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Today is the finale of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with the country recovering from the excitement of last night's Party at the Palace in time for one last hurrah.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a video of themselves baking cupcakes for the local community in Cardiff alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
In a post on their official Instagram account this morning, they said: “Baking cakes for the local community in Cardiff to enjoy at a Platinum Jubilee street party taking place today! We hope you like them!”
The treats were given to The Friends of Llwynfedw Gardens in the Heath area of Cardiff, who are hosting a street party today.
It comes as thousands are expected to take to the streets of London this afternoon for the Jubilee Pageant, despite the typically British weather forecast.
Elsewhere in the country, Britons will be bracing the rain and whipping out their scones and jam for huge street parties.
Follow below for all the latest updates as the festivities continue.
Today’s grim weather is “not going to dampen anybody’s spirits” during the final day of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has said.
Speaking to BBC One’s Sophy Ridge, Mr Khan said that the festivities so far have been a “huge success”, adding that “the weather’s not going to dampen anybody’s spirits” during today’s pageant and street parties.
He added that “the whole world’s been watching our great city”.
Tina Brown, journalist and author of books including The Palace Papers and The Diana Chronicles, has said that she doubts the Queen spends any time thinking about Boris Johnson.
Speaking on BBC One’s Sunday morning show, Ms Brown said “I don’t think the Queen spends any time thinking about Boris Johnson.
“She’s seen 14 prime ministers come and go… Johnson is probably the least distinguished of the lot as far as she’s concerned.”
Her remarks came in response to a question from Sophy Ridge, who asked what the Queen thinks of the prime minister after “boos and cheers” were heard as he entered St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday.
Ms Brown added: “But she also knows how ephemeral prime ministers are and she’s really focused on what she’s going to do for the succession at this point… her only concern right now is that things should be put in a good order for Charles and that everything can be done to make his reign easier.”
As the Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne, those who have worked alongside her, from serving and former Prime Ministers to palace aides and charity chiefs, have hailed her enormous contribution to society.
Former Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Seventy years on the throne is a remarkable achievement. During each and every one of those years what has shone through has been Her Majesty’s utter dedication to duty, her selflessness and her great love of country.
“She has served with dignity and grace, through not only what has been some very remarkably changing times but also what has been some difficult times for her family.
“She has seen Prime Ministers come and go… I was number 13. She has greeted us all with charm and consideration and with an impressive knowledge and understanding of the issues of the day.
“For all of those 70 years Her Majesty has been a rock for the nation, a point of stability around which the changing tides of history have swirled.”
The Prince of Wales captured the spirit of the nation to deliver a moving address of thanks to the Queen at her Platinum Jubilee party, telling her: “You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us.”
The Prince, who appeared on stage alongside Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, addressed “Mummy” as he shared a heartfelt message to the Head of State and “our mother”, paying tribute to her lifetime of “selfless service”.
Describing the “outpouring of warmth and affection” over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, the heir to the throne said the enthusiasm “is our way of saying thank you – from your family, the country, the Commonwealth, in fact the whole world. You continue to make history”.
On a night of surprises, the Queen watched from home, along with an audience of millions around the world, as singers and performers including Diana Ross, Alicia Keys and band Queen + Adam Lambert, put on a spectacular show.
Read Hannah Furness's report here.
Read the rest of the Duke of Cambridge's speech here.
And there's more:
Below are just some of the events taking place in the UK today as we mark the grand finale of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
People will picnic in gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle and enjoy live music today as part of celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Those attending the free event in West Princes Street Gardens will also be able to watch the Platinum Jubilee Pageant broadcast live from London, which will be shown on big screens.
The band of HM Royal Marines Scotland and the local Love Music Community Choir will perform at the picnic which will feature live music from 12.30pm followed by the pageant later in the afternoon.
Music from the HM Royal Marines Scotland band will include their Corps of Drums, film music, Scottish melodies and virtuoso soloists.
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