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Sunday, 3 June 2012

Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee - Epsom Derby

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive at The Derby
Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the Investec Derby Day
Delight: Unlike last year, the Queen did not have a horse entered in the Epsom Derby, but that did not stop her enjoying the day
Victorious: Queen Elizabeth II presents a trophy to Joseph O'Brien who won the Epsom Derby on Camelot
Royal fan: The Queen has always loved the races as this picture of Her Majesty and husband Prince Philip at Epsom Downs Racecourse in 2007 demonstrates
Having a jolly good time: Queen Elizabeth II laughs with Prince Edward, second right, the Princess Michael of Kent, left, and guests as she watches a race from her balcony of the Royal box at the Derby meeting at Epsom racecourse
Festivities: Organisers of the Epsom Derby this year put on a special display to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year, which the Queen, centre, and the Duke of Edinburgh, second right, enjoyed from the royal box, accompanied by friends and family
Lady in Royal blue: Queen Elizabeth II makes her first appearance of the Jubilee weekend as she arrives for the Derby Festival at Epsom Racecourse
Day at the races: Both Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, looked delighted by their warm welcome at Epsom racecourse
Royal welcome: The Queen greets the cheering crowds as she arrives at the Epsom Derby for a day at the races
The Prince Michael of Kent and The Princess Michael of Kent
The Duke of York
The Royal box: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie watch the races from the Royal box at Epsom racecourse that has been covered in flowers
Princess Eugenie of York, right, and Princess Beatrice of York, left, attend the Derby meeting at Epsom racecourse
Princess Beatrice
Enjoying the races: Princess Eugenie of York, left, and Princess Beatrice of York, right, eagerly lean over the rails of the Queen's balcony to watch the races
Princess Eugenie, showing off her Union Flag finger nails,
Family outing: Prince Philip and his granddaughters Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York enjoy the races together
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice watch The Derby on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of wellwishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth smiles after the Derby horse race at the Epsom Derby festival in Epsom, southwest of London June 2, 2012 during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Queen Elizabeth gets four days of celebrations to mark her 60 years on the British throne under way on Saturday with one of her favourite pastimes, a trip to the horse races, as tributes to the long-serving monarch pour in.
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Queen Elizabeth II looks on during the Investec Derby, at the start of the weekend marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, at Epsom Racecourse on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England.
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Queen Elizabeth II watches the horses in the parade ring before The Derby on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of wellwishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
Princess Beatrice of York (L), Princess Eugenie of York (C) and Princess Michael of Kent (R) stand together on the royal balcony on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth (L) speaks and presents the trophy to Aidan O'Brien (R), the trainer of St Nicholas Abbey, after his horse won the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup at the Epsom Derby festival in Epsom, southwest of London June 2, 2012. Queen Elizabeth gets four days of celebrations to mark her 60 years on the British throne under way on Saturday with one of her favourite pastimes, a trip to the horse races, as tributes to the long-serving monarch pour in.
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Prince Andrew, Duke of York (L) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watch the crowds before the start of The Derby on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of wellwishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watch the horses in the parade ring before The Derby on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of wellwishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
Princess Beatrice of York (L) talks with Sophie, Countess of Wessex (R) on the royal balcony on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Princess Eugenie watches the Derby sporting Union Jack nail varnish on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of wellwishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York (L) Sophie, Countess of Wessex (R) stand together on the royal balcony on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) gestures down from the royal balcony on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, with her son Prince Edward as she looks out from the balcony at the end of the Epsom Derby horse race at Epsom race course, England at the start of a four-day Diamond Jubilee celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II accession to the throne, Saturday, June 2, 2012.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth speaks with a racegoer in the parade ring before the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup race at the Epsom Derby festival in Epsom, southwest of London June 2, 2012. Queen Elizabeth gets four days of celebrations to mark her 60 years on the British throne under way on Saturday with one of her favourite pastimes, a trip to the horse races, as tributes to the long-serving monarch pour in.
EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Queen Elizabeth II views the horses in the parade ring before the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup race on Derby Day on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth (2nd L) smiles after the Derby horse race at the Epsom Derby festival in Epsom, southwest of London June 2, 2012. Queen Elizabeth gets four days of celebrations to mark her 60 years on the British throne under way on Saturday with one of her favourite pastimes, a trip to the horse races, as tributes to the long-serving monarch pour in.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) inspects the horses in the parade ring before the Derby race on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrives on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (L) and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester arrive on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Prince Michael of Kent (L) and Princess Michael of Kent (R) arrive on Derby Day, the second day of the Epsom Derby horse racing festival, at Epsom in Surrey, southern England, on June 2, 2012 the first official day of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth views horses in the paddock before a race at the Epsom Derby festival in Epsom, southwest of London June 2, 2012. Queen Elizabeth gets four days of celebrations to mark her 60 years on the British throne under way on Saturday with one of her favourite pastimes, a trip to the horse races, as tributes to the long-serving monarch pour in.
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