Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee kicks off at the races
Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she watches The Derby winner come in with her racing manager John Warren (L) and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex 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.
Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee began at the races on Saturday, where the 86-year-old monarch greeted tens of thousands of well-wishers at the Epsom Derby, Reuters reported.
At least 130,000 were gathered at the Epsom racecourse to greet the royal motorcade and watch the races. She was accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, her sons, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, and Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
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