i wanted to say thank you so much to her majesty the queen, she has done an amazing job serving her country for the last 70 years. we are so grateful to her. if you are marking the queen's 70 years on the throne — how are you celebrating it? message me on tiktok, twitter or instagram. also in the news this morning. a usjury finds amber heard defamed ex—husband johnny depp with an article in which she claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse. disruption is expected to continue at airports throughout the uk — as up to two million people prepare to fly over the next few days.

a very warm welcome to a beautiful day here at buckingham palace. the queen has thanked all those involved in her platinum jubilee celebrations, as four days of events get under way across the country and the commonwealth to mark her 70 years on the throne. in a special message, the queen said she continued to be inspired by the goodwill shown to her —— and that "many happy memories" would be made during the festivities. there's a lot planned for the occasion from today — here in the uk today and tomorrow there are two public holidays, meaning a four—day weekend for the country. later today, it's trooping the colour,

the queen's official birthday parade, which ends with an raf flypast watched by members of the royal family on the balcony of buckingham palace. also later beacons will be lit throughout the uk, channel islands, isle of man and uk 0verseas territories. they will be also lit in most of the 5a commonwealth countries. on friday, a service of thanksgiving will take place at st paul's cathedral in london. then on saturday, members of the royal family are expected to go to the derby horse racing at epsom and in the evening there will be a live concert in front of buckingham palace — platinum party at the palace.

it is called the platinum party at the palace. and the final day of celebrations will be on sunday, with jubilee lunches and the platinumjubilee pageant, a performance that will tell the story of the queen's reign and will finish in front of buckingham palace. it will feature military personnel, dancers, puppets of corgis and ed sheeran. people will be celebrating across the uk with street parties. it isa it is a busy agenda to match an unprecedented 70 years on the throne. 0ur royal correspondent nicholas witchell reports now on what we can expect over the next four days... the rehearsals have been taking place for weeks. after a three—year gap caused by covid, trooping the colour is back on horse guards parade

with a very special task. the queen's guards, the household cavalry and the foot guards will launch the platinum jubilee with what they hope will be a flawless parade. in my eyes, yeah, the public will be out after covid. everyone wants to see the birthday parade because it's so special. and for me, it's a great honour and a great privilege as a regimental sergeant major to be on the birthday parade this year. normally, the queen would review the troops on the parade ground. that won't happen this year. but she is expected to appear on the balcony of buckingham palace after the parade to take the salute and watch a flypast by the raf. and what of the sussexes — harry and meghan? they've arrived from california, but unlike four years ago, they won't be in the procession of carriages from the palace to horse guards, but they will watch with other members of the family from a building overlooking the parade ground. the duke of york

will not be there at all. from the queen, pictured in this new photograph issued by the palace, a jubilee message. there is enthusiasm aplenty along the mall, where the most committed royalfans have been camping out for several days. not everyone is a fan of royalty. that is indisputable. but over the next four days, one person's dedication will be the focus of a nation's thanks. and those tributes will begin this morning with military precision. and with trooping the colour back here on horse guards in all its glory, thejubilee celebrations will be underway. in the capital, the tributes to the queen will continue with a service of thanksgiving,

a party at the palace and a pageant. and the underlying sentiments of those tributes will be reflected in many communities around the country. nicholas witchell, bbc news. robert lacey is a royal biographer and historian. lovely to have you with us. royal historian, adviser to the crown. very historically accurate.- historian, adviser to the crown. very historically accurate. more to be discussed _ very historically accurate. more to be discussed on _ very historically accurate. more to be discussed on that _ very historically accurate. more to be discussed on that later. - very historically accurate. more to be discussed on that later. what l very historically accurate. more to be discussed on that later. what aj be discussed on that later. what a beautiful day. let's take a moment to reflect on what this is all about because whatever anyone's views of the royalfamily, we are here today marking something truly extraordinary. a monarch on the throne for 70 years.—

throne for 70 years. yes, older viewers will — throne for 70 years. yes, older viewers will remember, - throne for 70 years. yes, older viewers will remember, i - throne for 70 years. yes, older - viewers will remember, i remember, i saw it on television, seeing all of this, the i953 saw it on television, seeing all of this, the 1953 coronation, very different televisions in those days, a little black—and—white, i remember there was one television in her street in bristol and the price of entrance was our dining chair that we had to take on set. we watched the whole day. the point i'm making is that was a moment i remember of national communion, focused on the figure of the then young elizabeth ii. and now here we are celebrating the older elizabeth, again, it is a national and international event. it is a matter of enormous significance for people all over the commonwealth. 40, 50 nations. a dozen of whom actually have the

queen as their own head of state, australia, new zealand, canada. the queen is not only head of the commonwealth for them, she is their head of state just as much as she is ours in britain. i have been watching the coverage of a lady from australia who has come under sleeping out here, it really does, to use a cliche, people together. we will talk more about the commonwealth because the queen is hugely passionate about the commonwealth and is a very important part of what she does and we will talk more about that in the coming days. let's explain what is going on here. people watching will be familiar with buckingham palace, we are familiaras a familiar with buckingham palace, we are familiar as a vista. it looks different today, do your point, this is something different again. this is something different again. this is another level. everything behind us is to do with the party on saturday, but today is about trooping the colour. a reminder,

people can see on the screen is behind us, lots of blue chairs, people have been coming in for some hours, they have tickets for the ceremony. it happens every year. you can explain the significance, what it is all about.— can explain the significance, what it is all about. trooping the colour noes it is all about. trooping the colour aoes back it is all about. trooping the colour goes back to _ it is all about. trooping the colour goes back to 1660, _ it is all about. trooping the colour goes back to 1660, which - it is all about. trooping the colour goes back to 1660, which was - it is all about. trooping the colour goes back to 1660, which was the | goes back to 1660, which was the date when the british monarchy was restored having been deposed by the army, 0liver cromwell, the king hang up army, 0liver cromwell, the king hang up having his head cut off in 1649, the army was then restored the monarchy with parliament as well. from that date, the union of crown and army and armed forces is celebrated by the trooping, the marching of the colours of the various regiments. 0riginally, that had technical importance, in battle, you had to rally to your colour, to your flag. you had to rally to your colour, to yourflag. it you had to rally to your colour, to your flag. it was you had to rally to your colour, to yourflag. it was important you had to rally to your colour, to your flag. it was important for the soldiers to be able to recognise

their colour. notjust once a year, their colour. notjust once a year, the colours of the regiment were trooped so that everybody could see their colour. the point they had to rally two at waterloo or wherever. that became linked with the birthday of the queen. we should also remind people that the queen's real birthdays in february. this people that the queen's real birthdays in february. this is the official birthday. _ birthdays in february. this is the official birthday. this _ birthdays in february. this is the official birthday. this is - birthdays in february. this is the official birthday. this is the - official birthday. this is the official birthday. this is the official party _ official birthday. this is the official party because - official birthday. this is the official party because on i official birthday. this is the - official party because on february the 6th, it would look a drab in britain. just as the queen came to the throne early in the year but celebrated her coronation injune, the tripping of colour is celebrated now. that is what we will be watching and it will be down the road on the horse guards parade. it is a beautiful spectacle, more from you in the coming hours. we are going to head to our correspondent.

