18-01-2012
Thames procession planned for Diamond Jubilee
 

Plans have been mapped out by organisers for a 1,000 boat flotilla representing Britain’s maritime heritage, which will journey down the Thames to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

Aptly named the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, it will make its winding, seven mile procession on Sunday 3 June and will include Dunkirk little ships, historic vessels, steam boats and tug boats. These will flank a royal barge, which will be at the centre of the parade and seat the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The celebrations will be accompanied by music, with barges dedicated to hosting the premiere of specially commissioned musical numbers constructed by ten film composers, including Downton Abbey’s John Lunn, inspired by Handel’s Water Music.

Overall, the flotilla will support 20,000 people on water and will travel under 14 bridges whilst led by a hand built, 88-foot rowbarge named Gloriana.

An event not to be missed, make sure you book one of the fantastic London Bed and Breakfast locations dotted around the city, for what is shaping up to be an exciting summer for Great Britain.

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