we have met again here today and _ queen said. we have met again here today and then some. that queen said. we have met again here today and then some.— today and then some. that is exactly what katie are _ today and then some. that is exactly what katie are saying _ today and then some. that is exactly what katie are saying and _ today and then some. that is exactly what katie are saying and i _ what katie are saying and i think she hit the nail on the head, about the idea that yes, of course, people do want to come and say hello to her majesty to give thanks, but especially particularly now, the coming together is the thing the queen has spoken about and very much seems to be being done in her honour. :. . seems to be being done in her honour. :, , :, , , honour. that is right, absolutely, eve bod honour. that is right, absolutely, everybodyiust— honour. that is right, absolutely, everybody just enjoying _ honour. that is right, absolutely, everybody just enjoying it - honour. that is right, absolutely, everybodyjust enjoying it and - everybodyjust enjoying it and behaving so well. the everybodyjust en'oying it and behaving so well. everybodyjust en'oying it and behavint so well. :, , , behaving so well. the moment is 'ust thrillint. behaving so well. the moment is 'ust thritting. whet — behaving so well. the moment is 'ust thrilling. what are i behaving so well. the moment is 'ust thrilling. what are you i behaving so well. the moment is 'ust thrilling. what are you looking h thrilling. what are you looking forward to this weekend, what are you up to personally to celebrate? i am riding on a bus on sunday in the pageant. _ am riding on a bus on sunday in the pageant, the 1960s bus. i was a teenager— pageant, the 1960s bus. i was a teenager in the 60s! you pageant, the 1960s bus. i was a teenager in the 60s!— pageant, the 1960s bus. i was a teenager in the 60s! you sound like ou are teenager in the 60s! you sound like you are riot — teenager in the 60s! you sound like you are not looking _ teenager in the 60s! you sound like you are not looking forward - teenager in the 60s! you sound like you are not looking forward to - teenager in the 60s! you sound like you are not looking forward to it? i l you are not looking forward to it? i am but the weather, it's been glorious today. if it rains, i will -et glorious today. if it rains, i will get wet. — glorious today. if it rains, i will get wet. i_ glorious today. if it rains, i will get wet, i don't care. | glorious today. if it rains, i will get wet, i don't care.— get wet, i don't care. i can't believe you _ get wet, i don't care. i can't believe you said _ get wet, i don't care. i can't believe you said the - get wet, i don't care. i can't believe you said the r - get wet, i don't care. i can't| believe you said the r word. get wet, i don't care. i can't - believe you said the r word. on that note, thank you both so much. thank ou so note, thank you both so much. thank you so much- — that's it for now, but it doesn't end here of course. we've only just begun. our long weekend of celebrations continues this evening here on the bbc one, when we bring you coverage of the traditional lighting of beacons all across the uk and around the commonwealth. that is tonight at 8pm. the principal beacon will be lit outside buckingham palace so, do join me at 8pm for that. see you then. happy and glorious — happy and glorious — the queen takes the salute the queen takes the salute at trooping the colour, at trooping the colour, at the start of her platinum at the start of her platinum jubilee celebrations. jubilee celebrations. the queen isjoined on the balcony the queen isjoined on the balcony at buckingham palace by herfamily, at buckingham palace by herfamily, but not prince harry and meghan. but not prince harry and meghan. a newcastle pub last night, thousands line the mall thousands line the mall to watch the ceremony, to watch the ceremony, which is being broadcast which is being broadcast around the world. around the world. if i had one thing to say if i had one thing to say to the queen, i would say, to the queen, i would say, you've done an amazing job you've done an amazing job of 70 years on the throne. of 70 years on the throne. god save the queen! god save the queen! also on the programme also on the programme this lunchtime... this lunchtime... johnny depp's seen in johnny depp's seen in a newcastle pub last night, while in the us his legal team celebrates his defamation win, but domestic abuse campaigners worry about the message it sends.

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