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June 3rd, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda - Transport for London tells visitors to find somewhere else as they announce flotilla viewing platforms are FULL
- Travel chaos as trains and tubes fill up and operators are criticised for services
- 6,000 police officers on the street mean only three minor arrests are made
By
James Titcomb
10:12 EST, 3 June 2012
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13:11 EST, 3 June 2012
The threat of rain didn’t dampen the Jubilee celebrations on the banks of the Thames today, as one million people turned out on the streets of London to enjoy the 1,000-boat Royal flotilla.
Pageant organisers said despite the weather, the huge crowds they had prepared for had turned up to revel in proceedings.
However, the enormous numbers of visitors created
chaos on tubes and trains, with packed carriages meaning passengers were
unable to board.
Transport for London warned people not to try and watch the flotilla from the already packed viewing platforms. ‘The Diamond Jubilee Pageant viewing areas are now full; please avoid and find an alternative location from which to view the event,’ TfL said.
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Millions on the street: Crowds turned out in full force today despite the weather to watch the Queen pass on the Royal barge on the Thames today
What a view: Every available space available was used to catch a glimpse of the pageant. Transport for London said all viewing areas were full
Rain or shine: Grey skies over St Paul’s Cathedral and the Thames couldn’t dampen the party spirit for Kate Thorton, 25, of Kentish Town, London
Her Majesty waves to adoring crowds as she sets sail from Chelsea Harbour with Prince Philip onboard the Spirit Of Chartwell
TfL said that they were ‘coping’ with the hundreds of thousands using transport links close to the river, and that they were running extra trains to cope with demand, but that they had had to divert several bus routes due to the pageant.
Overground train operators also came under fire for apparently failing to lay on extra trains.
Travellers took to Twitter to express their frustration at the services, some saying that travel operators appeared to be laying on a regular Sunday service.
One user, Emma Bradley tweeted: ‘SW
Trains really should have thought this through. Children literally
crying cos can’t get on the train at Norbiton, New Malden etc.’
Jeremy Bellamy, a Conservative
councillor from Canterbury, wrote: ‘Amazed that South Eastern trains
seem to have been taken by surprise by the Jubilee weekend.’
But despite frustration for some
revellers, most remained upbeat and determined to catch a glimpse of the
spectacle on the Thames.
Among them were friends Sarankumar
Chandrasekar, 22, and Suhail Vilangil, 25, who said they were proud to
see London’s ‘greatest moment’ after moving to the UK from India two
years ago.
Revelry: The banks of the Thames were completely packed and resulted in travel chaos at Tube stations near to the river
Crowds fill up on the south bank of the Thames at the National Theatre to prepare for Her Majesty’s arrival
Location: Revellers crowd into flats on the south of the river, decked out in Union flags and releasing red, white and blue balloons as they enjoy the Jubilee celebrations
Mr Chandrasekar, who now lives in Stratford, east London, said: ‘This is the greatest moment for London so it’s not something you can miss.
‘It’s a proud moment for us to be here and see the Queen from only 50 metres away.’
Mr Vilangil added: ‘We wouldn’t let a
small thing like rain put us off. There are so many people here who
have been so friendly.’
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Semera Khan, from Sutton, south west
London, said it was clear which member of the Royal Family received the
best reception from the crowd.
Ms Khan said: ‘The Queen got the
biggest cheer. It was brilliant to be here with such an excellent view.
It’s not going to happen again in my lifetime so I didn’t want to miss
out.’
Up to 6,000 officers from the Metropolitan Police were overseeing proceedings, and the events proceeded with little trouble. Only three minor arrests have been made, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesman.
It wasn’t just in London that the
celebrations took place. Residents at the UK’s longest Jubilee street
party – which straddled two counties – carried on despite the rain, on
the border of Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
The
kilometre-long party saw more than 3,700 guests and 465 trestle tables
span the two towns’ high streets and the bridge crossing the Thames.
Red,
white and blue ponchos were the order of the day, with the streets
transformed into a sea of umbrellas as the heavens opened just as the
party got under way.
Sigyta
Hart, 60, an acupuncturist who has lived in Goring for 23 years, said:
‘It’s been astonishing. Everyone’s ignored the rain, even though it’s on
our plates and in our Champagne.’
