The monarch is the first sovereign in British history to celebrate 70 years on the throne, and kickstarted her Platinum Jubilee celebrations today, Thursday 2 June
The Queen has symbolically led the lighting of the principal Platinum Jubilee beacon in a spectacular end to the first day of historic national commemorations celebrating her 70 year reign.
A spokesperson for the palace said: "The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s Birthday Parade and Flypast but did experience some discomfort. Taking into account the journey and activity required to participate…at St Paul’s Cathedral, Her Majesty with great reluctance has concluded that she will not attend."
In the special dual ceremony with her grandson Prince William, 39, who was 22 miles away at the palace to play his part in the dual ceremony and lighting another beacon in London, the Queen touched the Commonwealth of Nations Globe to trigger the lighting of the principal beacon outside her London home.
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