The royal couple arrived on
Thursday afternoon, presumably from Sandringham where they’ve spent part
of the half-term week. Their arrival comes just a day ahead of the beginning of
the Jubilee celebrations that will start with the Trooping the Colour. For the
first time ever, the monarch, who suffers ongoing mobility issues, will
reportedly take the salute at the military event from the balcony of Buckingham
Palace.
It’s understood that the
Household Division will march to the front of the palace where the Queen,
who now uses a walking stick, will appear on the balcony to take the salute, to
avoid her having to make the journey to the Horse Guards Parade by carriage, or
sitting on a dais for a lengthy period of time.
Her Majesty arrived back on
Tuesday following a stay in Balmoral, where she normally stays for a
period of time during the late spring months.
However, the return
journey wasn’t smooth for the monarch, as a landing had to be aborted when her
13-seater was caught in an electrical storm that had rain and hail.
Responding to reports, a
spokesperson for Buckingham Palace, said: “The Queen’s flight was delayed
due to a lightning storm, all the correct procedures were followed and there
were no safety concerns.”
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The pair will play a prominent role in the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations
Also back are the Duke and Duchess
of Sussex, who have brought their two children, Archie and Lilibet, with them
for the celebrations. This is the first time Prince Harry and Meghan have
brought their family to the UK since leaving for the US in 2020.
