Despite her enthusiasm for horse racing, she also opted to miss that weekend’s Epsom Derby.

While the world expressed concern for the monarch, Catherine, Princess of Wales provided assurances of her wellbeing.

Given that she wasn’t feeling well, the queen was seriously considering skipping this event.

King Charles smiling with Queen Elizabeth smiling and waving

Seeing the large swathes of fans catalyzed King Charles III to pick up the phone.

Her Majesty traveled via helicopter and used a wheelchair to arrive at the doors.

Then, she picked up her walking stick and made her triumphant entrance.

The royal family and Queen Elizabeth on the Buckingham Palace balcony

Photographer Chris Jackson was in the crowd and recalled the moment the queen appeared on the balcony.

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Thequeen also showed rare emotionwhen she saw everybody cheering and waving flags.