The State Opening of Parliament (Queens Speech) 2021-Present

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PrincessOfPeace

#50
July 01, 2021, 11:49:36 PM
The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Royal, this morning visited Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh (Professor Peter Mathieson).

Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness, escorted respectively by Professor David Reay (Executive Director) and Dr Katherine Crowley (Co-Director), toured the Institute, meeting staff and students and viewing demonstrations, before meeting representatives from the Children?s Parliament who presented a commemorative tree to Her Majesty which will be planted in the grounds as part of The Queen?s Green Canopy.

- Court Circular || 1 July 2021

wannable

#51
July 02, 2021, 12:48:21 AM

Michael Rhodes
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PrincessOfPeace

#53
July 02, 2021, 03:28:19 PM
Queen Elizabeth II receives the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, during an audience at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.

https://twitter.com/DelMody/status/1410982107090989062?s=20

PrincessOfPeace

#54
July 03, 2021, 08:15:59 AM
Dr Angela Merkel (Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany) was received by The Queen this afternoon.

Her Majesty held a Council via video link at 4.45 pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal), the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP.

The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP made affirmation as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, kissed hands upon his appointment and received the Seals of Office.

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

- Court Circular || 2 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#56
July 04, 2021, 01:19:27 PM
Day 4. Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the grounds of Windsor Castle. 

https://twitter.com/markacuthbert/status/1411634152005328905?s=20

PrincessOfPeace

#57
July 06, 2021, 11:12:00 PM
His Excellency Mr Papa Owusu-Ankomah was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Ghana in London.

His Excellency Mr Mohsen Baharvand was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Court of St James's.

Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.

- Court Circular || 6 July 2021

wannable

#58
July 08, 2021, 02:12:34 PM
The Royal Family
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Church The Queen was at Manchester Cathedral today where she met members of the clergy and local worshippers.


Manchester Cathedral
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The Royal Standard represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom. The Royal Standard flying full mast over @ManCathedral on Queen Elizabeth II's arrival celebrating the 600th Collegiate Church @royalfamily

The Royal Standard today at Manchester Cathedral


PrincessOfPeace

#59
July 08, 2021, 06:01:37 PM
Her Excellency Mrs Tzipi Hotovely was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the State of Israel to the Court of St James's.

Mr Or Hay Alon was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Zheng Zeguang was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the People?s Republic of China to the Court of St James's.

Mrs Hua Mei was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.

- Court Circular || 7 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#60
July 09, 2021, 10:59:57 AM Last Edit: July 14, 2021, 01:03:48 AM by PrincessOfPeace
The Queen this morning arrived at Manchester Victoria Railway Station and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Sir Warren Smith), the Lord Mayor of Manchester (Councillor Thomas Judge) and the Mayor of Trafford (Councillor Laurence Walsh).

Her Majesty drove to the set of "Coronation Street" at ITV Studios, Coronation Street, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, to mark their Sixtieth Anniversary and was received by Mrs Sharman Birtles (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester).

The Queen, escorted by Mr Iain Macleod (Series Producer), walked along "Coronation Street", meeting members of the cast and crew, before being received by Dame Carolyn McCall (Chief Executive Officer, ITV plc) and meeting further members of the cast in the "Rovers Return".

Her Majesty afterwards visited Manchester Cathedral to mark the Six Hundredth Anniversary of the Cathedral and was received by the Dean (the Very Reverend Roger Govender) and the Bishop of Manchester (the Right Reverend Dr David Walker), before meeting members of the Cathedral community.

The Queen, escorted by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, moved into the gardens and met the Lord-Lieutenants of Cheshire and Cumbria, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire and a Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside and members of their respective communities.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at St James's Palace this morning.

- Court Circular || 8 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#61
July 14, 2021, 01:03:05 AM
The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, today spoke via video link to Ms Nicola Brentnall (Founder) and four young leaders from across the Commonwealth.

