Queen Elizabeth II Makes Surprise Jubilee Balcony Appearance After Trooping the Colour ‘Discomfort’: Photos

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The Queen has many different official names she goes by from Her Majesty to Queen Elizabeth II. But, at home her family has always known her as "Lilibet" being the name she gave herself when she was younger.The Queen, 96, used to be unable to pronounce the name “Elizabeth” when she was young, so dubbed herself “Lilibet” and the name stuck ever since.

New footage has emerged of the heartwarming moment Prince William comforted Princess Charlotte as he grew restless at last weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. During Sunday’s Jubilee Pageant, the future king could be seen tenderly brushing back Charlotte’s hair as she began to fidget during the long running procession to celebrate The Queen’s historic 70 year reign. Both Kate Middleton and William were kept on their toes by their children during the celebrations, with Prince Louis being particularly cheeky to his mum during the event.

The Queen really is the most celebrated person in Britain right now - not only have we just had the incredible Jubilee celebrations, it's also her birthday.But wait, you might say - hasn't it just beenthe Queen's birthday back in April?That would be correct because the Queen does in fact have two birthdays - although they perform very different roles.The Platinum Jubilee saw a weekend of joyous celebrations across the nation, with street parties and a long relaxing weekend providing the backing to incredible events at Buckingham Palace, including a pageant and amazing RAF flybys.It also provided a platform for the nation's new favourite royal, Prince Louis, who stole the show with his cheeky mischief and hilarious face-pulling, much to mum Kate Middleton’s dismay.As the dust settles on that wonderful weekend and attention turns to Her Maj’s next big event, why does she have two birthdays and what is the point of them?The Queen has two birthdays to ensure that the weather is nice enough to have a proper military parade to celebrate.The tradition was started in 1748 by George II, who was born in November, which in case you haven't noticed is rather cold and wet.He wanted to celebrate his birthday properly though, so decided to combine the celebrations with the preexisting summer military parade Trooping the Colour.The tradition has carried on and so, now, the Queen has two birthdays - one which is her real birthday and another which is the celebration of her birthday officially.The Queen was born on April 21, 1926 and she usually spends her real birthday privately.The Queen’s birthday parade is known as Trooping the Colour and has been the official celebration of the monarch’s birthday for some 260 years.The event sees the

Last weekend's Platinum Jubilee was all about the Queen and her extraordinary 70 year reign but her great-grandson, Prince Louis, somehow still managed to steal the show.The cheeky four year old became a huge hit with royal fans and internet users everywhere. He was first observed pulling comical faces from the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour.

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During the incredible four days of celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, there was one adorable royal who stole the limelight and won hearts across the nation.

Kate Middleton's sense of style has always been impeccable, with shoppers scrambling to snap up any outfits she's pictured wearing each time she heads out in public. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, showcased her incredible fashion sense during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with the Duchess continuing to wow in a number of classy ensembles across the four-day weekend.

Royal fans have highlighted the close resemblance they believe Princess Charlotte and Lilibet have to their grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Comparisons between the cousins and the late monarch were sparked after a fan account named @loveprincessdiana, which was created in memory of the Princess of Wales, posted several side-by-side baby photos of the Royals.

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With her UK debut, every Royal Family fan has this question on their mind. Did Lilibet meet Prince William and Kate Middleton’s kids?

Princess Eugenie cropping Kate Middleton out of a group photo from Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Eugenie is known to be particularly close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the photo editing has been seen as the princess “clearly making a statement for & behalf of Harry & Meghan” The 32-year-old princess posted a series of images from the once-in-a-lifetime celebration to her Instagram account.She wrote: “Thank you, Your Majesty, Grannie, for 70 years of service, selflessness and dedication.

Prince George attended several of the Platinum celebrations shoulder to shoulder with his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The eldest son of Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge is often deemed the more serious of the three but even he could not hold back his laughter looking at Louis enjoying the celebrations.

The Queen "would have loved to see" her great grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis playing with Archie and Lilibet, a royal expert says. George, eight, Charlotte, seven, and Louis, four, were in the same place as three year old Archie and new cousin, Lilibet, one, for the first time since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to the United States over the Jubilee weekend.

Princess Charlotte's subtle and sweet gesture to the Queen shows that she is taking after her mother Kate Middleton, a body language expert has explained.The seven year old accompanied her mother Kate, dad Prince William and brothers Prince George and Prince Louis for a weekend of Jubilee celebrations for Her Majesty's seventy years on the throne. And in the closing moments of the celebrations on Sunday afternoon, Charlotte joined the monarch, her parents, brothers, Prince Charles and Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.Taking centre stage, the youngster's quick act showed that she was emulating Kate, with Judi James stating: "Charlotte stood to attention and sang the anthem as confidently as Louis beside her, but she again showed her empathetic, caring side." Speaking to The Mirror, Judi reflected: "When Beatrice was sobbing uncontrollably during Prince Philip's memorial, it was Charlotte who threw her a concerned glance, prompting Beatrice to smile to show she was ok.

While the last weekend's celebrations were all about the Queen, it was her great-grandson Prince Louis who ended up stealing the show. The royal family were out in force during the extended Bank Holiday weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Mike Tindall is shedding some insight on Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  Tindall, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter Zara, recently appeared on "The Good, The Bad and The Rugby" podcast, where he shared that the Royal children had a "real sugar high" during the last event of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee on Sunday. Tindall shared a first-hand account of the celebrations to the host Alex Payne and touched on Prince Louis’ viral moment during the pageant.  (Rear L-R) Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mike Tindall and (front row L-R) Kate Middleton and Prince Louis attend the Platinum Pageant.Tindall shared that the children had a "real sugar high" during the celebration.

Mike Tindall is shedding some insight on Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  Tindall, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter Zara, recently appeared on "The Good, The Bad and The Rugby" podcast, where he shared that the Royal children had a "real sugar high" during the last event of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee on Sunday. Tindall shared a first-hand account of the celebrations to the host Alex Payne and touched on Prince Louis’ viral moment during the pageant.  (Rear L-R) Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mike Tindall and (front row L-R) Kate Middleton and Prince Louis attend the Platinum Pageant.Tindall shared that the children had a "real sugar high" during the celebration.

Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall has revealed the news that all of the royal attendees who didn’t appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Platinum Jubilee ’s Trooping the Colour parade were treated to a secret lunch instead. Zara Phillips ' ex-rugby star husband, 43, admitted the meal with his wife's cousins and their partners in London on Thursday was one of his 'highlights' of the Platinum Jubilee as he opened up during The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast for the first time following the celebration.

Gatekeep queen. Queen Elizabeth banned Lilibet photos from being taken. The British monarch met with her great-granddaughter during her Platinum Jubilee. However, she forbid photos of her and her namesake together.

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