Queen Elizabeth II attends 'A Gallop Through History' jubilee event – in pictures

  • Queen Elizabeth II arrives for ‘A Gallop Through History’ performance. as part of the official celebrations for her platinum jubilee at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II arrives for ‘A Gallop Through History’ performance. as part of the official celebrations for her platinum jubilee at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, meets Alan Tichmarsh and Adjoa Andoh in Windsor. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, meets Alan Tichmarsh and Adjoa Andoh in Windsor. Getty Images
  • A Gallop Through History was an equestrian event held in the grounds of Windsor Castle on four evenings from May 12 to May 15 May 2022, as part of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. Reuters
    A Gallop Through History was an equestrian event held in the grounds of Windsor Castle on four evenings from May 12 to May 15 May 2022, as part of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. Reuters
  • Queen Elizabeth II looks pleased to be attending the event in Windsor. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II looks pleased to be attending the event in Windsor. Getty Images
  • Actor Tom Cruise speaks at A Gallop Through History. AP
    Actor Tom Cruise speaks at A Gallop Through History. AP
  • Gregory Porter performs at A Gallop Through History. PA
    Gregory Porter performs at A Gallop Through History. PA
  • Britain's queen the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Reuters
    Britain's queen the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Reuters
  • Pritee Varsani performs at the event. PA
    Pritee Varsani performs at the event. PA
  • Queen Elizabeth II arrives. The events were part of celebrations to mark her 70 years on the throne. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II arrives. The events were part of celebrations to mark her 70 years on the throne. Getty Images
  • Lady Louise Windsor in action at A Gallop Through History at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. PA
    Lady Louise Windsor in action at A Gallop Through History at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. PA
  • A colourful dance performance entertains the crowds. Reuters
    A colourful dance performance entertains the crowds. Reuters
  • Katherine Jenkins performs at Windsor Castle. PA
    Katherine Jenkins performs at Windsor Castle. PA
  • Dancers put on a show for the queen. Reuters
    Dancers put on a show for the queen. Reuters
  • The King's Troop fire cannon as part of the celebrations. PA
    The King's Troop fire cannon as part of the celebrations. PA
  • A Gallop Through History Platinum Jubilee celebration at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Castle. PA
    A Gallop Through History Platinum Jubilee celebration at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Castle. PA
  • The Top Secret Drum Corps performs. PA
    The Top Secret Drum Corps performs. PA
  • A show by dancers from Trinidad and Tobago. PA
    A show by dancers from Trinidad and Tobago. PA
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II watches on. Reuters
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II watches on. Reuters
  • Dame Helen Mirren, dressed as Queen Elizabeth I, performs during A Gallop Through History. AP
    Dame Helen Mirren, dressed as Queen Elizabeth I, performs during A Gallop Through History. AP
  • Britain's Princess Anne meets Alan Titchmarsh and Omid Djalili. AP
    Britain's Princess Anne meets Alan Titchmarsh and Omid Djalili. AP
  • Performers from Azerbaijan put their horses through their paces. PA
    Performers from Azerbaijan put their horses through their paces. PA
  • The Household Cavalry performs. PA
    The Household Cavalry performs. PA
  • The Earl and Countess of Wessex meet Alan Titchmarsh and Omid Djalili. PA
    The Earl and Countess of Wessex meet Alan Titchmarsh and Omid Djalili. PA
  • Lady Louise Windsor drives a carriage once belonging to the Duke of Edinburgh at A Gallop Through History. PA
    Lady Louise Windsor drives a carriage once belonging to the Duke of Edinburgh at A Gallop Through History. PA
  • Two King Charles spaniels take centre stage. PA
    Two King Charles spaniels take centre stage. PA
  • Ship ahoy ... part of the show features a nautical theme. PA
    Ship ahoy ... part of the show features a nautical theme. PA
  • Performers put on a show for the queen. Reuters
    Performers put on a show for the queen. Reuters
  • The cast conducts three cheers to Britain's Princess Beatrice. PA
    The cast conducts three cheers to Britain's Princess Beatrice. PA
  • Princess Beatrice leaves the equestrian show. PA
    Princess Beatrice leaves the equestrian show. PA