In Pictures: Early risers glimpse final rehearsals for Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Sunday’s pageant will mark the finale of the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Tuesday 31 May 2022 10:40 BST

Troops of the Household Cavalry on The Mall, during an early morning rehearsal as service personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force conduct a final early morning rehearsal through London ahead of Sunday’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, which will mark the finale of the Platinum Jubilee Weekend (Dominic Lipinski/PA) (PA Wire)

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Service personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force have conducted a final early morning rehearsal through London ahead of Sunday’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

The colourful event will mark the finale of the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

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In Pictures: Early risers glimpse final rehearsals for Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Sunday’s pageant will mark the finale of the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

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