PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70 years on the throne with Platinum Jubilee

The Queen made a surprise appearance with royal family members on Sunday.

It was indeed a jolly good time over the weekend in jolly old England, the United Kingdom and throughout the world to celebrate a remarkable milestone.

A four-day Platinum Jubilee was held to honor Queen Elizabeth II, who this year is marking 70 years on the throne.

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The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth wasn’t able to attend events on Friday and Saturday, but did make a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday with family members Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their three children.

Below are some photos of the celebration from Getty Images.