THE Queen was enjoying a well-earned day off today after the success of the Golden Jubilee weekend, where more than a million people took to the streets to celebrate her 50 years on the throne.

But after the pomp, pageantry and carnival of yesterday's procession and the excitement of Monday night's rock concert and firework display, the Queen will tomorrow continue her Golden Jubilee tour of Britain in less spectacular surroundings.

Her first engagement of the day takes her and the Duke of Edinburgh to Willesden Bus Garage in north west London.

She will have lunch at Alexandra Palace in north London before visiting a Hindu temple in the area. The day ends with a garden party at the Archbishop of Canterbury's official London residence, Lambeth Palace.

The Queen yesterday expressed "gratitude, respect and pride" as one million people filled the Mall, outside Buckingham Palace, in scenes matching the Silver Jubilee 25 years ago.

Forty-seven members of the Royal Family, one of the biggest royal gatherings in recent times, took part in yesterday's national party.

Prime Minister Tony Blair paid tribute to the Queen and spoke of the huge public affection for her.

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr George Carey said the relationship between the Queen and her people grew stronger and deeper with the passage of time.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh rode in the magnificent Gold State Coach from Buckingham Palace to St Paul's Cathedral for a thanksgiving service.

Later, they watched as six colourful parades filled The Mall outside Buckingham Palace.

An unprecedented low-level fly past by 27 aircraft - RAF jets with the Red Arrows and Concorde in formation - signalled the climax of the final day of the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend with the Royal Family on the Palace balcony.

As the crowd sang Land of Hope and Glory and the National Anthem, the Queen and the Duke made repeated appearances to acknowledge them.