Queen Elizabeth looks cheerful on anniversary evening | royals

entertainment">The Queen was treated to a spectacular program of horse shows, military parades and performances by artists from all over the world. Helen Mirren, Joan Collins and Tom Cruise were also in attendance. The musical accompaniment was provided by Gregory Porter, Andrew Lloyd Webber and singer Katherine Jenkins. The show focused on highlights from Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary and paid tributes from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

entertainment">Prince Charles also spoke about his mother. He praised the way she always manages to present herself and the way she deals with the various challenges in life.

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entertainment">There was also a role for Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Prince Edward. She led a horse show with carriages in honor of Prince Philip, Elizabeth’s husband, who passed away last year.

entertainment">The queen received a standing ovation from the audience when she walked independently to her place in the stands. The royal has been struggling with her health in recent months. According to the British court, she has ‘mobility problems’, which has forced her to cancel some events. For example, she was not present at the start of the British parliamentary year last Tuesday.

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entertainment">Elizabeth made use of a stick as she walked to her seat in the gallery and was flanked by her son Prince Edward, the Duke of Wessex. The queen visibly enjoyed the performances and made a cheerful impression.

entertainment">At the end of the evening, Elizabeth was driven from the party site in a Land Rover. She walked a short distance from her seat to the car and spoke briefly with some of the show employees along the way.

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