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| The Queen is hosting a lunch for Commonwealth leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron, as her Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue. | The Queen is hosting a lunch for Commonwealth leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron, as her Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue. |
| The meal, at Marlborough House on Pall Mall, in central London, follows four days of public celebration described by the Queen as "a humbling experience". | The meal, at Marlborough House on Pall Mall, in central London, follows four days of public celebration described by the Queen as "a humbling experience". |
| She has been joined by more than 70 guests, including the Sultan of Brunei. | She has been joined by more than 70 guests, including the Sultan of Brunei. |
| Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa was jeered by protesters from the UK's Tamil community as he arrived. | Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa was jeered by protesters from the UK's Tamil community as he arrived. |
| The chanting protesters are demonstrating against his country's record on human rights. | The chanting protesters are demonstrating against his country's record on human rights. |
| Representatives of all 54 Commonwealth countries, including Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, are at the lunch. | |
| Guests have been served brie and avocado terrine, wild sea bass and an apple crumble souffle, all accompanied by South African wines. | |
| The Queen, wearing a silk dress in shades of blue and grey, was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Aduke Badale, nine, the daughter of a member of Commonwealth Secretariat staff. | The Queen, wearing a silk dress in shades of blue and grey, was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Aduke Badale, nine, the daughter of a member of Commonwealth Secretariat staff. |
| The BBC's Naomi Grimley said that, after eating, the leaders would head outside for a group photo and to present the Queen with a gift from the Commonwealth. | The BBC's Naomi Grimley said that, after eating, the leaders would head outside for a group photo and to present the Queen with a gift from the Commonwealth. |
| She said the Queen would spend the afternoon privately after a busy few days. | She said the Queen would spend the afternoon privately after a busy few days. |
| The Queen arrived at Marlborough House with her lady-in-waiting while Prince Philip, who had been due to accompany her, is still being treated for a bladder infection. | The Queen arrived at Marlborough House with her lady-in-waiting while Prince Philip, who had been due to accompany her, is still being treated for a bladder infection. |
| Buckingham Palace said his condition had "improved considerably" but he would stay in hospital for a few days. | Buckingham Palace said his condition had "improved considerably" but he would stay in hospital for a few days. |
| He has spent two nights at London's King Edward VII Hospital after missing the end of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. | He has spent two nights at London's King Edward VII Hospital after missing the end of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. |
| Duke 'disappointed' | Duke 'disappointed' |
| The Queen was joined by her consort as she began her celebrations at the Epsom Derby on Saturday and again on Sunday for the Diamond Jubilee pageant on the River Thames. | The Queen was joined by her consort as she began her celebrations at the Epsom Derby on Saturday and again on Sunday for the Diamond Jubilee pageant on the River Thames. |
| But on Monday afternoon it was announced by Buckingham Palace that he was "understandably disappointed" about missing the rest of the celebrations, including the jubilee concert that evening. | But on Monday afternoon it was announced by Buckingham Palace that he was "understandably disappointed" about missing the rest of the celebrations, including the jubilee concert that evening. |
| The concert, which featured performances from artists including Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney, culminated in appearance on stage by the Queen. | The concert, which featured performances from artists including Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney, culminated in appearance on stage by the Queen. |
| Following a speech by Prince Charles, in which he described his "mummy" as "a very special person", the Queen pressed a crystal into a pod, igniting a beacon in The Mall. It was one of more than 4,000 lit across the Commonwealth. | Following a speech by Prince Charles, in which he described his "mummy" as "a very special person", the Queen pressed a crystal into a pod, igniting a beacon in The Mall. It was one of more than 4,000 lit across the Commonwealth. |
| On Tuesday, the Queen attended a thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral where Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams paid tribute to her "lifelong dedication". | On Tuesday, the Queen attended a thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral where Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams paid tribute to her "lifelong dedication". |
| "I don't think it's at all fanciful to say that, in all her public engagements, our Queen has shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others," he said. | "I don't think it's at all fanciful to say that, in all her public engagements, our Queen has shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others," he said. |
| David Cameron, who gave a reading at the service, called her "a real inspiration". | David Cameron, who gave a reading at the service, called her "a real inspiration". |
| US President Barack Obama, meanwhile - in a video message - called the Queen "a steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader". | US President Barack Obama, meanwhile - in a video message - called the Queen "a steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader". |
| Festivities culminated in an appearance by the senior royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony in front of huge crowds to watch an RAF flypast. | Festivities culminated in an appearance by the senior royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony in front of huge crowds to watch an RAF flypast. |
| In a recorded message to the nation - broadcast later across the UK and Commonwealth - the Queen said: "The events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. | In a recorded message to the nation - broadcast later across the UK and Commonwealth - the Queen said: "The events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. |
| "It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbours and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere. | "It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbours and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere. |
| "But Prince Philip and I want to take this opportunity to offer our special thanks and appreciation to all those who have had a hand in organising these Jubilee celebrations. " | "But Prince Philip and I want to take this opportunity to offer our special thanks and appreciation to all those who have had a hand in organising these Jubilee celebrations. " |
| She said she hoped the memories "of all this year's happy events will brighten our lives for many years to come". | She said she hoped the memories "of all this year's happy events will brighten our lives for many years to come". |