LONDON — In a crowning second for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II waved at tens of 1000’s of adoring crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, delighting followers who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her throughout the ultimate day of festivities marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.
The 96-year-old monarch has curtailed her schedule in latest months because of difficulties in shifting round. Prior to Sunday, the queen had solely appeared in public twice — each on Thursday — throughout the four-day vacation weekend’s celebrations. Officials mentioned she skilled “discomfort” throughout these occasions.
Huge crowds that lined the Mall outdoors the palace for the climax of a boisterous, colourful pageant cheered because the monarch emerged on the balcony with Prince Charles, his spouse Camilla, and Prince William and his household.
It was a picture for the historical past books and a glimpse into the monarchy’s future, with the queen’s three heirs — her 73-year-old son Charles, eldest grandson William and eldest great-grandson Prince George — by her facet.
The queen, wearing brilliant inexperienced, waved and smiled after the crowds belted out “God Save The Queen.” Her look, which solely lasted a couple of minutes, was adopted by a crowd-pleasing efficiency of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen.”
Afterward, the monarch issued an announcement thanking all those that celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.
“When it comes to how to mark seventy years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first,” she mentioned. “But I’ve been humbled and deeply touched that so many individuals have taken to the streets to have fun my Platinum Jubilee.
“While I may not have attended every event in person, my heart has been with you all; and I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family.”
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