5:24 Oh dear. Three and a half hours later, Queenie doesn't look so jubilant...
5:10 Did you see Grazia's style director Paula Reed giving her fashion verdict on the BBC? 'Kate Middleton has taken a leaf out of the Queen's book by realising that a bit of slim-line tailoring keeps you looking sharp and cool in a situation like this,' she says.
4:32 When can the royal party put their feet up, get warm with a pot of tea and watch the reminder of the pageant from inside the HMS President? *brrr*
4:24 And they're through!
4:21 Tower Bridge is rising!
3:56 According to Richard Palmer, Eugenie is wearing a coral Roland Mouret dress, LK Bennett shoes, Anya Hindmarch bag, black and coral Stephen Jones hat.
3:44 Princess Eugenie takes a snap of the scene on her Blackberry. One for Facebook?
3:40 Did you hear the royal barge has been created by an actual film set designer?!
3:29 Kate: 'Quick game of rock-paper-scissors, boys?'
3:24 'Is that Carole? On a speedboat?!'
3:21 Kate knows how to keep the in-laws happy. What a pro!
3:14 Hello Middletons! Carole, Michael, Pippa and James are racing to catch up with the royal barge (their boat's not *quite* so fancy, is it?). P-Middy's dress is rather reminding us of this Whistles number, dontcha think? Answers on a postcard please.
3:11 Ahoy there!
3:10 Prince William in uniform = swoon.
3:02 Oh yes, let's not forget Camilla. The Duchess of Cornwall has also returned to her favourite frock-maker Anna Valentine for a cream dress coat and coordinating hat by Philip Treacy - a combo she wore for both her own wedding and William and Kate's nupitals.
3:00 Karl Lagerfeld is commenting on the event for France 2 and has tweeted his approval of the Queen’s outfit, saying: 'For her role, for who she is, it is hard to imagine a different outfit that the Queen could have sported better'. Praise indeed from Unkle Karl!
2:57 Of course, her Majesty's Liverpudlian aide and close confidant Angela Kelly has dressed the monarch for years so it's no surprise to see her turning to the tried-and-tested designer for such a historic occasion. Who could forget the primrose yellow number Queenie wore for the Royal Wedding, par exemple?
2:48 Clarence House has confirmed the Queen is wearing an ivory boucle dress by Angela Kelly embroidered with gold, silver and ivory spots PLUS embellished with Swarovski crystals to reflect the River Thames.
2:38 Ooh, to have a throne seat on that royal boat which, appaz, is covered in a whooping 10,000 freshly-cut flowers. Impressive.
2:36 Our pals at Kate Middleton Style have geniously discovered that the McQueen dress Kate is wearing today has previously been sported by *ahem* Tulisa Contostavlos and Kim Kardashian. The X Factor sweetheart first wore the Autumn Winter 2011 frock for the Liverpool auditions in July last year with black Nicholas Kirkwood heels and a fishtail plait-do. Then Kim followed suit one month later while she out and about in NYC accessorising the look with snake print Christian Louboutins, a black purse and statement necklace. But Kate has made the frock her own thanks to the demure sleeves and a modest knee-skimming hemline. Phewf.
2:25 We've had confirmation the Duchess's scarlet frock is indeed by Alexander McQueen. How fab to see Kate remaining loyal to Sarah Burton, the designer of her wedding dress. Well, if it ain't broke...
2:20 Speaking of head gear, check out K-Middy's splendid hat. We've been informed this red number is by Sylvia Fletcher at James Lock & Co.
2:15 We are LOVING the head gear, ma'am.
2:13 And here's the lady of the hour! Doesn't the Queen look resplendent? Of course, she's armed with that trusty Launer bag. Look out for THE signal, folks.
2:05 Kate Middleton is here! Kate Middleton is here! And she's looking suitably patriotic in a red long-sleeved ensemble with a pleated knee-length skirt and fabulous hat to match. It's rather like that pink Emilia Wickstead dress, dontcha think?
1:45 The Diamond Jubilee Pageant is about to begin! We've seen the oodles of boats taking their positions – there's no less than ONE THOUSAND vessels in the flotilla! Gazillions of patriotic (and patient) fans are lining the Thames. There are Union Jacks EVERYWHERE. It's going to be a right royal spectacle!
It'll take three hours for the Pageant to cover the 6-mile stretch before reaching Tower Bridge, which gives us ample time to coo over the outfits on display. Will Queenie opt for her favourite pastel two-piece? Will Kate Middleton wear a red, white and blue coat dress? Will Carole Middleton arrive on a speedboat? Stay tuned as we bring you all the deets from this royal river tribute LIVE…
1:30 We're surrounded by bunting, the cucumber sandwiches are at the ready and another pitcher of Pimm's is on its way (hic). Yes, Grazia Daily is well and truly in the Jubilee spirit! It may be a little drizzly but we have our Union Jack umbrellas at hand and the weather won't dampen our merry mood - oh no. Quite frankly, how could we be anything BUT excited when we have this magnificent cupcake selection to look forward to? YUM-EE.
Via: Kate Middleton in Alexander McQueen, The Queen in Angela Kelly, Camilla in Anna Valentine - Jubilee River Pageant LIVE
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