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Harry And Andrew Will Not Appear On The Balcony Of Buckingham Palace During The Platinum Jubilee

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Only "members of the Royal Family who are now executing formal public obligations" will accompany the queen on June 2, according to Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will visit the UK for the Jubilee, despite not appearing on the balcony. According to the palace, the Queen, who is 96 years old, plans to attend some Jubilee celebrations. After canceling a number of engagements in recent months due to mobility issues, her participation won't be confirmed until closer to the time, if at all. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a spokesman, will be attending the Jubilee with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. "Excited and honoured to attend the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations," the couple was reported to be. The Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place over a four-day bank holiday from June 2 to 5, celebrating the Queen's 70-year reign. Who would take part in the historic royal balcony tableau at the opening of the

Boris Johnson Concedes To A Difficult Night For The Conservatives Following Council Losses In The 2022 Election

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The Conservatives have lost over 460 seats and control of 11 municipalities in local elections. In southern England, the party lost support to the Liberal Democrats, and important London councils to Labour. Outside of the city, however, Labour's gains were relatively modest, as the party failed to make a significant breakthrough. Boris Johnson acknowledged that his party had a "difficult" time in some areas, but claimed that the overall results were mixed. With nearly all results in, Labour has gained 144 seats, with leader Sir Keir Starmer stating his party was "on track" to win the next general election. 195 of the 200 councils in England, Wales, and Scotland have declared so far. A handful are anticipated to confirm their results on Saturday, when full results for the Northern Ireland Assembly are also due. Ahead of the elections, the Conservatives had been preparing for huge losses in England, as they faced assaults over the rising cost of living and the ong