Queen Waves to delighted fans from palace balcony

In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her during the final day of festivities marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

Thousands massed outside Buckingham Palace for the climax of a boisterous, colorful pageant cheered as the monarch appeared on the balcony with her son and heir, Prince Charles, his wife Camilla, and her eldest grandson Prince William and his family.  

It was an uplifting finale to a massive street pageant celebrating the queen's life and highlighting Britain's diversity.  Thousands of people turned out on the streets of London, many speaking with excitement and pride about their queen and country.

Afterwards, the monarch issued a statement thanking all those who celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.