Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Paul Grover - Pool / GettyQueen Elizabethis resting up ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in one of her favorite spots!On Thursday, the monarch, 96, traveled to her Balmoral estate in Scotland for a “short break” ahead of next week’s four-day event in honor of her 70 years on the throne. She is believed to be staying at her private Scottish country home, Craigowan Lodge, PEOPLE understands.The Queen typically visits Balmoral this time of year and stays through what is usually a public holiday weekend in the U.K. This year, that public holiday is now taking place over the Jubilee weekend, which will take place from June 2 to June 5.A royal source tells PEOPLE that the brief visit will help the Queen pace herself ahead of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebration. The monarch is hoping to attend some key events being held in her honor.Queen Elizabeth at the Chelsea Flower Show.Dan Kitwood/GettyThere will also be a big royal family reunion with the return ofPrince HarryandMeghan Markle, who are expected to attend theservice of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedralnext Friday.Other highlights of the Platinum Jubilee weekend include the traditional Trooping the Colour parade, a day of horseracing at Epsom, a Royal Pageant through London, the Jubilee luncheon and a star-studded pop concert at Buckingham Palace.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The monarch has carried out a series of in-person engagements in recent weeksdespite ongoing mobility issues. On Monday, she attended the Chelsea Flower Show (where shedebuted her new royal ride!), and last week, she was on hand to open anew rail line named in her honorat Paddington station.
Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Paul Grover - Pool / Getty
Queen Elizabethis resting up ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in one of her favorite spots!On Thursday, the monarch, 96, traveled to her Balmoral estate in Scotland for a “short break” ahead of next week’s four-day event in honor of her 70 years on the throne. She is believed to be staying at her private Scottish country home, Craigowan Lodge, PEOPLE understands.The Queen typically visits Balmoral this time of year and stays through what is usually a public holiday weekend in the U.K. This year, that public holiday is now taking place over the Jubilee weekend, which will take place from June 2 to June 5.A royal source tells PEOPLE that the brief visit will help the Queen pace herself ahead of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebration. The monarch is hoping to attend some key events being held in her honor.Queen Elizabeth at the Chelsea Flower Show.Dan Kitwood/GettyThere will also be a big royal family reunion with the return ofPrince HarryandMeghan Markle, who are expected to attend theservice of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedralnext Friday.Other highlights of the Platinum Jubilee weekend include the traditional Trooping the Colour parade, a day of horseracing at Epsom, a Royal Pageant through London, the Jubilee luncheon and a star-studded pop concert at Buckingham Palace.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The monarch has carried out a series of in-person engagements in recent weeksdespite ongoing mobility issues. On Monday, she attended the Chelsea Flower Show (where shedebuted her new royal ride!), and last week, she was on hand to open anew rail line named in her honorat Paddington station.
Queen Elizabethis resting up ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in one of her favorite spots!
On Thursday, the monarch, 96, traveled to her Balmoral estate in Scotland for a “short break” ahead of next week’s four-day event in honor of her 70 years on the throne. She is believed to be staying at her private Scottish country home, Craigowan Lodge, PEOPLE understands.
The Queen typically visits Balmoral this time of year and stays through what is usually a public holiday weekend in the U.K. This year, that public holiday is now taking place over the Jubilee weekend, which will take place from June 2 to June 5.
A royal source tells PEOPLE that the brief visit will help the Queen pace herself ahead of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebration. The monarch is hoping to attend some key events being held in her honor.
Queen Elizabeth at the Chelsea Flower Show.Dan Kitwood/Getty
There will also be a big royal family reunion with the return ofPrince HarryandMeghan Markle, who are expected to attend theservice of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedralnext Friday.
Other highlights of the Platinum Jubilee weekend include the traditional Trooping the Colour parade, a day of horseracing at Epsom, a Royal Pageant through London, the Jubilee luncheon and a star-studded pop concert at Buckingham Palace.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
The monarch has carried out a series of in-person engagements in recent weeksdespite ongoing mobility issues. On Monday, she attended the Chelsea Flower Show (where shedebuted her new royal ride!), and last week, she was on hand to open anew rail line named in her honorat Paddington station.
source: people.com
