Ruling The Waves: Three Generations Of Royals Join The Queen As She Sets Sail Down The Thames On Glorious Jubilee River Pageant -- Daily Mail
* Thousands gather along the Thames to get the best view of the Queen to mark her 60 years of reign
* She arrives wearing a stunning silver and white dress with matching coat which was designed by Angela Kelly
* The 1,000-strong flotilla is the most spectacular nautical event in London for the past 350 years
* London Philharmonic Orchestra play 'Singing in the Rain' as they travel down the river
* Bad weather causes cancellation of flypast finale to Thames River Pageant
* Diamond Jubilee pageant sets new world record for the number of boats taking part in a parade
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee river pageant reached its end as a world record-beating 1,000-strong flotilla passed under Tower Bridge.
The belfry carrying The Royal Jubilee Bells was the first vessel through, followed by the million-pound row barge Gloriana led by Olympic gold medallists Sir Matthew Pinsent and Sir Steve Redgrave, rowing with 16 others.
A 41-gun salute was fired from the Tower of London to celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne while thousands of people cheered on the banks of the River Thames despite the wet weather.
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