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Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 87th birthday privately.

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Queen's Jubilee barge crashes into bridge

The barge collided with Kew road bridge late yesterday afternoon.
The barge collided with Kew road bridge late yesterday afternoon. Credit: RNLI /www.chiswicklifeboat.org.uk/

The Queen's Jubilee barge Gloriana has crashed into a bridge whilst sailing down the Thames.

The ornate vessel, which played a starring role in last year's Diamond Jubilee pageant, has been damaged after hitting Kew road bridge in west London.

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A lifeboat crew from Chiswick RNLI was called out late yesterday afternoon to help free the vessel, carrying four passengers, which had become wedged under the bridge. A spokesman for RNLI Chiswick said:

"There was a small impact with the Gloriana. That was because the lifeboat was trying to get itself between the Gloriana and the stone bridge. The damage was quite minor to both vessels."

Read: Olympic flame completes Gloriana journey down Thames

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Duke of Edinburgh recovering in London clinic

The Duke of Edinburgh remains in hospital for a third day and is said to be "progressing satisfactorily" as he recovers following exploratory abdominal surgery.

Philip was operated on yesterday after being admitted to the private London Clinic on Thursday evening after appearing at a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke, who is 92 on Monday, was said to be "comfortable" last night. He is expected to be in hospital for up to two weeks while he recuperates.

Duchess of Cornwall to review Chelsea Pensioners

The Queen reviewing the Chelsea Pensioners
The Queen reviewed the Chelsea pensioners last year during the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Credit: Bethany Clarke/PA Archive

The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Royal Hospital Chelsea to review the Founders Day Parade.

The Duchess will tour the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary and meet groups of Pensioners and staff before taking the salute at the parade.

The Royal Hospital Founder's Day is always held on a day close to the 29th May - the birthday of Charles II and the date of his restoration as King in May 1660.

The Pensioners are usually reviewed by a member of the Royal Family, last year the Queen took part in the event as part of her Jubilee celebrations.

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