UK, Richmond Upon Thames – 29th May 2012. The Gloriana, a 94-foot barge, decorated with gold leaf and ornate carvings was privately commissioned as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her 2012 Diamond Jubilee and will be the lead vessel in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. The barge will lead a 1,000-strong flotilla of boats and will be powered by 18 rowers. Lord Sterling is behind the project which created the barge in honour of the monarch.

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Location: Richmond upon Thames, Surrey,Greater London, UK
Photo credit: © Eden Breitz / Alamy / Afripics
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