john maguire is at wellington barracks — we are 300 metres away from where you are at buckingham palace. the parade is starting to firm up now. this is the king's troop of the royal horse artillery, first out, last back into d. they will go to hide part, and 82 gun salute today to celebrate both things, the platinum jubilee, her majesties birthday, that is what trooping the colour is all about, and they are in royal parks. the firing of the guns will take 30 minutes. 0ne royal parks. the firing of the guns will take 30 minutes. one of the main stars today will be the music. it is the irish guards today. the director of music is with us. the big day for you. we director of music is with us. the big day for vom— big day for you. we are really lookin: big day for you. we are really looking forward _ big day for you. we are really looking forward to _ big day for you. we are really looking forward to it. - big day for you. we are really looking forward to it. the - big day for you. we are really looking forward to it. the sun big day for you. we are really i looking forward to it. the sun is

out and — looking forward to it. the sun is out and it's— looking forward to it. the sun is out and it's warm and it's going to be really— out and it's warm and it's going to be really good. out and it's warm and it's going to be really good-— out and it's warm and it's going to be really good. what role i have had as the irish — be really good. what role i have had as the irish guards? _ be really good. what role i have had as the irish guards? we _ be really good. what role i have had as the irish guards? we are - be really good. what role i have had | as the irish guards? we are trooping the colour of— as the irish guards? we are trooping the colour of the _ as the irish guards? we are trooping the colour of the irish _ as the irish guards? we are trooping the colour of the irish guards, - the colour of the irish guards, presented _ the colour of the irish guards, presented by the duke of cambridge on the _ presented by the duke of cambridge on the 17th of may, it is the first time _ on the 17th of may, it is the first time my— on the 17th of may, it is the first time. my role was to present musical ideas _ time. my role was to present musical ideas for— time. my role was to present musical ideas for the — time. my role was to present musical ideas for the birthday parade which was chosen by the general in command and was _ was chosen by the general in command and was presented to her majesty who .ave and was presented to her majesty who gave the _ and was presented to her majesty who gave the final approval. a fantastic moment— gave the final approval. a fantastic moment for me personally. you have written some — moment for me personally. you have written some of— moment for me personally. you have written some of the _ moment for me personally. you have written some of the music? - moment for me personally. you have written some of the music? i - moment for me personally. you have written some of the music? i have i written some of the music? i have written some of the music? i have written the _ written some of the music? i have written the slow _ written some of the music? i have written the slow inspection, - written some of the music? i have written the slow inspection, the i written the slow inspection, the first piece — written the slow inspection, the first piece of music the audience will hear. — first piece of music the audience will hear, and i should say, if i may, — will hear, and i should say, if i nray, all— will hear, and i should say, if i may, all the music from today that you will— may, all the music from today that you will hear is available for download as soon as we come off the parade _ download as soon as we come off the parade look— download as soon as we come off the parade. look for state ceremonial music— parade. look for state ceremonial music and — parade. look for state ceremonial music and they can download it and

have a _ music and they can download it and have a look— music and they can download it and have a look at it and all the history— have a look at it and all the history as _ have a look at it and all the history as well of the regiment. we would history as well of the regiment. would love history as well of the regiment. - would love to do that. is this your first time today? i would love to do that. is this your first time today?— first time today? i was on the diamond jubilee _ first time today? i was on the diamond jubilee trooping - first time today? i was on the diamond jubilee trooping the j first time today? i was on the - diamond jubilee trooping the colour in 2012 _ diamond jubilee trooping the colour in 2012 it _ diamond jubilee trooping the colour in 2012. it is my third, but so far this is— in 2012. it is my third, but so far this is the — in 2012. it is my third, but so far this is the most significant for me. is it this is the most significant for me. is it a _ this is the most significant for me. is it a difficult day? you have been building up to it, rehearsing for months. we can see the culmination, immaculate, the uniforms, the horses, the bands, is it difficult to get it right?— horses, the bands, is it difficult to get it right? preparation is key, eve one to get it right? preparation is key, everyone will _ to get it right? preparation is key, everyone will have _ to get it right? preparation is key, everyone will have done _ to get it right? preparation is key, everyone will have done it - to get it right? preparation is key, everyone will have done it several| everyone will have done it several times— everyone will have done it several times before we go out there. we started _ times before we go out there. we started planning for this late last year. _ started planning for this late last year, october, we were putting the musical— year, october, we were putting the musical ideas together. they have been _ musical ideas together. they have been rehearsed, even before the first time — been rehearsed, even before the first time they step out, for the first time they step out, for the first rehearsal, they are well rehearsed. it is arduous and difficult _

rehearsed. it is arduous and difficult and it will be warm, hydration is the key without a doubt — hydration is the key without a doubt it— hydration is the key without a doubt. it will be a difficult day but a — doubt. it will be a difficult day but a very— doubt. it will be a difficult day but a very special moment for us all. �* , , , ., ~' but a very special moment for us all. �* , , , ., all. all the very best, thank you very much. _ all. all the very best, thank you very much, live _ all. all the very best, thank you very much, live on _ all. all the very best, thank you very much, live on bbc- all. all the very best, thank you very much, live on bbc news i all. all the very best, thank you i very much, live on bbc news this morning. back pipes in the distance, the horses are ready to go, it is going to be a multisensory experience today. back at horse guards for the first time for a couple of years. i have seen a lot of, apart from the uniforms on the horses, lots of smiles on faces. there is a good deal of confidence. they have worked hard. they are ready to go and they are ready to put on a spectacular event. thank ou ve put on a spectacular event. thank you very much- — put on a spectacular event. thank you very much. not _ put on a spectacular event. thank you very much. not very - put on a spectacular event. thank you very much. not very far- put on a spectacular event. thank you very much. not very far away| put on a spectacular event. thank. you very much. not very far away at buckingham palace. smiles on everyone's faces broadcasting this morning. it is a lovely walk through green park, it is a sea of people

today. people are very excited and finally getting through security and sitting down for the trooping the colour. charlotte gallagher is in windsor. what is planned for windsor castle? good morning. it is a gorgeous sunny day in windsor. this is where the queen stays and her flag, the queen stays and herflag, the royal standard is flying above windsor castle this morning. she will be in london for trooping the colour but will be back this evening because she will start symbolically the lighting of the platinum jubilee beacons, over3000 lighting of the platinum jubilee beacons, over 3000 will be lit up across the uk and the commonwealth and the queen will be inside the grounds of the castle this evening to start the ceremony. you really cannot miss thejubilee when you are

in windsor. it is the home of the queen, there are miles and miles of bunting here. flags hanging from shops and restaurants, i saw a little boy yesterday dressed up as the queens guard marching around the castle. people are decorating their homes. you cannot mess it is the jubilee and lots of people are ready to celebrate the queen here. thank ou ve to celebrate the queen here. thank you very much- _ charlotte was talking about crowds. a lot of people here, queueing around through green park and various routes to buckingham palace and lots of very keen people who have camped overnight. i am glad the weather was kind and it is a beautiful day here.

