Who is the Duke of Kent, next to the queen on balcony at Trooping the Colour?

It seems there’s no end to the number of young royals in The Queen’s family at the moment. While perhaps the most known are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, there is also a whole host of other youngsters who less is known about.The Queen currently has 12 great-grandchildren and eight grandchildren so you would be forgiven for missing a name or two out from any list. One young royal who very few people know about is Prince Michael of Kent's granddaughter who used to attend the same school as Prince George and Princess Charlotte in London.

Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, toasted to Queen Elizabeth II during a Big Jubilee Lunch celebration on Sunday afternoon before joining the queen on the final day of Platinum Jubilee events. The Prince of Wales and his wife were on hand at South London's Oval Cricket Ground where they reveled in delicious desserts and cakes dedicated to Elizabeth's remarkable milestone as she marks 70 years on the throne.

After skipping several Platinum Jubilee events while feeling under the weather, Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony to conclude the four-day festivities.

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.

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

Kate Middleton channeled the late Princess Diana during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The celebration – which honors the Queen’s 70 years on the throne – kicked off on Thursday with the Trooping the Colour ceremony.  Middleton stunned during the ceremony in a white Alexander McQueen coat dress, paired with her late mother-in-law’s diamond and sapphire earrings. She also wore Diana’s matching necklace.  Kate Middleton wore a Princess Diana inspired look to the Trooping of Colour Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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.

A royal return! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended Trooping the Colour on Thursday, June 2, viewing the celebration from the Major General’s Office at Buckingham Palace.

A special hand-me-down! For his Trooping the Colour carriage debut, Prince Louis was dressed in the same outfit his dad, Prince William, wore to the event 37 years ago.

Stealing the show! Prince William and Duchess Kate’s three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — stood out during Trooping the Colour.

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.

The Cambridge kids are making their Trooping the Colour parade debut!

Fashionably royal! Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee celebration has commenced, and the British monarch is marking 70 years on the throne in style.

A royal fashion statement. Duchess Kate stepped out in style for Trooping the Colour, the traditional parade to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday — and honored Princess Diana in the process.

She’s in charge! While celebrating Queen Elizabeth II at the Trooping the Colour Parade on Thursday, June 2, Prince William and Duchess Kate‘s kids showcased their funny sibling dynamics.

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.

Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee kicked off in a big way on Thursday morning, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis making their carriage debut at the Trooping the Colour. The siblings were accompanied by their mom, Kate Middleton, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.George, 8, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, 4, wore color-coordinated blue outfits, with the boys in shirts and ties — the eldest sibling even sported a suit jacket — while their sister looked as sweet as ever in a baby doll dress.

Refresh for latest…: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations are under way this morning in London with the annual Trooping the Colour parade from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guard’s Parade to celebrate the monarch’s Official Birthday. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are taking part.