The Queen always worries no-one will turn up to see her - but historic crowds prove her wrong
She said: “There was a festival atmosphere. The police had closed all the gates to the park but they opened them just after the parade and it was brilliant walking with everyone towards Buckingham Palace down the Mall. The Queen is our nation’s sweetheart.”, said: “We were two rows from the front on The Mall. We got here at 6am after travelling to London yesterday and staying in a hotel.
“The huge amount of people here show how incredible everyone thinks she is. London is absolutely packed. I’ve never seen it like this.” Lauren Keith, who now lives in London, said: “She’s a legend. We love her. The crowds today show how people feel about her.”
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