Royal family news – live: Sussexes release photograph of daughter Lilibet after arriving in US
Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter turns one during her first trip to the UK
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a picture of their daughter Lilibet after celebrating her first birthday.
The photograph of Lilibet, who celebrated the occasion with family and close friends of the Sussexes at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor on Saturday, is understood to have been taken by family friend Misan Harriman.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s second child, born on 4 June 2021 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
The couple have been “incredibly touched” by the birthday wishes that have flooded in for Lilibet.
More than 100,000 dollars (£79,800) in donations to the World Central Kitchen were made in her honour by people around the world, for which the Duke and Duchess have also expressed their gratitude.
It follows reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had returned to the US following a short trip to the UK for the jubilee celebrations.
The early departure means the Sussexes missed the finale of the festivities, which saw the Queen make a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the royal standard flag was raised above the residence during the pageant.
Gold State Coach leads Platinum Jubilee Pageant down The Mall
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant has begun.
The Queen’s Gold State Coach is travelling along The Mall as members of the royal family, including the Prince of Wales, take their position to watch the spectacle.
Half of The King’s Troop, which is leading the procession, are women.
Prince William, Kate Middleton arrive with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have joined their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in the royal box to watch the pageant.
Kate is dressed in a long-sleeved, form-fitting fuchsia pink dress, while Prince William is wearing a classic black suit.
Charlotte looks sweet in a cream coat with peter pan collar.
George is matching his father in a navy blue suit and Louis is dressed in a white button down, worn under a black coat.
Boris Johnson, Carrie Johnson and Keir Starmer arrive at pageant
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken his seat at today’s jubilee pageant, alongside wife Carrie Johnson.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is also in attendance at the celebration in front of Buckingham Palace, London on the fourth and final day of jubilee festivities.
Today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant kicked off at 2.30pm and will involve 10,000 participants and performances from Ed Sheeran and other famous faces.
Hologram of young Queen projected onto Gold State Coach
A hologram of a young Queen was projected onto the Gold State Coach as it travelled through the Platinum Jubilee Pageant today.
While the Queen herself is not currectly in attendance at today’s pageant, footage of her from coronation in 1953 was cast onto the historic coach.
Attendees could see the images of the young monarch waving from the backseat of the coach, and Prince Charles stood up as the coach passed by at the pageant that brings the platinum jubilee celebrations to a close.
More footage of young Queen hologram on Gold State Coach
As a part of today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, a hologram of the Queen aged 25 at the 1953 coronation was projected onto the Gold State Coach as it was paraded through central London.
Prince Louis steals show at Jubilee Pageant
Prince Louis, four, is in attendance of today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant alongside his father, Prince William, mother, Kate Middleton and siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Much like during Thursday’s celebrations, the young prince has amused audiences as he put his head in his hands during the show.
Third act of Pageant underway
The third act of today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant is now underway.
The act, titled ‘Let’s Celebrate’, tells the story of the Queen’s 70-year reign and pays homage to her service and dedication.
So far, it has featured a performative dance routine including a large dragon puppet managed by multiple puppeteers.
Red Arrows fly past cancelled
The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows fly past today for the platinum jubilee has been cancelled due to bad weather.
Celebrities spotted on jubilee buses
Many famous famous have been spotted at today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
Celebrities such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Chris Eubank and Sir Cliff Richard waved to crowds down below from jubilee-themed double decker buses as they rode down The Mall.
Charlotte Tilbury also made an appearance, as her brand - Charlotte Tilbury Beauty - is the Official Beauty Partner of today’s Jubilee Pageant at all.
Prince Louis pulls more funny faces at Jubilee Pageant
Prince Louis is yet again entertaining audiences as he pulls funny faces during today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
The young prince, aged four, sits alongside his mother, Kate Middleton, and older siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
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