Reign of fire! Queen lights first of 3,500 beacons that span the length and breadth of Britain marking her Platinum Jubilee
Monarch, 96, has made third public appearance following Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace today. It comes as she has pulled out of Friday's Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service after experiencing discomfort.
But putting her mobility issues aside, she took part in a special dual ceremony with her grandson William. She walked slowly and slightly gingerly using her by now familiar walking stick before lighting the beacon. Latest Platinum Jubilee news as the Queen celebrates 70 years of service
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