A 41-gun salute to kick off celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne. It was just one of several salutes to the long serving monarch throughout the country.<br/> <br />Queen Elizabeth, in royal blue, spent the anniversary of her coronation at the races, indulging a lifelong passion for horses.<br/> <br />The 86-year-old monarch presented trophies to the winning jockey and trainers.<br/> <br />The Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup is the first of four days of celebrations in the UK honoring the Queen.<br/> <br />Deborah Gembara, Reuters
