Queen Elizabeth Won't Receive Trooping the Colour Salute for the First Time in 70 Years

When Queen Elizabeth first appeared on the palace balcony during Thursday’s Trooping the Colour, she had one companion by her side. The 96-year-old, who is celebrating 70 years on the throne, was accompanied by her first cousin Edward, the Duke of Kent, who was dressed in his military uniform.The 86-year-old later joined the other senior members of the royal family as they watched the military flypast. This was the first time the queen appeared on the balcony without husband Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh died in 2021 at age 99.

Queen Elizabeth has officially met her namesake in person! The 96-year-old monarch met Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 11-month-old daughter, Lilibet Diana, on Thursday, after Trooping the Colour, a source confirmed to ET. The meeting also served as a moment for the queen to be reunited with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 3-year-old son, Archie. According to the source, the queen is also expected to see the couple's baby again on Saturday for her first birthday. Harry and Meghan welcomed Lilibet in June 2021 in California and shared that her name honors Harry’s grandmother, as well as his mother, the late Princess Diana.

One proud “Gan-Gan”! While Queen Elizabeth II has a very busy job as the sovereign of the United Kingdom and its Commonwealth territories, she still finds time to prioritize her family and her many great-grandchildren.

Princess Eugenie’s son got a royal introduction to a family tradition! On Thursday, Eugenie shared a series of pictures on Instagram of her and Jack Brooksbank’s son, August’s, first Trooping the Colour experience during the kickoff toQueen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. “The most perfect day to celebrate 70 years

Platinum Jubilee. But during one of the main events — the Trooping the Colour parade — one special, less-recognized person made an appearance alongside her: Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent.So, who is this lesser-known royal?The duke, 86, is the 96-year-old queen’s first cousin and he emerged on the Buckingham Palace balcony to receive the official salute to celebrate the monarch’s momentous 70-year reign.The duke took the place of the sovereign’s late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last year at 99.

LONDON – Trooping the Colour, an amazing spectacle of pomp and pageantry, finally returned to London this week for the first time since 2019.  Trooping the Colour showcased more than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians going on parade, with mega crowds gathering in the streets of London for this special Platinum Jubilee edition. And what a day it’s been.

Princess Charlotte was the sensible big sister during Thursday’s Trooping the Colour birthday celebrations for the Queen.

A historic occasion! Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Anne inspected the British troops on Queen Elizabeth II’s behalf, in which they received their first salute.

Prince Louis showed off his cheeky side during the Queen’s Trooping the Colour birthday celebrations.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out for the kickoff of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebration.Their arrival marks the first time their daughter will meet the monarch since being born in Santa Barbara, California last June and the first time they've returned to the U.K.

The Queen, alongside Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), and their three kids, Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, watch the RAF flyover during the Trooping the Colour parade on Thursday (June 2) in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth was greeted with lengthy applause from thousands of onlookers as she made her first Trooping the Colour balcony appearance alongside her cousin the Duke of Kent on Thursday. Her Majesty was all smiles as she stood in front of the large crowds and took the official salute.Due to her ongoing mobility issues, Queen Elizabeth was seen using a cane for her appearance and opted to skip the main parade this year.

Last month, Queen Elizabeth and Buckingham Palace have announced the list of royals who will be standing with her during the annual Trooping the Colour balcony wave. Usually, the major royal family members stand on the balcony with the Queen to enjoy the celebrations.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations kicked off Thursday with the traditional Trooping the Colour birthday parade.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is finally here and after 70 years on the throne, it is an occasion to be celebrated and that it is. From a platinum party at the place to a very special pageant, there's lots going on from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter Lilibet is set to meet her namesake! This week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make their first return to the U.K. — with their two children, Archie, 3, and 11-month-old Lilibet -- in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

Queen Elizabeth II is being honoured by literal history.

The moment the royal family walk out onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace following Trooping the Colour is the most highly-anticipated event of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. And The Palace is doing everything in its power to ensure Her Majesty makes it.

Guardian recently. The screen queen — who left acting in 2014 due to her arthritis — has made a career for herself being a lookalike for the 96-year-old sovereign.

Platinum Jubilee, a slew of celebrations to honor her seven-decade reign, as well as the Windsors who came before her, held from June 2 to June 5.Trooping the Colour refers to a military parade tied to the anniversary of the British monarchy, which enters its 260th year with the upcoming festivities. Traditionally, the queen would attend the parade in Whitehall, either on horseback or, in later years, by carriage, to be greeted by a royal salute as she carries out a symbolic inspection of the troops.Instead, she’ll receive her salute by proxy — via her son and heir Prince Charles, 73, daughter Princess Anne, 71, and grandson Prince William, 39.