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Royal superfans have adorned themselves in Union Jack blazers, flags and hats as they lined The Mall this morning to watch the Queens historic birthday parade kick off at 10am.

Sophie Wessex, 18, looked elegant in a Philip Treacy hat first sported by Sophie Wessex, 57, to Trooping the Colour in 2009, which she paired with a vibrant pink floral dress.

Meghan, 40, was in high spirits as she gazed out of the window, with a more reserved Harry, 37, peeking over her shoulder while they travelled near Buckingham Palace.

After 70 long years on the throne, the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations are about to begin with with Her Majestys Birthday Parade, a Royal gun salute and the Jubilee Beacons.

RICHARD KAY: When they did edge into sight through the open windows of a VIP viewing area, Harry and Meghan were seen only with the most junior or most obscure of royals.

Lady Louise Windsor was the picture of poise as she joined her parents and younger brother for the Queen's Birthday Parade to kick off the Platinum Jubilee

Flanked by armed police and security guards and wearing his full military uniform, the prince, 73, and his wife, 74, shook hands with well-wishers outside the royal home in central London.

Meghan Markle, 40, joined her husband Prince Harry, 37, and senior royal to watch the spectacular military event from the Major Generals Office overlooking the Whitehall parade ground.

The monarch, who wore her Guards brooch and the blue Angela Kelly outfit used in her official Platinum Jubilee portrait, exclaimed incredible! from the Buckingham Palace balcony today.

The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace this morning after leaving Windsor Castle to take part in her Platinum Jubilee celebrations with other Royal Family members.