There was a deafening¹ roar as the Queen, resplendent in a golden outfit², made her way to the centre of the stage after the finale of her Diamond Jubilee³ concert.

英国女王伊丽莎白二世身穿金色套装出席登基60周年钻禧庆典，在庆祝音乐会结束后走到舞台中央。

There was a deafening roar as the Queen, resplendent in a golden outfit, made her way to the centre of the

Just hours earlier her husband Prince Philip had been taken ill, but she soldiered on, holding fast to her stoic⁴ sense of duty.

With Gary Barlow leading the way, and Kylie Minogue following close behind, the monarch⁵ was flanked by her son Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. They were surrounded on all sides by performers who had just taken part in the concert.

A hush⁶ descended⁷ over the expectant crowds – 18,000 were watching in front of the Palace, and another 250,000 on screens in St James Park and The Mall – as Charles took the microphone to speak.

"Your Majesty⁸, Mummy," he began, drawing a huge smile from the monarch, who looked visibly moved.

"I'm sure you would like to thank all the wonderful people who made tonight possible."

He added: "If I may say so, thank God the weather turned out fine."

Charles also mentioned Prince Philip, who was unable to attend after being admitted to hospital with a bladder（膀胱） infection.

"The only sad thing is my father couldn't be here," he said. "But if we shout loud enough, he might just hear us."

At this point the audience started chanting "Philip, Philip, Philip".

Charles continued: "You Majesty, a Diamond Jubilee is a huge event and some of us have had the pleasure of celebrating three Jubilees⁹ with you – I have the medals to prove it."

"I was only three when my grandfather King George VI died. You were only 26 when you were given such a huge responsibility.

Tonight is a chance for the nation to give thanks... Thanks for making us proud to be British.

He then led the spectators in giving "a resounding¹⁰ three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen."

Before the National Anthem¹¹ was played, there was a touching¹² moment as Charles kissed his mother's hand.