The Queen’s plane was forced to stop landing while traveling to Windsor before the platinum anniversary celebrations.
The pilot abandoned the landing at RAF Northolt in north London on the first attempt due to an electric storm, rain and hail, reports The Sun.
The 13-seat plane circled for about 15 minutes, while it was considered safe enough to make a second attempt to land, the newspaper added.
A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen’s flight was delayed due to a thunderstorm, all proper procedures were followed and there were no safety concerns.”
The flight landed safely, and the Queen was seen returning to Windsor later Tuesday.
Image: The Queen heads to Aberdeen Airport on her way to Windsor. Photo: Newsline Media Limited Image: The plane reportedly circled about 15 minutes before making its second landing. Photo: Flightradar24
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The 96-year-old traveled from Aberdeen, where she stayed in Balmoral for a short break before the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of her reign.
The platinum anniversary celebrations begin on Thursday and will continue over the four-day holiday weekend.
Trooping The Color is the first event on Thursday, when thousands are expected in central London for the Queen’s birthday parade and the accompanying pomp and procession.
Later, the queen will appear on the balcony of the palace for a traditional RAF spring trip.
On Thursday night, 2,000 towns, villages and towns will light headlights together, while one lights up at Buckingham Palace at 9:45 p.m.
Thanksgiving service will be held for the Queen at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday.
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There will be no ceremonial commute to the service, and Her Majesty has decided not to climb the steep steps – instead using an alternate entrance.
A reception will then be held at Guildhall.
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The Queen’s love for horses is well known, and on Saturday she may appear on Derby Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
The derby is the only one of the five flat races that the Queen has not won with one of her horses. If she is present, she should be greeted with an honor guard of up to 40 of her past and present jockeys.
Later that day, 22,000 people will attend a platinum party at Buckingham Palace.
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1:21 A pack of corgi dolls created for the anniversary event Image: Ed Sheeran will lead the national anthem outside the palace on Sunday
The stars are in force for the Queen
The concert will start at 20:00 on Saturday and will see the return of the rock band Queen, whose singer Brian May performed on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the previous palace party in 2002.
Sir Elton John will take part in a pre-recorded performance, with the stars performing live, including Alicia Keys, Niall Rodgers and Andrea Bocelli.
Duran Duran, Hans Zimmer, Ella Eyre, Craig David, Mabel, Elbow and George Ezra will also be present, as well as recent Eurovision star in the UK Sam Ryder.
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1:26 Last rehearsal for the anniversary parade
The anniversary celebrations end on Sunday afternoon with a huge parade in central London.
Along a 3-kilometer route from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, an army of 10,000 volunteers, dancers, musicians and the military will tell the story of its 70-year rule.
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About 150 “national treasures” with names are involved, including Gary Lineker, Bill Bailey, Alan Tichmarsh, Sir Cliff Richard and Torville and Dean.
The queen is expected to reappear on the palace balcony as the audience and assembled stars sing the national anthem, led by Ed Sheeran.
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