Welcome to CNN's live blog of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee! Follow along here while you watch on CNN, where Piers Morgan and Brooke Baldwin anchor our coverage. To get things started, you can read a little about what to expect from today's festivities. Check back often for pictures and videos, iReports, facts and trivia and more. Also, you'll find tweets from our anchors and reporters – and you! Use the hashtag #JubileeCNN and tell us what you think.
And we'll end with this – thank you all for joining the live blog, and watching CNN's coverage. And we'll see you back on CNN TV, and here, at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
I am! RT @afneil: I'm enjoying Piers' coverage on CNN. He seems to be having fun @piersmorgan
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Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 03, 2012
God save our Queen! Wonderful day, hope you enjoyed the coverage. #JubileeCNN
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Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 03, 2012
[1:06 p.m. ET, 6:06 p.m. local time]: "Your majesty, thank you for 60 great years," says Morgan.
Wow. That rendition of God Save the Queen even made this Yank a little weepy. The soaking wet, yet gutsy, choir was amazing.
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Miguel Marquez (@miguelmarquez) June 03, 2012
[1:01 p.m. ET, 6:01 p.m. local time]: "God Save The Queen" from the London Philharmonic Orchestra and RCM Chamber Choir – in torrential rain.
Ok, THAT was awesome!! #JubileeCNN I can't even imagine how amazing it would be to be in that choir at this moment - or on that river!
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Amy (@AymieJoi) June 03, 2012
[12:55 p.m. ET, 5:55 p.m. local time]: The London Philharmonic is playing and singing from atop a barge, in very difficult conditions – and doing it extremely well. 'You will never see anything like this!' says Piers Morgan.
"you've never seen this before and I'll never see this again! This is Crazy Stuff!" @piersmorgan - cant help but love this guy #JubileeCNN
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(@claudesilver) June 03, 2012
An extraordinary scene from the orchestra in the pouring rain!! #jubileeCNN
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krassy allanson (@allansonk) June 03, 2012
You have to give credit to the London Philharmonic singing in these horrendous weather conditions #JubileeCNN
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Christy Pastore (@christypastore) June 03, 2012
[12:54 p.m. ET, 5:54 p.m. local time]: Watching from everywhere!
Am able to catch up with diamond jubilee on #jubileecnn at airport such a shame about the weather!!
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Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) June 03, 2012
[12:51 p.m. ET, 5:51 p.m. local time]: "This was the biggest street party the world has ever imagined," says Becky Anderson in Piccadilly Circus.
Enjoying the #DiamondJubilee coverage despite the bad weather there. #JubileeCNN
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HauteontheSpot (@HauteontheSpot1) June 03, 2012
[12:49 p.m. ET, 5:49 p.m. local time]: "Welcome back to London, or the Mediterranean Ocean as we've renamed it," says Morgan.
I'm getting ready to sing along to Rule Britannia! #JubileeCNN #DiamondJubilee
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Alan Peto (@alanpeto) June 03, 2012
[12:45 p.m. ET, 5:45 p.m. local time]: "Freezing cold, torrential rain," says Morgan, while he reports the fly-by will have to be canceled.
Upset we won't get to see the flyover 😦 #JubileeCNN pretty impressive that so many people are out in the weather. #amazing
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Karina Diehl (@kdiehl) June 03, 2012
Days like today make you proud to be british #jubileeCNN @piersmorgan
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GULLY (@jon_gull) June 03, 2012
The Queen is doing amazing, 2 stand there in the cold & wave everyone by, I am sure there would be a few of us moaning inc me!! #jubileeCNN
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Marissa (MJ) (@MarissaJane78) June 03, 2012
[12:42 p.m. ET, 5:42 p.m. local time]: The grand finale may have to be canceled due to weather, reports Morgan.
[12:37 p.m. ET, 5:37 p.m. local time]: The incredible moment from earlier when the Royal barge did a complete 360-degree turn:
Kate Middleton looks so gorgeous! I'm in love with her makeup. She just looks perfect. #jubileecnn
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Katie Galioto (@katieee_galioto) June 03, 2012
Pictures of everyone the Queen has met over her reign are amazing...everyone important in politics and culture the last 60 yrs #jubileecnn
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Jordan W (@jowa504) June 03, 2012
[12:32 p.m. ET, 5:32 p.m. local time]: "She believes in duty," says Dickie Arbiter. "She believes in doing the job until her last breath."
everyone - @CNN coverage is where it's at. the amazing shots combined w/ @piersmorgan's humor - tune in! #DiamondJubilee
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Kelly (@RoyalReview) June 03, 2012
[12:29 p.m. ET, 5:29 p.m. local time]: "How many of us re-dedicate ourselves on anything, six decades [later]?" says Richard Quest of the Queen's pledge. Now the guests are discussing duty.
