Our kind neighbour acquired two tickets to be in the crowd inside the grounds of Windsor castle for the annual Garter Day ceremony and service in St George's Chapel. Alison had never seen the Queen and was very excited about the prospect of getting a sight of her majesty.
It was quite a long wait but we were fortunate that there was only one short heavy shower on a day that threatened to be quite wet. The forecast also meant that instead of the procession on foot, the royal family and dignitaries would travel by car. So only a few Yeoman walked past.
I thought the cars could have gone a lot slower past the crowds, but at least we did have glimpses of the royals and especially the monarch. Yes, that is her.
We joined in the hymns that were relayed by loudspeaker from the chapel. We had an even better view of the Queen on her way back after the service. A few hardy souls walked back including John and Norma Major. Good for them.
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