The British royals were back out in force for theculmination of the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations on Sunday. TheDuke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry were among the senior royals whostepped out for the Patron's Lunch on The Mall.
They left the palace by car and travelled to the top of theMall before getting out to greet the crowds, shaking hands and chatting todelighted guests who had braved the rain especially for the occasion.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKate wowed in a blue Roksanda Ilincic dress
Princes William and Harry looked dapper for the occasion innavy suits, while Kate impressed in a blue Roksanda Ilincic dress with a pinkpanelled waistline.
© Photo: Getty ImagesPrince Harry chatted to fans who had lined The Mall
Joining the royal party were Prince Andrew and his daughtersPrincesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who left Buckingham Palace on foot and walkedalong the Mall, spending almost half an hour mingling with guests.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe British royals were met by rapturous applause
Meanwhile Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex's daughter LadyLouise Windsor appeared poised as she participated in her first royal walkabout at theage of just 12, talking to guests as she walked along on her own.
© Photo: Getty ImagesPrince Andrew and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie left Buckingham Palace on foot
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived in their open topped state review vehicle, and waved to the delighted crowds as they slowly travelled along the Mall. before joining the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry on the Admiralty Arch Stage for official thanks and speeches.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen and Prince Philip travelled in their open topped car
Her Majesty was resplendent in a Karl Ludwig couture coat in deep cerise, with a floral silk dress and matching hat by Angela Kelly, one of her favourite designers. The Queen appeared amused to spot her daughter Princess Anne still talking to people in the crowd, saying to her: "Oh, you're still here!"
"Of course!" her daughter replied.
© Photo: PAZara Phillips and Mike Tindall were also in attendance
Following the speeches, the Queen and Prince Philip led the parade down the Mall and take theirseats in the royal box to watch the procession reach its impressive finale.
The event has been organised by the Queen's grandson PeterPhillips in recognition of Her Majesty's patronage of more than 600organisations in the UK and around the Commonwealth. Some 10,000 guestsattended the festivities, many of whom were dressed in patriotic ensembles andwaved Union Jack flags.
