The weekend of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee may be over, but we’ll be thinking about celebrating in the coming days.
“When it comes to marking seventy years as queen, there is no guide to follow,” the queen wrote over the weekend in a message of thanks. “But I was thrilled and deeply moved that so many people took to the streets to celebrate my platinum jubilee. 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, the best I can, with the support of my family. “
Undeniably, the royal family came forward in support of their matriarch. Here’s a look at the 10 best moments of the jubilee:
1. Appearances on the balcony of Queen Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth watches the Trooping the Color parade from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 2, 2022.
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On the weekend of the Platinum Jubilee, there was much uncertainty about the appearances of Queen Elizabeth. The 96-year-old British monarch has reduced her official duties in recent months, with her son, Prince Charles, representing her at key events. And while the Queen may not have attended all the events she was looking forward to this past weekend, her three appearances at Buckingham Palace (two during Trooping the Color and one at the end of the Platinum Jubilee Contest) were, without without a doubt, the highlight of the weekend of celebrations. As Victoria Murphy of T&C wrote, Queen Elizabeth “also showed us this weekend that while her physical abilities may be greatly reduced at 96, her ability to delight the public is greater than ever.” “.
2. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the National Thanksgiving Service
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave St Paul’s Cathedral after attending the National Thanksgiving Service on June 3, 2022.
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When a spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed their attendance at the platinum jubilee, there was much speculation as to what events they would attend. Ultimately, Meghan and Harry only made a public appearance during the four holidays, choosing to attend the National Thanksgiving Service in St. Louis. Paul’s. The two saw Trooping the Color from the commanding general’s office with other non-working British members of the British royal family. And although Lili and Archie made no appearances, the Sussex confirmed that their children will be traveling to the UK with them; so the family celebrated Lili’s first birthday in private this weekend.
3. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis debut in Trooping the Color.
Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte salute from the carriage procession at Trooping the Color on June 2, 2022.
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Cambridge children were extremely visible throughout the weekend of the Platinum Jubilee, and their first appearance was perhaps the most exciting: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis rode in a carriage during the parade. of the queen’s birthday. The children of Cambridge sat down with their mother, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and their stepmother, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and greeted the crowd that filled the mall. In particular, Prince Louis wore the same sailor suit that his father, Prince William, wore 37 years ago at Trooping the Color celebrations.
4. Queen Elizabeth and the Paddington Bear have tea.
Queen Elizabeth and the Paddington Bear.
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Prior to the Platinum Party concert at the Palace, a surprise clip showed the queen drinking tea with British icon Paddington Bear. During the short film, the Queen revealed that she shares Paddington’s love of jam sandwiches, to the delight of viewers everywhere. “Her Majesty is known for her sense of humor, so it should come as no surprise that she has decided to take part in tonight’s sketch,” Buckingham Plaace said in a statement. “There was interest in the filming and animation process and the opportunity to invite a famous bear to tea was too much fun to miss. Although the queen may not be attending the concert in person, she was very interested in people understanding how it meant to her and everyone watching had a great time. “
5. Emotional speech by Prince Charles to his mother during the Platinum Festival at the Palace
The Prince of Wales delivers a speech during the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June 2022.
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During the Platinum Feast at the Palace, Prince Charles delivered a heartfelt speech in which he spoke directly to his mother, the Queen, thanking her for her service and support. “Your Majesty, Mother,” he began, “the magnitude of tonight’s celebration — and the effervescence of warmth and affection throughout this Jubilee weekend — is our way of thanking the your family, the country, the Commonwealth, in fact all over the world. On behalf of all of us, I wanted to pay my own tribute to your life of selfless service. “
Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth are on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the platinum pageant on June 5, 2022.
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Charles could also be seen crying as he stood next to his mother on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the last day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. His excitement around this historic milestone was clear throughout the weekend.
6. The queen’s great-grandchildren came out strong during the weekend.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Mia Tindall watching the Trooping the Color parade at the Houseguards on June 2, 2022.
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Savannah Phillips, Princess Charlotte, Lena Tindall and Prince George at the Platinum Jubilee Contest on June 5, 2022.
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Queen Elizabeth has 12 great-grandchildren, all but three of whom attended public events for the Platinum Jubilee. (Missing Meghan and Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, and Princess Beatrice’s baby, Sienna. Platinum Jubilee. While 4-year-old Prince Louis stole the show, later all the royal children were a delight to watch.
The grandchildren and their partners also made appearances throughout the weekend, and we have to say that Zara Tindall’s husband, Mike, was a clear star.
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7. The first official appearances of three royal children in the Platinum Jubilee Contest
Princess Eugenie and her son August Brooksbank attend the platinum competition on June 5, 2022.
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In addition to the visibility of the royal children, we were able to see three children make their first official appearances with the royal family: Princess Eugenie August’s son, Zara Tindall’s son Lucas and Princess Beatrice’s stepson Wolfie.
8. Sister appearances of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenia
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenia speak to the audience during the Great Jubilee Luncheon on June 5, 2022.
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The royal sisters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenia, attended the platinum jubilee events together, along with her husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank. Her scandalous father, Prince Andrew, was visibly absent with a diagnosis of COVID-19 on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, but that did not stop the two princesses from joining the rest of the family. royal to celebrate the queen. . In particular, on the last day of the four-day weekend, the royal sisters went out together at the Big Jubilee Lunch and joined in the fun and games, spinning dishes and playing bowling.
9. The Cambridges conduct an orchestra and make cupcakes
The Cambridgeers made cupcakes together.
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Although the Cambridge family (Prince William, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis) was very much in the public eye for most of the weekend, too. we had an intimate insight into family dynamics, even during a visit to Cardiff, Wales. While there, Princess Charlotte laughed as she conducted an orchestra in a performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the hit song from the Disney animated film Enchantment.
Princess Charlotte laughs as she leads a band with her brother, Prince George, during a visit to Cardiff Castle on June 4, 2022.
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One day later, the Cambridge kids seemed to be having fun making and decorating cupcakes for a party on Platinum Jubilee Street.
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10. The whole atmosphere of Prince Louis
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Louis during the passage to Trooping the Color, June 2, 2022.
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Last but not least, the youngest boy from Cambridge deserves a moment of his own for his crossings over the weekend. From his walks on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Color to his dance moves as he watched the Platinum Jubilee Contest, Prince …