The Queen is particularly keen to have the Duke and Duchess of Sussex join her for the League of Colors at Buckingham Palace, as this may be her kingdom’s last major balcony appearance.
The queen, who will turn 96 on Thursday, is struggling with mobility issues and uses a cane on public outings. Longer engagements, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s thanksgiving service, must be carefully planned to reduce the time Her Majesty spends at her feet.
Next year, at Trooping the Color, which will take place two months after the Queen’s 97th birthday, there is a chance to stand on the balcony to watch Her Majesty’s physical exertion take flight.
Prince Charles has also made it clear that he wants to debut in a “slime” monarchy when he ascends the throne. This may mean that in the future only the monarch and his descendants of Cambridge will join the League of Color, rather than the grand family gathering as it is today.
The reunion of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to Unite the Colors is always an astonishing sight, but this year it can be particularly poignant as it may be the queen’s last reign. In the photo, the royal family, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, at Trooping the Color in June 2019, the most recent Megxit premiere
The queen, who turns 96 this week, struggles with mobility issues and uses a cane on public outings. Pictured, the Queen is in Cardiff in October 2021
The Queen’s weakness means she cannot attend all of the planned anniversary celebrations. However, she hopes to see Trooping the Color on the balcony with her family.
Often the queen is accompanied by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and more distant relatives such as nephews, nieces and great-grandchildren.
He invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, whom they had seen together for the first time in two years, when they stopped at Windsor Castle on their way to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games last week.
Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, are said to be taking part in an unofficial role following their decision to step down as members of the royal family.
“This moment will be particularly poignant as it will be the last great family balcony in his kingdom,” the Daily Telegraph reported.
When Harry and Meghan met at Windsor Castle last week before moving to The Hague for the Invictus Games, they reportedly promised the queen that they would embrace their great-grandchildren Archie and Lilibet in the “near future”.
Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, may join the queen and senior royals on the balcony after Trooping the Color, but this will be an unofficial role following their decision to step down as members of the royal family. Pictured Sussexen weekend in The Hague
But sources have warned that Sussex’s existence must be handled with care and will result in a “leap of faith” on all sides after the couple made a series of damaging allegations, including allegations of racism against an elderly royal. It says it all since their Oprah left real life and moved to Montecito last year.
Harry was also forced to return amid an argument over his safety after taking legal action against the Home Office for claiming he did not feel safe bringing his family to England following the government’s decision not to provide police protection.
A Sussex spokesperson told the Daily Telegraph on Monday that they would not be able to discuss future travel plans.
The Queen is determined to attend as many events as possible during the four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend, although mobility issues mean it won’t be as significant as before.
Prince Charles has also made it clear that he wants to initiate a ‘weakened’ monarchy when he takes the throne; this could mean that in the future only their grandchild, Cambridge, will join him on the balcony. In the photo, the centennial of the RAF in 2018
Palace officials are reportedly working on plans to ensure he can attend events with dignity, including the thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Stairs to the cathedral would have been a problem for Her Majesty, so there is an ongoing debate about finding another way to seat the queen.
Royal biographer Angela Levin said: “It will be very difficult and I think they will only show it a few times, maybe during Mass at St Paul’s. This will be very important to him because he is a Christian.
“I don’t think we’re going to see him here. Maybe he’s good enough to sit and watch the horses. He won’t be anywhere. But when he’s there, he’ll appreciate the audience’s willingness to be there and support him.
“I think the assistants are worried that if the audience can’t see it, people might think it’s not worth going if he’s not there.
“I’m sure everyone at court hopes that people will come to pay their respects and thank you for an extraordinary reign both far and wide.”
Source: Daily Mail
