And as if by magic, Elizabeth II reappeared. What end the queen’s platinum jubilee in style. This Sunday, June 5, the 96-year-old monarch was once again on the balcony of Buckingham, to greet the crowd, on the last day of festivities. A new surprise appearance that won over the British after she had to skip the events linked to the jubilee, having felt a “discomfort“. After watching the party from home, and performing a memorable skit with Paddington Bear, the Queen was well and truly back.
Dressed in green, the 96-year-old sovereign came out accompanied by her heirs Princes Charles and William, with wives and children, before the British anthem plays God Save the Queen. By his side, the Cambridge children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis put on a show again, stealing the show as often. The queen greeted the crowd with a smile during this brief appearance, before slowly returning to the palace.
Queen Elizabeth II said this Sunday, June 5, stay “determined to serve“ the British, in a message of thanks broadcast on the last day of the festivities of his 70 years of reign. “I am deeply touched that so many people took to the streets to celebrate my platinum jubilee“, said Her Majesty in a message signed by her hand.”I remain committed to serving you to the best of my abilities, supported by my family“, she continued.
The queen was able to count on the support of Kate Middleton
If the health of Elizabeth II worried all the more during this jubilee, Kate Middleton did not fail to break the silence giving reassuring news on June 3. At a reception at Guildhall, the Duchess of Cambridge told reporters that the queen was going”good“ after a long day of Trooping the Colour. “Yeah, she’s fine, it was just very tiring yesterday“, she thus declared according to the media PA, reported by People. Prince William’s wife also clarified that Her Majesty had “had a very, very good time“on this first day of festivities, alongside his family.