In pictures: A Royal celebration

Tens of thousands of well-wishers decked in red, white and blue gathered outside Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen Mother's 100th birthday on Friday.

The Queen Mother makes her way to Buckingham Palace with her grandson, Prince Charles

The Queen Mother is joined by her daughters, Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth the Second

A sea of goodwill: Tens of thousands line The Mall to mark the birthday celebrations

Town criers Steve Clow and Peter Baker ring a birthday greeting for the Queen Mother

Flags and flowers: Jenny Clifton, of Folkestone, wears a home-made hat

Fans enjoy breakfast after a night camped outside Buckingham Palace

Press photographers sent pictures of the celebrations around the world

Royal fans Connie Nisinger and Phyliss Barnes travelled from the US for the celebrations