If we are going down the 'Royal road' then what I can say is that the British are exceptionally lucky to have a monarch of the calibre of Queen Elizabeth II.
As many would know we 'lost' our royal family through a referendum in which 54% of the voting Italian public had 'had enough' so ending the reign of the House of Savoy (1861-1946).
Sadly, many Britons (so we are told in the media) do not appreciate the sincerity and commitment made by their royal family but .. fear not .. Queen Elizabeth has been 'adopted' by many across the globe as 'their' queen and, consequently, continues to command considerable respect. Her dedication to her duty and the efforts of the British Royal Family overall, are an inspiration to many.
Re: The Jubilee Flypast (RAF), this is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30pm above the Mall.