19 May 2012 Last updated at 16:49

Diamond Jubilee: Armed forces parade in pictures

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh watched as thousands of troops paraded through Windsor Castle to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

Six bands led about 2,500 members of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force as they marched through the quadrangle of Windsor Castle and then through the town.

People were lining the streets from early morning to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

It is the first time all the armed forces have appeared together in parade for the Queen, who reviewed each service separately at the Silver Jubilee in 1977.

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards (left), the Queen and Prince Philip

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards, pictured here to the left of the Queen as they watched a flypast, said: "Her Majesty the Queen's support and encouragement over the years has created a very special bond."

At the muster, Sir David gave an address in which he highlighted the unique relationship the Queen has with servicemen and women.

Planes flying in a formation of the number 60

Royal Air Force Tucano training aircraft formed the number "60" to mark the number of years of the monarch's reign.

People looking at the sky and taking photographs

Onlookers gazed at the sky and took photographs as planes flew past.

Royal Air Force Hawk training aircraft also took part in a flypast.

Princess Anne (left) and Prince Andrew (right)

Princess Anne and Prince Andrew were among other royals who attended the event.

The spectacle marked the unique relationship between the armed forces and their Commander-in-Chief, the Queen.

The Queen also viewed a Jubilee cake made by Paul Farrant (left) and Mr P Roberts during the muster

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Diamond Jubilee: Armed forces parade in pictures

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