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QuoteToday is Maundy Thursday
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. At the annual Royal Maundy Service, The Queen distributes specially-minted money to pensioners from across the UK.
The service commemorates Jesus washing the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper.
Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II! It is nice to see that the tradition is still continuing.
Quote from: TLLK on April 09, 2020, 02:47:29 PM
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I was afraid this would go by the wayside this year, but sending by post is brilliant. Since the money is specially minted it wouldn't do to hold it over until next year. I wonder how they determine who gets the little bags.
Welcome to Part Two of the thread for Queen Elizabeth II's official duties and Court Circular Entries.Starting Oct. 1, 2021.
The old thread can be found here.
QEII and the DoE Official duties, Current and Court Circular Events (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=88698.0)
The Queen, accompanied by The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Patron, this morning planted a tree on the Balmoral Estate to mark the start of the official planting season for The Queen's Green Canopy.
Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, met local schoolchildren who were attending an education session on the Estate.
The Queen arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse from Balmoral Castle this afternoon.
The Queen was represented by Colonel Toby Browne (Crown Equerry) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs. David Tudway-Quilter which was held in Wells Cathedral, Somerset, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 1 October 2021
The Queen, accompanied by The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay, this morning drove to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, and was received at Queensberry House by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost), Ms Alison Johnstone MSP (Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament) and the Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government).
The Presiding Officer welcomed Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses and The Queen was graciously pleased to address the Scottish Parliament.
The First Minister subsequently addressed the Parliament and the Presiding Officer closed the Session of Parliament.
A Guard of Honour was found by The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.
Subsequently, The Queen, accompanied by The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay, attended a Reception for individuals from across Scotland who have been recognised for their contribution to their communities during the pandemic.
Her Majesty arrived at Windsor Castle this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 2 October 2021
October 6. Queen Elizabeth held virtual audiences with the Ambassador of Greece and the High Commissioner for Belize today.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2021/10/06/audiences_at_buckingham_palace,_london
The Queen, who is Captain General of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA), met soldiers from the regiment at Windsor Castle today to mark the 150th Anniversary of the foundation of A and B Batteries - the Canadian Army's first fulltime regular force after confederation.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1445782190969683972?s=20
His Excellency Mr Ioannis Raptakis 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 Credence as Ambassador from the Hellenic Republic to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Georgia Soultanopoulou was also received by Her Majesty.
Her Excellency Mrs Therese Rath was received in audience by The Queen via video link upon her appointment as High Commissioner for Belize in London.
Mr Anthony Rath was also received by Her Majesty.
The Queen, Captain General, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, this afternoon visited members of 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, on public duties at Windsor Castle, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the formation of A and B Batteries, and was received by Brigadier General James Selbie (Colonel Commandant), Captain Ryan Gibney (Captain of the Guard) and Warrant Officer Dan Walsh (Warrant Officer of the Guard).
Her Majesty presented the Captain General's Sword to representatives of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 6 October 2021
The Queen, accompanied by The Earl of Wessex, today launched The Queen's Baton Relay for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games from the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 7 October 2021
By the way, forgot this article, which reports that among the small crowd gathered to watch the Queen open the Scottish Parliament boos were heard as the monarch was driven away. I saw a video of the event in which the boos were clearly heard, but it was a Lipstick Alley video (with a report by RR Rhiannon for Sky TV on the event. She mentioned the divided crowd but not the booing) so can?t link it here. However it?s also mentioned here. The BRF attendance at Scotland?s political events are becoming increasingly unpopular anyway.
Political division provides the backdrop as the Queen opened Scotland's parliament | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/political-division-provides-the-backdrop-as-the-queen-opened-scotlands-parliament-12424248)
The Queen, Patron, accompanied by The Princess Royal, this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey, London SW1, and was received at Poets' Corner Door by the Dean of Westminster (the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle), the Venerable David Stanton (Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer of Westminster) and the National President of the Royal British Legion (Lieutenant General James Bashall).
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 12 October 2021
The Queen presented the celebrated pianist Dame Imogen Cooper with Her Majesty's Medal for Music today, in an Audience at Buckingham Palace.
The Medal is awarded to an outstanding individual or group of musicians who have influenced the musical life of the nation.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1448259206776246278?s=20
Dame Imogen Cooper was received by The Queen at Buckingham Palace today when Her Majesty presented her with the 2019 Queen's Medal for Music.
Ms Judith Weir (Master of The Queen's Music) was present.
Sir Thomas Woodcock was received by The Queen at Buckingham Palace this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointments as Garter Principal King of Arms and Genealogist of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath and delivered up to The Queen the Insignia of the Offices when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr David White was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Garter Principal King of Arms and Genealogist of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath when Her Majesty handed to him the Insignia of the Offices.
Mr Peter Hill was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen was represented by Mr Timothy Knox (Director, Royal Collection Trust) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Hon Lady Roberts (formerly Librarian and Curator of the Print Room, Royal Library, Windsor) which was held in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 13 October 2021
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on October 13, 2021, 12:12:28 PM
The Queen presented the celebrated pianist Dame Imogen Cooper with Her Majesty's Medal for Music today, in an Audience at Buckingham Palace.
The Medal is awarded to an outstanding individual or group of musicians who have influenced the musical life of the nation.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1448259206776246278?s=20
It is always so nice to see HM out and about and doing what she loves to do, taking care and acknowledging the people who do great things for their country.
The Queen arrived at Cardiff Central Railway Station this morning and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs Morfudd Meredith), the Secretary of State for Wales (the Rt Hon Simon Hart, MP), and the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Councillor Roderick McKerlich).
Her Majesty was received with a Gun Salute fired at Cardiff Pierhead by 104 Regiment, Royal Artillery.
The Queen drove to Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Senedd and was received by Sir Brooke Boothby, Bt (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan), the Presiding Officer for the Senedd (Ms Elin Jones, MS) and the First Minister of Wales (the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford, MS).
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall received The Queen inside the Senedd.
A Guard of Honour was found beside the Senedd by the Royal Navy with the Band of the Royal Marines.
Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses entered the Siambr/Chamber where the Presiding Officer welcomed The Queen and Her Majesty addressed the Members of Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament and signed a Commemorative Parchment, and the First Minister replied.
Afterwards The Queen, escorted by the Presiding Officer, and The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, escorted by the First Minister and Mr David Rees, MS (Deputy Presiding Officer), met members of the first Youth Parliament and Members of the Senedd.
- Court Circular || 14 October 2021
The Queen was represented by the Rt Hon Sir John Major KG at the Memorial Service for the Lord Ashburton KG which was held in Winchester Cathedral today.
Her Majesty was represented by the Hon Mary Morrison (Lady in Waiting) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Lady Moyra Campbell (Maid of Honour at The Queen's Coronation and Extra Lady in Waiting to Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy) which was held in the Cathedral Church of St Anne, Belfast, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 15 October 2021
Dame Cynthia Kiro had an audience with The Queen this evening via video link upon her appointment as Governor-General of New Zealand.
- Court Circular || 18 October 2021
^^^
Queen meets the new Governor-General of New Zealand (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10106891/amp/Queen-meets-new-Governor-General-New-Zealand.html?__twitter_impression=true)
His Excellency Mr Hajime Hayashi 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 Credence as Ambassador from Japan to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Hayashi was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Joao Vale de Almeida was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the European Union to the Court of St James's. Mrs Ana Jara de Carvalho was also received by Her Majesty.
The Queen this evening held a Reception at Windsor Castle to mark the Global Investment Summit.
The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince Michael of Kent, with the Lord Frederick Windsor, were present.
- Court Circular || 19 October 2021
The Queen has carried out virtual audiences at Windsor Castle ? her first official engagements in seven days since she was ordered to rest by doctors.
https://twitter.com/PA/status/1452956190401519619?s=20
More on QEII's first engagement since she was hospitalized.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-elizabeth-official-duties-hospital-1.6225119
QuoteQueen Elizabeth carried out her first official engagement on Tuesday since spending a night in hospital and being ordered to rest by her doctors.
The 95-year-old queen, the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch, stayed overnight at London's King Edward VII private hospital last Wednesday after undergoing "preliminary investigations" for an unspecified but not COVID-19-related ailment.
It was Elizabeth's first overnight hospital stay in years, but royal officials said she was in good spirits and she returned to her Windsor Castle home the following day where she got back to carrying out light duties.
On Tuesday, she carried out two virtual audiences to welcome the new ambassadors to Britain from South Korea and Switzerland. Pictures showed the monarch, wearing a yellow dress, smiling and looking her usual self during the engagement.
His Excellency Mr Gunn Kim 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 Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Hee Jung Lee was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Markus Leitner was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Swiss Confederation to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Leitner was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
Her Majesty was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Alexander Matheson of Matheson, Bt (Gentleman Usher and Extra Equerry to The Queen) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Breakwell (Extra Gentleman Usher to The Queen) which was held at the Guards Chapel, London SW1, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 26 October 2021
Queen will NOT go to Cop26 summit | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10133205/Queen-NOT-Cop26-summit.html)
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, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
- Court Circular || 27 October 2021
While I am pleased that modern technology will be assisting HM with her duties: PM meetings, recorded speeches and virtual engagements, I do believe that we'll see her family members stepping in more frequently with Investitures as they do require standing for a long period of time. Currently there are four BRF members who conduct investitures: QEII, PoW, DoCam and PR. Once Charles' reign begins, he might have his younger brother Edward step up to handle investitures too if he wants three others on the "I team."
Queen presents poetry award over Zoom while continuing recuperation after hospital stay | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10141563/Queen-presents-poetry-award-Zoom-continuing-recuperation-hospital-stay.html)
COP26: Queen presents award over video link after withdrawing from climate change summit | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-queen-presents-award-over-video-link-after-withdrawing-from-climate-change-summit-12453585)
Queen beams in first royal appearance since pulling out of COP26 over health fears | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1513157/queen-elizabeth-ii-news-windsor-castle-royal-appearance-health-fears-cop26)
'I'm glad to meet you mechanically:' Queen hands out poetry prize virtually following hospital stay | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-28/queen-hands-out-poetry-prize-virtually-as-she-rests-following-hospital-stay)
Smiling Queen seen for first time since pulling out of COP26 climate summit after doctors' orders to rest (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16566276/smiling-queen-first-time-cop26-doctors/)
Mr David Constantine was received by The Queen today via video link when Her Majesty presented him with The Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry.
The Poet Laureate (Professor Simon Armitage) was present.
The Queen was represented by Colonel Toby Browne (Crown Equerry) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Major Lord Patrick Beresford which was held at the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London SW1, today.
- Court Circular || 28 October 2021
Her Majesty has sent the following message to His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, on the 40th Anniversary of their Independence:
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1455113710226354184?s=20
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 Princess Royal, on behalf of Her Majesty, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 3 November 2021
The Queen held a Council via video link at 4.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Dr 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 Nadhim Zahawi MP (Secretary of State for Education).
The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP, the Lord Frost, the Rt Hon Dame Siobhan Keegan, the Rt Hon Sir Paul Maguire, the Rt Hon Christopher Malthouse MP and the Rt Hon Nicklaus Thomas-Symonds MP 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.
By command of Her Majesty, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Narkhuu Tulga at 7-8 Kensington Court, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Mongolia to the Court of St James's.
By command of The Queen, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Lieutenant General Paul Mihova at 2 Palace Gate, London W8, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in London.
- Court Circular || 10 November 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen today.
- Court Circular || 12 November 2021
A wreath was laid on behalf of The Queen this morning by The Prince of Wales during the Ceremony at the Cenotaph on the occasion of Remembrance Day.
Wreaths were also laid by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Earl of Wessex and The Princess Royal.
A wreath was laid on behalf of The Duke of Kent by Captain James Calder-Smith.
The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present during the Ceremony.
The Duke of Cambridge afterwards took the salute at the March Past of Ex-Servicemen and Civilian Organisations on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 14 November 2021
The Queen has sent a message to the Opening session of the 11th General Synod.
The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England.
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The Queen today received General Sir Nick Carter for an Audience at Windsor Castle upon the relinquishment of his appointment as Chief of the Defence Staff.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1460959589323706378?s=20
Queen seen in first official engagement since missing Remembrance Sunday service | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-seen-standing-and-smiling-at-windsor-castle-12470807)
Queen stands unaided as she returns to duties in first official engagement | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10212507/Queen-stands-unaided-returns-duties-official-engagement.html)
Queen Elizabeth Seen for First Time Since Back Sprain Canceled Outing | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-first-in-person-engagement-since-hospitalization-missing-remembrance-sunday/)
The Queen seen for the first time since missing Remembrance Sunday service | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211117126493/the-queen-first-appearance-after-illness/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59322086
Queen's purple hand reappears - concerns raised over new images | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1522924/royal-news-queen-purple-hand-reappears)
Queen health update: BBC's Witchell exposes detail of Queen's audience | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1522967/queen-health-update-bbc-nicholas-witchell-windsor-audience-royal-vn)
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1522817/queen-Elizabeth-ii-health-update-windsor-castle-engagement-sir-nick-carter
I am so happy the Queen is feeling better and returned to duties!
