The Queen went to an extraordinary effort to give a poignant "last salute" to well-wishers who packed the Mall to celebrate her 70-year reign, it has been claimed.
The 96-year-old flew by helicopter from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace for the celebrations in June last year.
There was a meticulously orchestrated plan put in place to ensure she was not seen using a wheelchair on the balcony in June last year.