Her Majesty, Duke of Lancaster this afternoon held a Meeting with Sir Alan Reid (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Nathan Thompson (Chief Executive Officer) via telephone.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Yousef Ali Al-Khater at 1 South Audley Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the State of Qatar to the Court of St James's.

  - Court Circular || 13 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#62
July 14, 2021, 11:11:06 PM
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, this morning held an Investiture at St James's Palace.

- Court Circular || 14 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#63
July 16, 2021, 01:46:15 PM
This week, The Queen joined young leaders supported by @queenscomtrust to discuss their remarkable work.

QCT supports young people across The Commonwealth who are driving change in their communities.

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416027612346978307?s=20

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416029678905827330?s=20

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416030615900762120?s=20

PrincessOfPeace

#65
July 18, 2021, 11:07:52 PM
Mr William Henderson was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

- Court Circular || 18 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#66
July 20, 2021, 11:06:13 PM
The Queen this afternoon held a Meeting with Mr Robin Budenberg (First Crown Estate Commissioner and Chairman, the Crown Estate Commission) and Mr Daniel Labbad (Chief Executive) via telephone.

- Court Circular || 20 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#67
July 21, 2021, 11:12:22 PM Last Edit: July 23, 2021, 05:32:25 AM by PrincessOfPeace
The following members of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were received by Her Majesty today: Colonel Michael Kingscote, who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Lieutenant when The Queen invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order; Major Henry Robertson, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant; Major Christopher Cox, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Ensign and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant; Colonel Jonathan Schute, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Exon and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Ensign; and Brigadier Andrew Hughes, who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Exon.

The following members of Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms were received by The Queen: Colonel Peter Flach, who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant; Major David Kennard, who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Standard Bearer; Major Charles Macfarlane, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Harbinger and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Standard Bearer; Colonel Edward Bolitho, who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant; and Lieutenant Colonel Rory Ingleby-Mackenzie, who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Harbinger.

Major General Christopher Ghika (Major General Commanding Household Division) was received by The Queen this afternoon.

The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Therese Coffey MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt Hon Alister Jack MP (Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department).

The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, the Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP, the Rt Hon Mark Pritchard MP, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP and the Lord Udny-Lister were sworn in as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

Mrs Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
Clarence House

- Court Circular || 21 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#68
July 23, 2021, 05:31:47 AM
Ms Mary Simon had an audience with The Queen this afternoon via video link upon her appointment as Governor-General designate of Canada.

- Court Circular || 22 July 2021

PrincessOfPeace

#69
July 23, 2021, 01:21:34 PM
^^^
Yesterday The Queen spoke to Ms. Mary Simon who has recently been appointed as the next @GGCanada

Video: https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1418547026594340869?s=20

wannable

#70
July 28, 2021, 04:58:26 PM
The Royal Family
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Tear-off calendar Today marks #1YearToGo until the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham  @birminghamcg22

Last night the city skies were lit up with an incredible drone display. Watch the display and learn more about the upcoming games -https://birmingham2022.com/news/blog/lighting-up-the-night-sky/

^ That is 54 commonwealth countries.

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#72
August 06, 2021, 03:07:29 PM
The Sovereign's Parade at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst -Graduates (since 1948)

Representative in behalf of the Queen
2021 Boris Johnson, Prime Minister (TODAY)
2020, General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC
2019, HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex, GCVO, CD, DStJ
2018, HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, KG, KT, PC, ADC

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The Prime Minister's Sovereign's Parade speech: 6 August 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a speech at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-prime-ministers-sovereigns-parade-speech-6-august-2021

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#73
August 12, 2021, 12:03:51 AM Last Edit: August 12, 2021, 12:11:19 AM by Macrobug67
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#74
August 16, 2021, 02:17:30 PM
Published 16 August 2021
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their lives, loved ones and homes, as well as the emergency services working in the recovery effort.

- Elizabeth R

^ 7.2 earthquake
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