>>> now to london , where more than 1 million people lined the banks of the river thames today to catch a spectacular show. more than 1,000 vessels celebrating the queen's diamond jubilee . it's the second day of the four-day celebration and even gray skies and rain didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits. we get more now from nbc's stephanie gosk.
>> reporter: the queen has arrived. the british monarch took to the river today to celebrate 60 years on the throne. the entire family at her side, and the world watching. the royal barge, the spirit of chartwell, began a seven-mile pageant. 1,000 boats of all shapes and sizes at its side. manpowered and engine powered, a south pacific war canoe , a venetian gondola, and a floating belfry. as the procession wound its way past iconic london , the royal family , young and old, were at times visibly impressed by the historic show. when an orchestra starts up, first charles taps his sword. prince philip joins in. camilla takes their lead. and the family danced. this was a day to salute the queen, and a 1,000-year-old monarchy. the 21- gun salute from the tower of london . they called the river thames liquid history. well, today history is being made again. it was going to take a lot more than just lousy weather to keep these crowds from coming to see it for themselves. more than 1 million leaned over balconies, lined the river bank and packed onto bridges. pride in country, and queen.
>> so proud of her. and we are lucky to have her.
>> reporter: the picnics were lavish, and traditional. ever had a scotch egg ?
>> egg, and then fried.
>> all right. it tastes better than it looks.
>> reporter: early in the day, prince charles and camilla dropped in on a picnic uninvited and sang the national anthem . as the flotilla wound down, the rain poured. the 86-year-old queen must have been cold and probably tired. but she didn't show it. a small demonstration of what has marked her reign for 60 years, and why so many people felt the need to come out and honor her for it. stephanie gosk, nbc news, london .
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