Elegant: Her Majesty, accompanied by Duchess of Cornwall Camilla, waves to crowds on the packed banks of the river from the Royal barge
Crowds gather on Westminster and Lambeth bridges and on the balconies behind for a glimpse of the Queen aboard the Royal barge
Crowds by Waterloo Bridge create a sea of waving flags under trees and lampposts strung with bunting
Boys in red, white and blue: Five friends in full union jack fancy dress get ready for the spectacle on the Thames
Bunting and nautical flags criss-cross the frame as Londoners look out to the Thames near Tower Bridge
Raindrops glisten on a man’s union flag hat as he looks towards St Paul’s Cathedral, while Katie Hayes from Guildford shows off the design on her sequined dress
Homemade banners add a personal touch from these Londoners, with the inclusion of Prince Philip’s initials showing he wasn’t forgotten on the Queen’s special day
Balconies covered in flags were a prime viewing platform for the event. TfL warned visitors that they should stay away from the official viewing platforms
A rooftop in Battersea gave these spectators the perfect vantage point from which to watch the pageant
Balconies at Butlers Wharf, near Tower Bridge, provided an unbeatable view of the pageant
Draped in bunting, this woman near Tower Bridge wears a T-shirt with a tongue-in-cheek message for the Queen. And, right, seating space was in short supply near Blackfriars Bridge, forcing this pair to perch on a roadside railing as they huddle under an umbrella
Thousands could not see the Thames or The Queen and instead had to rely on giant TV monitors near Tower Bridge
David Cameron looks like he’s struggling to get a word in as he hosts scouts for a Jubilee tea party at 10 Downing Street
The red, white and blue even helped these two keep their feet dry near Tower Bridge
Bow-wow tie: This soggy dog in central London dressed for the occasion, while its owner opted for flag-patterned leggings
Delighted Daily Mail competition winners take part in the Royal Pageant on board the Yarmouth Belle
Twins Becky (right) and Sam Perry were among the Daily Mail competition winners cruising down the river on the Yarmouth Belle
A reveller on the riverbank wears the nation’s colours on her face, while in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, it wouldn’t be a Jubilee party without a glass of bubbly
Three corgis wearing rosettes line up in front of a brass band at The Savoy hotel’s grand Jubilee party
Plastic ponchos keep the rain off and spirits stay high as these three enjoy a picnic on Millbank, London
Three young revellers on the banks of the Thames brace themselves against the dismal weather with hot drinks and waterproofs
Going to great lengths for a peek over the hoarding as the Royal Pageant passes Blackfriars Bridge
A homeless person lies on a bed of cardboard decorated with union flags in central London
It wasn’t just in London that people took part in celebrations. The residents of Streatley and Goring in Oxfordshire sat down to the UK’s longest street party – almost a kilometre long – in the rain earlier today
Covering up: Residents of Alcester in Warwickshire kick off a two-day Jubilee extravaganza, including a parade and live music
Jubilee spirit spreads to Ightham, Kent, where Morris dancers perform at the village’s medieval Coxcombe Fair
Home from home: They may be thousands of miles from the festivities on the Thames, but these children of British expatriates marked the occasion with an elephant ride at the British High Commission in New Delhi, India
VIDEO: Highlights from the start of the pageant
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Meanwhile, at the Bilderberg Group whilst the masses are distracted…
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Oliver Cromell and Guy Fawkes to of the finest britons ever to have lived i will be raising a glass to them later!
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My son is in that mess. Oh I wish I could join him. I love big parties.
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Dismal. Don’t mind HM also Charles and Camilla are ok but the monarchy is an expensive and outdated load of cobblers which we all have to pay for whether we like it or not. I don’t.
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Didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped – probably down to the appalling weather – still interesting, but no thanks to the BBC. I’m normally one of their champions, but this outside broadcast was one of the worst I’ve ever seen them do – even allowing for the weather. Almost every correspondent they went to had technical problems, completely ruining the flow of events. Hope they can get it together for the remaining events, and the Olympics.
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If they cant deal with a million people using transport in London on one day then the Olympics would be a messy business.
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Just got back. Hated every second of it. Everywhere we went we were told ‘ticket only’. I though this was for the people but corporation and elitism took over. Tried walking for 6 hours just looking for anywhere to watch it before we finally gave up and came home. Really really pee’d off. What the hell were they setting up tables and chairs on London Bridge for when real people could have stood and watched giving more an opportunity to be part of it. Police lost control and had no where to direct people to. Absolute shambles and a total waste of time. Such a huge dissapointment.
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Can anyone or anything justify the fact that these people are born into luxury and worshiped all because their descendants 100s of years ago claimed to be god’s representative’s on Earth? People have a go at Americans for the kleptocratic system they live under but the situation is extremely similar in the UK.
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We’ve gone to sunny Spain instead………………………….. MUCH cheaper, much less crowded; far fewer people trying to rip you off; and wall to wall sunshine…………………….. Temperature in the low 80’s, and able to watch the rain-sodden event on TV from a beach-side bar.
– Bruce, England, 03/6/2012 18:52_______Ahh….but you are really not with the spirit and energy back here are you? Having lived away from Great Britain for many years, always watching things from the sun afar…now being back in the nation and celebrating and event for our country beats NOTHING ON EARTH. Feeling empty?
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Look at all of them. No matter how many red arrows this post gets, there’s no getting around the fact that all of those union flag-wearing buffoons look utterly ridiculous.
– Craig, Edinburgh
Well hurry up and vote for your independance so you can bog off and leave us to it then. The Queen is extremely popular, both here and alll over the world. That must be desperately upsetting for you.
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