Queen Elizabeth Travels to Balmoral for Break Before Platinum Jubilee

David Beckham, 46, has been hit with criticism after he took to Instagram today to share a tribute to the Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with many believing he had an ulterior motive.The former footballer posted a string of posts, including one of him and the Queen in 2016, leaving fans to mock the star as they claimed he is "begging" for a knighthood.David has been mocked by fans as he shared a gushing tribute to the Queen, with many joking he is "still trying for his knighthood".He posted a series of seven snaps in view of his 73.7 million followers, showing the Queen throughout her reign and ending with a picture of her with David at the Young Leaders Awards in 2016.David captioned the post: "Today, we celebrate our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Prince Andrew will officially miss another one of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee events after testing positive for COVID-19. According to royal reporter Omid Scobie, the queen’s 62-year-old son will not attend Friday’s Service of Thanksgiving.“Prince Andrew 'with regret' will no longer attend tomorrow’s #PlatinumJubilee service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s after testing positive for Covid,” the tweet read.

Queen was the “star of the show” during today's Platinum Jubilee celebration events, an expert has said.And it appears that she is coping well amid fears over her health issues. The 96-year-old monarch made several appearances on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony during today's massive celebrations.She was praised for the way she looked – wearing a blue Angela Kelly outfit and her Guards brooch – despite using a walking stick to help her stand.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with a sweet #TBT snapshot.The Beatles legend, 79, posted a classic photo Thursday of himself and the 96-year-old monarch posing together at the royal opening of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1996.⁣The beloved rock icon captioned the image: “70 beautiful years of Queen Elizabeth the second. Congrats ma’am! And thanks.”In the smiling pic, the queen is seen looking on as she sports a bright baby-blue hat and dress while carrying a bouquet of white flowers.McCartney donned a dark suit and a blue-and-yellow patterned tie for the occasion.The pair had met decades prior to the ’90s event, having crossed paths in 1965.During the swinging ’60s, McCartney and his bandmates — Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison — were awarded with Member of the Order of the British Empire medals, better known as MBEs, by the sovereign at Buckingham Palace.McCartney was later knighted in 1997.The British queen celebrated 70 years since her coronation on June 2 with parties celebrating her Platinum Jubilee.

Prince Andrew will miss tomorrow's Jubilee service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral after testing positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace has announced. A palace spokesman said: “After undertaking a routine test the Duke has tested positive for Covid and with regret will no longer be attending tomorrow’s service.” It is understood Andrew saw the Queen in the last few days but has been undertaking regular testing and has not seen her since he tested positive. Andrew, 62, could not been seen on the balcony earlier today as only working royals were by the Queen's side for the Trooping the Colour.

Queen’s Jubilee celebrations on Thursday. The couple — who notoriously quit royal life back in January 2020 — have returned to the UK for their first joint public appearance since they spectacularly trashed the royal family in an infamous televised interview with Oprah Winfrey 14 months ago.

Royal expert Nick Bullen joined Fox News' special coverage of the Platinum Jubilee to explain why he believes the royal family is trying to offer an "olive branch" to rebuild the relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. NICK BULLEN: I think much of what was said or reportedly said to Harry in the early days has been borne out.

Queens Jubilee flyover Thursday after he was seen adorably covering his ears next to the Queen — among other cute antics — as planes soared over Buckingham Palace. The 4-year-old’s adorable display occurred after the The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest son joined his family on the famous balcony during the Jubilee flypast amid huge cheers from the crowd on The Mall.

A family affair. Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her Platinum Jubilee with a showstopping appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour on Thursday, June 2.

The Queen, alongside Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), and their three kids, Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, watch the RAF flyover during the Trooping the Colour parade on Thursday (June 2) in London, England.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations kicked off on Thursday morning with a parade and flypast around Buckingham Palace, and the bittersweet acknowledgement that Britain is unlikely to experience anything quite like this ever again.The milestone marks 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II, who took the crown at just 25 years old in February 1952. The U.K.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not join the rest of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour — but they didn’t have a choice.