The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), today received Lieutenant Colonel Fraser McLemen via video link upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Graeme Craig upon assuming the appointment, and Brigadier David Allfrey upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and Brigadier Benjamin Edwards upon assuming the appointment.
General Sir Nicholas Carter was received by Her Majesty upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief of the Defence Staff.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 17 November 2021
His Excellency Mr Nguyen Hoang Long 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 Credence as Ambassador from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Vu Huong Giang was also received by Her Majesty.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director of Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
- Court Circular || 18 November 2021
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Professor Sir Huw Thomas was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Lady Thomas was also received by The Queen.
- Court Circular || 23 November 2021
The Queen has undertaken another in person audience today with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle. The monarch is still undertaking light duties while recovering from a back sprain.
@PA images / Steve Parsons
https://twitter.com/rjmyers/status/1463489364210728962?s=20
Mr Andrew Bailey (Governor of the Bank of England) was received by The Queen today.
Lieutenant Colonel John Kaye was received by The Queen this afternoon and delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Lieutenant of Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 24 November 2021
His Excellency Mr Sarafa Tunji Isola 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 Federal Republic of Nigeria in London.
Mrs Isola was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Zakri Jaafar 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 Malaysia to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Nor Aini Abdul Rahman was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 25 November 2021
A message from The Queen to the President and people of Barbados | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/message-queen-president-and-people-barbados)
The Lord Anderson of Ipswich was received by The Queen this afternoon and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Thistle worn by his father, the late Sir Eric Anderson.
Sarah, the Lady Ashburton was received by Her Majesty and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by her husband, the late Lord Ashburton.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 1 December 2021
Today The Queen held a virtual Audience with Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed-Kheir Abdi, Ambassador of Somalia, via video link.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1468250498834837509?s=20
His Excellency Mr Abdulkadir Ahmed Kheyr Abdi was received in audience by The Queen today and presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Court of St James's.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director of Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
- Court Circular || 7 December 2021
Buckingham Palace: Mr. Thomas Trotter was received by The Queen when Her Majesty presented him with The Queen's Medal for Music. Ms. Judith Weir (Master of The Queen's Music) was present.
https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1468566565662691328?s=20
The Lord Robertson of Port Ellen was received by The Queen today via video link and delivered up his Gold Badge and Chain upon relinquishing his appointment as Chancellor of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.
The Baroness Ashton of Upholland was received by The Queen via video link upon relinquishing her appointment as King of Arms of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George and delivered up to Her Majesty the Insignia of Office.
The Queen handed to The Baroness Ashton of Upholland the Gold Badge and Chain upon her appointment as Chancellor of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.
Sir Mark Lyall Grant was received by The Queen via video link when Her Majesty handed to him the Insignia of Office upon his appointment as King of Arms of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.
Mr Thomas Trotter was received by The Queen when Her Majesty presented him with The Queen's Medal for Music.
Ms Judith Weir (Master of The Queen's Music) was present.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 8 December 2021
Today The Queen held two virtual Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle.
Their Excellencies Mr. Elin Suleymanov, from Azerbaijan and Mrs. Mikaela Kumlin Granit from Sweden both presented their 'Letters of Credence', confirming their new roles as Ambassadors to the UK.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1470763530475421696?s=20
His Excellency Mr Elin Suleymanov was received in audience by The Queen via video link today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Lala Abdurahimova was also received by Her Majesty.
Her Excellency Mrs Mikaela Kumlin Granit was received in audience by The Queen via video link this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Sweden to the Court of St James's.
Mr Jakob Granit was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst (Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted Airport this morning upon the Arrival of The Sultan of Oman and welcomed His Majesty on behalf of The Queen.
- Court Circular || 14 December 2021
December 15. Queen Elizabeth received the Sultan of Oman and his wife for an audience today.
https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1793669
The Sultan of Oman and Her Highness the Hon Lady visited The Queen today.
Her Majesty held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) and the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport).
The Rt Hon Nigel Adams MP, the Rt Hon Dorothy Bain, the Rt Hon Simon Clarke MP and the Rt Hon Robert Stewart MP were sworn in as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as 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.
- Court Circular || 15 December 2021
OH my goodness, HM looks so thin, she has really lost weight for her clothes just hang on her. It shocked me to see her like that, she always was so robust and full of energy......I sure hope someone in the family is keeping a very close eye on her at this age for weight loss can be stressful and damaging, as I well know, just ask my doc as I have lost almost 15 pounds is 6 weeks and he wants answers.....good luck Doc...
A message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Published 26 December 2021
I am joined by the whole Royal Family in being deeply saddened by the news of the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a man who tirelessly championed human rights in South Africa and across the world.
"I remember with fondness my meetings with him and his great warmth and humour.
"Archbishop Tutu's loss will be felt by the people of South Africa, and by so many people in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and across the Commonwealth, where he was held in such high affection and esteem.
ELIZABETH R
Desmond Tutu has died aged 90 | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10345071/Desmond-Tutu-died-aged-90.html)
Desmond Tutu: Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth and More Lead Tributes | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/human-interest/desmond-tutu-dead-dies-barack-obama-queen-elizabeth-tributes-death/)
The Queen and royals reveal devastation over death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20211226129690/archbishop-desmond-tutu-dies-royals-celebrity-tributes/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59794470
Desmond Tutu: Queen praises Archbishop's 'great warmth and humour' after his death aged 90 | World News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/desmond-tutu-archbishop-and-anti-apartheid-veteran-dies-aged-90-12503840)
Queen issues heartbreaking statement over Desmond Tutu's death: 'Deeply saddened' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541381/queen-news-desmond-tutu-death-royal-family-statement)
Tributes made as anti-apartheid giant Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies aged 90 | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-26/archbishop-desmond-tutu-dies-aged-90)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mourn 'beloved icon' Desmond Tutu as Queen leads global tributes to Apartheid hero (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17149018/prince-harry-meghan-markle-mourn-desmond-tutu-queen-tributes/)
Royal condolences pour in for Archbishop Desmond Tutu ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/royal-condolences-pour-in-for-archbishop-desmond-tutu-170197/)
Royal Lady of the most Order of the Garter for HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
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Here's the New Years Honors List 2022
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1044471/new-year-honour-list-2022.pdf
Whoot whoot Dame Cams! :bday:
Totally ^
Especially because of this fact.
Queen Mum, Queen Mary & Queen Alexandra were all made members 'after' their husband's accession.
HRH Duchess of Cornwall got it before Charles accession.
Yeah, I was reading about that. Makes this even more interesting. Quite the vote of confidence by QE towards Cams. Making it easier for the public to accept Cams as Queen Consort? Personally , I have never had an issue with Queen Cams. But I realize that many do. But maybe a change of heart knowing that QE approves?
Camilla is the hidden jewel among all the gems HM has......she has not put one foot wrong and her devotion to furbabies and domestic violence is to me the most honorable charities she could have. She has put a huge smile on Charles face and made him more approachable and secure within himself I believe. What an honor, she well deserves it!
Duchess of Cornwall is awarded highest honour by the Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10359517/Duchess-Cornwall-awarded-highest-honour-Queen.html)
Queen Elizabeth Appoints Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to Order of the Garter | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-appoints-camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-to-order-of-the-garter/)
The Queen's heartfelt gift to Duchess of Cornwall revealed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211231129893/the-queen-heartfelt-gift-duchess-of-cornwall/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59841419
New Year Honours: Tony Blair awarded knighthood as Team GB stars and celebrities recognised | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/new-year-honours-tony-blair-awarded-knighthood-as-team-gb-stars-and-celebrities-recognised-12506900)
Camilla granted highest honour by Queen as she prepares to head up Firm with Charles | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1543334/Camilla-news-royal-lady-the-Most-Noble-Order-of-the-Garter-queen-honours-list)
Camilla?s new honour is ?strong hint? she could be named Queen - ?Total confidence? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1543347/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-lady-of-the-garter-queen-title-ont)
New Year Honours 2022: Knighthood for Tony Blair and Chris Whitty as medical experts recognised | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-31/knighthood-for-tony-blair-as-medical-experts-recognised-in-2022-honours-list)
Tony Blair knighted in New Year Honours alongside Covid-19 medical chief heroes - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tony-blair-knighted-new-year-25826831)
New Year Honours 2022 list announced in full - from Sir JVT to Dame Joanna Lumley - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/new-year-honours-2022-list-25823586)
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/camilla-given-highest-oldest-honour-25827952
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/daniel-craig-given-same-new-25825618
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-new-year-honours-pandemic-25827667
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17191106/new-year-honours-list-covid-heroes-celebs-sports/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17191486/tony-blair-prestigious-knighthood-britain/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/17192186/kate-garraway-mbe-derek-draper-covid/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/17191212/daniel-craig-new-years-honours-james-bond/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-duchess-of-cornwall-is-made-a-royal-lady-of-the-garter-170465/
As Patron, The Queen has sent this message to @DiabetesUK on the 100th anniversary of the first successful insulin treatment.
Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy dying from type 1 diabetes, became the first person to receive a life saving insulin injection on 11th January 1922.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1480888194078244869?s=20
Boris Johnson
@BorisJohnson
United Kingdom government official
I?m delighted that Her Majesty The Queen has given permission for a special medal be awarded to all those who deployed to Kabul in August last year, honouring the heroism of those who carried out the biggest emergency evacuation for decades and rescuing 15,000 people.
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600 medals
Thrilled that those involved in the evacuation are going to be recognized for their efforts and bravery during a terrible episode in Afghanistan's 21st century history.
Lest it be forgotten. :wub:
Her Majesty today received members of local volunteer groups who were introduced to The Queen by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt).
The Mayor of the Borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk (Councillor Harry Humphrey) presented an Address from the Borough on the occasion of the Seventieth Anniversary of Her Majesty's Accession.
- Court Circular || 5 February 2022
The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 9 February 2022
Today The Queen held Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Mr. Viljar Lubi, Ambassador from Estonia.
His Excellency Mr. Jose Pascual Marco Mart?nez, Ambassador from Spain.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1493575573125410821?s=20&t=OHz7yjI8HgKU9KAvLsVMHA
His Excellency Mr Viljar Lubi was received in audience by The Queen via video link today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Estonia to the Court of St James's.
Ms Maarja Junti was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Jose Pascual Marco Martinez was received in audience by The Queen via video link this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Spain to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Geraldine Dufort was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 15 February 2022
Today at Windsor Castle, Rear Admiral James Macleod was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary.
Her Majesty also received Major General Eldon Millar as he takes up the role as the new Defence Services Secretary.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1493944210420269057?s=20&t=O1vwSQ5gMc491pnHsweqnQ
I actually love when pictured details of the room are noted. It's so different than a video tour.
The Queen's private sitting room. Pictured: 1. Bendick's Mint Collection, ?5; Fortnum & Mason's Milk & Dark Chocolate Selection Box, ?220; 3. Collage of photos; 4. Unseen snap with her grandchildren; 5. Photograph to remember Prince Philip; 6. Settee with floral upholstery; 7. Heavy gold curtains; 8. Candelabra converted to lamps; 9. Blue vessels with gold gilt; 10. Figurine of horse and trainer; 11. Gold mirror; 12. Bog-standard TV with plastic and glass display unit
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To read about more details of the room
Inside the Queen's sitting room at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10519557/Inside-Queens-sitting-room-Windsor-Castle.html)
What a treat to see those updated photos, personal items and the display of chocolates. Of course the DM had a "couple of errors."
1. Zara and Mike do not have any grandchildren as of yet so Lena is their daughter, not their granddaughter.
2. Louise is the Queen's youngest granddaughter, not one of the great-grandchildren.
The Queen received the Bishop of Portsmouth (the Right Reverend Dr Jonathan Frost) today via video link who did homage upon his appointment.
The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oath.
The Bishop of Carlisle (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.
Rear Admiral James Macleod was received by The Queen this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Major General Eldon Millar was received by The Queen upon assuming his appointment as Defence Services Secretary.
Her Majesty held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Christopher Malthouse MP (Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Probation), the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer).
The Rt Hon Sir William Davis, Mr Christopher Heaton-Harris MP, the Lord Parker of Minsmere, the Rt Hon Sir Richard Snowden and the Rt Hon Dame Philippa Whipple were sworn in as members of Her Majesty?s Most Honourable Privy Council.
The Queen declared in Council the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP Lord President of the Council, who took the Oath of Office and kissed hands upon his appointment.
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 Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 16 February 2022
Today The Queen held Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle.
