Queen Arrives at Epsom Derby as Jubilee Weekend Kicks Off

Day at the races to kick off weekend's celebrations

The Queen and Prince Philip have arrived at the classic horserace the Derby, marking the start of an extended weekend of festivities to celebrate her 60-year reign.

EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Singer Katherine Jenkins stands on the racecourse at The Derby on June 2, 2012 in Epsom, England. For only the second time in its history, the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of wellwishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. The Queen along with all the members of the royal family will participate in a River Pageant with a flotilla of 1,000 boats accompanying them down the Thames, a star studded free concert at Buckingham Palace, and a carriage procession and a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) — Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

The horse-loving Queen received an affectionate welcome from a crowd of about 125,000 racegoers as she was driven along the straight in a Rolls Royce and was met at the winning post.

Classical singer Katherine Jenkins - in a revealing, low-cut ball gown - sang the national anthem as the Queen and appreciative Prince Philip arrived and took her seat in the royal box.