Queen in mid-air drama as thunderstorm

The Queen was caught in mid-air drama yesterday as a thunderstorm forced her private jet to abort its landing in London and circle over the capital for 15 minutes.

Her 13-seater jet attempted to land at RAF Northolt, north west London, before the pilot pulled the plane back into the air and began circling the area.

It took off from Aberdeen after 1pm during a downpour, and arrived in London to an electrical storm, rain and hail.