Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Her Platinum Jubilee (AFP)
From coronations to marriages, the Buckingham Palace balcony has been an essential part of the image of the British royal family for more than a century
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From coronations to marriages, the Buckingham Palace balcony has been an essential part of the image of the British royal family for more than a century
To represent her as she is in the twilight of her reign. but she is in fine spirits as ever. she had mobility issues. she had to strip back some of her engagements recently. she was planning to go to the races tomorrow up at epson. she won't do that anymore. look at charlotte covering her ears, that's lovely, to protect her ears from the noise. >> and she seems to be explaining to them what's going on. >> and this is just the first day of four days of commemorations, how many public figures can command two days of the public holiday to give thanks really for their work to the nation. we're all...
Outlet, every newspaper, every radio, they're going to be looking at harry and meghan. >> reporter: the hope, to keep the focus on the queen herself. the anticipation and the questions over whether the public will get a sighting of the beloved monarch builds before each event. but at 96 and experiencing mobility issues, she's been experiencing some events, other royals often stepping up for her at the last minute. >> as we've seen in recent months, we do have to get used to these notions. the queen never wants to let anyone down. >> reporter: this morning it's still uncertain if she'll be able...
Celebrate the queen. >> we've seen a phenomenal level of interest in the big jubilee celebrations this year. >> reporter: and to end it all a parade of more than 10,000 people performing during the jubilee's pageant extravaganza. >> people come from all over the country and so many people come together for the momentous moment in central london. it will be a real flitting end for the weekend. the keep has marked three jubilees already, gold, silver and diamond. this will be her first without prince philip and she is also facing mobility issues which might limit her appearance at some events. t...
First time we have seen her majesty needing to use a vehicle to help her overcome her mobility issues. driven by a member of the royal household, the queen visited some of the tributes celebrating her platinum jubilee year. she's missed several events recently, but this is one of her favourites. on her tour, she'll take in the main display in her honour, a four—metre—high floral portrait. we've got one tonne of steel as a frame, in the lovely platinum purple, and then it supports 70 terra—cotta pots — one for each year of her reign. within the centre, we have a silhouette, again, of he...