The first of the 4-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth’s 70th anniversary on the throne took place with a military parade at Buckingham Palace. The 96-year-old queen was accompanied by her cousin, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, as she stood on the balcony to watch the soldiers return from the military parade. The Royal Air Force (RAF) flew a demonstration flight following the military parade. The Queen and other royals returned to the balcony to watch the flight. The event was attended by members of the royal families of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The Royal Air Navy took to the skies in 70 helicopters, forming the number 70 in the sky. The helicopters also painted the sky the colors of the British flag, red, blue, and white.
Queen Elizabeth II watches demonstrations at Buckingham Palace
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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