Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth's record-breaking reign

June 2: Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years on the British throne this year, becoming the first monarch in the nation's history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

Queen has appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to receive a salute as soldiers and officers return from Horse Guards Parade following the conclusion of the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Dressed in an Angela Kelly ensemble and matching hat, she is watching the troops march past with a walking stick in hand. She is accompanied by her cousin, the Duke of Kent.

The monarch has opted to wear a dusky dove blue Charmelaine wool dress embellished with pearl and diamante trim around the neckline and cascading down the front of the coat. It's the same outfit she was photographed in for a new official portrait released by Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

She is also wearing the Guards’ Badge.

The Duke of Kent is Colonel of The Scots Guards and is wearing a Scots Guards Tunic and Forage Cap with Garter Sash adorned with numerous medals and decorations.