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Platinum Jubilee: Celebrations end with Platinum Pageant

Soldiers form part of the parade.Reuters

Leading the way in front of Buckingham Palace was the military parade closely followed by the Gold State Coach.

The Queen appeared as a hologram inside the Gold State CoachGetty Images

That's not the Queen inside, but a hologram of her majesty on the day of her coronation back on 2 June 1953.

Crowds awaiting the Jubilee pageant in central LondonReuters

Crowds had been lining the streets ahead of the pageant with some people camping in tents in order to secure the best spot.

These dancers performed in front of ribbons which together show the Queen as a young woman.Reuters

These dancers performed in front of ribbons which together show the Queen as a young woman.

Buses for the Decades at Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.PA Media

These special buses were decorated to show different decades of the Queen's reign.

Bus to celebrate the 1950s takes part in the parade,Reuters

This one is to celebrate the 1950s - the decade in which the Queen came to the throne.

Gok Wan and Olympian Mo FarahReuters

Celebrities were waving from the top deck of each bus - did you spot fashionista Gok Wan and Olympian Sir Mo Farah?

Performers take part in a parade during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain"s Queen Elizabeth, in London,Reuters

There was even a puppet version of a group of corgis, the Queen's favourite dog, on hand to help celebrate the day.

Performers take part in a parade during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain"s Queen Elizabeth, in London,Reuters

Lots of people had street parties to celebrate the occasion - and these dancers certainly wouldn't have looked out of place if they appeared at one.

Row family enjoying the parade.PA Media

The Royal family, including the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis and Prince William had front row seats to watch the parade.

The Duchess of Cornwall laughs with Prince Louis during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace, LondonPA Media

As the parade went on Prince Louis joined the Duchess of Cornwall and his grandfather, Prince Charles, who kept him entertained by bouncing him on his knee.

Performers take part in a parade during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain"s Queen Elizabeth, in London,Reuters

There was certainly no shortage of colour on the big day!

Performers take part in a parade during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain"s Queen Elizabeth, in London,Reuters

These dancers brought some amazing moves to the parade.

Participants perform a Bollywood wedding scene as they parade during the Platinum Pageant celebrating Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee in London.EPA

This Bollywood wedding scene had endless colour and energy.

Jubilation float makes it way down The Mall.Reuters

There were all sorts of incredibly decorated floats travelling down The Mall.

There was a float featuring well known children's TV charactersPA Media

How many well known children's TV characters can you spot?

Float of a cake.Reuters

This float looks good enough to eat!

British television personality Bear Grylls takes part in a parade during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain"s Queen Elizabeth,Reuters

Many famous faces from TV also made an appearance, with survival expert Bear Grylls driving in the Pageant.

The car carrying Bake Off judge Prue Leith is pushed after it broke downPA Media

Bake Off judge Prue Leith sadly didn't have as elegant an entrance, after the car she was in broke down and had to be pushed!

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince George, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stand on the balcony during the Platinum Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee.Reuters

The Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony to mark the end of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. She said she was "humbled and deeply touched" by the support she had received across the UK.

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