As they take up their roles as Ambassadors, HE Mr Jukka Siukosaari from Finland and HE Mr. Manar Dabbas from Jordan, both presented their 'Credentials' to Her Majesty remotely from Buckingham Palace.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1494312504050208773?s=20&t=kcjK28mURtEUNwRfkdqeMA
His Excellency Mr Jukka Siukosaari 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 Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Finland to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Siukosaari was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Manar Dabbas 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 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Muna Abuhassan was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 17 February 2022
The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the people of Brazil following flooding in the city of Petrepolis, Brazil.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1495801873500102657?s=20&t=2PMfqTQA4m3NZ-_6dyEGwQ
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 23 February 2021
Today The Queen held Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Mr. Carles Jordana Madero, Ambassador from Andorra.
His Excellency Mr. Kedella Younous Hamidi, Ambassador from Chad.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1498634185069809670?s=20&t=dQ2idGsuyuxJvd6lkM88tA
His Excellency Mr Carles Jordana Madero was received in audience by The Queen this morning via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Principality of Andorra to the Court of St James's. Mrs Soraia Maria Valls Pinilla was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Kedella Younous Hamidis was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Chad to the Court of St James's.
Ms Juliet Chua (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Director General for Finance and Corporate) was present.
- Court Circular `|| 1 March 2022
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
By command of Her Majesty, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr David Gallagher at 37-41 Old Queen Street, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Chile to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 2 March 2022
His Excellency Mr Vishnu Dhanpaul 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 Trinidad and Tobago in London.
Mrs Geofroy-Dhanpaul was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Dr Thomas Bisika was received in audience by The Queen 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 Malawi in London.
Mrs Bisika was also received by Her Majesty.
Mrs Juliet Chua (Director General for Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
- Court Circular || 3 March 2022
The Queen of Canada receives prime minister @JustinTrudeau at Windsor Castle this morning:
https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1500815089938673668?s=20&t=d753w0tEgewanL11Gr1KzQ
The Rt Hon Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 7 March 2022
Today The Queen held Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
Her Excellency Ms. Gaitri Issar Kumar, High Commissioner for the Republic of India.
His Excellency Mr. Varuzhan Nersesyan, Ambassador from the Republic of Armenia.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1501188357459746818?s=20&t=ag-oKnPEQgdx-m1XKQzu5A
She looks really frail :(
Her Excellency Ms Gaitri Issar Kumar 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 Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of India in London.
His Excellency Mr Varuzhan Nersesyan was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Armenia to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Narine Malkhasyan was also received by Her Majesty.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director General for Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
- Court Circular || 8 March 2022
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 9 March 2022
Her Excellency Mrs Elisa Nkerabirori was received in audience by The Queen via video link today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Burundi to the Court of St James's.
Her Excellency Mrs Marie Chatardova was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Czech Republic to the Court of St James's.
Mr Benoit Chatard was also received by The Queen.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director General for Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
- Court Circular || 10 March 2022
Today The Queen held virtual Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Mr. Enkhsukh Battumur, Ambassador from Mongolia.
Her Excellency Mrs. Rukhshona Emomali, Ambassador from the Republic of Tajikistan.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1503737965016715269?s=20&t=eok5maKcaA3L5RBR10j8yQ
His Excellency Mr Enkhsukh Battumur was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Mongolia to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Ganchimeg Purevdorj was also received by Her Majesty.
Her Excellency Mrs Rukhshona Emomali was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Tajikistan to the Court of St James's.
Mr Shamsullo Sakhibov was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The Governor-General of Canada and Mr Whit Fraser were invited to Tea with The Queen.
The Queen was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Alexander Matheson of Matheson, Bt (Senior Gentleman Usher to Her Majesty) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Rear Admiral Colin Cooke-Priest (Extra Gentleman Usher to The Queen and formerly Senior Gentleman Usher) which was held in Portsmouth Cathedral, Hampshire, today.
- Court Circular || 15 March 2022
Queen Elizabeth presents the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry to Guyana born poet Grace Nichols, during a private audience at Windsor Castle today:
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12852116)
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12852114)
Ms Grace Nichols was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty presented her with The Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry.
The Poet Laureate (Professor Simon Armitage) was present.
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.15pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal) and the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy).
The Baroness Williams of Trafford was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Ms Alison Johnstone MSP and Ms Elin Jones MS made affirmation as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
At the Council The Queen approved the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of England (other than Cornwall and those in the Duchy of Lancaster) and Wales.
After the Council, the Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP had an audience of Her Majesty via video link when The Queen approved the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
Mrs Justice Bacon, Mrs Justice Collins Rice, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen, Mrs Justice Tipples, Mrs Justice Smith, Mrs Justice Arbuthnot of Edrom and Mrs Justice Williams were received by The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, this afternoon upon their appointment as Justices of the High Court when His Royal Highness invested them with the Insignia of Dames Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Mr Justice Bourne, Mr Justice Calver, Mr Justice Fordham, Mr Justice Foxton, Mr Justice Green, Mr Justice Henshaw, Mr Justice Hilliard, Mr Justice Adam Johnson, Mr Justice Linden, Mr Justice McFarland, Mr Justice Meade, Mr Justice Miles, Mr Justice Peel, Mr Justice Poole, Mr Justice Scoffield, Mr Justice Wall, Mr Justice Mellor, Mr Justice Humphreys, Mr Justice Rooney, Mr Justice Cotter, Mr Justice Eyre, Mr Justice Ritchie, Mr Justice Edwin Johnson and Mr Justice Leech were received by The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, upon their appointment as Justices of the High Court when His Royal Highness conferred upon them the honour of Knighthood and invested them with the Insignia of Knights Bachelor.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Manuel Lobo Antunes at 11 Belgrave Square, London SW1 this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Portuguese Republic to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 16 March 2022
Today The Queen held Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Mr. Loun's Magramane, Ambassador from the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.
His Excellency Mr. Ilir Kapiti, Ambassador from the Republic of Kosovo.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1504457320033628161?s=20&t=wQpPPk38HU7d1udTYbZjyw
His Excellency Mr Loun?s Magramane 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 Credence as Ambassador from the People?s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Magramane was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Ilir Kapiti 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 Republic of Kosovo to the Court of St James's. Mrs Kapiti was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 17 March 2022
Today The Queen held Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle.
His Excellency Professor Piotr Wilczek, Ambassador from the Republic of Poland.
His Excellency Mr. Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Ambassador from the State of Qatar.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1506262168500588547?s=20&t=EUVtgfYihejy46t3Jo7pWQ
His Excellency Mr Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah 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 Credence as Ambassador from the State of Qatar to the Court of St James's.
Sheikha Raya Khalifa Abdulla Khalifa Al Khalifa was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Professor Piotr Wilczek was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Poland 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 || 22 March 2022
The Queen today received Dr Peter Harper (Owner, Halcyon Days Limited), Mrs Pamela Harper (Chairman and Chief Executive) and other representatives, and viewed a display of artefacts and demonstrations of enamelling and gilding.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 23 March 2022
His Excellency Mr Sherif Kamel 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 Credence as Ambassador from the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Heba Ismail was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Hakim Hajoui was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Morocco to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Lamia Amor was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The Queen was represented by Mr Edward Parsons (Land Agent, Sandringham) at the Funeral of Mrs Ian Baillie which was held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Hillington, Norfolk, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 24 March 2022
Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Miss Rachel Loryman was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mrs Alexandra McCreery was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mrs Suzy Lethbridge was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr Stephen Niedojadlo was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr David Berwick was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 30 March 2022
The Queen is meeting expectations and fulfilling her duties. Truly amazing!
Today The Queen held virtual Audiences with incoming Ambassadors.
His Excellency Mr. Sebastian Corral Bustamante, Ambassador from the Republic of Ecuador.
His Excellency Mr. Gyan Chandra Acharya, Ambassador from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
https://twitter.com/RCT/status/1509464936749182977?s=20&t=qKgaPCRcnBhdOreAJKR1sA
His Excellency Mr Sebastian Mateo Corral Bustamante 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 Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Ecuador to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Maria Jose Jaramillo Moscoso was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Gyan Chandra Acharya 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 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Acharya was also received by Her Majesty.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director General for Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
Miss Rachel Gordon was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Clarence House
- Court Circular || 31 March 2022
Today The Queen held virtual Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Mr. Pascal Gayama, Ambassador from the Republic of the Congo.
His Excellency Mr. Salah Mrehil, Ambassador from Libya.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1511346070869188608?s=20&t=7E9qLlg5ey1yoHt372Lsrw
The Queen, Patron, Royal London Hospital, this afternoon officially opened and named the Queen Elizabeth Unit at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London E1, via video link and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), Dame Alwen Williams (Group Chief Executive, Barts Health NHS Trust) and Mrs Jacqueline Sullivan (Chief Executive, Royal London Hospital).
Her Majesty met staff who have worked on the unit during the pandemic and heard about their roles in treating patients with Covid-19.
- Court Circular 6 April 2022
It was announced today that the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will represent Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Maundy service this year (April 14, 2022):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP1FjYUWYAQFrI3?format=jpg&name=small
Queen replaced for annual church service for first time EVER | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-10700555/Queen-replaced-annual-church-service-time-EVER.html)
Queen Elizabeth Drops Out of Royal Maundy Service as Prince Charles Steps In | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-miss-royal-maundy-service-represented-prince-charles-camilla/)
The Queen, 95, pulls out of Easter service following period of ill health | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220408137533/the-queen-pulls-out-easter-service/)
Queen to focus on attending four key events after pulling out of Maundy Service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1593501/Queen-health-events-Platinum-Jubilee-Queen-Elizabeth-II-News)
Queen pulls out of beloved royal service close to her heart as Charles forced to step up | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1593355/Queen-news-health-latest-Queen-Elizabeth-II-Prince-Charles-Camilla-Royal-Maundy-Service)
Queen's 'regret' as she pulls out of another royal event with Charles set to step in - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queens-regret-pulls-out-26669723)
The Queen to miss Maundy Thursday Service ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-to-miss-maundy-thursday-service-175060/)
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall replacement for Queen Elizabeth II
Gert?s Royals Twitter says
QuotePrince Charles & Duchess Camilla will represent the Queen at the annual Royal Maundy Thursday service at St. George?s Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 14th.
No official reason for the Queen?s cancellation, but it is likely just mobility issues.
https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1512453206177202184?s=21&t=9__akwHfpLnq4GpcwT_tyg
Queen will not attend Easter Sunday church service - as Prince Charles and Camilla also pull out | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-will-not-attend-easter-sunday-church-service-as-prince-charles-and-camilla-also-pull-out-12589973)
Queen expected to miss Easter Sunday service | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/apr/14/queen-expected-to-miss-easter-sunday-service)
Queen will not attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor as Palace confirm Monarch's absence | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1595980/Queen-news-Queen-Elizabeth-II-Easter-Sunday-service-Windsor-Castle-absence-health-update)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-04-14/queen-expected-to-miss-traditional-easter-sunday-service
Queen health update as she misses two Easter services - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-health-update-one-year-26669238)
Queen, 95, WON'T attend Easter Sunday service after pulling out of special event with 'regret' (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/18262246/queen-easter-sunday-service-special-event/)
The Queen held a Privy Council via video link at 12.00 noon.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Ellis MP (Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General), the Rt Hon Alister Jack MP (Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care).
The Lord Doherty and the Lady Wise were sworn in as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
Mr James Colman was received by The Queen this afternoon and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by his father, the late Sir Timothy Colman.
- Court Circular 13 April 2022
Palace say public must assume the Queen won't attend public events - due to mobility issues | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10724955/Palace-say-public-assume-Queen-wont-attend-public-events-mobility-issues.html)
Buckingham Palace says HM Queen Elizabeth II wouldn?t attend events due her health issues and also mobility issues also daily mail articles says
The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointments in Her Majesty?s Household:
Air Commodore Malcolm Fuller to be an Extra Gentleman Usher upon his retirement as a Gentleman Usher.
Air Vice-Marshal David Hobart to be an Extra Gentleman Usher upon his retirement as a Gentleman Usher.
The appointments are with immediate effect.
- Court Circular || 22 April 2022
This afternoon The Queen received the President of Switzerland, Mr Ignazio Cassis, for an Audience at Windsor Castle.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1519660729997090817?s=20&t=jUr1nF3rQ7XLaP_lX-c3aw
His Excellency Dr Emmanuel Mallia 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 Malta in London.
Mrs Mallia was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Johnston Busingye was received in audience by The Queen 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 Rwanda in London.
