The Queen has greeted overjoyed royal fans after making her first public appearance during her Platinum Jubilee weekend. The 96-year-old walked out onto the balcony at Buckingham Palace following the conclusion of Trooping the Colour.
The event had marked the beginning of celebrations to mark her 70 years as monarch, but Her Majesty was unable to attend the showpiece occasion at Horse Guards Parade due to health and mobility issues that have stifled recent engagements. Prince Charles led the event instead.
However, the Queen did not disappoint the huge crowds who have gathered around Buckingham Palace and along The Mall as she stepped out just before 12.30pm today (June 2). Her Majesty popped out onto the balcony as Trooping the Colour came to an end.
