Prince Harry and Meghan at Mass in honor of Elizabeth II (Photo by Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
The 96-year-old Queen is increasingly struggling with mobility problems “a certain unease” after standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace twice the day before to kick off the four-day celebrations of his “platinum anniversary”.
Head of the Church of England and very religious, The monarch chose not to attend the event due to the long journey from Windsor Castle, where she resides, to Londonan hour by car and “the activity necessary to participate in the Mass”explained the royal house.
Stephanie Stitt, a 35-year-old event organizer, explained herself among the crowd waiting outside the cathedral from the early morning “a little” disappointed by the Queen’s absence. “But it’s understandable because he’s 96 years old,” he added, affirming that “It’s nice to celebrate something and not be reminded of the cost of living crisis‘ which, with historic inflation, is imposing sacrifices and hardships on many Britons.
Prince Andrew, 62, was considered the monarch’s “favourite son” but was removed from public life following allegations of sexually assaulting a minor in the United States and also did not attend the mass after contracting COVID-19 .
Harry and Meghan, among the guests at the ceremony (Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS)
those who do Appearing publicly in the UK for the first time in two years was Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. Between shouts of joy and a few boos from the crowd that had gathered in front of the cathedral, The monarch’s 37-year-old grandson arrived in a dressing gown and gray tie, wearing all his decorations, which he retains despite the fact he left the monarchy in 2020 and cannot wear a military uniform.
Smiling but tense The former American actress, 40, looked dapper in a cream coat with lapelscolour, which some British media interpreted as an attempt to “innocence‘ and a pearl gray Pamela.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan made their first public appearance in the UK in two years (Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS)
The couple rocked the monarchy when they decided to move to California two years ago, from where they have criticized the royal family and even accused one of their members, whom they did not name, of racism.. Since then they have seen little and private the Queen and her youngest daughter, Lilibetwho turns one year old on Saturday Until now he did not know his famous great-grandmother. They traveled to London for the anniversary celebrations but stayed away from the press on Thursday, under pressure from which they claimed to have left the UK.
“I think they should stay in the background, they can do what they want with their lives, but they probably shouldn’t say some things,” said Roger Nagy, a 51-year-old American surgeon who was flown expressly from Colorado, curiously. This celebration ‘is about the queen, not her’he added.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive for their first public appearance in the UK in two years at a service to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London.
The service was attended by more than 400 guests in the majestic Anglican Cathedral, including most of the sovereign’s relatives, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and numerous political and social leaders, along with representatives of other religions.
The ceremony was presided over by the Reverend David Ison, Dean of the Cathedral, gave thanks for the life and reign of the longest-lived monarch Britain has ever had.
Britain’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive for a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul’s on Friday 3 June 2022, the second of four days of celebrations commemorating the Platinum Jubilee Cathedral in London a . Events over a long bank holiday weekend in Britain are set to celebrate the monarch’s 70th anniversary of service. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
Elizabeth II was 25 years old when she succeeded her father, King George VI, in 1952. Seventy years later, she is the only monarch most Britons have ever known. Because of her health problems, she was again represented on Friday by her eldest son Carlos, the 73-year-old heir to the throne He is gradually assuming functions in a progressive transition that is worrying given his low popularity at a time when royalty is in question.. 62% of Brits say they are still in favor of the monarchy, but the youngest are split: 33% for and 31% against. In a YouGov poll released this week, just 39% of respondents said they believe there will still be a monarch in the country in 100 years.
Police officers stand guard as people gather outside St Paul’s Cathedral ahead of the National Service of Thanksgiving to take place as part of celebrations of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee June 3, 2022 in London, Britain. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
The “Platinum Jubilee” celebrations, which began Thursday with a grand military march, will continue through Sunday with a music and dance parade, horse racing, a pop concert and tens of thousands of picnics and barbecues.
(With information from AFP)
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