The Most Amazing Photos From Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee: Royal Balcony Moments, More

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Her Majesty approves! Queen Elizabeth II kicked off the start of her Platinum Jubilee celebration with the annual Trooping the Colour Parade ceremony — and it was only the beginning.The 96-year-old monarch was all smiles as she watched the festivities on Thursday, June 2, alongside some of her loved ones in honor of her 70 years on the British throne.Prince Charles, who is next in line for the crown, joined his mother on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to take in the grander of the day.

His wife, Duchess Camilla, was right beside him, wearing a blue-hued ensemble, similar to that of the queen.Prince William and his wife, Duchess Kate, were also on hand as were their three children: Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4. (Louis, who wore his dad’s childhood sailor suit, caught fans’ attention with his silly faces and dramatic reaction to the planes overhead.)The traditional march, which happens every June to toast the queen’s birthday, is doubly special this year as it marks the beginning of a four-day bank holiday for Her Majesty’s service milestone.Elizabeth is the longest-reigning ruler in British history, having taken over the duty in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI, in February of that year.The people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth will celebrate the queen through Sunday, June 5 — with many of her family members joining her for the multi-day event schedule.The palace previously confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would not be on the balcony during Thursday’s event, which featured a gun salute and military flyover.