— marching in precision drills, while bands mounted on horses pounded on kettle drums and blew trumpets.
At the end of the parade, there was a record-breaking 82-gun salute and finally a “flypast” by the Royal Air Force, showcasing 70 fighter planes and helicopters roaring overhead, some flying in formation to spell the number “70,” while the queen — wearing sunglasses — smiled from the palace balcony., just 4 and dressed in a sailor suit, did steal the show when he clamped his hands over his ears and made a face as the jets zoomed past.
A giant banner reading “thank you” was held aloft, an image picked up by overhead cameras and broadcast on jumbo screens outside the palace.And many felt this was not just a big thank you, but athank you, as if everyone was making merry but also holding their breath, wondering if the queen would make it to her own party.
People outside the palace also wondered aloud what will happen to this monarchy after Elizabeth leaves the stage. She is the only queen most of her subjects have ever known.In her recent communiques, she has gently acknowledged that she will not be around forever. Many of the people gathered outside Buckingham Palace — a self-selecting group, of course — said she should stay put.
Graziano liked how the Firm, as insiders call the palace, is working, with a gentle transition underway. She said of the queen: “I think she’s done a marvelous job, through the war, through everything. I wouldn’t want to do it. She works so hard, every day, every day is a working day for her. She puts her country first and family second.“I think maybe the time is coming soon, time to let Charles step in and do what he’s been raised to do. I think he’s ready. I think the queen can have a rest and step back and enjoy herself.
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