Double Rainbow Appears Over Buckingham Palace

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A double rainbow has appeared over Buckingham Palace as members of the public gathered outside to pay their respects to the Queen.

On a rainy day in London, as the world learned of the passing of England's longest-reigning monarch, a brilliant double rainbow appeared outside of Buckingham Palace.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died at the age of 96 after she was placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, when doctors became "concerned" for her health. 

Throughout the day on Thursday, mourners gathered in and around Buckingham Palace where the Union Jack was flying in all different manners including, of course, umbrellas.

As news of the Queen's death was released by Buckingham Palace, a photo taken by Getty photographer Samir Hussein was shared that shows a double rainbow forming in the overcast sky.

 

A double rainbow is seen over Elizabeth Tower in Westminster, London, following a rain shower. Picture date: Thursday September 8, 2022. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)

The photo, and variations from the same angle, will likely be remembered for years to come.

Mourners were gathered in front of Buckingham Palace throughout the day and the photo captures the rainbow appearing over the Victoria Memorial.

But that wasn't the only rainbow to appear. At Balmoral Castle, where Her Majesty was being treated prior to her death, a rainbow appeared next to the Union Flag there as well. 

There's more. In Westminster, a double rainbow was visible behind Elizabeth Tower, which was named for the Queen in 2012 to mark her Diamond Jubilee. The tower, which houses Big Ben, towers outside of Westminster Abbey on the banks of the River Thames.

 Queen Elizabeth II Under 'Medical Supervision'

 

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