Elly C
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I can!t understand the Queen!s own children not being there
If Edward, Sophie and the children have gone to visit his father then I think any hopes of a last minute "Oh, bring them all out" have gone
It's such a shame that Lady Louise had to sit through the long service (no doubt extremely boring for a youngster!) and then isn't getting the fun of being out on the balcony.
And the royals are on the balcony!
The cheers are quite deafening.
It's a bit weird seeing so few members of the Royal Family up there though.
It's been said that during this particular event, the Queen wanted the focus to be on her immediate successor (Prince Charles) and his family.Much smaller in number than previous balcony appearances!
the Queen wanted the focus to be on her immediate successor (Prince Charles) and his family
@jemmasamuel: David Cameron forgot to turn the page, hense why I got my reading wrong
The Queen appears to be delighted.
They are all positively beaming.
It's been said that during this particular event, the Queen wanted the focus to be on her immediate successor (Prince Charles) and his family.
Elly C said:I can!t understand the Queen!s own children not being there
This nothing new I think King George VI had balcony appearance with just his wife and daughters.This is the start of the view of the official party in a King Charles reign. It has been talked about for awhile. He wants it down and this is sort of the phasing in of the furrier. You have now seen the NEW royal family.
What an amazing end to the Diamond Jubilee! The carriage procession was very nice and the crowds were unbelievable! I so wish I could have been there. I feel prouder of my Queen today than I have ever been before and truly believe that Elizabeth II is perhaps the greatest person of the modern era
I was a tad disappointed that the carriage procession was only 2 carriages strong and I felt disappointed that her whole family was not really included in the celebrations on the balcony and through the procession. I still am in awe of the amazing event that was a more than fitting tribute to our remarkable sovereign, but I really felt as if the Princess Royal, Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children should have also taken part - especially as you could see everyone behind the Queen craning for a look out onto the Mall. I think this would have given the occasion a bit more of the gravitas it deserved - I'm not sure what they were trying to say by only having Charles, Camilla, William, Kate and Harry as part of the celebrations.
Nevertheless I think the Jubilee has been remarkable and I will treasure my memories of it - even if they are from the couch
I hate that too I know Kate probably doesn't but she will be Queen one day. I glad that Duchess of Cambridge is becoming more common now.Do you know this is the one thing that really annoys me....
Kate Middleton, Prince William Salute Queen Elizabeth II at Service of Thanksgiving - UsMagazine.com
The fact that over a year since their wedding The Duchess Of Cambridge is still been called Kate Middleton in the American Tabloids
The Queen has said all along,that she only wanted the Airs to the Throne, Aka Prince Of Wales and his family On The Balcony.
Do you know this is the one thing that really annoys me....
Kate Middleton, Prince William Salute Queen Elizabeth II at Service of Thanksgiving - UsMagazine.com
The fact that over a year since their wedding The Duchess Of Cambridge is still been called Kate Middleton in the American Tabloids
I hate that too I know Kate probably doesn't but she will be Queen one day. I glad that Duchess of Cambridge is becoming more common now.
I'm not sure what they were trying to say by only having Charles, Camilla, William, Kate and Harry as part of the celebrations.
Well the sign is clear : the next reign is getting irremediably closer. We are now in a transition phase.
How brillant it was, these celebrations had, imo, a far more serious and grave aspect than the joyous golden jubilee. The absence of the DOE and the sometimes exhausted figure of the Queen didn't help to dissipate the sad feeling that we're now seeing the final phase of Elizabeth II 's reign.
The entire Royal Family has been out in force for all the previous occasions, from Pageant, to today's Thanksgiving Service. This balcony appearance, however, was about continuity and succession; as such, Her Majesty saw it fit that only her Heir (Prince Charles) and his family were present.Why were so few of the royals on the balcony - would have thought that this would have been a perfect opportunity to see the children and grandchildren? What was the reason for choosing only 1 son and 2 grandchildren. I'm confused and a bit disappointed
Which is only understandable.I thought Her Majesty looked VERY tired today....
Do you know this is the one thing that really annoys me....
Kate Middleton, Prince William Salute Queen Elizabeth II at Service of Thanksgiving - UsMagazine.com
The fact that over a year since their wedding The Duchess Of Cambridge is still been called Kate Middleton in the American Tabloids
Which is only understandable.
The exhausting Pageant in dreadful conditions, followed by her husband being hospitalised, followed by a late night concert she felt compelled to attend (not to disappoint the hundreds of thousands who had gathered), followed by today's action-packed events. Even someone much younger would have looked tired (and indeed, all the younger royals did), but for a 86-year-old woman, Her Majesty looked pretty relaxed and composed.
Can someone provide some source of this? I've only heard if this "Royal Family lite" concept in connection to Charles's accession. I simply think that on such a grand occasion such as this it was a tiny bit of a let down to see six of them on the balcony, that's all.
I agree they look tired. I've thought Prince William looked tired and stressed for a lot of the weekend. It must be hard to work the hours he does, sometimes till the last shift before then to hurry back to London (or wherever) to make an appearance. He just seemed to have a lot on his mind, even during the flotilla, before his grandfather became ill.