Diamond Jubilee Barge Launched Today

The transcript describes the launch of the Queen's first state robarge, a Viking-style vessel designed by the Prince of Wales for the Diamond Jubilee. The robarge, funded by Lord Sterling, combines Regency design with modern technology. It was launched in West London and will lead a river pageant. The construction involved traditional shipwright methods, and the vessel was christened by a spring downpour before its launch.

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