Queen Elizabeth makes Buckingham Palace balcony appearance as Jubilee celebrations end

The Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace alongside the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall and the Cambridges (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The British Queen delighted Platinum Jubilee revellers by making a much-anticipated Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that set the seal on four days of celebrations.

Surrounded by her family, the monarch was cheered by thousands of well-wishers after the Platinum Pageant told the story of her life, and the nation, with an eccentric, fun and imaginative carnival-like display.