The Queen says she's humbled by the support received during her Platinum Jubilee, after crowds cheered her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, flanked by heir Prince Charles and two other future kings.
A 42-strong New Zealand Defence Force contingent has taken part in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant honouring the Queen.
Prince Charles paid an emotional personal tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth, praising her for uniting the nation and continuing to make history during her 70-year reign.
Thousands of people have flocked to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee and watch a pop concert that started with the 96-year-old monarch having tea with Paddington Bear.
Britain is celebrating the second day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, with the highlight a National Service of Thanksgiving attended by royals and politicians that Elizabeth will miss due to mobility issues.
The entire population of the Pitcairn Islands - 35 permanent residents - will be the last place in the Commonwealth to light a beacon as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration.
The Queen is a woman "who smiles with her eyes" and relates easily to people from all walks of life, Sir Don McKinnon has told those at a service of tribute in Wellington.
A beaming Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday as Britain kicked off four days of pomp, parties and parades to celebrate her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne.
Standing atop a castle on a calm and clear winter’s day in Dunedin was everything it was piped up to be for Sally Craik.
Four days of pomp, parties, parades and public holidays begin today, with millions of people in Britain and worldwide celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
From diplomatic dressing and priceless jewels to tweeds and a headscarf, The Queen's enduring style is never out of - or in - fashion.
Britain will mark Queen Elizabeth's record-breaking 70 years on the throne this week with four days of celebrations, ranging from military parades and a church service to street parties and a pop...