Queen spotted en route to Buckingham Palace for Jubilee balcony appearance

Lorraine Kelly has called Prince Andrew catching coronavirus over the Jubilee weekend 'convenient' The ITV host was speaking to Royal Editor Russell Myers about the celebrations that marked the Queen's 70 years of service.With the royals all coming together for the Platinum Jubilee, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who currently reside in America, one member of the family was noticeably absent. Prince Andrew wasn't seen at any of the celebrations after a statement from the palace revealed he tested positive for coronavirus.

Queen was seconds away from bursting into tears as she waved at thousands of dedicated royal fans from her Buckingham Palace balcony, a body language expert says.Her Majesty appeared for three minutes to greet adoring Brits who had travelled to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee – and she is believed to have used “all her power” to stop herself from crying.The 96-year-old monarch was surrounded by close family including Prince Charles, Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as she celebrated a miraculous 70 years on the throne.She was seen “narrowing” her eyes and “sucked her lips” to avoid becoming upset in front of her nation, according to expert Judi James.James told the Daily Mail: “Forget some of the rare occasions when the Queen has been judged to be crying in the past, they have often involved nothing more than moist eyes which can be prompted by the cold weather or even age.“This balcony appearance produced more congruent signs that she might have been struggling not to be overcome by tears.“Her eyes narrowed, with a lifting of the under-eye and she sucked her lips in to suggest she was using all her will power to avoid breaking down in public for the first time in her life.”The huge royal celebrations to honour the UK’s longest serving monarch continued even after she announced she would be unable to attend the whole ceremony.And the Queen still gushed at how she was “humbled and deeply touched” be her passionate fanbase.Stay up to date with all the latest royal news from the Daily Star by signing up to one of our free newsletters here.Her heart-warming statement read: “'I have been inspired by the kindness, joy and kinship that has been so evident in recent days, and I hope this renewed sense of togetherness

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are home in California after a trip to the UK for the Queen's Jubilee.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry reportedly left the UK before the end of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.The Queen's, 96, Platinum Jubilee, which honoured her 70 years of service, was celebrated by the country over the weekend and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex jetted from the US to the UK for the occasion. But, it's now been reported Meghan, 40, and Prince Harry, 37, were flying back to America with their children Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, three, and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, one, during the time of the Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 5 June.

Royal fans were left tickled as little Prince Louis stole the show on Sunday during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.The four year old was very much distracted as he joined his parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William and his siblings Prince George, 8, and seven year old Princess Charlotte, at the event.The youngster's attention was so diverted from the royal celebrations for The Queen that he was spotted pulling plenty of faces before covering Kate's mouth with his hand to shush her. While Louis continued with his cheeky behaviour, Kate did her best to keep her composure as she removed his hand from her face.

BBC Breakfast presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent were quick to point out that the Royal Family appeared to be 'ignoring' young Prince Louis during the Platinum Jubilee weekend.Discussing the various snaps of Prince William and Kate Middleton's three children taken during the various events of the Bank Holiday, Sally and Jon couldn't contain their laughter at the young boy's antics.But while Louis had clapped his hands over his ears during the flypast, Jon Kay was quick to point out: "They're all just ignoring him."Sally then agreed: "They are just ignoring him, aren't they?"But Sally also acknowledged how difficult it is to get young children to behave themselves while at long events, as she praised: "Prince Louis... I think he stole the show, perhaps, a little bit in the Royal Box over the weekend?"Fantastic pictures - not looking particularly impressed."Can I just say, anyone with children will understand, keeping them amused while on show and well behaved is quite something."Jon then added: "I love the fact that they then didn't take him to the concert on Saturday night, having learnt their lesson on Thursday and Friday."Both Sally and Jon called Louis one of the highlights of the entire weekend, along with the Queen's iconic Paddington sketch which saw her chat to the animated bear.Jon giggled: "Get Prince Louis and Paddington together, you've got perfection!" as Sally predicted: "That would be chaos!"Jon then reflected: "What a brilliant week, I think everybody's exhausted.

Prince Louis can’t stop stealing the spotlight during Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee!

Prince Louis was captured sharing a tender moment with his mum, the Duchess of Cambridge, during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.  MORE: What Princess Charlotte said to Prince George on the Jubilee balcony - and it's really cute!The young royal was snapped showering Kate with kisses and cuddles while sitting on her lap to watch the epic carnival procession.

a phalanx of red-white-and-blue bedecked superfans to make the rest of us stiffs feel less self-conscious about manically waving Union flags once a decade. Thursday was all about Trooping the Colour and the unspoken politics of the balcony. The clattering of the mounted Household Division prompted a handful of Animal Rebellion vegan activists to attempt to mount a Suffragette-style protest but nobody understood why, as horses are already vegan.

The royal family is looking more dapper than ever! Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank brought their 1-year-old son, August, to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee on Sunday.

Prince Louis was spotted blowing raspberries and attempting to cover his mum's mouth in a cheeky display during the Sunday pageant.

Prince Charles has said he hopes that “bickering” does not return after a feeling of “togetherness” across the nation over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Prince of Wales made the comments while he and wife Camilla mingled with guests at the Big Jubilee Lunch in The Oval cricket grounds, which was just one of several celebrations taking place across the country to mark The Queen’s 70 year reign.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank brought their 1-year-old son, August, to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee on Sunday. Marking the young royal's first public appearance, August was wearing a light blue sweater with England's Union Jack flag emblazoned on the front. Before today, August had not been photographed in public, the only photos of the royal were those released on his mother's Instagram.The Queen's great-grandson, whose full name is August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, was sitting in the royal box with his parents for the Platinum Jubilee pageant, which is the last event of the Jubilee weekend. August is Princess Eugenie and Jack's first child together after getting married in 2018. Princess Eugenie is the daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew.

The Queen’s appearance during a Paddington Bear sketch on Saturday night came a complete “surprise” to the Royal Family, who admitted they had no idea it was due to take place. The short skit kicked off the televised BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace, and saw the monarch playing We Will Rock You on the spoons alongside childhood favourite Paddington Bear.

Prince Charles and his grandson Prince Louis melted hearts on Sunday as they shared a sweet moment during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. In one adorable moment, Louis, four, was seen running to the Prince of Wales, 73, in the Royal Box as a delighted Duchess of Cornwall smiled on.

There was much disappointment when the Queen announced she was pulling out of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations held in her honour in London this weekend.

Royal fans were in hysterics watching the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant, as they spotted a woman asleep behind Prince Charles in the Royal Box. The pageant is the fourth and final day of a long and jubilant weekend of celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years of reign.

Family fun! While Prince Louis was notably absent from his family’s Platinum Jubilee outings at Cardiff Castle in Wales and at the “Platinum Party” concert, he returned with the rest of the family for a front row seat at the Jubilee Pageant.

After skipping several Platinum Jubilee events while feeling under the weather, Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony to conclude the four-day festivities.

Queen Elizabeth made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, marking the official end of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 96-year-old monarch was dressed in a green coat with a matching hat as she surprised the crowd.The royal -- who has not been spotted out in person since Thursday -- held on to a cane as she smiled and waved to the crowd. Her Majesty was joined on the balcony by her son, Prince Charles, daughter-in-law, Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, and her grandson, Prince William, his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Future King Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall looked every inch the future leaders as they stepped out for the final day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Charles, 73, and Camilla, 74, attended the Big Jubilee Lunch at The Oval cricket ground in South London on the final day of the Jubilee event.