In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of high-profile royal events have been cancelled, including Trooping the Colour, the Buckingham Palace garden parties and the Japanese state visit.
May 14, 2020 - 13:42 BST Danielle Stacey The Queen's calendar is usually jam-packed with high-profile events over spring and summer, but in light of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of these occasions have been cancelled. While alternative solutions are being looked at for some, these are the major royal events we'll miss seeing this year. Loading the player...
Her Majesty, who will turn 94 this year, is joined by members of her extended family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the fly-past. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's youngest child, Prince Louis, made his debut at Trooping the Colour last year and was spotted waving enthusiastically at the crowds.
The Duke also recorded a special video message for competitors on what would have been the day of the opening ceremony, telling them the plans for the 2021 event will be released soon and wishing them all well.
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