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The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined thousands of the Queen's neighbours for a huge 'long lunch' on the Long Walk outside the gates of Windsor Castle on the final day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Around 3,000 people, mainly from Windsor and surrounding areas attended the lunch, sitting at a line of 488 picnic tables that measured 800 metres long, making it the largest street party in the UK over the four-day festive period.
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie walked along the long line of picnic tables to speak with enthusiastic revellers, who did not let the gloomy weather dampen their spirits.
Decked out in red, white and blue clothing, Union Jack hats and waving pictures of the Queen, picnic goers braved the windy weather and overcast skies to commemorate her 70 years on the throne.
They had to bring their own food and munched on sandwiches, crisps and even roast dinners as they sipped an assortment of drinks, from quintessential British tea to champagne as they watched the Jubilee Pageant on giant screens that had been erected on the Long Walk.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined thousands of the Queen's neighbours for a massive 'long lunch' on the Long Walk outside the gates of Windsor Castle on the final day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, meets people taking part in the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk as part of celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain, June 5, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
Familiar face: Prince Edward points at a cardboard cutout of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II as he interacts with people taking part in the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk
The Countess of Wessex is seen during the Big Jubilee Lunch with members of the local community seated at 'The Long Table' on The Long Walk, Windsor Castle
Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked graceful in green as she spoke to a young girl in a makeshift crown during the event in honour of the Queen
Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex is seen during the Big Jubilee Lunch with members of the local community
She spoke to a number of Children in cardboard crowns as she appeared at the event in a white jumpsuit and emerald green blazer
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex speaks with people as they take part in the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk as part of celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
W8media Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrive on the long walk in Windsor on the jubilee celebration weekend
Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex, pets a dog as people take part in the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk as part of celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain, June 5, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
W8media Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrive on the long walk in Windsor on the jubilee celebration weekend
The royal couple appeared in good spirits as they were mobbed by excited picnic goers as they strolled along the Long Walk.
The picnic got underway at 1pm with Prince Edward and Sophie arriving an hour later.
Both spent more than an hour talking about the Platinum Jubilee, the picnic and what people were eating.
Sophie said the Queen was 'fine I think but I've not seen her today'.
After making their way along the Long Walk's 'long picnic' the Royal couple were then treated to a performance by children of a song specially written for the Platinum Jubilee.
Around 3,000 people, mainly from Windsor and surrounding areas attended the lunch, sitting at a line of 488 picnic tables that measured 800 metres long, making it the largest street party in the UK over the four-day festive period
People dressed in outfits with a Union Jack theme share a laugh as they take part in the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk as part of celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, June 5
Henry, a cavapoo breed, dressed in an outfit with a Union Jack rests as people take part
