This week brings the royal festivities in the United Kingdom as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, attend the Platinum Jubilee events marking Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. They will not participate in the traditional balcony greeting but will be present for the celebrations that pay tribute to the monarch’s long service.
Festivities begin this Thursday and run through the weekend, culminating in a major parade known as the Colours of Color. The parade will feature British regiments marching from a central London location to the Horse Guards Parade, a historic venue in the heart of the capital.
II. Elizabeth’s 70-year reign with numbers and interesting facts
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The parade highlights the iconic red-uniformed guards and the tall bearskin hats, while members of the royal family and a number of distinguished guests attend. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are among those who will follow the parade from the Horse Guards Parade but will not stand on the balcony where the queen will later greet spectators outside the royal residence.
The couple, now residents of California, USA, arrived in London with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, continuing their public duties while balancing life abroad with their family commitments.
This is II. Event program for Elizabeth’s Jubilee.
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Elizabeth II, who is 96 years old, will not take part in the Horse Parade itself due to mobility considerations. Prince Charles, as heir to the throne, will step in to represent his mother during the public festivities and will oversee the parade route in the crown’s honor.
On The Mall, the grand procession route that links Buckingham Palace to Whitehall, large crowds gather. Spectators wear Union Jack flags and colorful hats as they line the streets, turning central London into a vibrant tapestry of national celebration.
The streets and storefronts are adorned with national flags, and many shops display jubilee memorabilia that evokes memories of past royal milestones and national resilience. Portraits of Elizabeth II and a wide array of jubilee-themed mementos fill shops and public spaces, reflecting a nation joining in the historic moment.