The way they rallied around her this weekend reminded me of the week that Prince Philip died when a number of them released messages promising to look after their mummy or granny - and for her Platinum Jubilee that's just what they've done. And the younger royals were despatched to other parts of the United Kingdom, carrying out engagements that her and Prince Philip might have done in the past to make sure the whole country felt involved. Throughout the weekend her relatives have stepped in for her, at St Pauls for the Thanksgiving service and at the Epsom Derby. "While I may not have attended every event in person, my heart has been with you all and I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family," she wrote. A woman who wanted to show us that she couldn't have achieved this momentous milestone without the love of her family.Īnd she alluded to that in her message to say thank you. In the week leading up to the celebrations, a documentary of her home videos had given us a hint of the tone she wanted to convey. It was a snapshot of the future on a palace balcony that's been such a focal point for so many milestones of the past 70 years.Įven for them, that moment must have been breathtaking, as a crowd of thousands cheered for the monarch.ĭuring the weekend the pendulum had swung from official moments to the more relaxed and funny, and at the center of it all was the Queen's family. The Queen again stepping out, with her three direct heirs, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George, alongside her.Ĭamilla and Kate were also there, the important supportive wives, along with Charlotte and Louis. There was only one finale the crowds wanted and they got it. Speaking in the 2016 documentary The Queen at 90, the Countess of Wessex said: "She needs to stand out for people to be able to say, 'I saw the Queen.'" She has moved away from print and pattern over the years in favour of a less busy look.Ī fan of colour blocking, she frequently wears one shade, incorporating overcoats and decorative hats, allowing her to be seen easily in a crowd. She once joked, "If I wore beige, no one would know who I am."
At just 5ft 3in, the monarch is known for trying to make herself as visible as possible during public events. The bright green colour of today's outfit would have been carefully chosen so as not to blend in with the background - and ensure as many of the gathered crowd as possible could spot her. She was later gifted a third, similar, necklace and reportedly wears all three interchangeably. She is said to have loved the necklace so much that she had a backup made so as not to wear out the original. She was just 25-years-old when her father died, and the pearls she received from him as a young girl are a reminder of the bond they shared. The look is brought together with her iconic three-strand pearl necklace - an accessory she is rarely seen in public without it. She teamed it with a Rachel Trevor-Morgan hat with a black pom pom. Her Majesty wore a Stewart Parvin outfit – a vibrant green double crepe wool dress and coat, adorned with the Bow Brooch. Known for her love of wearing colour, the Queen appeared on the palace balcony in a signature bright outfit to end this weekend's Jubilee celebrations.