How Everything Works on Instagram: "Queen Elizabeth made her first balcony appearance as queen in June 1953, immediately following her coronation at Westminster Abbey. Stepping onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, she greeted the crowds below, establishing a tradition that symbolized her close connection with the British public. This moment marked the beginning of a long-standing royal custom of balcony appearances for major national celebrations. Her final balcony appearance occurred in June 202