Royal barge launched in London

A royal barge, built to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, has been unveiled in London.

'Gloriana', decorated with gold leaf, will lead a flotilla of 1,000 vessels, as part of a programme of celebrations in June.

A small crowd braved wet weather conditions to see the barge launched onto the River Thames.

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