The Queen arrives at Leicester train station. People waving flags lined the streets on Thursday as she began a nationwide tour of her realm to celebrate her diamond jubileePhotograph: Paul Hackett/ReutersThe Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Leicester train stationPhotograph: Paul Hackett/ReutersThe Queen is given flowers outside Leicester cathedral Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge waves as she arrives at the cathedral with the Queen and the Duke of EdinburghPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersThe Queen leaves De Montfort University in LeicesterPhotograph: Andy Rain/EPASchoolchildren wait to give flowers to the QueenPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersThe Queen stands with the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Cambridge at Leicester's clock tower Photograph: David Jones/PASome royal watchers take advantage of a good viewing positionPhotograph: David Jones/PAThe Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge at Leicester's clock towerPhotograph: Chris Radburn/PA
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