Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee: What to know about historic royal event

Piers Morgan, 57, has claimed that an insider told him Meghan Markle, 40, and Prince Harry’s, 37, reunion with the Royal Family was “pretty tense”.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK on Wednesday and made their first appearance the following day to watch Trooping the Colour.While senior royals including Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Charles joined the Queen on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the RAF flypast, Meghan and Harry watched from a window and were not part of the carriage procession.Speaking on his TalkTV show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, the host said that royal sources informed him that the atmosphere was “frosty”.He adds that while other members of the Royal Family mingled in the garden following Trooping the Colour, Meghan and Harry “disappeared”.He said: “I was told by a very good source that it was pretty tense behind the scenes.“Apparently there was some disquiet from Palace officials that Meghan and Harry turned up apparently 15 minutes late. “Not for the actual start of the parade but 15 minutes later than they were supposed to.“Apparently it was all quite frosty behind the scenes.“The rest of the family went out in the garden and were milling around, and they just disappeared."So, there is already a lot of tension there and the only glue it seems in this whole tension is the Queen, and she’s not going to be there." Piers went on to discuss today’s thanksgiving service at St Paul’s, which the Queen is not attending after she experienced “some discomfort” during Thursday’s events.A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen greatly enjoyed today's birthday parade and flypast but did experience some discomfort."Taking into account the journey and activity required to

REALITY show royalty Kim Kardashian failed to get into the hottest show in town after being REFUSED tickets to Trooping the Colour. Meghan and Harry joined A-lister royals including Kate and her three children for the spectacular Queen's birthday parade at Horseguards Parade yesterday. Millionaire American celebrity Kim, 41, who made her name on reality show Keeping up the Kardashians tried to bag a pair of tickets for her and Pete Davidson.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have turned heads on the red carpet during their second scheduled appearance of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Fresh from their appearance at the Queen's Trooping the Colour, the Royal couple have appeared at a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral in London.Dressed in a flowing white dress and hat, Meghan looked every bit the Duchess as she dazzled in the cloisters.Harry also looked the part as he engaged in small talk with a bishop on his way into the cathedral.

Prince William is one royal watchers and the general public have been salivating about.But according to one prominent Royal expert, it might not even occur due to the pair's notoriously busy schedules. This is the first time Prince Harry has taken his entire family to the UK since quitting the Royal family in 2020.They have travelled despite a rift with the Royal Family which has been inflamed by criticism from the Sussexes on television in the United States.

The celebrations marking Her Majesty's 70-year reign began on Thursday morning as she walked out onto the Buckingham Palace balcony joined by many of her family members – including her son Charles. And while the event was a joyous occasion, the Prince of Wales couldn't help but get a little emotional at watching the Trooping of the Colour flypast.

Meghan Markle appeared comfortable and "in her element" yesterday at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, unlike Kate Middleton, a body language expert has claimed. The Royal Family were paid close attention to by millions yesterday, but one member of the family under more scrutiny than most was a returning Duchess of Sussex.Markle was reunited with The Firm at the event for the first family gathering to include her since her and Prince Harry's departure in March 2020.While a tense reunion could have been on the cards for the returning member of the family, a body language expert has claimed Markle was far from nervous during the reunion.In fact, body language expert Judi James claimed Markle was "in her element" while Middleton had taken a more "serious" approach to the festivities of the day.James said: "Glimpsed from a window we could see Meghan and Harry looking unexpectedly relaxed and upbeat in a low-key appearance that seemed much more to their tastes than previous awkward, tense appearances with the rest of the Firm."Meghan was looking playful and in her element with a group of young royals who also seemed to adore her, shushing them with her eyes wide and rounded but also smiling and she shushed to suggest she wasn’t being totally serious."But it was a different story entirely for Kate Middleton, with James saying the Duchess of Cambridge looked "serious" alongside her husband Prince William.

The Queen has represented the UK with great stoicism throughout the happiest, saddest and most challenging times of her unmatched 70-year reign.She became monarch in 1952 at the age of 25 following the sudden death of her father George VI and throughout her incredible reign, she has experienced the happiest of days as her children wed and gave birth to children of their own. Grandchildren and later great-grandchildren followed.She enjoyed tours around the globe to celebrate both Silver Jubilee and Golden Jubilee celebrations - but the Queen has also endured grief, pain and heartache from her 'Annus Horribilis' year of 1992 to the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.As the nation gears up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we look at some of her most memorable moments.Elizabeth discovered she was going to become Queen while on holiday in Kenya after being told the tragic news that her father King George VI had died.She rushed back to England and was instantly thrown into the global spotlight.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are now well underway, with landmark events coming thick and fast.This morning (June 3), the signature service of thanksgiving is due to take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, although the Queen is not attending after feeling 'discomfort'.The palace said in a statement: "Taking into account the journey and activity required to participate...

Prince William and Kate Middleton have spoken out after their children stole the show at the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The pair were in high spirits as they celebrated the Queen's 70 years on the throne, but it was the kids in particular which caught the public's eye as the world watched on.

Blackford Gala was first held in 1977 as part of commemorations designed to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee is in full swing. The official birthday of the queen kicked off Thursday with Trooping the Colour and the lighting of the beacons. Friday's main event is the Service of Thanksgiving.

Kim Kardashian has reportedly been turned away after putting in a request to attend the official Platinum Jubilee party over the weekend.The celebrations marking Her Majesty's 70-year reign began on Thursday morning as she walked out onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, joined by many of her family members, including Prince William and Kate Middleton alongside their three children. While Her Majesty, 96, will not be attending the thanksgiving service today, she is expected to make an appearance at the official party on Saturday 4 June.

Prince Louis' pressing question to the Queen has been revealed by a lip reader.The four year old adorably stole the show on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Thursday afternoon as he joined working members of the royal family to take in the Jubilee flypast as planes, helicopters, and the Red Arrows soared overhead. On one occasion, while waiting for the planes and helicopters, little Louis, who was dressed in a sailor suit, could be seen turning to the side for a brief conversation with his great-grandmother.

After making their way to the U.K. for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to reunite with the senior royals Friday.  The pair, who were not on the balcony during Thursday's Trooping The Colour, will attend the service of thanksgiving at St.

Platinum Jubilee flyover will go down in history. The 4-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, became instant meme-worthy gold for images of him covering his ears and making “Home Alone” Macaulay Culkin-inspired faces while standing next to his great-grandma. Twitter immediately erupted with the photo of a stone-cold Elizabeth alongside a screaming Louis with a variety of hilarious interpretations.

Queen Elizabeth lit the Principal Beacon at the official dual lighting ceremony on Thursday after news broke that she will not be attending the Service of Thanksgiving on Friday. The Queen made her arrival as her grandson, Prince William and others looked on.

One proud “Gan-Gan”! While Queen Elizabeth II has a very busy job as the sovereign of the United Kingdom and its Commonwealth territories, she still finds time to prioritize her family and her many great-grandchildren.

It’s safe to say nobody was too concerned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s absence on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Thursday morning! They can thank Prince Louis for that!! And for good reason!

Platinum Jubilee. But during one of the main events — the Trooping the Colour parade — one special, less-recognized person made an appearance alongside her: Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent.So, who is this lesser-known royal?The duke, 86, is the 96-year-old queen’s first cousin and he emerged on the Buckingham Palace balcony to receive the official salute to celebrate the monarch’s momentous 70-year reign.The duke took the place of the sovereign’s late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last year at 99.

Pausing the party. Queen Elizabeth II will not be attending the Service of Thanksgiving associated with her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

HM The Queen has withdrawn from attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, Buckingham Palace has announced.