The queen walks to her seat at Jubilee celebrions

Mid Wales Mike lives in Wales , Llandrindod Wells

How does one compare, food, trains, heads of State ?

2/73 or 3/76. It’s still a really pleasant thread.

I know we have plenty of things to be proud of in Britain despite having a monarchy.

I meant things that a country is specifically known for.

I know Cornwall is beautiful I am Cornish, I live in Wales now I love it here too.

Don't think Cornish too pleased with Charles the way he runs the Duchy.

Yes there are millions.
As an aside I have just spent 10 days in beautiful Cornwall. The number of Dutch cars visiting was quite remarkable.

There are millions of good things about this country. Why the need to endlessly run this country down?

Other countries Italy good food France good trains America hood tech Britain we have the oldest Head of State.

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Could it be the same outfit she wore at William's wedding? With new buttons and a few alternations?
(Sorry, one photo might be a bit blurred, haven't got time to search properly).

Yes, I noticed MOnica. Am sure it was chosen very deliberately.

Did anyone notice that the yellow outfit was teamed with blue flowers in the hat, and elsewhere. Both blue and yellow were the in the shades of the Ukraine flag. I would we willing to bet that that was quite deliberate. All the royal women often dress in colours or styles that convey support people, causes, or countries, but probably the first time it has been to support a foreign country attacked by its neighbour

Worth every penny. Showcased to the whole world.

I wish I could still take my mother out occasionally, but not only can she not get into a car as she can’t stand, but I would be totally unable to attend to her toilet needs should the need arise. We are now confined to taking her for a short walk in the care home garden in her wheelchair.

My mother is 94 years old and totally unable to even stand independently or even when holding her walker. She now needs a hoist to get her into and out of bed or into her wheelchair, consequently I think the Queen is doing extremely well to still be able to walk independently at all, or at least using a walking stick. She is a very lucky lady to still be able to do this.

Paperbackwriter

Looks like from now on the only things she's going to do that involve leaving the castle are the things that she really likes. Can't say I blame her, at 96.

Indeed, who could blame her. I think we all get to that stage.

Where have you all been, just Google ‘Queen reapplies lipstick in public’, and there are loads of images of her doing it through the years. It’s not a new phenomenon that indicates she’s got cognitive issues, for goodness sake!

Teacheranne

I loved the photo in todays papers of the Queen putting on some lipstick part way through! I thought she looked wonderful and so much healthier than in some photos earlier this week.

She put lipstick on IN PUBLIC? My mother would condemn that as "Common"!

Looks like from now on the only things she's going to do that involve leaving the castle are the things that she really likes. Can't say I blame her, at 96.

Well worth watching. I’ve just watched the recording to see my favourite parts.
Only 1/62.

Norah surely some spectacles, and this is a truly unique occasion, are worth a bit of a splash !!

Oh Nora sometimes we just have to enjoy things ?

Daddima I agree that HM’s problems could be cognitive. She certainly seemed far more relaxed and carefree than I’ve ever seen her before at a public event.

She looks great today, in yellow, opening the Elizabeth line on the Crossrail project. Prince Edward was to to do it, but last minute plans meant they changed the height of the plaque to suit HM's height!

Grantanow

Elderly woman walks to seat. It's done all the time.

This.

I thought the "joke" about the Opening of Parliament was in vert bad taste.

Nobody has ever said that the queen can't walk. She just can't walk a long distance. Why is everyone surprised that she managed to walk to her seat?