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The Queen described the diamond jubilee celebrations as a "humbling experience" in a televised address to the nation as the bank holiday festivities came to a close.The Queen described the diamond jubilee celebrations as a "humbling experience" in a televised address to the nation as the bank holiday festivities came to a close.
In a two-minute message of thanks, which made no mention of the Duke of Edinburgh going to hospital, she said: "It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbours and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere."In a two-minute message of thanks, which made no mention of the Duke of Edinburgh going to hospital, she said: "It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbours and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere."
Offering special thanks from herself and Prince Philip to all those who had helped organise the jubilee celebrations, she said it had been a massive challenge.Offering special thanks from herself and Prince Philip to all those who had helped organise the jubilee celebrations, she said it had been a massive challenge.
"I hope that memories of all this year's happy events will brighten our lives for years to come. I will continue to treasure and draw inspiration from the countless kindnesses shown to me in this country and throughout the Commonwealth. Thank you all.""I hope that memories of all this year's happy events will brighten our lives for years to come. I will continue to treasure and draw inspiration from the countless kindnesses shown to me in this country and throughout the Commonwealth. Thank you all."
The broadcast was recorded at Buckingham Palace before Monday's jubilee concert. Prince Philip, who will be 91 on Sunday, was admitted to the King Edward VII hospital, central London, as a "precautionary measure" for treatment for a bladder infection that afternoon.The broadcast was recorded at Buckingham Palace before Monday's jubilee concert. Prince Philip, who will be 91 on Sunday, was admitted to the King Edward VII hospital, central London, as a "precautionary measure" for treatment for a bladder infection that afternoon.
The Earl of Wessex, who visited his father on Tuesday, said: "He's feeling better, he just needs some rest." He added that the duke was watching the festivities on TV. The Queen was bearing up, he said, "but she's missing him, obviously".The Earl of Wessex, who visited his father on Tuesday, said: "He's feeling better, he just needs some rest." He added that the duke was watching the festivities on TV. The Queen was bearing up, he said, "but she's missing him, obviously".
Some small but significant last-minute adjustments marked Prince Philip's absence from the side of the Queen during the final day of the jubilee.Some small but significant last-minute adjustments marked Prince Philip's absence from the side of the Queen during the final day of the jubilee.
The carriage procession was rearranged, and the Queen sat side by side with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in the 1902 state landau – unimaginable 10 years ago at her golden jubilee.The carriage procession was rearranged, and the Queen sat side by side with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in the 1902 state landau – unimaginable 10 years ago at her golden jubilee.
While no official update was given on the duke's health, the Duchess of Cambridge was overheard telling one guest at Guildhall: "He is OK. He's getting better. What a thing to miss, though."While no official update was given on the duke's health, the Duchess of Cambridge was overheard telling one guest at Guildhall: "He is OK. He's getting better. What a thing to miss, though."
After the pop pageantry on Monday, it was a return to the familiar, ceremonial fare of military pomp, plumed helmets, gleaming breast plates, and 60-gun salute. Senior royals took part in a carriage procession, culminating in a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace and a military flypast.After the pop pageantry on Monday, it was a return to the familiar, ceremonial fare of military pomp, plumed helmets, gleaming breast plates, and 60-gun salute. Senior royals took part in a carriage procession, culminating in a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace and a military flypast.
There was a dramatically slimmed-down royal family for the balcony event, compared with the Queen's golden jubilee. Then, all her children and grandchildren were present.There was a dramatically slimmed-down royal family for the balcony event, compared with the Queen's golden jubilee. Then, all her children and grandchildren were present.
Perhaps to focus on the issue of succession, or perhaps as canny PR in these days of austerity – the Queen stood only with Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry.Perhaps to focus on the issue of succession, or perhaps as canny PR in these days of austerity – the Queen stood only with Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry.
In a video message, US president Barack Obama praised the Queen as a witness to the power of the alliance between the UK and US. "We have stood tall and strong and faced some of the greatest challenges this world has known. While many presidents and prime ministers have come and gone, your majesty's reign has endured."In a video message, US president Barack Obama praised the Queen as a witness to the power of the alliance between the UK and US. "We have stood tall and strong and faced some of the greatest challenges this world has known. While many presidents and prime ministers have come and gone, your majesty's reign has endured."
Earlier, St Paul's cathedral held a thanksgiving service, where a 2,000-strong congregation heard the out-going Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, praise the Queen's dedication. She had "shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others", he said. "She has made her public happy and all the signs are that she is herself happy, fulfilled and at home in these encounters."Earlier, St Paul's cathedral held a thanksgiving service, where a 2,000-strong congregation heard the out-going Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, praise the Queen's dedication. She had "shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others", he said. "She has made her public happy and all the signs are that she is herself happy, fulfilled and at home in these encounters."