[12:26 p.m. ET, 5:26 p.m. local time]: We've updated the gallery at the top with the latest images from today's flotilla festivities.
#jubileecnn is a great way of watching the ceremonial procession!
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Shreya Dutta (@vavrina8) June 03, 2012
[12:23 p.m. ET, 5:23 p.m. local time]: "She can put everything into global perspective," says Piers Morgan.
'Queen Elizabeth has met every U.S. president (since 1953) with the exception of Lyndon Johnson.' @piersmorgan #jubileeCNN
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Susan Durrwachter (@DespSeekSusan) June 03, 2012
[12:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. local time]: "She's never passed a political judgment," says Katie Nicholl of the Queen.
Diamond Jubilee, so magical. #jubileecnn
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Amanda F. (@amandandaa) June 03, 2012
[12:13 p.m. ET, 5:13 p.m. local time]: Earlier today: the Queen rides to the flotilla:
#jubileecnn Top moment.. the barge mooring sideways. It had tension, concern and amazement at the precision and skill. Well done Skipper
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Pancho Wilkins (@PanchoWilkins) June 03, 2012
Congratulations Queen Elizabeth II on your Diamond Jubilee from Canada! #JubileeCNN
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Stephen Weppler (@StephenWeppler) June 03, 2012
[12:09 p.m. ET, 5:09 p.m. local time]: Max Foster is by Tower Bridge: "This is British spirit for you!" he says as people are singing in the rain, watching the boats.
Fascinating insight on Queen's reign. #jubileecnn LIVE RIGHT NOW.
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Eric Hall (@erichallcnn) June 03, 2012
Watching the river pageant celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - will admit that I love this stuff!! #JubileeCNN
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Diane Swintal (@dswintal) June 03, 2012
[12:06 p.m. ET, 5:06 p.m. local time]: Send us your favorite moments from our coverage of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee today!
@piersmorgan A historic day the world will not forget! The Queen looks gorgeous on her diamond jubilee day-the world is watching #jubileecnn
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pthompson (@westernmassmama) June 03, 2012
[12:01 p.m. ET, 5:01 p.m. local time]: Now we're seeing Zain Verjee live on the River Thames, using the Flotilla Cam. Verjee describes a bit of a traffic jam now.
Watching the Queen with my faves @BrookeBCNN @piersmorgan covering her Diamond #JubileeCNN Love the music and photos of all her lovely hats!
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Molly Eggleton (@mollyeggs) June 03, 2012
#JubileeCNN - isn't it amazing that Her Majesty hasn't sat down during the whole procession? Truly remarkable lady! @piersmorgan
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Joyce Mmaitsi (@KhasTheGOONER) June 03, 2012
[11:53 a.m. ET, 4:53 p.m. local time]: Here's some of the Royal flotilla from earlier today:
The Queen has sent approximately 45,000 Christmas Cards during her reign - @PiersMorgan #JubileeCNN #DiamondJubliee
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TannersDad Tim (@TannersDad) June 03, 2012
[11:48 a.m. ET, 4:48 p.m. local time]: "Deference is still alive and well," says Philippa Gregory, royal historian.
Soaking wet, freezing cold, but loving every second... #JubileeCNN
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Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 03, 2012
[11:46 a.m. ET, 4:46 p.m. local time]: What's your favorite part of the Diamond Jubilee so far?
So happy to see Her Majesty now smiling and obviously enjoying this magnificent river pageant honoring her.
#JubileeCNN
#diamondjubilee
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Bren Buras-Elsen (@brenisphere) June 03, 2012
I like the Little History Tidbits on #CNN on bottom of Screen #jubileeCNN
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D.Holt (@DanielHoltdb) June 03, 2012
[11:43 a.m. ET, 4:43 p.m. local time]: "The river, for the modern age, is a great neglected stage," says Pieter van der Merwe, general editor and Greenwich curator of the National Maritime Museum. Explaining the reason for the flotilla today now.