In view of his 73 million followers, the footballing legend penned a brilliant tribute to the monarchDavid wrote: “Today, we celebrate our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 70 years of service and inspirational leadership of our country.“Let’s come together and commemorate her remarkable reign with a great British party these next few days.”He also shared the snap on Facebook, where he added in the comments he added: “Have a wonderful day everyone!”Fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts on the jubilee and give their well wishes.Janette Galloway wrote: “I’m so so proud to be celebrating with friends and family for our queens platinum jubilee …“We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful and dedicated lady who has given us all 70 fantastic years …“I wish you many wonderful years our queen.

The United Kingdom is celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign with the Platinum Jubilee, but some members of the royal family have not been included in all the festivities. Fox Nation host Piers Morgan detailed Prince Andrew's reported absence from the entire event following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and why Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, were not included on the balcony.  PIERS MORGAN: If you're wondering who you won't see today, you won't see Prince Andrew, who is still reeling from the sex scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein. So he's been banished.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been spotted for the first time since arriving in the UK for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, which are taking place up and down the country this weekend. The Duchess of Sussex, 40, was seen entertaining some of the youngest members of the Royal family, including Savannah Phillips and Mia Tindall, ahead of Thursday afternoon's flypast. Meghan could be seen through one of the windows of the Major General's Office, as she animatedly greeted the children, making faces and beaming at them.

Lizzie Cundy has claimed members of The Royal Family have shared their concerns ahead of Meghan Markle's first public debut in two years.The television presenter has explained that members of the family are more concerned about Meghan than they are of Prince Andrew stepping out in public.Andrew stepped down from public life ahead of settling his civil court case after being accused of sexual assault by Virginia Guiffree, who claims she was just 17 – Andrew has strongly denied all allegations.Meghan, 40, stepped down from royal life in January 2020 and relocated to California and has since dropped several bombshell allegations against her in-laws.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, the television presenter said: "I know that the palace are very worried, they're more worried about her than Andrew because they're worried about what will be said."They're worried about what will be used in interviews or in the memoirs."The other royals are very concerned about Meghan being there and the ramifications of her being there, what will Meghan be doing next?"The original WAG added: "I don't think it's very fair on our Queen to be honest, I think she should have stayed away and been with her father."I think that would have been the right thing to do and I think she would have won a lot of sympathy with a lot of people if she'd done the right thing."Discussing Andrew potentially appearing at the service of Thanksgiving for his mother on Friday June 3, Lizzie said: "I do think Andrew will make an appearance, it's the Queen's wishes."We all know whatever he may have done, he's her son, he's always been known as her favourite son and she wants him to be somehow part of it."Whether that is the right thing to do is another matter but

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's return for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee may be an ulterior motive, claims Lizzie Cundy. The television presenter was pals with the former Suits actress before she began a romance with Prince Harry, with Meghan eventually cutting all contact with her British celebrity friends.

Queen Elizabeth was greeted with lengthy applause from thousands of onlookers as she made her first Trooping the Colour balcony appearance alongside her cousin the Duke of Kent on Thursday. Her Majesty was all smiles as she stood in front of the large crowds and took the official salute.Due to her ongoing mobility issues, Queen Elizabeth was seen using a cane for her appearance and opted to skip the main parade this year.

Queen Elizabeth will begin her Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Thursday morning with the Trooping the Colour parade to mark her 96th birthday, an annual event which has been postponed the last two years due to the coronavirus.  Elizabeth became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee earlier this year following 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, Realms and the Commonwealth.  After a grand military display including horses, carriages, a flypast from the Royal Air Force and hundreds of musicians parading down The Mall to Horse Guard’s Palace, the queen is expected to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony to greet the public.  Historically, the British monarch has taken the salute to her troops, known as the Household Division on Horse Guards Parade.  Queen Elizabeth II is photographed at Sandringham House to mark the start of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Year, on February 2, 2022 in Sandringham, Norfolk. Only working senior members will appear on the balcony at Trooping the Colour parade.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Ranvir Singh has been Lorraine Kelly's replacement for the week and welcomed the Queen's former personal footman onto the show this morning (June 2).

The country has been gearing up to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which kicks off with Trooping the Colour today. The ceremony is one that dates back to the 17th century and in modern times has been a moment to glimpse the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony. However, this year there has been a shake up to tradition and The Queen is set to take to the balcony with a smaller group of guests , including her three heirs.