There’s been royal drama in the skies when the plane carrying Queen Elizabeth was forced to abort its landing
Stormy weather and lightning are to blame, with the jet’s pilot forced to return the aircraft to cruising altitude, just seconds before it was due to touchdown.
The 13-seater was eventually able to make a safe landing, arriving in London after a short trip from Aberdeen.
Queen Elizabeth’s convoy was awaiting her majesty’s arrival, whisking the monarch away to Windsor Castle with her corgi on the back seat.
Buckingham Palace has since confirmed the flight did in fact abort the landing but stresses there were no safety concerns.
Celebrating 70 years on the throne
Now, Queen Elizabeth has arrived safely back at Windsor Castle ahead of four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
There are less than 48 hours to go before the long weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Jubilee celebrates her majesty’s 70 years on the throne. The 96-year-old monarch was seen at Aberdeen airport, after a break in Scotland, before her special events begin.
The festivities will spread right across London over a four-day bank holiday.
Four days of festivities
First, is Trooping The Colour, with thousands anticipated to flock to London for the Queen’s Birthday Parade.
Next, the Queen will head to the palace balcony, for the RAF flypast.
In a show of solidarity, thousands will light beacons collectively as well as Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening.
There will be a thanksgiving service on Friday at St Paul’s Cathedral, with a reception shortly after at Guildhall.
On Saturday, her Majesty will attend Derby Day in Surrey, where she will be greeted with a guard of honour by her jockeys over the years.
Platinum party
Then comes to Platinum Party of 22,000 people at Buckingham Palace on Saturday night.
This is where the music will kick off, with a concert from the return of the rock band Queen, to begin around 8 pm local time.
Celebrities will be pouring into the events, with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Alicia Keys, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David.
Sir Elton John will also grace the audience with a pre-recorded special performance.
On Sunday, Celebrations will wrap up with another parade throughout London. Here, is where performers will tell the monarch’s 70-year story on the throne.
The four-day celebrations will conclude with the national anthem sung by Ed Sheeran, where the Queen will stand on the palace balcony, singing along with thousands of onlookers.
