KING Charles, Princess Kate and the Royal Family showed raw emotion in a historic balcony appearance for the VE Day flypast today, said an expert.
The Monarch, 76, led commemorations for the, as huge crowds turned out to enjoy thein the capital.
Prince Louis, George and Charlotte delighted fans as they crowds a royal wave on the balcony this afternoon.
Royal expert Phil Dampier said: “Well, it’s fantastic to see a full turnout of royals today, I thought on the balcony when they actually had the fly past, and then they had the National Anthem.
“I thought it was a very, very poignant moment because this is the first time there hasn’t been a royal standing on that balcony to commemorate the VE Day since the end of the war.
“In other words with the passing of the Queen. A couple of years ago she was the last person who stood on that balcony with Winston Churchill at the end of the war to celebrate VE Day, and I think Charles would have been thinking about that. I think the other royals were thinking about that.
“I think Princess Anne would have been thinking about her mother and her father in particular and it was quite a poignant moment, because, you know, Prince Philip fought in the war.
“The Queen obviously served in the war as well, and was there, and remembered it and lived through it.
“And so there is the sadness at the passing of time that we’re losing that generation. And the next VE Day celebration very, very few of the veterans are still going to be with us sadly, and I think that really drove it home.
“You could see that the King was quite emotional. I thought Catherine, the Princess of Wales also looked quite emotional.
“They will have been thinking about their own personal battles with cancer, but really today was was all about the veterans, and it was all about thanking them for their service and thanking people who remembered, remembered the events of 80 years ago.”;
‘PAID A VERY, VERY HEAVY PRICE’
The royal expert also touched on who wasn’t present on the balcony, namely Prince Harry and Prince Andrew.
The disgraced Duke of York, 65, was on a horse ride at the Royal Lodge in Windsor this morning.
It is the first time he has been seen this week as he is excluded from the poignant parade to mark the
Experts last week declared thecan’t do anything in public as the “mere glimpse of him is a story”;.
Meanwhile Harry last week after losing his publicly-funded security appeal.
The Duke of Sussex claimed the but said he has.
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Mr Dampier explained: “It was rather sad to see Prince Andrew out riding today, when really he should have been there had he played his cards right.
“Had he not been involved in this dreadful scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein, the person he associated with long after he should have done in America, he’s paid a very, very heavy price for that, and it is rather ironic that Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and also the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry weren’t able to go to these celebrations today when they are, in fact, the only two servicemen in recent years have actually fought in conflict.
“I think that is one of the saddest elements of what’s happened to both of them.
“The fact that they’re unable now to join in with these these big state occasions, these big events because they once had such close ties to the military.
“So that’s extremely sad and extremely poignant. But unfortunately, in both cases. They have brought this on themselves.
“I’m sure that the King would like to reconcile with his son Prince Harry, and I’m sure he’d prefer it if both of them could have been there. But sadly, that’s not to be under the current circumstances.”;
The expert added how he hoped Prince Harry would offer “a period of silence”; out of respect.
“Meghan couldn’t help herself posting a picture of Harry and her children that she took in California a day or so ago,”; he added.
“We can move forward from here. But I have my doubts whether Harry, in particular, will learn his lesson.”;
‘GROWING UP FAST’
The Prince and Princess of Wales sat alongside their royal brood,, 11,, 10, and, seven, to watch the poignant parade.
As Prince Louis took his seat alongside dad, he showed off some adorable dance moves.
He moved his shoulders from side to side as he looked out into the crowd.
The youngster was then spotted affectionately brushing raindrop off his father’s shoulder.
Prince William turned towards his son and appeared to give him a tap on the leg.
As the parade continued, all three children looked towards their father and smiles as he spoke to them.
Lip reading expert Nicola Hickling revealed to The Sun that Wills told Louis: “Look at this I think it’s going to be quite wet today.”;
Louis then said to William“Wasn’t this supposed to be fun”; and his dad replied“It is son”;.
The dad-of-three also said “you will never forget this”; before explaining how the parade will work.
“They will come along here, and then go towards there, and then we will make our way back,”; he said.
He added: “It’s not going to be long and I want you to be taking an interest.
Prince George, 11, chimed in: “I’ve got something in my eye.”;
The professional lip reader also shared a sweet message from Princess Kate.
The mum-of-three said to her daughter, 10: “Doesn’t papa look smart today”;.
Mr Dampier commented: “It was wonderful to see the three kids again.
“It’s always fascinating to watch them. Louis only seven a couple of weeks ago, and Charlotte only 10 last week, growing up fast.
“George looks pretty much the same, aged 11. He still looks quite serious, I think, sometimes.
“I did think to myself I wonder how many of those three kids will actually end up doing military service themselves.
“Certainly Louis looks like he could well be an action man. I suspect that at least one or two of them will.”;
The expert touched on the picture Kate and Wills shared to celebrate Charlotte’s 10th birthday last week.
She donned camouflage style battle fatigues, which Mr Dampier said could be a “hint”; that she’s interested in the military.
PAYING TRIBUTE
The former Royal Commentator highlighted how the King and Queen interacted with the veterans today.
“Camilla even shared her blanket,”; said the expert.
“The royals were very, very engaged, and making it all about the veterans.
“It was quite significant that the king chose to wore a simple naval uniform, like his grandfather King George VI did on VE Day.
“No medals, no great fanfare, just having a simple uniform, and that was really paying tribute to the people who’d made the ultimate sacrifice. And the people who’d actually fought in the war.”;
