Thousands more gathered at Victoria Station long before the arrival of Their Majesties, while crowds lined the route to Buckingham Palace, where scenes reminiscent of Coronation Week were witnessed.
The Royal train arrived at 9.14 p.m The Queen was dressed all in white, the King wore a grey lounge suit.
Their Majesties drove slowly through the crowded streets to Buckingham Palace.
As the royal car turned into Victoria Street, crowds of cheering men d women surrounded the car, which was brought to a standstill until mounted police cleared the way for Their Majestic
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