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Royal Family Stands On Balcony Without Meghan Markle & Prince Harry — Photos

The royal family stood on the balcony without Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — see photos.

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The royal family was back in action when they stood on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Thursday, June 2.

In May, it was revealed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would not be pictured on the balcony, as they are no longer working royals.

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“After careful consideration, the Queen has decided this year’s traditional Trooping the Colour balcony appearance on Thursday, June 2 will be limited to Her Majesty and those members of the royal family who are currently undertaking official public duties on behalf of the Queen," a palace spokesperson said.

“In addition, the Cambridge and Wessex children are also expected to appear as is Sir Tim Laurence, who the Queen is happy to attend as a frequent attendee and support for the Princess Royal on official engagements," the statement continued.

Scroll through the gallery below to see more photos from the day!

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Queen Elizabeth joined Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their three kids, Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, were on the balcony.

Louis became a meme for his funny faces!

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"Her Majesty The Queen on her #PlatinumJubilee Celebration Weekend!" a caption read via Instagram.

Of course, people loved celebrating the milestone. One person wrote, "Congratulations to Her Majesty for this Platinum Jubilee ?," while another added, "Prince Louis is absolutely adorable ?."

A third person added, "Loved how she was chatting to the little ones all the way through the fly over ??."

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Other members of the royal family, including Princess Anne and Sophie, Countess of Wessex were also in attendance.

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"Getting the #PlatinumJubilee Celebration Weekend underway in spectacular style! It was the British Army’s @irishguards who today trooped their Colour, at the first of several events commemorating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend. Over 1400 soldiers and officers from the Household Division were on parade this morning at Horse Guards in London for Trooping the Colour, putting on a fantastic display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare," another message read.

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