In pictures: The Queen at the Proms

1 of 9 The Queen attended a special Proms concert of classical music to mark the 50th anniversary of her reign

2 of 9 As she arrived at the Royal Albert Hall she was presented with a posy from six-year-old Esme Goudie, of north London

3 of 9 "Very patriotic", said the Queen admiring the red, white and blue flowers. Esme said the Queen was "very nice"

4 of 9 The Proms are an annual summer event of about 70 concerts, aimed at bringing classical music to a mass audience

5 of 9 This concert showcased a range of British and Commonwealth music, including pieces written in 1953 for the Coronation

6 of 9 In the interval, the Queen met some of the Prommers who had greeted her with a Latin yell wishing her long life

7 of 9 She also met some of the stewards. Prince Philip told one of them they looked like they came from Butlins

8 of 9 The Proms is 109 years old but, according to Proms director Nicholas Kenyon, still "hugely popular"

9 of 9 The Royal couple certainly seemed to enjoy their concert, which ended with Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra