Sunday 5 June 2022 05:22 PM Red Arrows cancels planned flypast to cap off the Platinum Jubilee procession ... trends now
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The Red Arrows have cancelled their planned flypast of Buckingham Palace as part of the Platinum Procession as a result of low cloud conditions.
The Royal Air Forces' aerobatic display team was set to perform another flyover streaming the iconic red, white and blue smoke from their tails to commemorate the Queen's 70th year on the throne.
But a classically overcast British summer's day scuppered the display.
The Red Arrows did however put on a spectacular performance on Thursday, when nine of its aircraft screamed over The Mall and Buckingham Palace accompanied by some 71 military aircraft - including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - to kick off the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Some 10,000 people including a cast of 6,000 performers are involved in staging today's carnival route from Horse Guards, along Whitehall to Admiralty Arch and down The Mall to Buckingham Palace, echoing Her Majesty's 1953 coronation procession.
There were fears the Queen may not appear at the procession today after she pulled out of two Jubilee events amid concerns for her health.
But the Royal Standard was pictured flying above the Palace earlier this afternoon and the monarch emerged on the Palace balcony to greet hordes of delighted fans.