ashleyjohn—baptiste is on the mall this morning — to give us a sense of the atmosphere. he chatted to all those people who got up very early to secure their place. already the space is bustling with people here to support the queen. to give you a sense of the atmosphere, i have some ardent supporters of the queen... cheering how are you doing, guys? now, we have a lady who has come all the way from where? australia, melbourne. how many days have you been here camping out waiting for the event to kick off? we were here early yesterday, yes. where have you come from, lovely? i am english but i have come from sunny spain especially for one reason and that is to say, thank you, your majesty, thank you. tell me what it means to be here for you guys supporting the queen 70 years of the queen being on the throne? for me, it means loyalty, it is a way to say thank you for her consistency, for her to always be

here for us, she took on something as a young girl and she has not stopped doing what we expected of her and what was expected of her and i think it's important that we are here to say thank you and to soak in the atmosphere and to become one happy family. 70 years, 70 years. yes, absolutely. dressed to the nines, looking good. i had to wear i had to wear myjubilee dress. ijust had to. oh, yeah, baby. and, tell me, what events are you looking forward to? we have a lot happening over the last next four days. big day today. because of the military. why is today important? tell me more. first of all, this is a national event. it is to do with our country. it's not the family and the queen getting together. it's all about part of her service of 70 years. her duty and service and she has been supported. who has she been supported by?

the military, the armed forces. they are the ones that protect her. but they also protect us. and they are going to be parading today with their animals, their horses, their dogs, and i will again say, thank you. military pageantry at its finest today. you have come all the way from melbourne. tell me how excited you are and what you are looking forward to. this is a dream come true. obviously, with the pandemic, i didn't think i would get here. i am just looking forward to seeing it all and being a part of it. we do not have this in australia. and to be here and to recognise and give my respects, that's what i'm looking forward to. and just seeing her and acknowledging that she is hearing what she has done. of course, we have trooping the colour, but we also have a party on saturday. we have pageants, we have so much going on. what else are you looking forward to over the next few days? i'm looking forward to this concert that's coming up. i'm looking forward to a street party that's

happening in my neighbourhood. it's brought all the neighbourhoods together out in the street and i am just going to walk around where i live which is a north london and just be a part of something bigger. lovely. we have one more guest. we have a lady who has come all the way from where? calgary, canada. cheering what does today and the queen mean to you? like everyone here said, it is everything. she has been part of... well, she is the matriarch of the commonwealth family. it is her day and it is our day and we are here to celebrate her and her 70 years. we are proud to be british. and it is something good to say about our country. we will hear more from him and the

thousands of people in central london today. the next four days are about celebrations wherever you live and across the commonwealth. it is to mark a remarkable occurrence. 70 years of the monarch on the throne. the focus for the next couple of hours is right here because of trooping the colour, but there is much more from here and up and down the country and across the commonwealth over the course of today and the next four days. it is a long bank holiday weekend for a lot of people. we will have more from here, but let's hand you back to the studio and victoria derbyshire let me know what you are doing to mark the occasion, you can message me. let's bring you some other stories in the news today. johnny depp has won his libel case against his ex—wife, amber heard — after she claimed in an article that

she was a victim of domestic abuse. the actor has been awarded more than 10—million dollars in damages, whilst ms heard was awarded two million dollars for winning part of her libel case. david sillito reports. all right, mrforeperson, is this the verdict of the jury? after six weeks in court, and six years of angry accusations after their divorce, the court, and millions across the world, watched the jury's judgment on amber heard's declaration that she had suffered domestic violence at the hands ofjohnny depp. was this defamation? thejury said... yes. outside, the fans cheered. johnny depp's lawyers emerged to a hero's welcome. hi, everyone. today's verdict confirms what we have said from the beginning, that the claims againstjohnny depp are defamatory and unsupported by any evidence. amber heard's case had video.

photographs and hours of emotional testimony. slapped me across the face. and he slapped me again. he just kicked me. however, public opinion was throughout the trial firmly behind johnny depp's claim that he was the real victim here. ms heard, in herfrustration and in her rage and her anger, she would strike out. suddenly. and i said, "go ahead, hit me." bam! so two completely different accounts of a marriage, and one in whichjohnny depp says he was the victim. and that's what the jury has agreed with today. and not only that, they've accepted that amber heard acted with malice, with a reckless disregard for the truth. and remember, amber heard's account

of her marriage was in a uk libel trial two years ago, judged to be substantially true. and yet, from the beginning, she was facing a torrent of abuse. i receive hundreds of death threats, regularly, if not daily. campaigners for those who have endured domestic violence are worried. what we're concerned about in this instance is the chilling effect that the media coverage will have on survivors who need to come forward. and so, ultimately, that can be a very damaging thing. victims are watching this and they are thinking about, "how will i be treated if i come forward?" amber heard says she's heartbroken. she did win part of a libel case, over an allegation of carrying out a hoax, but forjohnny depp's team celebrations. in a statement, he said he had his life back. the long, legal battle is finally over. david sillito, bbc news,

fairfax, virginia. let's turn to ukraine now — and russian troops are trying to consolidate their hold on the industrial city of severo—donetsk, in the east of the country. seventy per cent of the city is now in russian hands, according to local administrators. 0ur correspondentjoe inwood it sounds like a matter of time before russia takes control of the city. it before russia takes control of the ci . ., , , ., , ., city. it does seem that it is a matter of — city. it does seem that it is a matter of when, _ city. it does seem that it is a matter of when, not - city. it does seem that it is a matter of when, not if - city. it does seem that it is a matter of when, not if they l city. it does seem that it is a i matter of when, not if they take this crucial industrial city. if they do that, when they do that, they do that, when they do that, they will have virtually complete control of the luhansk region. he looks like he is going to be a governor without anything to govern.

we are seeing suggestions that ukrainians are making tactical withdrawals, falling back to more defensible positions, and there is a crucial part of terrain which is going to be important over the coming months. that is the river, it seems they are trying to pull back and get across the river and that would give them a crucial defensible line. as we have seen with the satellite images from a few weeks ago, crossing the river is costly. we saw an entire battalion from russia wiped out in trying to do so. if they can get back, they would blow the last remaining bridge and we might see the russians having to pause and regroup and work out what to do next. it pause and regroup and work out what to do next. ~ ., ., , to do next. it might give ukrainians more time if— to do next. it might give ukrainians more time if they _ to do next. it might give ukrainians more time if they can _ to do next. it might give ukrainians more time if they can get _ to do next. it might give ukrainians more time if they can get across i to do next. it might give ukrainians| more time if they can get across the river and hold out for the advanced rocket systems to arrive from the united states.— united states. absolutely. it is a cliche to talk _ united states. absolutely. it is a cliche to talk about _ united states. absolutely. it is a cliche to talk about a _ united states. absolutely. it is a cliche to talk about a game i united states. absolutely. it is a i cliche to talk about a game changer but these systems really would be,

they have a greater range than anything the russians have got or what the ukrainians have at the moment and they are gps guided. traditional out early will attack an entire area which is why russian bombardments have been devastating, these systems are gps targeted and can hit specific points with great accuracy. that ukrainians are hoping this give them a counter barrage capacity so they can take out the russian artillery without themselves being in danger. however, they are not here yet. logistics is a big issue in this conflict and getting them to the front line is going to take time as is training the soldiers, they are different systems, it will take a number of weeks or a month to take ukrainian artillerymen ready on these new systems. artillerymen ready on these new s stems. ~ . , ., systems. what is it like in the ca - ital systems. what is it like in the capital now? _ systems. what is it like in the capital now? it _ systems. what is it like in the capital now? it seems - systems. what is it like in the capital now? it seems there l systems. what is it like in the| capital now? it seems there is systems. what is it like in the i capital now? it seems there is more traffic, more school buses, what is that like? are there irate sirens now? ., , ,

