Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Anne Receive Historic Salute on Queen Elizabeth’s Behalf
usmagazine.comA 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.During the Thursday, June 2, procession, British military officers marched past The Prince of Wales, 73, and the Duke of Cambridge, 39, on the parade route.
The father-son pair wore traditional red military uniforms — with tall bearskin hats — as they took in the formalities on horseback.
Anne, 71, also participated in the processions beside her eldest brother and nephew.While Charles, William and Anne received the salute for the first time on behalf of the 96-year-old regent, it also marked the first time Elizabeth did not directly receive the salute herself.Buckingham Palace previously announced on Wednesday, June 1, that the long-reigning monarch — who is celebrating her historic 70-year reign during this month’s Platinum Jubilee festivities — would skip the traditional carriage ride to the Horse Guards and the military inspection.
It was confirmed at the time that Charles would take over his mother’s role alongside William and Anne.Elizabeth stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Thursday’s Trooping the Colour alongside her cousin The Duke of Kent.
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