Elizabeth II est apparue jeudi au célèbre balcon du palais de Buckingham à Londres au premier jour des célébrations de ses 70 ans de règne, acclamée par des dizaines de milliers de personnes.
La souveraine de 96 ans, vêtue d’une tenue mauve et s’appuyant sur une canne, était accompagnée du duc de Kent, colonel des Scots Guards, un des régiments d’élite de la garde royale britannique, qui a salué les participants du défilé militaire annuel du « Salut aux couleurs ».
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Scenes ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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The Band of the Welsh Guards pass mambers of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery on their way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / POOL / AFP)
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Crowds near Trafalgar Square ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall leave Buckingham Palace by car for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Members of Band of the Household Cavalry take part in the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / various sources / AFP)
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Royal fans line the Mall as they wait for the trooping of the colour as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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©Kyodo/MAXPPP – 02/06/2022 ; People walk in costumes designed after the flag of the United Kingdom near Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, ahead of a Platinum Jubilee parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
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Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, waves to the public as she arrives on a carriage to attend the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, waves to the public as she arrives on a carriage to attend the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C), Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (R) and Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge travel in a horse-drawn carriage during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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June 2, 2022, London, London, United Kingdom: Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 02/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Trooping the Colour on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. (Credit Image: © Stephen Lock/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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June 2, 2022, London, London, United Kingdom: Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 02/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Trooping the Colour on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. (Credit Image: © Stephen Lock/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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The Duke of Cambridge takes part in the Royal Procession leaves Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Crowds on The Mall ahead the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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The Duke of Cambridge takes part in the Royal Procession ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales in his role as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, rides his horse along The Mall during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, rides his horse along The Mall during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (R), Britain’s Sophie, Countess of Wessex, (C) and Britain’s Lady Louise Windsor travel in a horse-drawn carriage during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Princess Anne, Princess Royal leaves Buckingham Palace, on her way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge (L), Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) leave Buckingham Palace, on their way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)
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Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L) and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, travel in a horse-drawn carriage during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON / POOL / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (R), Britain’s Sophie, Countess of Wessex (2nd R), Viscount Severn (L) and Britain’s Lady Louise Windsor (2nd L) leave Buckingham Palace, on their way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)
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June 2, 2022, London, London, United Kingdom: Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 02/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Trooping the Colour on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. (Credit Image: © Stephen Lock/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, rides his horse along The Mall during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP)
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Scenes ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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The Band of the Welsh Guards pass mambers of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery on their way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / POOL / AFP)
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Crowds near Trafalgar Square ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall leave Buckingham Palace by car for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Members of Band of the Household Cavalry take part in the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / various sources / AFP)
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Royal fans line the Mall as they wait for the trooping of the colour as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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©Kyodo/MAXPPP – 02/06/2022 ; People walk in costumes designed after the flag of the United Kingdom near Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, ahead of a Platinum Jubilee parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
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Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, waves to the public as she arrives on a carriage to attend the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, waves to the public as she arrives on a carriage to attend the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C), Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (R) and Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge travel in a horse-drawn carriage during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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June 2, 2022, London, London, United Kingdom: Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 02/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Trooping the Colour on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. (Credit Image: © Stephen Lock/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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June 2, 2022, London, London, United Kingdom: Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 02/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Trooping the Colour on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. (Credit Image: © Stephen Lock/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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The Duke of Cambridge takes part in the Royal Procession leaves Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Crowds on The Mall ahead the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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The Duke of Cambridge takes part in the Royal Procession ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales in his role as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, rides his horse along The Mall during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, rides his horse along The Mall during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (R), Britain’s Sophie, Countess of Wessex, (C) and Britain’s Lady Louise Windsor travel in a horse-drawn carriage during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
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Britain’s Princess Anne, Princess Royal leaves Buckingham Palace, on her way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge (L), Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) leave Buckingham Palace, on their way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)
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Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L) and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, travel in a horse-drawn carriage during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON / POOL / AFP)
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Britain’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (R), Britain’s Sophie, Countess of Wessex (2nd R), Viscount Severn (L) and Britain’s Lady Louise Windsor (2nd L) leave Buckingham Palace, on their way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, on June 2, 2022, in London. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)
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June 2, 2022, London, London, United Kingdom: Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 02/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Trooping the Colour on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. (Credit Image: © Stephen Lock/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, rides his horse along The Mall during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. – Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP)
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La souveraine est revenue sur le balcon un peu plus tard, pour un survol aérien de la Royal Air Force, cette fois accompagnée par les membres de la famille royale qui ont des fonctions officielles et leurs enfants. Jamais aucun monarque britannique n’a régné aussi longtemps, d’où l’importance pour le pays de célébrer ce Jubilé de platine d’une reine toujours extrêmement populaire. Pour nombre de Britanniques qui l’ont toujours connue, Elizabeth II est symbole de stabilité et d’unité depuis 70 ans. Le palais n’avait confirmé l’apparition au balcon de la souveraine, qui a des difficultés à marcher, que tard mercredi.
Première apparition depuis 2019 de la monarque sur ce balcon
En raison de la pandémie de Covid, c’était la première apparition depuis 2019 de la monarque sur ce balcon, qui projette l’image de la monarchie britannique depuis plus d’un siècle. Dans le passé, jusqu’à 40 personnes s’y étaient pressés, mais la reine a décidé cette année que seuls ceux « travaillant » pour la monarchie pourraient venir y saluer avec leurs enfants, soit 18 personnes.
Autour d’elle le prince Charles, héritier de la Couronne et son épouse Camilla, le prince William, deuxième dans l’ordre de succession et son épouse Kate, la princesse Anne, fille de la reine, et son mari, ainsi que le plus jeune fils d’Elisabeth II, Edward, et sa femme, ainsi que trois cousins de la souveraine. Les enfants de William et d’Edward seront aussi présents. Le prince Harry et son épouse Meghan, installés en Californie depuis qu’ils ont pris leurs distances avec la monarchie il y a deux ans n’ont pas été autorisés sur le balcon, pas plus que le prince Andrew, fils cadet de la souveraine, privé de toute fonction officielle depuis des accusations d’agressions sexuelles dont il s’est débarrassé en payant plusieurs millions de dollars à son accusatrice.
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