Each year, the Royal Family gathers to mark the monarch's official birthday with a spectacular display, culminating in an RAF flypast viewed from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
While Harry hasn't graced the balcony in recent years, it was a tradition he took part in for much of his life.
Royal enthusiasts adore these balcony appearances, often captivated by the personalities of the royal children. In his memoir "Spare," Harry unveils that these moments are laden with profound family memories.
In a poignant passage from "Spare," Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, delves into life within the Royal Family, recounting memories that emerged after the passing of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
One treasured memory he shared was a balcony appearance where he managed to make his grandmother laugh, despite the event's formal nature.
"I couldn't stop...remembering. Day and night, images flitted through my mind," Harry wrote, reflecting on the Queen's death. "Standing before her during my passing-out parade, shoulders back, catching her half smile. On the balcony beside her, saying something that made her laugh out loud, despite the solemnity of the occasion."
Harry also recalled the last time his children were with the Queen, and how she agreed to participate in a humorous video to promote his Invictus Games. This video revealed her unexpected sense of humor, which was a delightful secret they shared.
In another excerpt from "Spare," Harry highlighted the "distance" required in public royal appearances, even when together on the balcony. This made his memory of making the Queen laugh even more poignant.
"As a royal, you were always taught to maintain a buffer zone between you and the rest of creation. Even working a crowd, you always kept a discreet distance between Yourself and Them.
"Distance was right, distance was safe, distance was survival. Distance was an essential part of being royal, no less than standing on the balcony waving to the crowds outside Buckingham Palace, your family all around you."
