Queen Elizabeth II, 96, stepped out on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Thursday.in London, for the official salute at the end of the military parade “Trooping the Color“which marks the beginning of the celebrations for his 70-year reign.
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Due to his mobility problems, The sovereign did not salute the British regiments during the “Trooping the Color“, on the parade ground of Horse Parade, the headquarters of the cavalry guard, but kept the traditional salute in the palace, which today displays a huge royal standard.
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The queen, in a sky blue dress, matching hat and cane in hand, went out on the balcony with her cousin the Duke of Kent to greet the 1,500 soldiers, with musical bands and hundreds of horses, marching in the traditional “Parade of the Banner”.
As soon as he appeared on the balcony, the screams of thousands of people who occupied the great avenue “The Mall”, which connects the palace with Whitehall, the government area of the country, could be heard.
Organized annually for 250 years to commemorate the official birthday of the British monarch – but canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic – this year coincided with the start of the four days of celebrations for the seven decades spent on the throne by Elizabeth II, crowned only 25 years old and now affected by increasing mobility problems.
“I hope that the coming days will be an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved over the last seventy years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm,” the queen said in a message released ahead of celebrations that come after various scandals. in the royal family and the aggravation of his state of health.
Hundreds of thousands of people crowded around the palace, cordoned off with metal barriers and guarded by policemen in their characteristic domed helmets.
This queen is either hated or loved, but in the end she is a symbol that unites society.
British flags were ubiquitous, hawked by street vendors or emblazoned on bunting, picnic bags and balloons, as well as on the dresses, jackets and caps worn by the crowd, in contrast to the morning suits and top hats worn by guests. to the official ceremony.
Among the curious, three Mexican friends, residents in London for a year and a half, could not get over their astonishment.
Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign also deserved congratulations from other parts of the world. Pope Francis sent her best wishes to her queen, wishing her, her family and her people “unity, prosperity and peace.”
There have been few occasions when Queen Elizabeth II has been seen in public in the last year due to his walking problems, which he does with the help of a cane.
This parade was attended by other members of the royal family, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and his wife, Carrie Johnson, as well as special guests.
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*With information from EFE and AFP
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