now? there where air sirens last niaht, now? there where air sirens last night. they _ now? there where air sirens last night. they were _ now? there where air sirens last night, they were relating - now? there where air sirens last night, they were relating to i now? there where air sirens last night, they were relating to the l night, they were relating to the mess else in the west of the country. you are right, it is getting rather back to normal. not completely, of course, there is a curfew, last night when i watched the football i was with some soldiers and we watched it in the barracks because the bars are closed. but you are getting a feel of normality here, restaurants are open, people go about their business. at the weekend, it was a holiday, there were lots of people on the street, far more than i have seenin on the street, far more than i have seen in the previous time. but things can change, you can be lulled into a sense of false security. and with the russians making advances, people are not getting too comfortable.— about two million people are expected to go abroad over thejubilee bank holiday, but there's concern about further disruption for travellers — as airports deal with staff shortages and high demand. the transport secretary,

grant shapps, has told the heads of travel companies at a meeting that they should "do their bit" to improve the situation. let's speak to our transport correspondent, katy austin. for people wanting to travel over the next few days, what is it going to be like? the situation at the airports look pretty busy, things are moving, some people saying the queues are long, others are saying they are getting through fine and they are getting through fine and the airports and airlines are keen to stress the majority of people are getting away on holiday all right but we have seen over at this half term period that there have been cancellations by airlines including easyjet, british airways and tui as well. they have also tried to make the cancellations in advance as much as possible to avoid on the day disruption as much as possible so people are not turning up, milling around and finding there is not a flight for them but that's not a lot

of consolation for some passengers his long holidays have not been able to go ahead. tui as we reported earlier this week made the decision to cancel six flights every day for the next month or so. it says that is meant to improve stability, as i say, so disruption does not spread further but the reason this is happening, we are told, is there are a cocktail of factors but underlying theissuesis a cocktail of factors but underlying the issues is the staffing shortage that has built up because we have a lot of people suddenly wanting to travel, demand is back because travel, demand is back because travel restrictions have eased. but the travel industry has been struggling to recruit enough people again, quickly enough, to meet the demand after lots ofjobs were lost during the pandemic. airports say actually the situation has improved, they have recruited in areas like security so they say queues are not as bad as perhaps we sell before easter although there will be

pockets of long waits still happening but we are seeing other areas like baggage handling, ground handling, stamp that actually keep an airport running and make sure the flights can go with banks on, if you have staff shortages in areas like that that affects weather flights can run and that is one area that tui had blamed for needing to make lots of cancellations over the next month, as at manchester airport. there was a meeting yesterday between government ministers and industry representatives, we are talking ground handling companies, airports and airlines. we hearfrom the department for transport at grant shapps repeated his comments he was concerned there had not been enough planning and airlines had actually oversold in some cases but the industry says it is doing its best to recover again after a very difficult couple of years and they are trying to work on solutions that means problems get ironed out in advance of the really busy summer

holidays. advance of the really busy summer holida s. . ., advance of the really busy summer holida s. ., ~ , ., at least four people have been killed after a shooting at a hospital in the us state of oklahoma. local police were called to the saint francis hospital campus in tulsa where they say �*multiple injuries have also been confirmed'. the shooting comes a week after 19 children and two teachers were killed in another shooting at a school in texas. it is 9:30am. bank holiday thursday, marking the queen is 70 years on the throne. now it is time for a look at the weather. beautiful star to the jubilee weekend and there could be the odd shower in north west of england. heavy in places, very few in number, different story in northern ireland with some more cloud and outbreaks of rain developing through the afternoon

into the evening, a cool day, elsewhere pleasant in the sunshine, warm as for england and wales but high pollen levels existing. this evening and overnight, southern and eastern parts of england stay dry, outbreaks of rain, persistent into the morning, north—west england, north and west wales. keeping the temperature is up but a fresh start top and tail of the uk, and we see sunshine, and lots more cloud through the central areas, rain persistent in the morning, turning it lighter and party into the afternoon, the club may break up to allow sunshine but it's a fine day for scotland, in central and eastern england we see the highest of the temperatures. welcome back to buckingham palace in central london where celebrations to mark the platinumjubilee begin in about 30 minutes with the start of trooping the colour. and we are here at buckingham palace. i probably should not say in

the next 30 minutes or so! these things are run with military precision as you would expect for a royal event. robert lacey, royal historian and biographer is with me. victoria howard, editor of the website the crown chronicles are both with me. good morning to you both. it's an important day. victoria, your thoughts on the significance of the next four days and its significance? many people do not like to admit it but they have a soft spot for the queen so i think many people are enjoying this bank holiday and especially post—pandemic they are using it as a chance to come together, whether that's celebrating the queen, i am sure the book will be watching trooping the colour on the tv today but it's a chance to thank her for the dedication of 70 years of service, very rarely she takes a day off.— years of service, very rarely she takes a day off. that's part of the significance _ takes a day off. that's part of the significance of _ takes a day off. that's part of the significance of everything - takes a day off. that's part of the significance of everything we i

takes a day off. that's part of the significance of everything we are | significance of everything we are discussing, robert, because whatever yourview discussing, robert, because whatever your view of the royal family, the monarchy, there will be, i wish i knew the population, the percentage of the population that has only ever known this monarch on the throne? yes, that's what we are celebrating, 1952. _ yes, that's what we are celebrating, i952. 2021— yes, that's what we are celebrating, 1952, 2022. it is as victoria says, a folk— 1952, 2022. it is as victoria says, a folk celebration as well as a royal— a folk celebration as well as a royal celebration sol a folk celebration as well as a royal celebration so i think that's why people who may not have time for the monarchy and there are people who are _ the monarchy and there are people who are entitled to feel that way, will also — who are entitled to feel that way, will also recognise this marks the passing _ will also recognise this marks the passing of— will also recognise this marks the passing of time, british history, we have been— passing of time, british history, we have been watching on television the way in _ have been watching on television the way in which britain has changed in the last— way in which britain has changed in the last 70 — way in which britain has changed in the last 70 years. i've come up myself, — the last 70 years. i've come up myself, i— the last 70 years. i've come up myself, i reflect on how different the different scenes one has seen out here — the different scenes one has seen out here. here it is, set up, rather like a— out here. here it is, set up, rather like a stage — out here. here it is, set up, rather like a stage set and it's in

anticipation of the frankly show business — anticipation of the frankly show business entertainment we are going to be getting at the weekend. but, you know. — to be getting at the weekend. but, you know, one also remembers the wreath— you know, one also remembers the wreath laid — you know, one also remembers the wreath laid for diana, quite spontaneously, by people. the queen and prince _ spontaneously, by people. the queen and prince philip arriving back in those _ and prince philip arriving back in those tragic moments in 1998 of those tragic moments in1998 of darkness— those tragic moments in 1998 of darkness and controversy so we do live life _ darkness and controversy so we do live life for — darkness and controversy so we do live life for better or worse, the brits _ live life for better or worse, the brits and — live life for better or worse, the brits and many people in the commonwealth, through our monarchy and that— commonwealth, through our monarchy and that is— commonwealth, through our monarchy and that is what we will be celebrating and remembering today. the stage _ celebrating and remembering today. the stage that you mentioned, the central focus of that saturday evening, the concert and before that we have some ceremony today and the service of thanksgiving at st paul's cathedral tomorrow. victoria, a jubilee, a sign of my age, it feels like it is only a couple of years since we were celebrating another jubilee, that one was in the rain, rather bedraggled, but how glorious we have this today and how

