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Tim Ireland, APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles with Prince Philip, right, Prince William, centre, his son Prince George, front, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge holding Princess Charlotte, left, on the balcony during the Trooping The Colour parade at Buckingham Palace, in London, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
"AFP PHOTO, CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016"A handout picture released by the Ministry of Defence shows the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows taking part in a flypast along the Mall in central London on June 11, 2016 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / MOD / CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016 / tim laurence / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE - TO BE USED WITHIN 2 DAYS FROM JUNE 11, 2016 (48 HOURS), EXCEPT FOR MAGAZINES WHICH CAN PRINT THE PICTURE WHEN FIRST REPORTING ON THE EVENT / TIM LAURENCE/AFP/Getty Images
Ben A. Pruchnie, GettyLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England. The ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday parade and dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)
Justin tallis, AFP, GettyMembers of the King's troop make their way back along the Mall after parading to Horse Guards Parade for the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLISJUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images
Stuart C. Wilson, Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: A member of the Queens Guard collapses during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England. The ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday parade and dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Justin Tallis, AFP, Getty ImagesBritain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge holds her daughter Princess Charlotte and strokes her son, Prince George's head as they stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past of aircrafts by the Royal Air Force, in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLISJUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images
Oli Scarff, AFP, Getty ImagesA soldier collapses on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFFOLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Oli Scarff, AFP, Getty ImagesSoldiers direct guests to their seats on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFFOLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Oli Scarff, AFP, Getty ImagesMembers of Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards troop the Queen's Colour during the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFFOLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Oli Scarff, AFP, GettyBritain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrives at Horse Guards Parade during the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFFOLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Oli Scarff, AFP, Getty ImagesA soldier stands on Horse Guards Parade preparing to attend the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFFOLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Ben A. Pruchnie, Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George Of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge watch a fly past during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England. The ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday parade and dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)
Tim Ireland, APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II rides in a carriage along the Mall during the Trooping The Colour parade at Buckingham Palace, in London, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Justin Tallis, AFP, Getty Images(L-R) Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past of aircrafts by the Royal Air Force, in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLISJUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images
Tim Ireland, APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles with Prince Philip, right, Prince William, centre, his son Prince George, front, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge holding Princess Charlotte, centre left, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cambridge, left, on the balcony during the Trooping The Colour parade at Buckingham Palace, in London, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Stuart C. Wilson, Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: A member of the Queens Guard collapses during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England. The ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday parade and dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Justin Tallis, AFP, Getty ImagesBritain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L), Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Britain's Prince Harry (R) travel in a horse-drawn carriage to Buckingham Palace after the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's official 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLISJUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images
AFP PHOTO, CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016A handout picture released by the Ministry of Defence shows the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows taking part in a flypast above Buckingham Palace in central London on June 11, 2016 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / MOD / CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016 / ROBERT THATCHER / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE - TO BE USED WITHIN 2 DAYS FROM JUNE 11, 2016 (48 HOURS), EXCEPT FOR MAGAZINES WHICH CAN PRINT THE PICTURE WHEN FIRST REPORTING ON THE EVENT / ROBERT THATCHER/AFP/Getty Images
Tim Ireland, APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II waves as she watches the flypast, with Prince Philip, right, Prince William, centre, his son Prince George, front, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge holding Princess Charlotte, centre left, The Prince of Wales, third left, The Duchess of Cornwall , second left, and Princess Anne on the balcony during the Trooping The Colour parade at Buckingham Palace, in London, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Dominic Lipinski, PA via APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace in central London to view the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, Saturday June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress marched in London Saturday in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (Dominic Lipinski / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
AFP PHOTO, CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016A handout picture released by the Ministry of Defence shows the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows taking part in a flypast above Buckingham Palace in central London on June 11, 2016 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / MOD / CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016 / James McAllister / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / CROWN COPYRIGHT 2016" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE - TO BE USED WITHIN 2 DAYS FROM JUNE 11, 2016 (48 HOURS), EXCEPT FOR MAGAZINES WHICH CAN PRINT THE PICTURE WHEN FIRST REPORTING ON THE EVENT / JAMES MCALLISTER/AFP/Getty Images
Yui Mok, PA via APSoldiers marching along The Mall in central London, as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace to view the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, Saturday June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress marched in London Saturday in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (Yui Mok / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
Ben A. Pruchnie, Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge sit in a carriage during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England. The ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday parade and dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)
Dominic Lipinski, PA via APBritain's Princess Kate Duchess of Cambridge waves to the crowds during the royal procession in central London to view the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, Saturday June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress marched in London Saturday in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (Dominic Lipinski / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
Dominic Lipinski, PA via APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II returns to Buckingham Palace in central London after the Trooping the Colour ceremony, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, Saturday June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress marched in London Saturday in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (Dominic Lipinski / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
Ben A. Pruchnie, Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Zara Tindall, Anne, Princess Royal, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Charles, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Countess of Wessex watch a fly past during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England. The ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday parade and dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles with Prince Philip, right, Prince William, centre, his son Prince George, front, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge holding Princess Charlotte, left, on the balcony during the Trooping The Colour parade at Buckingham Palace, in London, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual Trooping the Colour parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Trooping the Colour tradition originates from preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
ExpandLONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II and her family marked her official 90th birthday Saturday, June 11, 2016 with a parade, a colorful military ceremony and an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
It was a day for continuity, patriotism and pride. Flag-waving throngs crowded into the spacious Mall in front of the palace to honor the longest reigning monarch in British history.
Prince William and his wife Kate’s daughter, Princess Charlotte, age 1, delighted the crowd by making her first appearance on the balcony, standing alongside the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, who turned 95 on Friday.




























