A 41-gun salute to kick off celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne. It was just one of several salutes to the long serving monarch throughout the country.
Queen Elizabeth, in royal blue, spent the anniversary of her coronation at the races, indulging a lifelong passion for horses.
The 86-year-old monarch presented trophies to the winning jockey and trainers.
The Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup is the first of four days of celebrations in the UK honoring the Queen.
Deborah Gembara, Reuters
