The traditional palace balcony appearance is back — andQueen Elizabethis taking center stage.
The monarch’s appearance delighted the crowds gathered below as she has missed many important events in recent months — including the State Opening of Parliament last month, theMaundy Service ahead of EasterandRemembrance Dayback in November — due tohealth setbacksandmobility issues.
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But she appeared rested and rejuvenated following abrief break at her Balmoral estate in Scotland.
From left: Princess Anne, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Prince George and Prince William on the balcony for Trooping the Colour on June 2.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.Matt Dunham/AP/Shutterstock

The Cambridge kids enthusiastically waved as planes flew overhead, withPrince Louissometimes covering his ears in reaction to the loud noise. The 4-year-old exchanged several sweet moments with his great-grandmother.
Queen Elizabeth II and her cousin Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in June, 2022.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Missing from the balcony werePrince Harry,Meghan Markleand Prince Andrew. The Queen previously announced thatthey would not be included in the balcony appearancebecause they are no longer working members of the family.
Prince Andrew, however, didn’t take part in Trooping the Colour in any capacity.
Queen Elizabeth.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

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The Queenfirst appeared on the balconyearlier in the day alongside her cousin, the Duke of Kent, to take the official salute.
Trooping the Colour takes place each June, but this year it serves an extra special purpose — as the kickoff event for the weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
source: people.com