#Funfact: Flowers on board the Spirit of Chartwell (Royal barge) in today's flotilla are all from Queen Elizabeth II's garden. #JubileeCNN
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Elizabeth Cherneff (@echerneff) June 03, 2012
[11:39 a.m. ET, 4:39 p.m. local time]: Richard Quest's picture from the CNN studio location near Tower Bridge:
Queen and bridge twitpic.com/9sfugh
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Richard Quest (@richardquest) June 03, 2012
Happy #Jubilee Your Majesty!
No one does it Better than Britain. 60 years of service #jubileecnn
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Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) June 03, 2012
[11:36 a.m. ET, 4:36 p.m. local time]: The rain theme has continued. It is now really pouring in London:
Enjoying the beautiful NYC weather while watching the rainy #JubileeCNN London day
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Melanie Lefkowitz (@Mel415) June 03, 2012
I must say that this #JubileeCNN is extraordinary stuff to watch
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Pharaoh (@KennethHarbin) June 03, 2012
[11:33 a.m. ET, 4:33 p.m. local time]: "Typical summer day," says Piers Morgan about the current weather, although he also says it's currently "about as bad as it gets."
Duchess of Cambridge wearing Alexander McQueen so beautifully #jubileecnn
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Pris (@portiaxo) June 03, 2012
[11:31 a.m. ET, 4:31 p.m. local time]: Watch: Earlier today, William and Kate arrive at the Thames:
[11:29 a.m. ET, 4:29 p.m. local time]: Part of the reason the Royal barge turned was so the Queen can watch the rest of the flotilla herself, says Katie Nicholl.
I must say that this jubilee flotilla or riverboat pageant is very impressive. #jubileecnn #JubileePageant #jubileeriverpageant
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Believe in Belize (@IBelizeit) June 03, 2012
[11:24 a.m. ET, 4:24 p.m. local time]: "This is one of those lifetime moments I don't think I'll ever forget," says Piers Morgan. The Royal barge is now turning 360 degrees.
Wow, that is a huge, beautiful boat! And a 360! #JubileeCNN
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Dispatch Demon (@dispatchdemon) June 03, 2012
[11:20 a.m. ET, 4:20 p.m. local time]: Tower Bridge is opening now as the Royal Barge is approaching. Amazing, rare event.
#NowWatching "Diamond Jubilee" on CNN. the whole event is just grand! #jubileecnn
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Joshua Cruz (@JoshkoPo) June 03, 2012
Fantastic day in London despite the rain! #jubileeCNN For #Queen and pageantry yfrog.com/oefkkyqj
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Vicky Bennett (@ayalablue) June 03, 2012
[11:19 a.m. ET, 4:19 p.m. local time]: And on the other hand... Here's a CNN Opinion about why the U.K. monarchy should be abolished.
But:
A royal pageant indeed! Very interesting and amazing event #jubileecnn
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Joelle Harik (@JoelleHarik) June 03, 2012
[11:16 a.m. ET, 4:16 p.m. local time]: Of the Queen's reign, Arbiter says, "She doesn't change, she adapts."
Super cool to watch! Thousands of boats in honor of the queen #jubileecnn
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Jenna Folluo (@Jenna_Folluo) June 03, 2012
[11:12 a.m. ET, 4:12 p.m. local time]: India Hicks, a bridesmaid for Princess Diana, is being interviewed live now on CNN.
Watching the #jubileecnn in South Africa. So amazing!
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Renier Palland (@renier45) June 03, 2012
[11:10 a.m. ET, 4:10 p.m. local time]: "She hasn't seen this many boats in any one place since 1953," says Dickie Arbiter, former Buckingham Palace spokesman, who calls the event "overwhelming."
[11:07 a.m. ET, 4:07 p.m. local time]: Prince Harry, Prince Williams and Kate Middleton being shown now.
The majestic Queen in 2nd longest serving term after Thailand's. #jubileecnn
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ptharaphy (@pmtharaphy) June 03, 2012
[11:05 a.m. ET, 4:05 p.m. local time]: While we take a quick break on TV, check out the Queen's Crown Jewels.
Incredible sight . . . Amazing flotilla on the Thames #jubileecnn
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Frank Aquila (@FAquila) June 03, 2012
[11:03 a.m. ET, 4:03 p.m. local time]: "Eight bells specially cast for today," says Richard Quest. First time this has ever been done.
