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Diamond Jubilee: Royal watchers flying the HELLO! flag for Thames River Pageant

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The Thames River Pageant was blessed with true British weather - cloudy skies and rain - but that didn't stop well-wishers from showing their support for the Queen.Tens of thousands took to the riverside to watch Elizabeth II and her family sail past during jewel in crown of the Diamond Jubilee weekend.In true British spirit many defied the downpour to cheer on Her Majesty - with a little help from HELLO!.Special Jubilee flags had been given to spectators HELLO! to wave as the flotilla passed by.

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Flags flying high along the Thames as the Queen passes. by ©Getty 

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Rain or shine, the Queen's supporters were out in force to cheer her on. ©HELLO!

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Amanda Holden and her gorgeous girls fly the HELLO! flag as they head to the Thames for the pageant! ©Amanda Holden/Twitter

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Army cadets fly the flag for Her Majesty. ©HELLO!

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A young royal fan gets into the Diamond Jubilee spirit ©HELLO! 

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A HELLO! flag doubled up as very useful wet weather protection! And three of our HELLO! Today girls in full Jubilee spirit. ©Getty & HELLO!

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Royal fan Alison Potter and her hen party celebrate the Thames River Pageant for the Diamond Jubilee. ©HELLO! 

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The Thames was lined with well-wishers for the River Pageant. ©Getty

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HELLO! girls handed out flags and spectators, young and old, waved their support for the Queen ©HELLO! 

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Jubilee fever takes full hold. ©HELLO! & Getty

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Even from inside, spectators showed their support. ©Getty