The Queen has said she is "inspired by the goodwill shown to me" and thanked the nation as a new portrait of her was unveiled for the Platinum Jubilee.
In a special message to the country, Her Majesty said "many happy memories will be created" over the next four days.
The 96-year-old monarch is celebrating 70 years as the Queen and said she hopes the festivities will provide people with an opportunity to reflect on the country's achievements since 1952, adding that she is looking to the future with "confidence and enthusiasm".
"Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth," she said....
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