Jubilee barge takes to the water
A spectacular royal row barge, created specially for the Diamond Jubilee, has been launched on the River Thames.
Inside Gloriana's workshop
Later today, the royal row barge 'Gloriana', will be placed in the water the first time.
It will lead the flotilla of boats during the Diamond Jubilee river pageant, ahead of the Queen's boat the 'Spirit of Chartwell'.
Specialist craftsmen have spent the last 18 weeks creating the vessel in a secret location.
More top news
-
Police create dispersal zones around south London raves
The unlicensed events unfolded on Saturday night at Clapham Common and Tooting Bec Common.
-
Second man dies in River Thames drowning
A 37 year old man who was taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in a stretch of water near Maidenhead has died.
-
Teenager jailed for throwing six year old boy off Tate balcony
Jonty Bravery, who is mentally ill, has been jailed for 15 years after throwing a six year old boy from the Tate modern balcony.