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‘I was there when she was crowned’: royal fans pack Mall for Queen’s jubilee

Thousands turn out in sunshine to watch trooping the colour parade kick off long weekend of celebrations

It has been 70 years since Brenda Dalton, 81, last caught a glimpse of the Queen. As a schoolgirl in Northolt, west London, she won the school ballot to watch the Queen’s coronation and saw her ride past in a golden carriage.

Standing on the Mall on Thursday morning, the retired factory worker was hoping for a second chance. “That’s why I wanted to come. I was there that day when she was crowned and I think she’s done marvellous,” Dalton said.

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