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Diamond Jubilee Pageant in photos

The Diamond Jubilee Pageant At Windsor Castle
A man dressed as a Canadian Mountie performs on stage during the Diamond Jubilee Pageant which consists of seven acts drawing displays from different areas of the globe. Spectators are treated to an in-depth journey around the world, reflecting The Queen's State and Commonwealth visits during the course of Her Reign. Starting from London the journey goes West visiting The Americas, Australasia, Asia, The Middle East, Africa, Europe and finally Great Britain. (Getty Images)

Diamond Jubilee celebrations were underway on Thursday night with the first of four spectacular pageants at Windsor Castle. Not even the rain could dampen the glittering performances by elite cavalry horses, dancers, and marching bands from all corners of the globe.