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Celebrations on the occasion of the platinum anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II begin on July 2

Elizabeth II, full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is her queen. However, several members of the royal family will not stand by the queen for the traditional opening ceremony and photo on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Prince Harry

Prince Henry Albert David of Mountbatten-Windsor, Duke of Sussex (Henry Charles Albert David), and his wife Megan Markle

Megan, Duchess of Sussex, born Rachel Megan Markle will not attend the 70th anniversary of the monarch's accession to the throne, CNN reports. 

A spokeswoman for the queen explained that only officially high-ranking members of the British royal family can take part in the military parade in honor of the monarch and play a role during the celebrations. 

Prince Harry was accused of disrespecting the queen

After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex relinquished their royal duties in 2020.

they may attend the jubilee but not take part in the royal activities.

This also applies to the queen's son, Prince Andrew.

The Duke of York withdrew from public life as a royal person in 2019 after a widely ridiculed interview with the BBC, in which he tried to justify the accusation that he sexually assaulted a minor, recalls Nova TV. 

During the Queen's platinum anniversary, her other three children will stand next to her - Charles, Edward and Anne, the spokesman confirmed.

Prince William and his wife Kate are also expected to attend, along with their three children.

Elizabeth II

Megan Markle

Prince Harry

Prince Andrew