Why Queen Elizabeth II Is Missing Another Platinum Jubilee Event

UPDATE:After experiencing “some discomfort” amid her Platinum Jubilee festivities,Queen Elizabeth II is taking more time away from the spotlight.

On June 3, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the monarch won’t attend the Epsom Derby on June 4. However, she is expected to watch it on TV at Windsor Castle. This news come after the Queen decided to sit out the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

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It’sQueen Elizabeth II’s party, and she can take a break if she wants to.

On June 2, Buckingham Palace shared that after the first day of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations on June 1, she experienced “some discomfort” and will sit out of the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral on June 3.

“Her Majesty with great reluctance has concluded that she will not attend,” the statement read. “The Queen is looking forward to participating in tonight’s Beacon lighting event at Windsor Castle and would like to thank all those who made today such a memorable occasion.”

The four-day event pays tribute to the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. Her Majesty, 96, began the festivities early by sharing a regal portrait (captured by Ranald Mackechnie)on the royal family’s Instagram page May 25. The photo showed Britain’s longest-serving monarch swearing a light blue coat and dress embellished with pearls designed by her longtime dresser Angela Kelly.

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