Prince Charles

Prince Charles and Prince William lobbied against the Duke of York's appearance at the ceremony.

Charles Rae said there are some people at the palace who want to reinstate the Duke of York's military titles and patronages.

Queen Elizabeth II stripped the Duke of York of his royal patronages and military titles in January this year.

Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance on the last day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

While millions watched the Platinum Jubilee festivities to thank Queen Elizabeth and reflect on her 70 years on the British throne, for the monarchy itself, the four-day celebrations have also very much been about looking to the future.

Queen Elizabeth said she was humbled by the support she had received during her Platinum Jubilee after crowds of royal fans cheered her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, flanked by her heir Prince Charles and two other future kings.

The 96-year-old monarch, who has been troubled by mobility problems, appeared for the first time in person since Thursday on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the Trooping the Colour military parade.

Buckingham Palace said the 96-year-old monarch, who has been dogged by mobility problems for months, experienced "some discomfort" after two public appearances on the balcony after the Trooping the Colour military parade.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will watch the Trooping the Colour parade from a Buckingham Palace office.

Duncan Larcombe said it is "clearly a trip not to let bygones be bygones and heal a rift" but specifically for them to honour the Queen.

Overall, the UK might be considered less than generous in the bank holiday stakes. Many countries in Europe have around 12 bank holidays, while the lucky citizens of Finland have 15.

Modern royal jubilees have become chiefly associated with holidays, processions and parties. But jubilees are also religious events, and their history reveals the monarchy's widening role in British religion and communal relations.

The four days of events begin on Thursday with the traditional "Trooping the Colour" military parade in central London

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their excitement to join the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with their children, Archie and Lilibet.

Omid Scobie says the monarch "has earned every right to conserve her energy for celebratory moments that the nation can enjoy alongside her."

Author Tina Brown said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "assets" to the Firm because of their "potent appeal" in the U.K.

Queen Elizabeth II had pulled out of the event under the advice of her doctors because of her mobility issues.

Charles delivered the Queen's Speech from the consort's throne, symbolically an inch shorter than the monarch's sovereign throne

Johnson and his government are keen to return the focus on what they call the "real issues" and turn the page on scandals

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex briefly reunited with the Queen, Prince Charles, and Camilla at Windsor Castle on April 14.

The Duke of York is under pressure to relinquish his dukedom after he lost his "Freedom of the City of York" honour.

The Prince of Wales initially was "much closer" and had "a very warm relationship" with Prince Harry.

The Prince of Wales is next in the royal line of succession to become the British monarch after Queen Elizabeth II.

A truth and reconciliation commission concluded in 2015 that the failed government policy of assimilation amounted to "cultural genocide".

The former Hollywood lighting director said he wants to show his "love and respect" to the Royal Family.

The Queen and Prince Charles are said to be doing all they can to convince the Sussexes to be at the celebrations in June.

The princess visited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the U.S.A in February this year.

It is understood that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with the Prince of Wales for some "clear the air" talks at Windsor Castle.

The Duke of Sussex admitted in 2019 that he and his brother are now on different paths but he will always love him.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were unable to meet with Prince William in the U.K. ahead of their trip to the Netherlands last week.