In the most public celebration of the four-day commemoration of the diamond jubilee of her reign, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, as part of a flotilla of 1,000 ships, sailed on a red and gold royal barge down the Thames watched by a million people who lined the banks or occupied more luxurious viewing positions. Just imagine if the weather was good.
Members of the Royal Family were aboard.
British PM David Cameron and his spouse Samantha were at a viewing point on a naval craft, HMS President, anchored near their home. There was buzz that Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were lapping up the waters at a street party in Richmond. Actor Michael Caine and his wife Shakira organized a get-together at their flat in Chelsea.