Queen Elizabeth II in Birmingham. October 7, 2021. File photoMOSCOW, June 5 Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain took part in the event on the occasion of the celebration of the platinum anniversary of the reign on Sunday, appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. appeared on the balcony surrounded by Prince Charles and his wife and Prince William with his wife and children. Elizabeth II stood on the balcony for several minutes to the sound of the national anthem of Great Britain. She also smiled and waved a few times at the crowd. health problems could not attend a solemn service in St. Paul's Cathedral in honor of the platinum anniversary, Buckingham Palace later announced that Queen Elizabeth II would miss the races at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Saturday. Elizabeth II, who turned 96 in 2022, will become the first British monarch celebrating the platinum jubilee of his reign. The official birthdays of British monarchs are also celebrated in the summer, regardless of when they actually have them. As part of the celebration of the anniversary, various events are held across the country throughout the year, culminating in a four-day weekend from June 2 to 5. Harry and his wife meet Queen Elizabeth II for the first time in two years
