The queen was remarkably absent from several Jubilee events, “not because of herself, but because of the anguish she would cause other people,” she said.
Queen Elizabeth II was remarkably absent from various Platinum Jubilee events due to her “episodic mobility problems”.
Royal historian Robert Lacey explained that the decision not to attend some events was made to minimize any distress that viewers might feel if they stumbled, Fox News reports.
“She wouldn’t want to stumble, not for herself, but for the anguish she would cause other people,” Lacey said. People.
However, his absence was felt even at the events he attended. Queen Elizabeth II did not take part in the Trooping the Color ceremony parade, but chose to remain on the balcony of Buckingham Palace all the time.
“In all the years I did the Queen’s birthday parade, Her Majesty the Queen was there. It wasn’t touching that Her Majesty arrived and the fact that she came out on the balcony was lovely,” said Bill Mott. , a former sergeant major in the London District garrison who led Trooping Color for the Gold and Diamond Jubilees.
“I thought to myself, how many more times am I going to see Her Majesty like that? It was quite sad for many reasons. to me it was a touch of sadness, “Mott said.
“It’s the end of a very powerful time. How much longer will we be blessed with her? “
The royal family set out to reassure everyone that the queen was well after announcing that she would not attend the Thanksgiving service.
“Yeah, he was fine, he was very tired yesterday, and he had a great time,” an assistant at the London Guildhall recalled on Friday, Kate Middleton said, PA reported.
After missing a handful of events, Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Jubilee pageant.
At the end of the platinum jubilee, the queen publicly acknowledged her absence throughout the weekend.
“Although I may not have attended all the events in person, my heart has been with all of you; and I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, with the support of my family, “he said.
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