Queen Thousands of people gathered today on the outskirts of Buckingham Palace, where Elizabeth II will officially open the grand celebrations of the “Platinum Jubilee”, the 70th anniversary of her reign. times.
“As we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm, the next few days will be an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved in the past 70 years,” the 96-year-old Queen said in a message published in the coming days. Celebrations after several scandals and worsening health in the royal family.
Around 1,500 Royal Guard soldiers, with bands and horses, will open the four-day celebrations with the traditional “Standard Parade”. Accompanied by her cousin, the Duke of Kent, the Colonel of the Scots Guard, the Queen will welcome the soldiers from the balcony.
The military parade held to celebrate the official birthday of the British monarch 250 years ago has its origins in ancient war preparations, during which entire army flags were displayed for soldiers to recognize during wars.
Canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, this year coincides with the start of the “Platinum Jubilee” and aroused great interest among Britons, especially after the Queen’s health problems in recent months.
Tens of thousands of people gathered on the outskirts of the palace, fenced off and guarded by the police.
Everywhere, British flags were presented by street vendors and appeared on crowded bags, balloons and clothing.
Elizabeth’s 70-year reign was celebrated in other parts of the world. Pope Francis congratulated him and wished “unity, prosperity and peace” to himself, his family and his people.
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Until recently, II. Elizabeth met the soldiers on horseback.
But this year, as he faces mobility issues, he will be replaced by his heir, Prince Charles, who, aged 73, is slowly taking part in a progressive transition that is questionable because of his lesser popularity during a reign of monarchy. especially in the former colonies, it was criticized for the slave-ridden past of the British empire.
At the Horse Guards Parade square near Downing Street, Charles, along with his 39-year-old son William and his 71-year-old sister Anne, will oversee troops on behalf of the Queen.
Other members of the royal family, including Charles and William’s wives Camilla and Catherine, aged 74 and 40 respectively, will arrive in cars to accompany the parade, which will follow the famous The Mall – Buckingham Palace street.
The event culminates as approximately 70 Air Force aircraft, including the Red Arrows aerobatic patrol, fly over the palace and appear for the second time to greet the Queen, along with key members of the royal family, including William and Catherine’s three young children. it will end. crowded.
Ball volleys will be heard in London and the United Kingdom in honor of the 25-year-old who ascended the throne in 1952 and broke all records for longevity for a British monarch.
Andrew, Harry and Meghan
To avoid controversy and tension at an event aimed at improving the monarchy’s image, the 62-year-old Prince Andrew, the queen’s third child, who was suspended from public life on charges of sexually assaulting a minor in the United States, will not appear in court. balcony of the palace.
37-year-old Prince Harry and his wife, former American actress Meghan Markle, who are in London for an important date, will not attend the ceremony. The couple caused an earthquake in the monarchy when they decided to move and live in California in 2020, where they criticized the royal family.
In the late afternoon, more than 3,000 lanterns will be lit across the UK, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, 40km from the Queen’s home city of London.
Celebrations will continue on Sunday with another parade, Thanksgiving Mass, horse racing, a pop music performance, and tens of thousands of picnics and al fresco dining.
source: Noticias