Mrs Phoebe Murerwa was also received by Her Majesty.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director General for Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
- Court Circular || 29 April 2022
Prince Charles is visiting a youth centre in Brixton, south London, supported by the BIGKID foundation.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1521791405076721664?s=20&t=XwWqYy6qqJofcU1hLarKow
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 4 May 2022
The Queen today held an Audience via video link with His Excellency Mr Anthony Severin, upon his appointment as High Commissioner for Saint Lucia in London.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1522182450591539202?s=20&t=B9PSfMkfmDQlJarBAxh6HQ
The Queen announces she will NOT attend summer Garden Parties | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10785243/The-Queen-announces-NOT-attend-summer-Garden-Parties.html)
Queen Elizabeth Won't Attend Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-wont-attend-garden-parties-palace-2022/)
The Queen, 96, cancels all garden party appearances following poor health | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220505139456/the-queen-to-miss-garden-parties/)
Disappointing news for the Queen confirmed ahead of Platinum Jubilee | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220503139324/the-queen-disappointing-news-derby-horses-pull-out/)
Best Jubilee T-shirts for the Queen's Jubilee 2022: Cool Queen Elizabeth slogan tops from HELLO's pop-up shop | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20220505139378/jubilee-tshirts-queen-elizabeth-slogan-tops/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61331059
Queen will not take part in this year's garden parties, Buckingham Palace says | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-will-not-take-part-in-this-years-annual-garden-parties-buckingham-palace-says-12605792)
Queen cancels summer appearances - What major events has Queen missed over last year? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1605756/queen-cancel-summer-appearance-events-missed-platinum-jubilee-evg)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-05/queen-will-miss-this-summers-garden-parties-buckingham-palace-says
Queen pulls out of attending annual garden parties at Buckingham Palace - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-pulls-out-attending-26878873)
Queen won't attend any of the Buckingham Palace garden parties this year with other royals stepping in to replace her (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/18467990/queen-garden-parties-attend-buckingham-palace/)
The Queen to miss Buckingham Palace garden parties in Platinum Jubilee year ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-to-miss-buckingham-palace-garden-parties-in-platinum-jubilee-year-176057/)
Hardly for HM Queen Elizabeth II to stand at garden party she is 96 years old but she will send her four children and grandchildren in her behalf
The Queen missing garden parties shows how much her life has changed, writes REBECCA ENGLISH | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10787441/The-Queen-missing-garden-parties-shows-life-changed-writes-REBECCA-ENGLISH.html)
Queen news: Monarch praised by royal fans for stepping back from royal garden parties | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1606048/queen-news-queen-elizabeth-ii-garden-parties-royal-fan-reaction-health-royal-family-update)
Queen news: Monarch will miss Garden Parties as health concerns soar | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1605676/Queen-news-Queen-Elizabeth-II-garden-parties-absence-health-update-royal-family-latest)
A look back at the Queen's Garden Parties through history | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10789021/A-look-Queens-Garden-Parties-history.html)
Not since Queen Victoria in 1868 for 154 years
The Queen this morning received the Australians of the Year via video link who were introduced to Her Majesty by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (General the Hon David Hurley).
- Court Circular || 9 May 2022
Great!
The Queen held a Privy Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Dr Therese Coffey MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) and the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP (Secretary of State for Education).
The Lord Tyre made affirmation as a member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, and the Duchess of Cornwall gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The Princess Royal, the Duke of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were present.
Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
The Bands of the Royal Marines Portsmouth and the Royal Air Force Squadronaires played selections of music during the afternoon.
- Court Circular || 11 May 2022
The Queen looked delighted to be at the @windsorhorse - beaming as she chatted animatedly with officials.
https://twitter.com/victoria_ward/status/1525053411644915715?s=20&t=GDC9yhXuXbkYNFSrHC6kxg
I am happy to see her out and about! She looks great.
Video of HM at the Windsor Horse Show.
Queen Beams During First Public Appearance since March - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaTuS5JDh8)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10812857/Queen-smiles-arrives-Royal-Windsor-Horse-Show.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10811715/Queen-secret-trip-horses-day-Royal-Windsor-Beatrice-stood-in.html
https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-surprise-appearance-windsor-horse-show/
The Queen makes surprise outing at the Royal Windsor Horse Show - see photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220513140132/the-queen-all-smiles-windsor-horse-show/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61437148
Queen pictured smiling and laughing at Royal Windsor Horse Show - days after missing State Opening of Parliament | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-pictured-at-windsor-horse-show-days-after-missing-opening-of-parliament-12611955)
Queen all smiles in rare public appearance as horse comes out on top | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/13/queen-makes-public-appearance-at-royal-windsor-horse-show)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-13/queen-spotted-in-person-at-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-month
Queen gets huge cheer as she walks into arena at Royal Windsor Horse Show with stick - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-gets-huge-cheer-walks-26956091)
Queen's two telling poses at Royal Windsor Horse Show reveal true excitement, says expert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-two-telling-poses-royal-26959458)
Queen, 96, beams at Windsor Horse Show after missing State Opening of Parliament (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/18544256/queen-arrives-windsor-horse-show/)
A delighted Queen receives trophy after her highland pony wins at the Royal Windsor Horse Show ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/a-delighted-queen-receives-trophy-after-her-highland-pony-wins-at-the-royal-windsor-horse-show-176578/)
Jubilant scenes as as The Queen attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show to watch her pony compete ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/jubilant-scenes-as-as-the-queen-attends-the-royal-windsor-horse-show-to-watch-her-pony-compete-176542/)
The Queen watches on with pride as Lady Louise drives Prince Philip?s carriages at Windsor Horse Show ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-watches-on-with-pride-as-lady-louise-drives-prince-philips-carriages-at-windsor-horse-show-176575/)
A cheering crowd greets a beaming Queen as she attends her first public event since March ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/a-cheering-crowd-greets-a-beaming-queen-as-she-attends-her-first-public-event-since-march-176569/)
It?s great to see the Queen out and about again and beaming at one of her favourite events, the Royal Windsor Horse Show. And so sweet that her Highland pony won a prize.
It's great that she is feeling better. She looks great!
The Queen shows her competitive side as she cheers on jockeys at the Royal Windsor Horse Show | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10815307/The-Queen-shows-competitive-cheers-jockeys-Royal-Windsor-Horse-Show.html)
Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward arrive for Royal Windsor Horse Show with their daughter Lady Louise | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10816107/Sophie-Wessex-Prince-Edward-arrive-Royal-Windsor-Horse-daughter-Lady-Louise.html)
The Queen this evening took the salute at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
- Court Circular || 15 May 2022
The Queen, accompanied by The Earl of Wessex, this morning visited Paddington Station, Praed Street, London W2, to mark the completion of the Elizabeth Line and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the Prime Minister (the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP), the Mayor of London (the Rt. Hon. Sadiq Khan), the Rt Hon. Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Commissioner for Transport for London (Mr Andrew Byford).
- Court Circular || 17 May 2022
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty this evening.
The Earl of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen, and The Countess of Wessex gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy were present.
- Court Circular || 18 May 2022
The Queen received the Bishop of Salisbury (the Right Reverend Stephen Lake) today via video link who did homage upon his appointment.
The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oath.
The Bishop of Carlisle (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 19 May 2022
Mrs Pamela Harper (President, Royal Warrant Holders Association), Mr Nicholas Farrow (Chairman), Mr Mark Leishman (Chief Executive Officer) and Mr Kevin Baker (Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Lyte and Company) were received by The Queen today and presented to Her Majesty a Processional Cross to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
- Court Circular || 20 May 2022
The Amir of the State of Qatar visited the Queen at Windsor Castle this afternoon:
https://twitter.com/LizzieITV/status/1529127926163185664?s=20&t=tG5VB20zBUWCOzretsiIVQ
The Amir of the State of Qatar visited The Queen this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 24 May 2022
The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 25 May 2022
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief of the General Staff.
- Court Circular || 07 June 2022
And just like that...the Jubilee and its wonderful memories are packed away and the BRF are back to their regularly scheduled rounds of engagements. :Jen:
Queen set to miss another major event with Prince Charles to step in for frail monarch | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1622665/Queen-news-Prince-Charles-Commonwealth-Games-Birmingham-Royal-Family-health-update)
Frail Queen 'pulls out' of iconic event as Charles set to take her place - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/frail-queen-pulls-out-iconic-27183006)
HM Queen Elizabeth II sent Prince Charles in her behalf
The Queen held a Privy Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), the Rt Hon George Eustice MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 8 June 2022
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Moira McDonald to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in Scotland in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Chalmers.
- Court Circular || 9 June 2022
Sir Tony Blair was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
The Baroness Amos was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
- Court Circular || 10 June 2022
Queen, 96, reaches extraordinary milestone as she becomes world's SECOND longest-serving monarch | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10908497/Queen-96-reaches-extraordinary-milestone-worlds-SECOND-longest-serving-monarch.html)
Queen becomes world's second-longest reigning modern monarch | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-becomes-worlds-second-longest-reigning-modern-monarch-12632304)
The exact number of days Queen has to wait to become world's longest-reigning monarch ever | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1623591/queen-longest-reigning-monarch-record-evg)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-06-12/the-queen-becomes-worlds-second-longest-serving-monarch-of-all-time
A momentous day! The Queen breaks another royal milestone as she becomes the second longest reigning monarch in history ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/a-momentous-day-the-queen-breaks-another-royal-milestone-as-she-becomes-the-second-longest-reigning-monarch-in-history-177956/)
QuoteHer rule has now reached 70 years and 126 days, equalling the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
Elizabeth II became Queen on February 6th 1952. On September 9th 2015, she became the longest reigning monarch in British history, overtaking the record set by her great, great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
Bhumibol Adulyadej ruled Thailand from November 9th June 1946 until October 13th 2016.
The Queen has to wait for another two years until she becomes the longest reigning monarch of all time, surpassing the reign of King Louis XIV of France which ran from May 14th 1643 until September 1st 1715 ? a total of 72 years and 110 days.
All being well, Her Majesty will overtake this milestone in May 2024 aged 98.
I am hoping that HM lives as long as her mother.....a very long time. I have been a very long time fan of HM even when I think she was wrong in encouraging Charles of marry Diana and all that ensued later. I think a huge blessing for the royal family is that William found a woman in Catherine who adapted to the way things are done in the royal family and that she came from a loving family to begin with. I see huge changes in William since Catherine and the Cambridge Children are so blessed to have them as parents.....Catherine realizes that a child's life is effected from early childhood on how a person develops later in life......that is so very true and I wish all babies had a loving happy upbringing yet some will miss out on that. Early childhood development is a very important part of a child's life. It is not 100% in all aspects of a child yet it is the most important part. I am glad to see HM realizing how important Catherine has become to the royal family...that picture of them looking at each other with such love and devotion is priceless.
Quote from: sara8150 on June 13, 2022, 12:30:46 AM
Queen, 96, reaches extraordinary milestone as she becomes world's SECOND longest-serving monarch | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10908497/Queen-96-reaches-extraordinary-milestone-worlds-SECOND-longest-serving-monarch.html)
Queen becomes world's second-longest reigning modern monarch | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-becomes-worlds-second-longest-reigning-modern-monarch-12632304)
The exact number of days Queen has to wait to become world's longest-reigning monarch ever | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1623591/queen-longest-reigning-monarch-record-evg)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-06-12/the-queen-becomes-worlds-second-longest-serving-monarch-of-all-time
A momentous day! The Queen breaks another royal milestone as she becomes the second longest reigning monarch in history ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/a-momentous-day-the-queen-breaks-another-royal-milestone-as-she-becomes-the-second-longest-reigning-monarch-in-history-177956/)
A incredible milestone that QEII has reached!
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61774853
Queen is the world's longest actively reigning monarch, royal expert claims | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10913553/Queen-worlds-longest-actively-reigning-monarch-royal-expert-claims.html)
Queen Elizabeth Becomes the World's Second-Longest Reigning Monarch | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-officially-becomes-the-worlds-second-longest-reigning-monarch/)
I hope she makes it to 100 + a few years....I love seeing her out and about yet she won't be doing that much longer it seems like. Just sad that age catches up with us at any time.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/21/17/59350715-10938757-Her_Majesty_was_also_given_a_citation_by_the_Archbishop_of_Cante-a-3_1655829177686.jpg)
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/21/17/59350719-10938757-The_Canterbury_Cross_was_specially_crafted_for_its_royal_recipie-a-2_1655829177685.jpg)
Smiling Queen stands without walking stick as she is presented with Canterbury Cross by Justin Welby | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10938757/Smiling-Queen-stands-without-walking-stick-presented-Canterbury-Cross-Justin-Welby.html)
What is the Canterbury Cross?
QuoteThe Canterbury Cross is presented each year as part of the annual Lambeth Awards to a small number of recipients who have shown outstanding service to the church.
Previous winners of the cross include former judge's Sir Mark Hedley and Sir John Mummery, former MP Peter Bruinvels, journalist Sir Andreas Smith and retired political scientist and academic Philip Giddings.
The cross's design is inspired by a Saxon brooch which was found in Canterbury in 1867 and dates from around 850AD.
It incorporates the motif of a triquetra pattern: a three-cornered knot, symbolising the Christian Trinity, on each of its four curved arms.
