Queen's 90th Birthday Service of Thanksgiving St Paul's Cathedral, LONDON June10th 2016

Held on the Duke of Edonburgh's 95th Birthday, over 50 members of the Royal Family gathered at St Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday.

Held amidst the magnificence of St Paul's Cathedral. The Queen, arrived over 10 minutes late to to a traffic accident along the route, strode up the Cathedral steps unaided. A Handrail had been installed for her departure, which she used.

Her children, grandchildren, cousins and other members of her family were on the steps to watch. Most used their own cars, but as it fashionable now, the Minor Royals arrived/ departed by Coach.

It was a wonderful royal day. I was there from 6.30am, and had a wonderful position. The crowds were very enthuastic, and this was a day to celebrate the Queen in her 90th year.

Photographs Copyright Paul Ratcliffe

The State Opening of Parliament, London May 2016

May 2016. - London.

 The Queen accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh travelled in the Diamond Jubilee Coach to Open Parliament. 

The weather was sadly less than dry, but crowds still turned out to cheer the carriage procession. First was the Imperial State Crown, with the Sword of State and Cap of Maintenance. Also in a Carriage were TRH The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. 

It's a day of great Pomp and Pageantry, ending ewith the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery riding past. 

The carriages aren't the easiest to photograph but having never been to see a State Opening I'm really pleased I did.

Photographs Copyright: Paul Ratcliffe