Channel: ITV News

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Description: Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not appear on the Platinum Jubilee Trooping the Colour balcony appearance, a Buckingham Palace source has said. The revelation came as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed they will be attending the celebrations in June. It will be the first time the couple have brought their family to the UK since leaving for the US, and the first time their youngest, Lilibet, will meet her great-grandmother who she was named after. A spokeswoman for Harry and Meghan said: “Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are excited and honoured to attend The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this June with their children.” The details were revealed as further plans were unveiled around celebrations to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne, with the monarch "looking forward" to the weekend. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at itv.com/news Follow ITV News on Facebook: facebook.com/itvnews Follow ITV News on Twitter: twitter.com/itvnews Follow ITV News on Instagram: instagram.com/itvnews