remarkable that perhaps even there at the lastjubilee ten years ago, the year of the olympics, we thought, will be get to the next one and have a platinum jubilee and here we all are! , �*, ., we all are! exactly, it's a testament _ we all are! exactly, it's a testament to _ we all are! exactly, it's a testament to the - we all are! exactly, it's a. testament to the strength we all are! exactly, it's a i testament to the strength of we all are! exactly, it's a - testament to the strength of the queen, there is genetics that plays a part in that, the queen mother lived until she was 101 but she lives a particular lifestyle, she structured, strict routine in the way that she works, these duties that she does each day, it helps give a life structured like that and gives her a purpose. this was a job she took on from her father. it's something she committed her life too. knowing she is the people's monarch i think is very important to her and gives that reason to keep going even after for example the death of prince philip. that going even after for example the death of prince philip.— death of prince philip. that is a crucial point, _ death of prince philip. that is a crucial point, robert. _ death of prince philip. that is a crucial point, robert. everyonej crucial point, robert. everyone would have hoped and wanted that prince philip would be by her side when, as we are told, the queen will

appear on the balcony later today, that will be a job she took on from herfather. it’s that will be a “ob she took on from her father.— her father. it's something she committed — her father. it's something she committed her _ her father. it's something she committed her life _ her father. it's something she committed her life to. - her father. it's something she l committed her life to. knowing her father. it's something she i committed her life to. knowing she is the _ committed her life to. knowing she is the people's monarch i think is very important to her and gives her that reason— very important to her and gives her that reason to keep going even after for example the death of prince philiu — for example the death of prince philip. that is a crucial point, robert — philip. that is a crucial point, robert. everyone would have hoped and wanted that prince philip would be by— and wanted that prince philip would be by her_ and wanted that prince philip would be by her side when, as we are told, the queen— be by her side when, as we are told, the queen will appear on the balcony later today, that will be a it will. i later today, that will be a it will. i was _ later today, that will be a it will. i was reflecting on what victoria said _ i was reflecting on what victoria said most— i was reflecting on what victoria said. most people in britain retire at the _ said. most people in britain retire at the age — said. most people in britain retire at the age of 65. here she is, 95, 30 years— at the age of 65. here she is, 95, 30 years later, solid work. there are those — 30 years later, solid work. there are those who say it is not much work, _ are those who say it is not much work, standing on a balcony and what we will— work, standing on a balcony and what we will be _ work, standing on a balcony and what we will be reflecting on this the other— we will be reflecting on this the other aspects of and what she does, processing _ other aspects of and what she does, processing and not of course just for the _ processing and not of course just for the commonwealth. who all look to her_ for the commonwealth. who all look to her as _ for the commonwealth. who all look to heras their for the commonwealth. who all look to her as their head. well, we have been _ to her as their head. well, we have been out _ to her as their head. well, we have been out in — to her as their head. well, we have been out in the crowds this morning, there _ been out in the crowds this morning, there is— been out in the crowds this morning, there is a _ been out in the crowds this morning, there is a very good sample of all of those — there is a very good sample of all of those people out there today, apart _ of those people out there today, apart from watching it on television! i apart from watching it on television!— apart from watching it on television! , ., , . television! i 'ust hear music strikin: television! i 'ust hear music striking up. — television! ijust hear music striking up, due _ television! ijust hear music striking up, due to - television! ijust hear music striking up, due to begin i television! ijust hear music striking up, due to begin at| television! ijust hear music- striking up, due to begin at the top of the hour, at 10am of course. is

it striking, you tell me, i would like both your thoughts on that. the statement was put out by the palace yesterday that the queen will appear on the balcony with many other, all the working members of the royal family, of course. a remarkable 96 years old but we know she has taken a step back in many ways and there have been health complications, various events she has pulled out of but what did you think when they were bold enough to say her majesty will be there, she will be on the balcony, what does that say to us? we obviously have a special interest in it, _ we obviously have a special interest in it. can _ we obviously have a special interest in it. can i _ we obviously have a special interest in it, can i say my heart leapt? i was— in it, can i say my heart leapt? i was so— in it, can i say my heart leapt? i was so happy, this is the centre of everything — was so happy, this is the centre of everything. there has been an unexpected element of the last few weeks _ unexpected element of the last few weeks. we knew she was elderly, we had heard _ weeks. we knew she was elderly, we had heard about mobility problems. when _ had heard about mobility problems. when that— had heard about mobility problems. when that is actually reflected in her absence from different events, the uncertainty as to whether she will actually appear. this gives the

balcony— will actually appear. this gives the balcony appearance a whole new dimension this year.— balcony appearance a whole new dimension this year. victoria, that takes us to _ dimension this year. victoria, that takes us to the _ dimension this year. victoria, that takes us to the phrase _ dimension this year. victoria, that takes us to the phrase are i dimension this year. victoria, that takes us to the phrase are used, l dimension this year. victoria, that| takes us to the phrase are used, it is working members of the royal family. from a constitutional perspective, i suppose, family. from a constitutional perspective, isuppose, that family. from a constitutional perspective, i suppose, that is right and proper but we know what that means in reality, for example, no prince andrew? bud that means in reality, for example, no prince andrew?— that means in reality, for example, no prince andrew? and we know prince har and no prince andrew? and we know prince harry and meghan _ no prince andrew? and we know prince harry and meghan have _ no prince andrew? and we know prince harry and meghan have come - no prince andrew? and we know prince harry and meghan have come to i no prince andrew? and we know prince harry and meghan have come to the i no prince andrew? and we know prince| harry and meghan have come to the uk this weekend tojoin harry and meghan have come to the uk this weekend to join the celebrations, they will also be missing and i think it is right to do that. they are the ones, they're working was, i mean, are the ones who contribute to society, highlighting the great causes and volunteers across the nation and the world. it is right and proper that they, the ones who professionally support the queen, show their support the queen, show their support in this way. it is a public occasion, normally trooping the colour is a special occasion that the public gets to join in colour is a special occasion that the public gets tojoin in but colour is a special occasion that the public gets to join in but this is a different tone, the platinum jubilee, it is right and proper this is the way it will function this year. is the way it will function this ear. �* . is the way it will function this ear. ~ ., , , , ., year. and all eyes will be on the

balcony to _ year. and all eyes will be on the balcony to see _ year. and all eyes will be on the balcony to see the _ year. and all eyes will be on the balcony to see the queen i year. and all eyes will be on the balcony to see the queen and i year. and all eyes will be on the i balcony to see the queen and many other members of the royal family. turning around while we are chatting, how lucky are we with this vantage point? i don't think i have ever had such a good vantage point. victoria mentioned, this happens every year, this is about, trooping the colour is about marking the official birthday of the queen but this year, it has huge significance for a monarch who is 96 years old. robert, i'm delighted you are here, for so many reasons, your knowledge of the specifics of this are greater than mine but your reminderfor viewers, as we build up to the start of the ceremony at the top of the hour, not exactly trooping the colour, what it is about, it has a long tradition in this country? irate long tradition in this country? we are watching one of the two british cavalry _ are watching one of the two british cavalry regiments, once upon a time the whole _ cavalry regiments, once upon a time the whole british army was on horses, — the whole british army was on horses, now i think there are 530 soldiers _ horses, now i think there are 530 soldiers who ride horses. they are

