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A royal expert claimed that the 96-year old queen was, “sending a clear message about the future of the monarchy,” by making a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace with three generations of future monarchs: Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George.
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Due to “discomfort” form mobility issues, the monarch was seen in public just twice during the four day bank holiday extravaganza that was the Platinum Jubilee. She opened the event on Thursday on the balcony while Trooping the Colour unfolded below. And on Sunday she concluded the event on the balcony once again.
The Jubilee was a roaring success and testimony to the popularity of the queen in the hearts of Britons young and old. Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall was patron of the Big Lunch and estimated that up to 18 million people could have taken part in Jubilee street parties. For her part the Queen stated that she wished the unity to extend well beyond the four days, and that the, “renewed sense of togetherness,” would last well into the future.
Royal Family News – The Queen Is In A Transition Period
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Clearly it was the future that was on her mind as she appeared each time with her successors. There was an outpouring of public affection for her throughout the Jubilee and she had fun and surprising moments such as her adorable video with Paddington Bear, which she kept secret from her family until the big reveal.
And on Sunday she was cheered by thousands of well-wishers after stepping on to the balcony after the Platinum Pageant, which told the story of her life, and the nation. She said she was, “humbled and deeply touched,” that so many people joined in her celebrations of a remarkable 70-year reign.
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Royal expert Phil Dampier is among those that think her appearance with her great-grandchildren and grandchildren was significant: “The fact that the three children were standing on the balcony at the end with the Queen sent out a clear message that they are the future and that there are three kings in waiting.” He stated that it also projected, “an image of a loving extended family.”
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He told FEMAIL, “The appearances of George, Charlotte, and Louis were clearly very significant and marked their debut on the public stage.”
“Prince Charles once said that the day he realized he would one day be king and that his destiny was mapped out for him was a tremendous shock, and I often wonder whether it’s dawned on George yet.” It has now!
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