In a last-minute addendum, he added: "The same, of course, can manifestly be said of Prince Philip, and our prayers and thoughts are very much with him this morning."In a last-minute addendum, he added: "The same, of course, can manifestly be said of Prince Philip, and our prayers and thoughts are very much with him this morning."
As the service began the Queen cut a rather solitary figure as she walked behind the lord mayor. The cushioned seat, upon which Philip has sat for so many services during her reign, was occupied by Charles.As the service began the Queen cut a rather solitary figure as she walked behind the lord mayor. The cushioned seat, upon which Philip has sat for so many services during her reign, was occupied by Charles.
Afterwards, David Cameron, among the politicians at the service, said the jubilee had demonstrated the "best of British", and despite arguments suggesting bank holidays damaged the economy, he said that, together with the Olympics, the celebrations would give the country the bounce it needed in the face of a faltering economy.Afterwards, David Cameron, among the politicians at the service, said the jubilee had demonstrated the "best of British", and despite arguments suggesting bank holidays damaged the economy, he said that, together with the Olympics, the celebrations would give the country the bounce it needed in the face of a faltering economy.
"We have paid for the Olympics. We have now got to make the best of them. I think there is huge opportunity to make them a giant advertisement for our country," the prime minister told Sky News."We have paid for the Olympics. We have now got to make the best of them. I think there is huge opportunity to make them a giant advertisement for our country," the prime minister told Sky News.
Following the service, the Queen attended a reception at Mansion House, while other royals attended Guildhall. They were reunited at a luncheon in Westminster Hall, hosted by the livery companies of trades and professions.Following the service, the Queen attended a reception at Mansion House, while other royals attended Guildhall. They were reunited at a luncheon in Westminster Hall, hosted by the livery companies of trades and professions.
William found himself seated with the engineers and arbitrators, his brother with the fruiterers and gardeners.William found himself seated with the engineers and arbitrators, his brother with the fruiterers and gardeners.
Given the bank holiday weather, the Duchess of Cambridge seemed best placed with the Master Glovers and Patternmakers, the latter founded in the 17th century to make strap-on shoe platforms to raise wearers above the mud on the streets. Given the bank holiday weather, the Duchess of Cambridge seemed best placed with the Master Glovers and Pattenmakers, the latter founded in the 17th century to make strap-on shoe platforms to raise wearers above the mud on the streets.
There must have been times at the weekend when the Queen, "defender of the faith", must have wondered if God was a republican, as it rained each time her family appeared.There must have been times at the weekend when the Queen, "defender of the faith", must have wondered if God was a republican, as it rained each time her family appeared.
Tuesday was no exception. No sooner had the Band of the Irish Guards struck up Land of Hope and Glory, ahead of the planned flypast, and a historic "feu de joie" – a celebratory cascade of rifle fire – than up went the umbrellas.Tuesday was no exception. No sooner had the Band of the Irish Guards struck up Land of Hope and Glory, ahead of the planned flypast, and a historic "feu de joie" – a celebratory cascade of rifle fire – than up went the umbrellas.
Crowds gathered for the finale, turning the Mall into a mass of red, white and blue. But for most of the day the public, mainly occupying the high, temporary stands installed for the jubilee pop concert, had little to do but wave the Queen and her party off in the morning and await her return – several hours later.Crowds gathered for the finale, turning the Mall into a mass of red, white and blue. But for most of the day the public, mainly occupying the high, temporary stands installed for the jubilee pop concert, had little to do but wave the Queen and her party off in the morning and await her return – several hours later.
Among the ticket holders enjoying the tepid sun on a patch of grass by the palace was Junaid Tamimu, from Ghana, and his wife, Alina, from Poland. They had come to see a monarch they viewed as very much theirs. "We didn't have to get up till 6am but I couldn't sleep, I was awake at 5am," said Alina, 41. "What I'm looking forward to most is seeing the Queen and the carriage, though we've already seen it at the palace museum."Among the ticket holders enjoying the tepid sun on a patch of grass by the palace was Junaid Tamimu, from Ghana, and his wife, Alina, from Poland. They had come to see a monarch they viewed as very much theirs. "We didn't have to get up till 6am but I couldn't sleep, I was awake at 5am," said Alina, 41. "What I'm looking forward to most is seeing the Queen and the carriage, though we've already seen it at the palace museum."
Junaid, 44, said, the queen was "a unifying force, not just for the UK but internationally, especially in the Commonwealth".Junaid, 44, said, the queen was "a unifying force, not just for the UK but internationally, especially in the Commonwealth".
• This article was amended on 6 June 2012. The original referred to "Master Glovers and Patternmakers". This has been corrected to Master Glovers and Pattenmakers.