Flotilla/Armada on Thames for Diamond Jubilee looks the opening of a James Bond movie. #JubileeCNN
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Jonathan Wald (@jonathanwald) June 03, 2012
[11:02 a.m. ET, 4:02 p.m. local time]: "Any second now" says Richard Quest we will see the Queen and the royal family.
I'm not British but I'm crying tears of joy myself.
Very moving to see Her Majesty's
Diamond Jubilee flotilla on the Thames.
#JubileeCNN
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Bren Buras-Elsen (@brenisphere) June 03, 2012
[10:59 a.m. ET, 3:59 p.m. local time]: The Queen is on CNN now. The flotilla is about to pass by the CNN studio location as well.
[10:55 a.m. ET, 3:55 p.m. local time]: How many U.S. presidents has the Queen met? Check it out.
This is great TV: the Queen's Jubilee coverage live on CNN. #JubileeCNN
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Sam Feist (@SamFeistCNN) June 03, 2012
[10:53 a.m. ET, 3:53 p.m. local time]: Piers Morgan weighs in on the weather, which has become a major topic already.
Given it's probably rained for at least 60% of The Queen's entire reign, shall we all just get a grip and enjoy the day anyway? #jubileeCNN
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Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 03, 2012
Watching CNN's coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration. Just wow! 🙂 #jubileecnn
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Faye Garcia (@iamfayee) June 03, 2012
[10:50 a.m. ET, 3:50 p.m. local time]: Zain Verjee is live, on a boat. We've broken out the Flotilla Cam for this. Strong winds, and "you're basically on your own" says Verjee.
Watching our beautiful Queen on this special day. Thank you @CNN for helping this Brit enjoy everything from the Philippines! #jubileecnn
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Chris C. Ducker (@chriscducker) June 03, 2012
[10:48 a.m. ET, 3:48 p.m. local time]: Becky Anderson is live from the "biggest street party."
It looks awfully cold at the Thames! #diamondjubilee #jubilee #JubileeCNN
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La Legale (@LaLegale) June 03, 2012
[10:45 a.m. ET, 3:45 p.m. local time]: Brooke Baldwin and Piers Morgan are live from Tower Bridge. "An extraordinary explosion of patriotic glee," says Morgan. Richard Quest joining the broadcast now.
[10:42 a.m. ET, 3:42 p.m. local time]: Share your thoughts with us all day.
#JubileeCNN Honestly an epic occasion! I can't fathom what its like to have had her life. Queen for 60 yrs. The things she has on everybody
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Anthony Valentine (@hartattaque) June 03, 2012
[10:38 a.m. ET, 3:38 p.m. local time]: Watch: Bells ring as the pageant begins:
[10:30 a.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. local time]: Gearing up for CNN's broadcast, now just 15 minutes away!
Got my hat on, UK flag out for the Bentleys & blender ready to go! Waiting for @BrookeBCNN & @PiersMorgan Diamond #JubileeCNN Special
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Troy Bentley (@TroyCNN) June 03, 2012
For all the latest from the river pageant in London follow @richardquest @maxfostercnn @piersmorgan @brookebcnn @zainverjeecnn #jubileecnn
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CNN International (@cnni) June 03, 2012
ICYMI: (video) @PiersMorgan explains what to expect for #JubileeCNN coverage bit.ly/Kn3AyJ
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April Andrews (@aprilCNNpr) June 03, 2012
[10:20 a.m. ET, 3:20 p.m. local time]: Want to learn about the Royal family tree? Who were the Queen's parents and who are her children? Check out this helpful infographic.
Here's another picture from EP Janelle Rodriguez in the control room:
Piers and Brooke get ready.
[10:15 a.m. ET, 3:15 p.m. local time]: While we await the start of CNN's coverage, watch co-anchor Piers Morgan tell viewers what to expect today:
This is brilliant..doubt I'll ever do anything bigger or better in TV than co-anchor this glorious event to celebrate my Queen. #JubileeCNN
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Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 03, 2012
Royal barge, View from the control room #jubileecnn http://t.co/NfPEkGrW
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Janelle Rodriguez (@janelleCNN) June 03, 2012
Even my coffee is getting in the spirit #Jubileecnn http://t.co/0GHufXZL
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Max Foster (@MaxFosterCNN) June 03, 2012
@piersmorgan How gorgeous does Catherine look! #JubileeCNN
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Killer Heels UK (@KillerHeels_UK) June 03, 2012
If Piers Morgan could have kept his mouth shut during the playing of "God Save the Queen" and other selections by the London Philharmonic, we would have enjoyed the Grand Finale much more. He was so busy yelling, "Isn't this amazing?" that we could barely hear what he was so amazed about. VERY disappointed.