The tips of the arms suggest arcs of a single circle, giving the overall effect of a round wheel.
The calligraphic citation was produced by Margot Riordan-Eva, Lambeth Palace's calligrapher, who was taught calligraphy by Benedictine nuns at school
QuoteThe Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England
This presentation is made to Her Majesty in her Platinum Jubilee year in recognition and gratitude for her unstinting support of her Church throughout her reign.
The Book of Common Prayer provided the following prayer on the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1952:
O GOD, who providest for thy people by thy power,
and rulest over them in love:
Vouchsafe so to bless thy Servant our Queen,
that under her this nation may be wisely governed,
and thy Church may serve thee in all godly quietness;
and grant that she being devoted to thee with her whole heart,
and persevering in good works unto the end,
may, by thy guidance, come to thine everlasting kingdom;
through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.
Throughout her reign, Her Majesty has duly upheld both the Christian religion and the Church of England in her roles as Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
Whether in the formality of opening sessions of General Synod or the more intimate context of her personal addresses to the nation and Commonwealth at Christmas, Her Majesty has made manifest her own deep faith and its relevance to all that she undertakes.
Her subtle understanding of the changing position of the Established Church in England has sustained and encouraged laity and clergy alike.
Her care for the unity of her people and the welfare of the least fortunate have been a constant inspiration to the whole Church.
Hers is an example of the Christian life well led.
This presentation of the Canterbury Cross is a heartfelt symbol of the love, loyalty and affection in which the Church of England holds Her Majesty and it represents the recognition and gratitude of her whole Church for her seventy years of unstinting service.
God Save The Queen!
Queen Elizabeth Meets with Archbishop After Missing Royal Ascot for First Time | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-meets-archbishop-canterbury-after-missing-royal-ascot-first-time/)
The Queen shows off new haircut as she receives special honour | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220621143547/the-queen-new-haircut-special-honour/)
Queen and Archbishop meet as royals align on Rwanda as monarch gets medal | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1629013/Queen-Elizabeth-II-medal-Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Cross-Church-of-England-Royal-Family)
Queen ditches her walking stick as she receives award for her 'unstinting service' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-ditches-walking-stick-receives-27294045)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-06-21/queen-awarded-canterbury-cross-by-archbishop-for-unstinting-service-to-church
The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, today received, via video link, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Moore upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Carr upon assuming the appointment, Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Kennon upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 4th Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Edward Fraser upon assuming the appointment, and Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Higgins upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer 3 RANGER.
Brigadier Frazer Lawrence (Colonel of the Regiment) was present.
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury was received in audience by Her Majesty this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 21 June 2022
Miss Melissa Morris was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Governor of New South Wales (Her Excellency the Hon Margaret Beazley) was received by The Queen this afternoon.
Mr Dennis Wilson was also received by Her Majesty.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 22 June 2022
Glad to see the Queen working.
Dame Elish Angiolini was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
The Queen was represented by The Countess of Wessex at the Service of Celebration for the Life and Work of the Lady Elizabeth Shakerley which was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 23 June 2022
The Queen, accompanied by The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar, arrived at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station this morning.
Her Majesty, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses, drove to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received in the Forecourt by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, when the Rt Hon the Lord Provost surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the City, which Her Majesty returned to him.
A Guard of Honour found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the command of Major Robert Weir, was mounted in the Forecourt.
Afterwards The Queen was received inside the Palace by the Hereditary Keeper (the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon).
- Court Circular || 27 June 2022
Wonderful news that HM is out and about again, that I think is great medicine for her as I think she loves meeting and talking to the people. I really liked her blue coat dress, Catherine I believe has learned about a working wardrobe for meeting so many people and how to keep the hems from flying up, weights. I believe Scotland is very close to her heart and that smile and the sparkle in her eyes says it all.
Today at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen held an Audience with the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.
Her Majesty traditionally has an Audience with the First Minister during Holyrood Week.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1542126768370450432?s=20&t=s4cZuxsrvRzkDSmvwPCF3w
The Queen also met the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone @POScotParl
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1542150109948944386?s=20&t=s4cZuxsrvRzkDSmvwPCF3w
The Queen this morning attended an Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
A Tri-Service Guard of Honour under the command of Major Robert Weir, Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, with the Band of the Royal Marines Scotland, the Pipes and Drums of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and Cadets from the three Services were on Parade.
The Queen was received with a Royal Salute.
Brigadier Andrew Muddiman RM (Naval Regional Commander Scotland and Northern Ireland), Major General William Wright (General Officer Scotland) and Air Vice-Marshal Ross Paterson (Air Officer Scotland) were presented to Her Majesty by Lord Lyon King of Arms (Dr Joseph Morrow).
Subsequently, the Governor of Edinburgh Castle (Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich), assisted by three Service Cadets, surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the Castle which Her Majesty returned to him.
Mr John Wallace was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty presented him with The Queen's Medal for Music.
Ms Judith Weir (Master of The Queen's Music) was present.
Sir George Reid was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2022
The Queen looks amazing!
Mrs Alison Johnstone MSP (Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament) was received by The Queen today.
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) was received by Her Majesty.
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, on behalf of The Queen, gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar and The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present.
The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.
The Royal Marine Band Scotland, the Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Pipers' Society played selections of music during the afternoon.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Lars Thuesen at 55 Sloane Street, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Denmark to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 29 June 2022
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Well, they are analyzing the Sovereign Grant Report. So it's quite accurate.
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The Queen, accompanied by The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar, arrived at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station this morning.
Her Majesty, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses, drove to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received in the Forecourt by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, when the Rt Hon the Lord Provost surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the City, which Her Majesty returned to him.
A Guard of Honour found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the command of Major Robert Weir, was mounted in the Forecourt.
Afterwards The Queen was received inside the Palace by the Hereditary Keeper (the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon).
Kensington Palace
- Court Circular || 28 June 2022
HM Queen Elizabeth II aware on PM Johnson?s resignation but he wouldn?t leave office until October
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Prince Charles informed his mother the Queen Elizabeth II about PM Johnson?s resignation
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HM Queen Elizabeth II have no comment about PM Johnson?s resignation palace said kept private matters
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-07-07/queen-entitled-to-appoint-new-pm-if-johnson-doesnt-have-mps-confidence
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Buckingham Palace,Clarence House and Kensington Palace would kept private matters on PM Johnson?s resignation
The Reverend Canon Jonathan Riviere was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr Vincent Thompson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The Sultan of Oman and welcomed His Majesty on behalf of The Queen.
- Court Circular || 5 July 2022
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 6 July 2022
Bet that was a very interesting phone call........to be a fly om the wall (giggly)
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this morning.
His Excellency Mr Ulan Djusupov was received in audience by Her Majesty today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kyrgyz Republic to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Djusupova was also received by The Queen.
His Excellency Mr Miguel Berger 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 Federal Republic of Germany 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 || 7 July 2022
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The Queen held a Council at 4pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP, the Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland MP, the Rt Hon Gregory Clark MP, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, and the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP.
Mr Shailesh Vara MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
The following took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office: the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP (as Chancellor of the Exchequer), the Rt Hon Gregory Clark MP (as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), the Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP (as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care), the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP (as Secretary of State for Education), the Rt Hon Shailesh Vara (as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) and the Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland (as Secretary of State for Wales).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
After the Council the Rt Hon Christopher Malthouse MP had an audience of The Queen, was sworn Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, kissed hands upon his appointment and received from Her Majesty the Seals of Office.
- Circular || 8 July 2022
The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, this afternoon received representatives from the Health Services of the four Nations of the United Kingdom and presented George Crosses to NHS England, Northern Ireland Health and Social Care System, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.
- Court Circular || 12 July 2022
Today The Queen held virtual Audiences with incoming High Commissioners via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Dr. Rajendra Singh, High Commissioner from Guyana.
Her Excellency Ms. Thandazile Mbuyisa, High Commissioner from Eswatini.
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His Excellency Dr Rajendra Singh 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 Co-operative Republic of Guyana in London.
Mrs Singh was also received by Her Majesty.
Her Excellency Ms Thandazile Mbuyisa was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Eswatini in London.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The Lord Janvrin was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit when Her Majesty handed him the Badge and Chain of Office.
The Queen, Duke of Lancaster this afternoon received Sir Alan Reid (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Nathan Thompson (Chief Executive Officer).
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 13 July 2022
The Queen received the Bishop of Rochester (the Right Reverend Dr Jonathan Gibbs) today via video link who did homage upon his appointment.
Her Majesty also received the Bishop of Bath and Wells (the Right Reverend Michael Beasley) via video link who did homage upon his appointment.
The Bishop of Carlisle (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance and administered the Oaths.
Afterwards Captain Krishnaprasad Loksam, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, and Captain Suren Limbu, Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support, (The Queen's Gurkha Orderly Officers) were received by Her Royal Highness who, on behalf of Her Majesty, invested them with the Insignia of Members of the Royal Victorian Order.
Colonel David Robinson (Colonel, Brigade of Gurkhas) was present.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Erlan Idrissov at Kazakhstan House, 125 Pall Mall, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 14 July 2022
The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Royal, this morning visited Thames Hospice, Windsor Road, Maidenhead, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley), the Chairman of the Trustees (Mr Jonathan Jones) and Mrs Deborah Raven (Chief Executive).
Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness, escorted respectively by the Chairman of the Trustees and the Chief Executive, met members of staff, volunteers, trustees and patients before The Queen officially opened the new Hospice.
The Princess Royal afterwards toured the Hospice, meeting more members of staff and patients.
- Court Circular || 15 July 2022
Mr Robert Large was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty presented him with the Insignia of an Honorary Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
- Court Circular || 17 July 2022
His Excellency Mr Khaled Al-Duwaisan and Mrs Al-Duwaisan were received in farewell audience by The Queen today via video link when His Excellency took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the State of Kuwait to the Court of St James's and upon retiring as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, when Her Majesty presented him with the Insignia of an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
Her Excellency Ms Jane Hartley was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the United States of America to the Court of St James's.
Mr Ralph Schlosstein was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
Lady Acland was received by The Queen and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by her husband, the late Sir Antony Acland.
Mr Nicholas Acland and Mrs Katharine Weston were also received by Her Majesty.
Admiral Sir James Perowne was received by The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Constable and Governor, Windsor Castle, when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Gregory Clark MP (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal) and the Rt Hon Alister Jack MP (Secretary of State for Scotland).
The Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty?s Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
- Court Circular || 19 July 2022
Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston (Chief of the Air Staff) was received by The Queen today.
Mr Robin Budenberg (First Crown Estate Commissioner and Chairman, the Crown Estate Commission) was received by The Queen.
Mr Daniel Labbad (Chief Executive, the Crown Estate) was also received by Her Majesty.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Antonio Manuel Lagdameo at 6-11 Suffolk Street, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of the Philippines to the Court of St James's.
By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps later called upon Her Excellency Mrs Aleksandra Miovska at 64-65 Vincent Square, London SW1, in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of North Macedonia to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 20 July 2022
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Jean Olinger at 27 Wilton Crescent, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the Court of St James's.
By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps afterwards called upon His Excellency Mr Abdulaziz Al-Hinai at 167 Queen's Gate, London SW7, in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Sultanate of Oman to the Court of St Jame's.
- Court Circular || 21 July 2022
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Sky news says
Quote'Warmest congratulations' from the Queen
Her Majesty weighed in on the celebrations, sending a message to the Lionesses.
"The championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise," she said. "However, your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned. You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations. It is my hope that you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of the result today."
QuoteThe Queen has sent a message of congratulations to England?s new football champions as the Lionesses claimed the Women?s Euros at Wembley.
Just moments after the Duke of Cambridge had presented the UEFA trophy to captain Leah Williamson, Her Majesty told the team they had set an example that would last for generations and they should be very proud of themselves.
The full message from The Queen read:
?My warmest congratulations, and those of my family, go to you all on winning the European Women?s Football Championships. It is a significant achievement for the entire team, including your support staff.
The Championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise. However, your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned. You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations. It is my hope that you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of the result today.?
It was signed ?Elizabeth R?.
England won the Euros 2-1 in extra time. It?s the first major football trophy for England since 1966 when the men?s team won the World Cup.
Since 56 years
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Article says HM Queen Elizabeth II had health and mobility issues and afraid to nearby her but not first time in 70 years since 1952
The Queen is 96 years old, is tired, has mobility issues and is moving clearly and inexorably into the last remaining months or years of her life. I?m sure everyone would love her to live to be a sprightly 130 but it ain?t going to happen. Every time the media goes into virtual hysterics because an event is missed it only draws attention to the fact that Elizabeth?s life and reign are drawing to an end.
