Queen's Diamond Jubilee barge design unveiled

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The organisers of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee river pageant have revealed the design of the royal barge that will head the flotilla.

The 64m cruiser is being crafted from an existing Thames sailing barge, and will be decked out in red and gold.

Niki Cardwell reports.

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