The superbly admirable reign of Queen Elizabeth II is one of the best aspects of our period in history.
eyesay...june fourth is the day...when thee ole queenie girl is recuperating from 'er drinkin' binge...would luv t'see the hangover pictures in newsweek...hip hip hurray...!
Piers Morgan should be ashamed of calling Princess Diana "fractuous" and implying that she hurt the monarchy. First of all, she's dead with no one to defend her (cheap shot) and second, why wasn't Charles considered "fractuous" for having a Mistress prior to and all through their marriage? She was a brave woman who should be remembered in positive terms only, especially since her cunning arch rival is now undeservedly given royal status.
interesting that you bring that up...britain is long standing in history where crown grants royal status to its female adulterers...who can count the number of whorish bones laying under that throne...it is the basis for the creation of the angelican church...sins of the flesh abounds in that faith...
on the flipside our united states political leaders will never legitmitize their scandulous actions...they just throw yah a55 inna closet and denied they ever knew you...im waiting for the day when one will say "yeah, i diddit and the sh!t felt good!"...if only their publists could say those words...tabloids would go out of business...
I watched the 4 hour event live on BBC, and I found their coverage educational, historical, and very informative. I recorded it on CNN, and watched it after the live BBC coverage was over. I found CNN's Morgan's repeated (and useless) complaining of the rain tiresome and frankly detracting from the event. Why did BBC know the flyover was canceled before CNN went on the air? Why did CNN witch away from the event to interview common people saying the same thing over and over and over? God save the Queen and God save BBC. CNN is as intelligent as Obama giving the Queen an IPod with his speeches loaded on it.
Unfortunately, I didn't watch the BBC coverage, but I did watch CNN's & I agree that the BBC always has it right. Thank God I'm not the only one who noticed Piers blathering on and on and on about the "horrendous" rain and the "terrible" weather. Gee, doesn't it rain a lot in Great Britain, or has Piers forgotten? The rain didn't seem to dampen people's spirits; possibly because they are used to it. I think Piers does his show from L.A. if I'm not mistaken, so perhaps the constant sun has fried his brains & made him overly sensitive to the weather?? I'm from Southern California(a native), so I know of what I speak when I talk about the constant(yuk)sun. Was actually refreshing to see the rain and see people still smiling...not whining(unlike Piers!)
I might add Morgan kept insisting the event took place starting when CNN's coverage started (11 am EST), not two hours earlier. He marveled after an hour of the broadcast that the Queen "has been standing for an hour now". What a moron!
I find it quite strange how any advanced people could still admire remminants of middle age divine right monarchy.... the evil commited in the past by such meglomanics is self evident and undeniable ...as an irishman I could only think of Monty Pytons cast showing up to polish off such a silly event... The best englishmen ended up in america or australia.. sadly the people of england are suffering from high unemployment and taxes while these spoiled silly people float on a boat counting their gold and jewels....antisemitism is rampid in england again and suppose they want to blame innocent people for the failures of their own leaders again.. Ii hope Ireland and Scotland can someday purchase a bankrupt england and makes a theme park out of it. Just think You will keep these royal families employed at least.....These people had more slave camps in the world than anyone. What they did to the Irish and Jews who tried to escape holocaust to Israel is terrible and G-d will not forget it... James ainoris
BOOO CNN! I watched coverage live on BBC Sunday morning and loved it so much I wanted to see more, so tuned in to the CNN re-broadcast. HORIBBLE! Every 3 minutes the broadcast was interrupted with 3 minutes of commercial, over and over, for the entire 2 hours. No Joke! It was extremely abusive. You gutted the spectacle. BBC's coverage was outstanding. You should be ashamed!
Disgusting
What's the point of all this pomp?
What was the meaning of the pyramid shape smoke stack with the crystal on top in the smoke during the Royal Jubilee seen on CNN Monday June 4th