Platinum Jubilee Pageant: Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children share excitement as the Queen makes special appearance - best moments


The Queen is celebrating 70 years on the throne


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Diane Shipley
Diane ShipleySenior Online Writer
Updated: June 5, 2022

The awe-inspiring celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee continued on Sunday with The Platinum Jubilee Pageant, which paid tribute to the monarch from across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

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Several royals were in attendance to enjoy the grand finale of the long weekend, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, The Princess Royal and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, and Zara and Mike Tindall were also watching. 

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The festival of creativity saw dancers, musicians, military personnel, key workers and volunteers come together to tell the story of the Queen's incredible 70-year reign.

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While many royals were in attendance, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not attend. 

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, stands with a woman in a pink dress and two children.© Photo: Getty Images

The Cambridges looked excited to be joining the crowds for the incredible event. 

Kate Middleton in a pink dress with a young boy, seated among other spectators.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess of Cambridge and her children were all in attendance and the doting mum-of-three shared a sweet moment with her youngest, Prince Louis, four, after she asked him to stop sucking his thumb. 

Group of people in stands, including woman in pink dress and child pointing.© Photo: Rex

Prince Louis was fascinated by the event and could even be seen dancing as Sir Cliff Richard performed. 

Group of people in formal attire, including Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince George, seated in stadium.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all joined their parents at the event. 

A woman in a blue dress waves and smiles among other people.© Photo: Alamy

Princess Beatrice arrived to support her grandmother, the Queen. 

Group of people seated, woman holding a child, all dressed formally.© Photo: Getty Images

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank made a rare public appearance with their baby son August.

Mike Tindall, woman, and girl in stands. Tindall wears suit and patterned tie.© Photo: Getty Images

Zara Tindall's husband Mike sat next to their daughter Mia, eight. 

Group of people in formal attire, including a woman in pink and a bald man, possibly Mike Tindall, interacting with a child.© Photo: Getty Images

Mike appeared to be telling young Louis to pay attention during the pageant! 

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Keir Starmer, Baroness Scotland, and Zara Tindall seated in stadium with others.© Photo: Getty Images

Looking gorgeous in a delicate lace detail top, Zara beamed as she sat with her family, although her youngest daughter Lena appeared to be struggling to see over her seat! 

Group of people, including a woman in a blue dress and a boy, walking in a stadium.© Photo: Alamy

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrived with Edoardo's son Christopher, six, who is nicknamed Wolfie, and looked so smart for the occasion. Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and Peter Phillips were also in attendance.

Group of people in stands, including Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall with children, clapping and cheering.© Photo: Getty Images

The royal children all seemed to be enjoying the pageant in honour of their great-grandmother. 

Boris Johnson and Kate Middleton with children in stands, smiling and watching an event.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate and Louis seemed to be having the best time at the event!

Man in suit giving thumbs up with two people behind him, one holding a phone.© Photo: Getty Images

Jack Brooksbank was all smiles as he arrived with his wife, Princess Eugenie. 

Man in blue suit and sunglasses smiling while someone takes his photo with a smartphone.© Photo: Getty Images

Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mopelli Mozzi, looked cool in shades as he took his seat for the big event. 

Anne, Princess Royal, wearing a dark coat and scarf, stands in a stadium with spectators.© Photo: Alamy

Princess Anne was photographed arriving at the event. 

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Charles, Prince of Wales waves while seated with Camilla, Prince William, and Prince George at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Charles waved to the crowds. 

Anne, Princess Royal, waves beside Charles, Prince of Wales, and other dignitaries in formal attire.

The doting grandfather sat Prince Louis on his lap as they enjoyed the show. 

Charles, Prince of Wales, Elizabeth II, and Prince George of Cambridge stand on a balcony, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen made a special appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the end of the pageant, to cheers from the crowd. Dressed in green, Her Majesty was accompanied by the Cambridges, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The crowd broke out into God Save the Queen in her honour. 

Crowds cheer as people in vintage attire dance in the street. A yellow double-decker bus with people on top drives by.© Photo: Getty Images

Performances represented different eras of the Queen's reign. 

Vintage cars and colorfully dressed individuals parade down a street lined with Union Jack flags.© Photo: Getty Images

Performers and volunteers took part from all over the UK and Commonwealth.

A grand procession with a golden carriage, led by individuals in ceremonial uniforms, possibly including Brian Folkerts.© Photo: Getty Images

The pageant was a spectacular event. 

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