into regiments, the household cavalry— into regiments, the household cavalry and the other is the blues and royals. their senior officers or members — and royals. their senior officers or members of— and royals. their senior officers or members of the royal family and trooping — members of the royal family and trooping the colour is the ceremony whenr _ trooping the colour is the ceremony when, going back 300 or 400 years, when _ when, going back 300 or 400 years, when troops — when, going back 300 or 400 years, when troops were getting ready for battle _ when troops were getting ready for battle needed to recognise the colour— battle needed to recognise the colour of— battle needed to recognise the colour of the regiment. and silver colour, _ colour of the regiment. and silver colour, the — colour of the regiment. and silver colour, the flag, was trooped past them _ colour, the flag, was trooped past them and — colour, the flag, was trooped past them and this turned into a ceremonial became linked to the royal— ceremonial became linked to the royal patrons. particularly the birthday— royal patrons. particularly the birthday of the monarch. which of course _ birthday of the monarch. which of course is — birthday of the monarch. which of course is held officially in the summer— course is held officially in the summer although the queen herself has her_ summer although the queen herself has her birthday much earlier in the year _ has her birthday much earlier in the ear. , . . ~' has her birthday much earlier in the ear. , ., a ., has her birthday much earlier in the ear. , ., ., ., year. yes, a quick final thought before we _ year. yes, a quick final thought before we get _ year. yes, a quick final thought before we get into _ year. yes, a quick final thought before we get into the - year. yes, a quick final thought l before we get into the ceremony itself. goodness, how lucky are the crowds today? i know we brits get obsessed with the weather, well, we remembered the bedraggled ceremony ten years ago! this is glorious and i'm looking out at a sea of people,

people filing in and a reminder of how this works, victoria. thousands and thousands of tickets given to people and similarly will be for the concert on saturday but i know you have been chatting to people. what are people experiencing today and what do they get for their ticket now they are here in this glorious sunshine? it’s now they are here in this glorious sunshine? �* , ., ,., now they are here in this glorious sunshine? �*, ., ., ., now they are here in this glorious sunshine? �* , ., ., ., ., sunshine? it's also worth noting a lot more people _ sunshine? it's also worth noting a lot more people have _ sunshine? it's also worth noting a lot more people have tickets i sunshine? it's also worth noting a lot more people have tickets this| lot more people have tickets this year because of these stance, normally people stand on the mall or go down to horse guards parade, and thatis go down to horse guards parade, and that is a privilege thing to do, to see it close up but people are coming in with purple boxes and we think there's some lovely platinum jubilee gems hidden in them! everyone is clutching one and we are wondering where we can get one! the ballots, wondering where we can get one! tue: ballots, it's wondering where we can get one! tte: ballots, it's very wondering where we can get one! t'te: ballots, it's very difficult wondering where we can get one! tte: ballots, it's very difficult to get tickets, we have international people coming from across the globe to see this, for them to have got front row seats as we have is quite spectacular and as you see the view is wonderful. bud spectacular and as you see the view is wonderful-—

spectacular and as you see the view is wonderful. and for the concert on saturda , is wonderful. and for the concert on saturday. a — is wonderful. and for the concert on saturday. a large — is wonderful. and for the concert on saturday, a large proportion i is wonderful. and for the concert on saturday, a large proportion of- is wonderful. and for the concert on saturday, a large proportion of the. saturday, a large proportion of the tickets were set aside for people who helped during the pandemic, health service workers, fairly apportioned to people who have had a rough couple of years which takes us right back to where you started the conversation, this isjust about people coming together, isn't it? taking a breath, taking some days off for a lotta people and the spectacle?— off for a lotta people and the sectacle? ., �*, ., �* spectacle? that's something we don't alwa s spectacle? that's something we don't always remember _ spectacle? that's something we don't always remember about _ spectacle? that's something we don't always remember about the - spectacle? that's something we don't| always remember about the monarchy and how it functions in this country, it can be difficult for politicians and people to find time to do this and for the royal family, it's important they can take the time, had the investiture is for the mbs and 0bes and host events like this and on top of that, make a special effort to recognise people, but above and beyond, these people that we are grateful to over the last couple of years.— that we are grateful to over the last couple of years. victoria and robert, i know— last couple of years. victoria and robert, i know you _ last couple of years. victoria and robert, i know you will - last couple of years. victoria and robert, i know you will stay i last couple of years. victoria and robert, i know you will stay with j last couple of years. victoria and i robert, i know you will stay with us for the next few hours and follow the coverage which on a day like

today, there are worse places to be sitting and working. thank you. much more to talk about and i think we will talk about the queen and the commonwealth, a lot to discuss there. four days in which to do it. thank you for now. much more from here over the course of the day as you would expect. trooping the colour is set to get under way very shortly. for now, i will hand you back to victoria in the studio. and we willjoin the bbc one coverage of trooping the colour at 10am sharp, we expect the queen to be in the balcony at 1pm and amongst other things she will expect the traditional and she will watch the traditional and she will watch the traditional fly—past. johnny depp has won his libel case against his ex—wife, amber heard — after she claimed in an article that she was a victim of domestic abuse. the actor has been awarded more than 10—million dollars in damages, whilst ms heard was awarded two million dollars for winning part of her libel case.

joining us now from belfast international media lawyer paul tweed. your reaction to the outcome of this case? , ., ., ., 4' your reaction to the outcome of this case? , ., ~' �*, case? good morning, ithink it's certainly been _ case? good morning, ithink it's certainly been comprehensive . case? good morning, i think it's- certainly been comprehensive results forjohnny depp. devastating result forjohnny depp. devastating result for amber heard. always, injury cases, it's very difficult to predict outcomes at the best of times but this was a very lengthy, six—week hearing. probably, if it wasn't such a sad situation for both of the participants in the background, it could make up a hollywood movie. flan background, it could make up a hollywood movie.— background, it could make up a hollywood movie. background, it could make up a holl ood movie. . , ., , ., ., hollywood movie. can you explain how johnn de- hollywood movie. can you explain how johnny depp could _ hollywood movie. can you explain how johnny depp could win _ hollywood movie. can you explain how johnny depp could win this _ johnny depp could win this defamation case byjust two years ago lost a similar case in london at the high court when he sued the sun newspaper for calling him a wife—beater? newspaper for calling him a wife-beater?— newspaper for calling him a wife-beater? , ., ., ., ., wife-beater? most unusual to have a rela in a wife-beater? most unusual to have a replay in a defamation _ wife-beater? most unusual to have a replay in a defamation action. i've i replay in a defamation action. i've been a media lawyerfor 40 replay in a defamation action. i've

