Prince Charles’ emotional phone call spurred the Queen on to appear at Jubilee
Prince Charles made a last-minute call to The Queen which spurred her on to make an “emotional” appearance at the Jubilee finale. Charles rang his mum to tell her how desperate the public was to see her appear.
An insider told the Mail on Sunday : “The Queen only decided that she would go to London about three hours before the balcony appearance. She was not feeling brilliant but the Prince of Wales had called her and told her she really ought to come if she could.
“He told her there were so many people desperate to see her and he convinced her to come. The Queen was totally overwhelmed by the number of people waiting to see her – she had tears in her eyes before she stepped out on the balcony.”
Her Majesty said after: “Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions.”
The head of state then added: “I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last seventy years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.”