Quote from: Curryong on August 08, 2022, 09:18:06 PM
The Queen is 96 years old, is tired, has mobility issues and is moving clearly and inexorably into the last remaining months or years of her life. I?m sure everyone would love her to live to be a sprightly 130 but it ain?t going to happen. Every time the media goes into virtual hysterics because an event is missed it only draws attention to the fact that Elizabeth?s life and reign are drawing to an end.
Yes depends her health if she missed events she send Prince Charles,Princess Anne,Earl of Wessex and lastly Cambridges in her behalf
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No public are welcome!! And no release pictures till palace get approved first or NO!!
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QuoteThe Queen has officially begun her annual stay at Balmoral Castle this week following a change in arrival that saw the traditional welcoming ceremony held behind closed doors for the first time.
The Queen traditionally inspects a guard of honour from the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland at a ceremony outside the castle gates while pipers play and the public welcomes her for her annual stay, however this all happened behind closed doors to maximise The Queen?s comfort.
A source closed to The Queen reportedly told royal rota members, ?This is a change in line with events being adapted for Her Majesty?s comfort,? according to a Sky News report.
The Queen traditionally travels up to Balmoral towards the end of July, having departed this year on 21 July, and staying at the Craigowan Lodge on the estate while the main castle is still open to the public.
Once Balmoral closes to visitors, The Queen moves in and spends the month of August and part of September there before returning back to England and Windsor Castle to carry out her fall slate of duties.
It is expected that The Queen may return briefly to London when the new Prime Minister is chosen. Her Majesty is expected to travel to Buckingham Palace to receive outgoing Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, before meeting his successor and asking them to form a government. That?s set to take place in early September.
Throughout the month of August, the Royal Family are set to travel up to Balmoral to visit The Queen. Guest lists are never published, but typically photos of the family travelling to church or driving and walking on the estate are published.
Balmoral Castle has been an integral location for the Royal Family since Prince Albert purchased the property in 1852. He then commissioned a modern residence to be rebuilt from the property he purchased and the estate has been the Royal Family?s summer vacation residence since then.
Balmoral Castle is considered The Queen?s private property and is not a part of the Crown Estate.
The Queen officially welcomed to Balmoral ? behind closed doors ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-officially-welcomed-to-balmoral-behind-closed-doors-179489/)
No release pictures per HM Queen Elizabeth II and Buckingham Palaces said till palaces will approve or NO!! What my post says on #196
It is quite possible that HM's being tired is long term fatigue from her bout with COVID. There are many who have a long recovery and don't get their energy back for several months due to COVID's effects on the lungs and general health. It comes and it goes, I have heard, and this must be frustrating to deal with.
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 16, 2022, 03:10:52 PM
It is quite possible that HM's being tired is long term fatigue from her bout with COVID. There are many who have a long recovery and don't get their energy back for several months due to COVID's effects on the lungs and general health. It comes and it goes, I have heard, and this must be frustrating to deal with.
Yes
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Quote from: sara8150 on August 17, 2022, 12:16:05 AM
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If I were her doctors I would certainly advise it. It's always said that she truly relaxes up there, and the air is certainly clean and healthy - the ideal venue for renewing her energy and peace of mind. Luckily she missed the really hot weather and hopefully will continue to do so. I'm sure she would make time for a visit with them if she didn't have to travel.
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I said that I thought the incoming PM would go to Balmoral rather than the Queen or Charles presiding at BP, in a post on the Sussex thread. It was logical. There will be a lot more of this in years to come as well, if the Queen survives to 100 with her mental and physical faculties still OK.
Quote from: Curryong on August 25, 2022, 11:28:55 PM
I said that I thought the incoming PM would go to Balmoral rather than the Queen or Charles presiding at BP, in a post on the Sussex thread. It was logical. There will be a lot more of this in years to come as well, if the Queen survives to 100 with her mental and physical faculties still OK.
Personally I would rather not see her make the extra journey. I think travelling might make her uncomfortable. Before she left for Scotland she attended some functions and seemed very upbeat, but after she got there she cancelled the usual welcome ceremony and some other things. Perhaps the trip was too much for her? However, this is so important she may just want to make the journey anyway.
Quote from: Curryong on August 25, 2022, 11:28:55 PM
I said that I thought the incoming PM would go to Balmoral rather than the Queen or Charles presiding at BP, in a post on the Sussex thread. It was logical. There will be a lot more of this in years to come as well, if the Queen survives to 100 with her mental and physical faculties still OK.
Yes HM Queen Elizabeth II would survived but she is 96 years old but she nearly 100 years in four years if new PM and meet HM Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral not London because of HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health sakes due her health and mobility issues
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 26, 2022, 12:35:26 AM
Personally I would rather not see her make the extra journey. I think travelling might make her uncomfortable. Before she left for Scotland she attended some functions and seemed very upbeat, but after she got there she cancelled the usual welcome ceremony and some other things. Perhaps the trip was too much for her? However, this is so important she may just want to make the journey anyway.
Agreed
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I hope HM stays in Scotland till the first snow flakes of the season begin to fall, what a beautiful restful place it must be...no need for the noise of humans that don't know what they are doing from one minute to the next. Just sit by the fireplace and let life be peaceful and dreamy is what I hope she does. Me, I would bring my hot tea, a good book and my needlework and most of all my dog and stay put till I was dragged out kicking and screaming...Balmoral to me is heaven on earth!
Quote from: Nightowl on August 26, 2022, 03:51:57 PM
I hope HM stays in Scotland till the first snow flakes of the season begin to fall, what a beautiful restful place it must be...no need for the noise of humans that don't know what they are doing from one minute to the next. Just sit by the fireplace and let life be peaceful and dreamy is what I hope she does. Me, I would bring my hot tea, a good book and my needlework and most of all my dog and stay put till I was dragged out kicking and screaming...Balmoral to me is heaven on earth!
HM Queen Elizabeth II want quiet vacation in Balmoral and no noise or whatever she wanted if Queen can?t travel to London meet new PM and send new PM to Balmoral meet Queen Elizabeth II face to face but usually in London same previous PM meet Queen at Buckingham Palace for sake of her health included her mobility and health issues
What my previous posts HM Queen Elizabeth II appointed new PM after PM Johnson?s successor
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I would like Balmoral, though the Scottish weather is generally too cold, too bracing for me. Not fond of snow. My blood?s been thickened by too many years in a hot country!
However, a lot of visitors and family to the castle over the past 170 odd years haven?t cared for it. It?s fairly isolated, a long car drive to get anywhere near civilisation! If people aren?t fond of country pursuits there?s nothing to do.
That doesn?t apply to the Queen, of course, but until a few years ago she could go for walks, picnics, inspect her herds of cattle, go riding on her ponies etc without a care. I don?t think she?s a woman who enjoys reading a lot and being immobile. Most of her hobbies have been active ones. That?s why these past years and encroaching age have been so hard on her.
Quote from: Curryong on August 27, 2022, 12:14:58 AM
I would like Balmoral, though the Scottish weather is generally too cold, too bracing for me. Not fond of snow. My blood?s been thickened by too many years in a hot country!
However, a lot of visitors and family to the castle over the past 170 odd years haven?t cared for it. It?s fairly isolated, a long car drive to get anywhere near civilisation! If people aren?t fond of country pursuits there?s nothing to do.
That doesn?t apply to the Queen, of course, but until a few years ago she could go for walks, picnics, inspect her herds of cattle, go riding on her ponies etc without a care. I don?t think she?s a woman who enjoys reading a lot and being immobile. Most of her hobbies have been active ones. That?s why these past years and encroaching age have been so hard on her.
I don't pretend to know how she is feeling, but her family all say how much she loves Balmoral. I hope she is well enough to enjoy it, since it is her vacation and family is visiting.
I understand that yet I would like to think that even HM has to realize that with age our bodies change and we at times must adjust to that, even HM has adjusted as we have seen. I don't like old age as I have had to adjust somethings I can no longer do like painting my bedroom so I had to pay someone to do it......grrrrrr. I am more a country girl with a love of winter and snow, give me a snowstorm any day of the week as I go walking in it with my face to the heavens and I have done just that. Heat and humidity are not my cup of tea and neither is sand on a beach....walking on pine needles in a forest is more my way of enjoying life. Cleaning off sand in my home is something I never will do again. Maybe now HM could just enjoy the view of her beloved Scotland with hot tea and her dogs with her....and let everyone including the PM or whomever come to her for a change. After all she is the Queen and Elizabeth 11.
All the drama of Andrew and Harry and most of all the passing of Philip has taken a huge toll on her physically as we have seen.....let her final years be in peace and drama free and the hell with those that want to cause her trouble. Isn't there a darn dungeon somewhere to put the troublemakers in .....
I think being at Balmoral, her favorite setting, is where she finds peace as she faces more and more physical decline. I read that Charles is making frequent appearances.
I agree and I hate to see the physical decline of HM for that is hard to face as she has been a strong woman to look up in time for me. I am of Irish and Scottish heritage and just love Balmoral because it is set with the mountains in the background with the sun shining down. I think HM finds much peace and contentment there with loving and heartfelt memories all around and that brings some joy to her.
After all HM is the Queen and when she calls or asks then I hope everyone around her be it family or Parliament or any gov official jumps to her command....Some in her family will really live to regret the hell they have created for her in her golden years and may they suffer deeply. I have no apologies for anyone who goes out of their way to hurt another.
Quote from: Nightowl on August 27, 2022, 06:41:59 AM
I agree and I hate to see the physical decline of HM for that is hard to face as she has been a strong woman to look up in time for me. I am of Irish and Scottish heritage and just love Balmoral because it is set with the mountains in the background with the sun shining down. I think HM finds much peace and contentment there with loving and heartfelt memories all around and that brings some joy to her.
After all HM is the Queen and when she calls or asks then I hope everyone around her be it family or Parliament or any gov official jumps to her command....Some in her family will really live to regret the hell they have created for her in her golden years and may they suffer deeply. I have no apologies for anyone who goes out of their way to hurt another.
Well said, Nightowl! :goodpost:
Quote from: Blue Clover on August 27, 2022, 03:57:44 AM
I think being at Balmoral, her favorite setting, is where she finds peace as she faces more and more physical decline. I read that Charles is making frequent appearances.
I had not heard that, but I was hoping it would be the case. I think many are visiting up there right now which is great.
Quote from: Nightowl on August 27, 2022, 06:41:59 AM
I agree and I hate to see the physical decline of HM for that is hard to face as she has been a strong woman to look up in time for me. I am of Irish and Scottish heritage and just love Balmoral because it is set with the mountains in the background with the sun shining down. I think HM finds much peace and contentment there with loving and heartfelt memories all around and that brings some joy to her.
After all HM is the Queen and when she calls or asks then I hope everyone around her be it family or Parliament or any gov official jumps to her command....Some in her family will really live to regret the hell they have created for her in her golden years and may they suffer deeply. I have no apologies for anyone who goes out of their way to hurt another.
I?m agreed with you
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Quote from: Nightowl on August 27, 2022, 06:41:59 AM
I agree and I hate to see the physical decline of HM for that is hard to face as she has been a strong woman to look up in time for me. I am of Irish and Scottish heritage and just love Balmoral because it is set with the mountains in the background with the sun shining down. I think HM finds much peace and contentment there with loving and heartfelt memories all around and that brings some joy to her.
After all HM is the Queen and when she calls or asks then I hope everyone around her be it family or Parliament or any gov official jumps to her command....Some in her family will really live to regret the hell they have created for her in her golden years and may they suffer deeply. I have no apologies for anyone who goes out of their way to hurt another.
Nightowl,
Yes, hearing about her most recent decline is very sad indeed. She has been a strong and enduring figure for many years, and the thought of losing that is hard to bear. I didn't know that you were of Scottish and Irish heritage and are familiar with Balmoral, known for its timeless beauty. Lucky you! I can see why it is a special place for the Queen, with so many memories combined with natural beauty. The sun is setting on one of the most notable members of the English Monarchy.
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 27, 2022, 03:07:04 PM
I had not heard that, but I was hoping it would be the case. I think many are visiting up there right now which is great.
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The Queen is likely to see Boris, who will probably fly to Scotland by helicopter or plane, at Balmoral. I don?t see her going down to BP though there?s an outside chance she may. While there for a short time he will, by tradition, advise her of his successor and she will farewell him. Then the successor will (probably) fly in and ?kiss hands? in introduction. (The Queen has almost certainly met him/her before, as both candidates have occupied senior positions in Cabinet.) The entire Cabinet will then be sworn in, possibly the next day, and maybe by Zoom. Can?t see them all trailing up to Balmoral en masse!) Boris may well be in the Cabinet.
In Queen Victoria?s day it was quite usual for her to be at Windsor or Balmoral for kissing hands when she grew old. King Edward VII was at Biarritz in France on one occasion during his reign and Asquith had to go there to meet him rather than interrupt the King?s holiday, so this has been done before, it?s just considered very unusual for Elizabeth. Cabinet Ministers and PM?s often hated trailing up to Balmoral in Victoria?s day. It was quite a journey to that isolated castle in those days!