been a media lawyer for 40 years and i haven't come across this. you have appeals, one party may appeal quantum or they may appeal on a point of law but this was virtually a complete rehearing of the case with very similar witnesses on both sides of the atlantic. in london of course it was a judge alone hearing the case. he was focusing on the law and the legal ramifications. in virginia, it was a seven person jury. who had the same benefit of hearing all the witnesses and they have come to this decision. there was talk last night that there may be a further appeal by amber heard and her team. that could lead us into round three. t and her team. that could lead us into round three.— into round three. i suppose the difference _ into round three. i suppose the difference between _ into round three. i suppose the difference between the i into round three. i suppose the difference between the uk i into round three. i suppose the difference between the uk and | into round three. i suppose the i difference between the uk and us is there was a jury in the us, there was a judge presiding over the case was a judge presiding over the case was my understanding of the libel trial here? . , was my understanding of the libel trial here? ., , . trial here? that is correct. in london. _ trial here? that is correct. in london, since _ trial here? that is correct. in london, since the _ trial here? that is correct. in london, since the 2013 i trial here? that is correct. in i london, since the 2013 defamation act, it's very difficult if not

impossible to get a jury trial, the libel actions are being heard by a judge sitting alone and in the united states, it's the opposite. you had the first amendment protections, it's a completely different legal system so far as media lawyer is concerned in particular, very different indeed. juries tend to be unpredictable. the case involving the british cave diver, that he brought against elon musk, that was about a year ago, it came out for the plaintiff was unsuccessful and lost his case so very hard to predict and no a jury but they are normally, as i say, i've been at my age, i've been involved injuries hearing personal injury cases back in the day and they do tend to get it right, they pay much more attention to it, to the evidence, than people might imagine. 0n the evidence, than people might imagine. on this occasion, they have come to this view and that has

certainly been a fairly pronounced view. and a very big award of damages, albeit its set off against 2 million that they awarded to amber heard in relation to an aspect of the case, an aspect of her counterclaim.— the case, an aspect of her counterclaim. ., ,, , ., ., counterclaim. thank you, and en'oy the bank holiday. i counterclaim. thank you, and en'oy the bank holiday. thanki counterclaim. thank you, and en'oy the bank holiday. thank you. i in sport, scotland's world cup dream is over. on an emotional night at hampden they were beaten 3—1 by ukraine in a play—off semi—final. ukraine now play wales in a final on sunday, with the winners off to qatar. jane dougall reports. pride and relief. a 3—1 a victory for ukraine and a step closer to the world cup, but this had been about more than football. as the sun shone on hampden, the national anthems were sung. perhaps a moment of release for a squad and country at war. the adrenaline was clearly coursing through the ukraine team.

west ham's andre yarmelenko with a great first touch and finish. watching under the curfew from a training base in kyiv, ukrainian soldiers celebrated the goal. cheering. not long after the restart, the visitors came again, and headed home for a second. only then did scotland's chances come. eventually, a callum mcgregor shot forced its way across the line. but ukraine weren't finished. a final push, a final goal. i am suffering, my coaching staff are suffering and more than anybody, the players are suffering. we will have 2a hours. we'll feel sorry for ourselves a little bit and analyse the game as coaching staff and a group of players and what we will try to do is try to get back on the horse, if you like, for want of a better phrase and we will try to go again. so, scotland's world cup dream is over while ukraine's is very much alive. they will play wales on sunday

and the winner of that match will take their place at the world cup. a demonstration of resilience on behalf of a nation that has been through so much. jane dougal, bbc news, hampden. more than a thousand people — including well—known figures and some of the nation's unsung heroes — have been recognised in the queen's birthday honours. the list was released to coincide with the platinum jubilee. lizo mzimba has the details. in the tough world of northern ireland politics, arlene foster rose to the top, becoming the first female first minister. she has been made a dame for political and public service. obviously, i was thrilled. i've been a representative here for 18 years and then, as the first female first minister in northern ireland, as well. so it's really northern ireland's award, as well. rebus made three circuits, driving slowly... _ more than 20 million rebus novels have been sold worldwide. theirauthor, ian rankin, says he is honoured to be knighted for services to literature and charity. damian lewis has been made a cbe

for services to drama and charity. together with his late wife, helen mccrory, he helped raise over £1 million to provide food for nhs workers during covid. also becoming cbes, fashion designer stella mccartney and broadcaster clare balding for services to sport and to charity. i'm really amazed, and, yeah, just completely overwhelmed by it, to be honest. but i do think it's a reflection of how much people love sport, and i hope it's also a reflection of the growth of women's sport and the added reward and recognition there is for women's sport and women in sports broadcasting. moody blues singerjustin hayward becomes an obe... # turn around bright eyes. # every now and then i fall apart.# ..while bonnie tyler is made an mbe. also becoming mbes,

masterchef�*s gregg wallace... they've got here, now they've got to cook like they want to stay here. ..and john torode. there's no second chances from hereon in, they have to perform. most honours though go to people not in the public eye, people like patricia hassulbee, recognised for 65 years of volunteering for the poppy appeal. it makes you feel special. it makes you feel...all the hard work has brought you a reward. as i say, i'm just delighted about it. delighted. absolutely delighted. she's just one of many honoured for their work in the community. lizo mzimba, bbc news. let�* speak to one of those who have received a birthday honourfrom the queen — karen geddes was the first black female police officer to reach the level of superintendent for west midlands police.

congratulations! i gather you found out about this four months ago. i was a train station in london, trying to find a seat, i did not believe the call, being a police officer, i was suspicious, but it was a great honour. i've been interviewed previously, said this before, great honour to be recognised in this way. min; before, great honour to be recognised in this way. why do you think you've _ recognised in this way. why do you think you've been _ recognised in this way. why do you think you've been honoured? - recognised in this way. why do you think you've been honoured? i - recognised in this way. why do you l think you've been honoured? i would hoe it's think you've been honoured? i would hope it's because _ think you've been honoured? i would hope it's because of _ think you've been honoured? i would hope it's because of my _ think you've been honoured? i would hope it's because of my contribution | hope it's because of my contribution to policing. i've been a role model around black inclusion and representation. trying to get people to understand how we police our community and contributing to increasing representation in policing as a whole. ii increasing representation in policing as a whole.- increasing representation in policing as a whole. if i've got this right. _ policing as a whole. if i've got this right. you _ policing as a whole. if i've got this right, you have _ policing as a whole. if i've got this right, you have become l policing as a whole. if i've got l this right, you have become the first black female police officer to reach the level of superintendent? that is within the west midlands police, i would that is within the west midlands police, iwould not that is within the west midlands police, i would not want to brag for the other forces!

