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With a surprise appearance from the Buckingham Palace balcony, the Queen delighted throngs gathered to observe the final day of events commemorating her Platinum Jubilee.
As the fragile one-of-a-kind monarch, brilliant in vivid green, went out to say those gathered outside the gates goodnight, it was a poignant moment for the history books.
Her 70th birthday was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and tens of thousands flocked to The Mall to sing the national song in harmony with their sovereign.
It offered a view into the monarchy's future, flanked by her three heirs — son, grandson, and great-grandson.
Only seven members of her family were there, including the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and Prince George.