I don?t think Charles making regular trips to see his very elderly mother is that unusual in the circumstances, though, in spite of the dramatic yelping of the tabloids I don?t think it?s due to a huge sudden decline in the Queen?s general health but rather her mobility issues. She probably welcomes a bit of company and they can talk over the political changes as well as family news.
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Quote from: Blue Clover on August 27, 2022, 07:14:27 PM
Nightowl,
Yes, hearing about her most recent decline is very sad indeed. She has been a strong and enduring figure for many years, and the thought of losing that is hard to bear. I didn't know that you were of Scottish and Irish heritage and are familiar with Balmoral, known for its timeless beauty. Lucky you! I can see why it is a special place for the Queen, with so many memories combined with natural beauty. The sun is setting on one of the most notable members of the English Monarchy.
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Oh I might be Irish and Scottish heritage yet I have never been to Balmoral and would love to and if I ever get there I will never leave. I collect books, pictures and all the history I can get of it. For me that is heaven on earth...and there is another place that is very close to that in England...Bebbanburg, way up north in England that there are actually rooms in the castle to rent and some cottages there to live in. I got interested in that area from one of my favorite, authors, Bernard Cornwell. His TV series *The Last Kingdom* on Netflix is just fabulous and made me research Alfred the Great who is a man way ahead of his time....a wonderful leader who was the first to help make England what it is today, his life plan was to do that and his family followed in that direction also. That whole area of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is filled with so much history and so very interesting to me.
I know that HM's time is short and that is so sad as I think that all the drama of Andrew and Harry/Meghan has really affected her health as has the passing of Philip. I like Charles and he is so highly underestimated as he is a brilliant businessman who has made the Duchy of Cornwall a fabulous company that has helped thousands of people in the country. And he is a great artist also, so he has quirks in life, tell who doesn't have quirkes in life......LOL If I ever get back to some part of that country again I will never come back to America.
Oh there is a really fabulous show on PBS if your in America, it is called *The Queen's Garden* and a wonderful place of 39 acres that BP sits on. What an outstanding just marvelous place it is from what I see on the TV....HM is very much involved in it even to this day.
Sun says
QuoteThe Queen is ?carefully considering? whether to attend Braemar Games due to health fears
According to The Mail on Sunday, the Queen is ?carefully considering? whether she is fit enough to attend the Braemar Games next weekend.
It comes as concerns grow over her Majesty?s mobility issues
The Monarch usually attends The Highland Games, and are usually a highlight in the monarch?s calendar.
A source revealed on Saturday that the Queen is keen to attend if her health will allow it.
We have wait and see if HM Queen Elizabeth II will attend or NOT they send her children Prince Charles,Princess Anne and Earl of Wessex or Cambridges in her behalf if HM Queen Elizabeth II feeling ok for attend Braemar Games if Queen can?t we have wait and see 🙏🏻🤞🏻
Heath fears are a concern regarding the Queen.
Quote from: Nightowl on August 28, 2022, 04:18:17 PM
Oh I might be Irish and Scottish heritage yet I have never been to Balmoral and would love to and if I ever get there I will never leave. I collect books, pictures and all the history I can get of it. For me that is heaven on earth...and there is another place that is very close to that in England...Bebbanburg, way up north in England that there are actually rooms in the castle to rent and some cottages there to live in. I got interested in that area from one of my favorite, authors, Bernard Cornwell. His TV series *The Last Kingdom* on Netflix is just fabulous and made me research Alfred the Great who is a man way ahead of his time....a wonderful leader who was the first to help make England what it is today, his life plan was to do that and his family followed in that direction also. That whole area of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is filled with so much history and so very interesting to me.
I know that HM's time is short and that is so sad as I think that all the drama of Andrew and Harry/Meghan has really affected her health as has the passing of Philip. I like Charles and he is so highly underestimated as he is a brilliant businessman who has made the Duchy of Cornwall a fabulous company that has helped thousands of people in the country. And he is a great artist also, so he has quirks in life, tell who doesn't have quirkes in life......LOL If I ever get back to some part of that country again I will never come back to America.
Oh there is a really fabulous show on PBS if your in America, it is called *The Queen's Garden* and a wonderful place of 39 acres that BP sits on. What an outstanding just marvelous place it is from what I see on the TV....HM is very much involved in it even to this day.
Nightowl,
I will take note of Bebbanburg, and I love the idea of renting a room in the castle. I am also fascinated by the period of history in the Last Kingdom. I will look up books by Bernard Cornwell and read more about the leadership style of historical figures such as Alfred the Great. I am also in love with this region, and ancient royal history, and would also stay if I ever had the opportunity to leave the shores of America for a long period of time. I will investigate BBC documentaries, the one on the Queen's gardens sounds interesting. Thanks for all of the recommendations!
I agree. As far as the Queen is concerned, everyone is on high alert when terms like health fears are used more and more frequently. I also feel like the media has spent far too much time on the antics of Harry and Meghan. The period after the passing of Philip should have been a time of peace and reflection, instead, HMQ has had to put out one family fire after another - such as Andrew and his behavior. I am also a fan of Charles; he has quietly done his duty over many years, and he is no longer a young man. Charles has been underestimated. We will see him rise to the occasion in the near future, we may be surprised by what we see.
Here is a good book on Alfred the Great, it is *Alfred The Great, The Man who Made England* by Justin Pollard. I found it in my research of Alfred and and it is on abebooks.com, hard copy for around $4.00 yet shipping is around $7.00 as it is coming from England. I have used this site for decades now in my interest of ancient history...my sister and I were always competing who could find the best books on ancient history and she had hundreds and hundreds of books. This book is one of my favorite.
I honestly believe HM's time is very short....the pictures of her on the balcony with William and his family was heartbreaking to see. I really really dislike Harry and Meghan for they had the world at their fingertips with so many opportunities to help those in need. Their selfishness and GREED for money and attention as great whatever will be their undoing in time and they will become just like Edward and Wallis, unknown little non royals. I hate to say this yet I got Meghan's number as soon as I saw the pictures of the engagement in the garden....and sure enough hell broke loose a few years later....my sister was so thrilled for them and I was the opposite and I believe HM was not all that happy either from the pictures of her at the wedding.....there was one that left a big imprint on my mind about Meghan. And sure enough Meghan as proven just the type of person she really is. And there is NO excuse for Andrew, he is a spoiled selfish ego manic and believe me I know that type of man and I really hope Charles and William never let him back in the Firm, he made his bed so sleep in it Andrew and suffer what you have caused your mother. Both he and Harry will in time suffer what they have done to HM and Charles and I hope it hurts like hell as I am a hard person when it comes to hurting family.
Oh yes, Charles .....I really admire the man and so many are stuck in the days of Diana as if Diana was perfect and she sure in the heck was not. Nobody is as we are all flawed humans as the history of the human race has shown us. I think at early in life, Charles was a weak insecure man under the thumb of his family yet now he has grown and become a strong secure man with a woman who understands him and his life where Diana did not understand him. Age difference and their interests in life was against them from the beginning. Diana hated Balmoral and me, I would love it as isolation is no big deal for me...lol I really hope Charles has a many many years on the throne even if he does have an opinion now and than....that makes him human to me. I also loved Philip and his out of the mouth remarks as that showed him to be a flawed human also and boy at times I think HM would of loved to shake him and tape that mouth shut.
I wonder if HM will spend her remaining time now in Balmoral as I think that is her happy place with all the memories of family and loved ones. She sure needs peace and contentment at this time in her life, not the drama of idiots in her family. Shame on Andrew and Harry and Meghan for what they have caused her grief and pain even when Philip lay dying ..that to me is very unforgivable and will go down in history as to the kind of people they are.
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Quote from: Nightowl on August 29, 2022, 07:13:34 AM
Here is a good book on Alfred the Great, it is *Alfred The Great, The Man who Made England* by Justin Pollard. I found it in my research of Alfred and and it is on abebooks.com, hard copy for around $4.00 yet shipping is around $7.00 as it is coming from England. I have used this site for decades now in my interest of ancient history...my sister and I were always competing who could find the best books on ancient history and she had hundreds and hundreds of books. This book is one of my favorite.
I honestly believe HM's time is very short....the pictures of her on the balcony with William and his family was heartbreaking to see. I really really dislike Harry and Meghan for they had the world at their fingertips with so many opportunities to help those in need. Their selfishness and GREED for money and attention as great whatever will be their undoing in time and they will become just like Edward and Wallis, unknown little non royals. I hate to say this yet I got Meghan's number as soon as I saw the pictures of the engagement in the garden....and sure enough hell broke loose a few years later....my sister was so thrilled for them and I was the opposite and I believe HM was not all that happy either from the pictures of her at the wedding.....there was one that left a big imprint on my mind about Meghan. And sure enough Meghan as proven just the type of person she really is. And there is NO excuse for Andrew, he is a spoiled selfish ego manic and believe me I know that type of man and I really hope Charles and William never let him back in the Firm, he made his bed so sleep in it Andrew and suffer what you have caused your mother. Both he and Harry will in time suffer what they have done to HM and Charles and I hope it hurts like hell as I am a hard person when it comes to hurting family.
Oh yes, Charles .....I really admire the man and so many are stuck in the days of Diana as if Diana was perfect and she sure in the heck was not. Nobody is as we are all flawed humans as the history of the human race has shown us. I think at early in life, Charles was a weak insecure man under the thumb of his family yet now he has grown and become a strong secure man with a woman who understands him and his life where Diana did not understand him. Age difference and their interests in life was against them from the beginning. Diana hated Balmoral and me, I would love it as isolation is no big deal for me...lol I really hope Charles has a many many years on the throne even if he does have an opinion now and than....that makes him human to me. I also loved Philip and his out of the mouth remarks as that showed him to be a flawed human also and boy at times I think HM would of loved to shake him and tape that mouth shut.
I wonder if HM will spend her remaining time now in Balmoral as I think that is her happy place with all the memories of family and loved ones. She sure needs peace and contentment at this time in her life, not the drama of idiots in her family. Shame on Andrew and Harry and Meghan for what they have caused her grief and pain even when Philip lay dying ..that to me is very unforgivable and will go down in history as to the kind of people they are.
If HM is in great pain that will surely weigh heavily and break down her strength, but I hope her medical care is such that she has a good comfort level as long as she doesn't overdo. I hope she is feeling better resting up there in her favorite place, but of course we don't know. I understand the POW is visiting often, which makes me concerned....I'll be watching carefully to see if she is able to go to Braemar.
As for Harry and Meghan so much has been and is being said, including by me, so I won't add to your well said post. Things are going from bad to worse in that situation...so disturbing and scary.
Thanks for mentioning the site for books on ancient history - my own interest is in ancient Wales, as I am descended from the Meyricks/Myricks of Angelsey. I'll check out the site!!!
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 30, 2022, 06:48:15 PM
If HM is in great pain that will surely weigh heavily and break down her strength, but I hope her medical care is such that she has a good comfort level as long as she doesn't overdo. I hope she is feeling better resting up there in her favorite place, but of course we don't know. I understand the POW is visiting often, which makes me concerned....I'll be watching carefully to see if she is able to go to Braemar.
As for Harry and Meghan so much has been and is being said, including by me, so I won't add to your well said post. Things are going from bad to worse in that situation...so disturbing and scary.
Thanks for mentioning the site for books on ancient history - my own interest is in ancient Wales, as I am descended from the Meyricks/Myricks of Angelsey. I'll check out the site!!!
Yes if HM Queen Elizabeth II can?t attend braemar due her health and mobility issues if her schedule will allowed to attend we have wait and see if HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health get worse and she send her children and grandchildren in her behalf included Cambridges and articles says HM Queen Elizabeth II get rest lots because she is 96 years old per by doctors and medical advice order for HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health
Duke and Duchess of Sussex get worse for sure yes!! And insult the family include HM Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Duke of Cambridge its unacceptable behavior for Harry as moderator for Sussex its definitely bad worse!! YES!! But Harry and Meghan always bombshell interview not since Oprah,NBC they NOW Meghan bombshell interview on magazine unacceptable!! Definitely not good!!
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 30, 2022, 06:48:15 PM
If HM is in great pain that will surely weigh heavily and break down her strength, but I hope her medical care is such that she has a good comfort level as long as she doesn't overdo. I hope she is feeling better resting up there in her favorite place, but of course we don't know. I understand the POW is visiting often, which makes me concerned....I'll be watching carefully to see if she is able to go to Braemar.
As for Harry and Meghan so much has been and is being said, including by me, so I won't add to your well said post. Things are going from bad to worse in that situation...so disturbing and scary.
Thanks for mentioning the site for books on ancient history - my own interest is in ancient Wales, as I am descended from the Meyricks/Myricks of Angelsey. I'll check out the site!!!