police, i would not want to brag for the otherforces! i’m police, i would not want to brag for the other forces!— the other forces! i'm sorry, i do beg your _ the other forces! i'm sorry, i do beg your pardon. _ the other forces! i'm sorry, i do beg your pardon. for _ the other forces! i'm sorry, i do beg your pardon. for me, - beg your pardon. for me, representation _ beg your pardon. for me, representation is - beg your pardon. for me, i representation is important, beg your pardon. for me, - representation is important, it is hard to be what you cannot see and if i can inspire others tojoin policing or attain that rank, i feel i have done a lot towards policing to achieve this.— to achieve this. many congratulations - to achieve this. many| congratulations again, to achieve this. many - congratulations again, well to achieve this. many _ congratulations again, well done, and enjoy the bank holiday weekend. thank you and take care. goodbye. the oueen�*sjubilee pageant is taking place on sunday, and hundreds of children will perform in front of thousands of people lining the streets in london — and millions more at home. ricky boleto has been to meet some of those taking part. across the land, bunting, and sticky hands. children withjubilee fever as the celebrations edged nearer. i like how she just does this. she . as the celebrations edged nearer. i | like how she just does this. she has like how she 'ust does this. she has to do a lot like how she just does this. she has to do a lot of _ like how she just does this. she has to do a lot of waving, _ like how she just does this. she has to do a lot of waving, doesn't - like how she just does this. she has to do a lot of waving, doesn't she? | to do a lot of waving, doesn't she? a pageant fit for a queen, dancing and singing will set the scene. we

are here dancing for her majesty the queen _ are here dancing for her majesty the queen it's _ are here dancing for her majesty the queen. it'sjust, it's such a moment in history— queen. it'sjust, it's such a moment in history and — queen. it'sjust, it's such a moment in history and i think that's what will stay— in history and i think that's what will stay with all of the dancers. the platinum pageant on sunday will tell the story of the queens 70 year reign and we've been given special access to the rehearsals. this dance act from north london made up of 70 children, have been practising the routine since april. this children, have been practising the routine since april.— routine since april. this is a big arade. routine since april. this is a big parade- i'm _ routine since april. this is a big parade. i'm feeling _ routine since april. this is a big parade. i'm feeling so - routine since april. this is a big parade. i'm feeling so excited, | routine since april. this is a big - parade. i'm feeling so excited, from 1-10, i'm parade. i'm feeling so excited, from 1—10, i'm feeling a solid eight. i—io, i'm feeling a solid eight. this is something i will remember for my— this is something i will remember for my entire life. i'll try and get my mum — for my entire life. i'll try and get my mum to— for my entire life. i'll try and get my mum to take photos. i will print it on— my mum to take photos. i will print it on my— my mum to take photos. i will print it on my wall. my mum to take photos. i will print it on my wall-— it on my wall. this is like, really rare, it on my wall. this is like, really rare. they _ it on my wall. this is like, really rare, they picked _ it on my wall. this is like, really rare, they picked me _ it on my wall. this is like, really rare, they picked me and - it on my wall. this is like, really rare, they picked me and i'm i it on my wall. this is like, really rare, they picked me and i'm so j rare, they picked me and i'm so happy— rare, they picked me and i'm so happy and — rare, they picked me and i'm so happy and honoured _ rare, they picked me and i'm so happy and honoured to - rare, they picked me and i'm so happy and honoured to be - rare, they picked me and i'm so . happy and honoured to be dancing rare, they picked me and i'm so - happy and honoured to be dancing for the queen _ happy and honoured to be dancing for the queen. ., , ._ happy and honoured to be dancing for the queen. ., , ., the queen. children are playing a ke role the queen. children are playing a key role in _ the queen. children are playing a key role in the — the queen. children are playing a key role in the pageant. - the queen. children are playing a key role in the pageant. they - the queen. children are playing a key role in the pageant. they will

be carrying 200 silk flags along the mall to form what organisers are calling a river of hope. there is a real focus on the future. and over the next few days, brownies and girl guides which has a special connection to queen elizabeth, will be hosting tea parties, lighting beacons and of course, adding a bit of sparkle to the occasion! wow! i love it, look at that, very cool. it is still a bit wet. why do you think everyone is so excited about the jubilee? �* .., , ~ everyone is so excited about the jubilee? �* , ~ , everyone is so excited about the jubilee? , ~ , ., , jubilee? because i think they really treasure the _ jubilee? because i think they really treasure the queen _ jubilee? because i think they really treasure the queen and _ jubilee? because i think they really treasure the queen and she - jubilee? because i think they really treasure the queen and she is - jubilee? because i think they really treasure the queen and she is suchj treasure the queen and she is such an important person. this platinum jubilee is already _ an important person. this platinum jubilee is already bringing - an important person. this platinum jubilee is already bringing young i jubilee is already bringing young and old together. with rehearsals over, the only thing out of their control is the weather! will it or won't it ring? i control is the weather! will it or won't it ring?— won't it ring? i think that will hel. i won't it ring? i think that will help- ithink— won't it ring? i think that will help. i think it _ won't it ring? i think that will help. i think it will— won't it ring? i think that will help. i think it will help - help. i think it will help because... help. i think it will help because. . .— help. ithink it will help because... ~ ., ., . ., help. ithink it will help because... ., ., . ., ':: because... we are dancing for 90 minutes. because... we are dancing for 90 minutes- it _ because. .. we are dancing for 90 minutes. it will— because... we are dancing for 90 minutes. it will be _ because... we are dancing for 90 minutes. it will be a _ because... we are dancing for 90 minutes. it will be a bit _ because... we are dancing for 90 | minutes. it will be a bit refreshing and may be _ minutes. it will be a bit refreshing and may be cool— minutes. it will be a bit refreshing and may be cool us _ minutes. it will be a bit refreshing

and may be cool us down. - minutes. it will be a bit refreshing and may be cool us down. here i minutes. it will be a bit refreshing and may be cool us down. here is| minutes. it will be a bit refreshing . and may be cool us down. here is the weather from — and may be cool us down. here is the weather from matt _ and may be cool us down. here is the weather from matt taylor. _ and may be cool us down. here is the weather from matt taylor. good - weatherfrom matt taylor. good morning. beautiful start to the jubilee weekend, plenty of sunshine, more cloud bubbling up and into the afternoon could produce the chair in north wales, northern england and parts of scotland. heavy in places, few in number, most of us staying dry but a different story in northern ireland, more in the way of cloud and dapper in developing through the afternoon, cool day, 13 degrees is the lowest. one is for england and wales, here we see high pollen levels. this evening and overnight, southern and eastern parts of england, central scotland staying dry, outbreaks of rain persistent into the morning, north—west england, north and west wales. keeping the temperature is about a fresh start up and tell of the uk, and your friday, lots of cloud through the central areas, rain persistent in the morning, turning lighter and patchy in the afternoon, the club may break up to let sunshine through but it's a fine

day for much of scotland, southern and south—eastern england, we see the highest of the let's take you to bbc one, let's take you to bbc one, for coverage of a special for coverage of a special trooping the colour — trooping the colour — presented by huw edwards presented by huw edwards and kirsty young. and kirsty young. a very good morning, a very good morning, thank you forjoining us and welcome thank you forjoining us and welcome to stjames's park in london — to stjames's park in london — surrounded by horse guards parade, surrounded by horse guards parade, parades — you won't miss the mall and, of course, the mall and, of course, buckingham palace. buckingham palace. the ceremonial heart of the capital, the ceremonial heart of the capital, and the perfect place to begin and the perfect place to begin a four—day—long celebration a four—day—long celebration of her majesty the queen's of her majesty the queen's platinum jubilee. platinum jubilee. here and all across here and all across the united kingdom and the nations the united kingdom and the nations of the commonwealth, of the commonwealth, millions of people are poised millions of people are poised to mark what is a truly to mark what is a truly historic moment — pageantry, historic moment — pageantry, pomp, fly—pasts, marching bands, pomp, fly—pasts, marching bands, rock royalty, actual royalty, rock royalty, actual royalty,

beacons of light, street parties, beacons of light, street parties, parades — you won't miss a moment of the fun, as we celebrate the queen's historic and remarkable achievement.