I also think it is more worrisome when Charles visits HM more than usual in Scotland mostly. I am sure there are docs and nurses there all day and night making sure HM is well cared for and resting....Surely there must be someway for HM to go to the games in a mobile golf cart or car and a wheelchair to get her to the stage with a cane....I look at her and 96 is up there yet her mind is still young and ready to work on the red box.
I would love to go to Wales and I have a very good ancient history book on it, it is called *Ancient Paths by Graham Robb*, I got it a long time ago on abebooks. And there is another which is fiction on Wales by Sharon Kay Penman-Here Be Dragons. I am not sure if this is the 1st in her 3 book series yet it is great story telling and I have read and reread the entire series. Hope this helps as I just love ancient history and would love to live among the ruins .....LOL
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So happy to hear she will not have to travel :happy20:. At 96 you expect physical challenges and shouldn't have to worry about making them worse by making 1,000 mile painful and tiring trips!
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 31, 2022, 02:06:32 PM
So happy to hear she will not have to travel :happy20:. At 96 you expect physical challenges and shouldn't have to worry about making them worse by making 1,000 mile painful and tiring trips!
Yes for sake of her health per her doctor makes decisions because of her health and mobility issues not easy for HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health challenge but she is 96 years old she need rest lots more!! Than trip to city of London
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What more does anyone expect of HM being 96 years old...she seems sharp as a tack and can do the mental part of her job and takes precautions with the physical part of the job, nothing wrong with that! Heck as long as it is HM that does the appointment does it really matter where it is done..be it London or Scotland? I would like to think that these political members can and are young enough to make the trip and enjoy the time at Balmoral of all places, who doesn't want to go there and get some good old fashioned fresh air and see green grass and tall trees....big relief from cement sidewalks with garbage and noise and traffic and people being rude....LOL
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on August 31, 2022, 02:06:32 PM
So happy to hear she will not have to travel :happy20:. At 96 you expect physical challenges and shouldn't have to worry about making them worse by making 1,000 mile painful and tiring trips!
HM doing the Happy Dance as she gets to stay in her happy place with everyone waiting on her hand and foot....hot tea with chocolate cookies and scones and her dogs. :cheer:
From the Telegraph
Boris Johnson will deliver his final speech as Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street at around 8.30am on Tuesday, before flying up to Balmoral.
After an audience with the Queen, which usually lasts around half an hour, he will leave Her Majesty?s Scottish home before either Ms Truss or Mr Sunak arrive, having flown up separately.
On the return flight, the new Prime Minister will be briefed on the privileged security details they require in the role.
He or she is expected to deliver their inaugural speech back at Downing Street at around 4pm.
The incoming and outgoing leaders will not see each other at Balmoral, where they will be welcomed individually into the Drawing Room. Mr Johnson and his team will have left the Scottish estate before his successor arrives.
Each will be greeted by an equerry and Sir Edward Young, the Queen?s Private Secretary, before entering the room to speak to the Queen alone.
Their travelling entourages will be offered a separate retiring room, where they will be offered a space to work and refreshments while official matters between the Queen and the Prime Minister take place.
A photograph of the Queen and new leader is likely to be released afterwards, just as it has been for the Buckingham Palace ceremony in recent history.
Mr Johnson said arrangements for the handover to the new prime minister will be down to the Queen and ?fit totally around her and whatever she wants?.
The Queen will also hold a virtual Privy Council meeting the following day, rather than an in-person one, where the new PM will be sworn in as First Lord of the Treasury among other business.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-fa...nson-balmoral/
Exactly how I predicted it would occur in a previous post here.
Update news on HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health
Queen, 96, pulls out of attending Highland Games this weekend | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11172863/Queen-96-pulls-attending-Highland-Games-weekend.html)
Queen Elizabeth Will Miss Braemar Highland Games for Her Comfort (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-miss-scotland-highland-games-comfort-amid-mobility-issues/)
The Queen makes her 'comfort' a priority and cancels private engagement last minute | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220902149952/the-queen-cancels-private-engagement-scotland/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62766252
Queen to miss Highland Games event in Scotland on Saturday | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-elizabeth-to-miss-highland-games-event-in-scotland-on-saturday-12687598)
Queen will not attend Highland Games due to mobility problems | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/02/queen-will-not-attend-highland-games-due-to-mobility-problems)
Queen health update: Monarch pulls out of beloved Highland Games for first time | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1663723/queen-health-update-not-attend-braemar-aberdeen-scotland-royal-family-prince-charles)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-09-02/the-queen-to-miss-the-highland-games-in-scotland-due-to-mobility-issues
Queen pulls out of historic event 'for comfort' after more mobility concerns - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-queen-pulls-out-another-27891751)
Queen, 96, will NOT attend one of her favourite events tomorrow as Prince Charles steps in at last minute | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/19686877/queen-wont-attend-favourite-event-scotland/)
Prince Charles will fill in for his mom?s place and HM Queen Elizabeth II still rest lots and remain at balmoral
I am sure HM is really being taken care of with the very best medical professionals in the world yet pulling out of this event is worrisome as it is happening all to often now. I wonder if she will ever leave Balmoral and will spend her last days/months/years there as that is where she seems the most content with all the loving memories and her trusted staff with her as her family can just come and go even ever. How difficult would it be for her to travel back to Windsor....I wonder? Charles it seems is taking on more and more duties and it must be very hard on him to see the decline of his mother knowing what the future holds for him.
Quote from: Nightowl on September 02, 2022, 06:48:13 PM
I am sure HM is really being taken care of with the very best medical professionals in the world yet pulling out of this event is worrisome as it is happening all to often now. I wonder if she will ever leave Balmoral and will spend her last days/months/years there as that is where she seems the most content with all the loving memories and her trusted staff with her as her family can just come and go even ever. How difficult would it be for her to travel back to Windsor....I wonder? Charles it seems is taking on more and more duties and it must be very hard on him to see the decline of his mother knowing what the future holds for him.
This September HM Queen Elizabeth II will have historically have new PM no matter he or she at balmoral palace says after Boris Johnson?s resignation and his successor see my post #203 and #204
HM Queen Elizabeth II have traditional vacation in balmoral till October but thankfully have doctors with her include Sandringham and Windsor also for HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health sake plus medical professionals and expert also she is 96 years old
Prince Charles fill in for his mom?s place and also Duke of Cambridge
The Queen never misses the Braemar Games! In a way IMO this is the clearest sign yet that we are sadly not likely to see very much of the Queen again for the rest of her reign. 96 year old legs, knees and hips just don?t repair themselves overnight. I?m just wondering whether there has been a fall recently weakening the Queen?s hip and that has been kept quiet. That might explain why the ?mobility problems? have prevented the use of a wheelchair.
It seems to me from hints dropped by courtiers that sitting for long periods appears to be as painful for HM as standing and shuffling about using a cane. She hasn?t been seen out at all at Balmoral and the absences at Craithie Kirk services are also noteworthy, not in a good way. I?m just wondering if HM has been confined to bed for much of the time. If she has been it will be a major operation to get her mobile enough to meet Boris and the new PM. (I?m not suggesting imminent death btw. We all know of people of 100 or more who are bedridden for much of the time but who are still able to function mentally.)
The Queen herself must be having moments when she gets very annoyed that her spirit is so strong but her body is now so weak it no longer obeys orders.
Quote from: Curryong on September 03, 2022, 07:37:02 AM
The Queen never misses the Braemar Games! In a way IMO this is the clearest sign yet that we are sadly not likely to see very much of the Queen again for the rest of her reign. 96 year old legs, knees and hips just don?t repair themselves overnight. I?m just wondering whether there has been a fall recently weakening the Queen?s hip and that has been kept quiet. That might explain why the ?mobility problems? have prevented the use of a wheelchair.
It seems to me from hints dropped by courtiers that sitting for long periods appears to be as painful for HM as standing and shuffling about using a cane. She hasn?t been seen out at all at Balmoral and the absences at Craithie Kirk services are also noteworthy, not in a good way. I?m just wondering if HM has been confined to bed for much of the time. If she has been it will be a major operation to get her mobile enough to meet Boris and the new PM. (I?m not suggesting imminent death btw. We all know of people of 100 or more who are bedridden for much of the time but who are still able to function mentally.)
The Queen herself must be having moments when she gets very annoyed that her spirit is so strong but her body is now so weak it no longer obeys orders.
Yes im agreed with you
Quote from: Curryong on September 03, 2022, 07:37:02 AM
The Queen never misses the Braemar Games! In a way IMO this is the clearest sign yet that we are sadly not likely to see very much of the Queen again for the rest of her reign. 96 year old legs, knees and hips just don?t repair themselves overnight. I?m just wondering whether there has been a fall recently weakening the Queen?s hip and that has been kept quiet. That might explain why the ?mobility problems? have prevented the use of a wheelchair.
It seems to me from hints dropped by courtiers that sitting for long periods appears to be as painful for HM as standing and shuffling about using a cane. She hasn?t been seen out at all at Balmoral and the absences at Craithie Kirk services are also noteworthy, not in a good way. I?m just wondering if HM has been confined to bed for much of the time. If she has been it will be a major operation to get her mobile enough to meet Boris and the new PM. (I?m not suggesting imminent death btw. We all know of people of 100 or more who are bedridden for much of the time but who are still able to function mentally.)
The Queen herself must be having moments when she gets very annoyed that her spirit is so strong but her body is now so weak it no longer obeys orders.
Knowing how much HM has always enjoyed the Braemar Games I was also thinking it would be a clear sign of her health. I am holding on to the possibility that she doesn't want everyone to see her difficulty walking, climbing a stair, or getting in or out of a chair, but is able to be comfortable. I know it could also be that she is uncomfortable sitting as well, which means she is never really comfortable. I'm sad and feel the same way you do.
This is so sad to watch. Hope she feels better.
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on September 03, 2022, 03:23:55 PM
Knowing how much HM has always enjoyed the Braemar Games I was also thinking it would be a clear sign of her health. I am holding on to the possibility that she doesn't want everyone to see her difficulty walking, climbing a stair, or getting in or out of a chair, but is able to be comfortable. I know it could also be that she is uncomfortable sitting as well, which means she is never really comfortable. I'm sad and feel the same way you do.
Yes for sake of HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health and she had trouble walking and mores but she send her elder son Prince Charles in her behalf or Duke of Cambridge but my mom is retired nurse she know everything about HM Queen Elizabeth II?s health wont want embarrassed in public and will kept private matters that doctors orders and she get rest lots
:crown: It's just been announced that Liz Truss has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party. She will fly to Balmoral to meet with the Queen who will invite her to form a new government. :happyuk:
:hearts:
Congrats to Liz Truss. I hope she enjoys her meeting at Balmoral with the Queen. It was becoming obvious over the past couple of weeks that Ms Truss would be the victor. Now comes the hard part!
Quote from: Nightowl on September 02, 2022, 06:48:13 PM
I am sure HM is really being taken care of with the very best medical professionals in the world yet pulling out of this event is worrisome as it is happening all to often now. I wonder if she will ever leave Balmoral and will spend her last days/months/years there as that is where she seems the most content with all the loving memories and her trusted staff with her as her family can just come and go even ever. How difficult would it be for her to travel back to Windsor....I wonder? Charles it seems is taking on more and more duties and it must be very hard on him to see the decline of his mother knowing what the future holds for him.
Nice summary. I feel the same way. Balmoral is a comfortable home and place for HMQ at this time. I am sure it holds cherished memories of her beloved Philip and happy times with her children, grandchildren, and other relatives who are long gone. I am sure this is a hard time for Charles.
QEII appoints her 15th Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle.
The Queen appoints Liz Truss as her 15th Prime Minister at Balmoral ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-appoints-liz-truss-as-the-15th-prime-minister-of-her-reign-during-an-audience-at-balmoral-180196/)
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The Queen has asked Liz Truss to form a government following her election as leader of Britain?s ruling Conservative Party.
Ms Truss, who arrived at Balmoral alongside her husband, Hugh O?Leary, ?kissed hands? with the monarch and is now the Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
The 47-year-old politician is the 15th Prime Minister of Her Majesty?s reign, following the resignation of Boris Johnson just an hour before the appointment of Truss.
Ms Truss will now be busy formulating her cabinet before tacking the major issues plaguing the UK, including the extortionate rise in energy prices.
Liz Truss was announced as the new leader of the Conservatives on September 5th 2022 following a vote of the party?s members over the summer, triggered by Mr Johnson?s announcement that he was stepping down. She took 81,326 of the ballots cast against 60,399 for her opponent, Rishi Sunak.
It?s the first time that The Queen has appointed a new Prime Minister at her Scottish home. Buckingham Palace announced last week that Her Majesty would remain at Balmoral, rather than make an almost 1,000 mile round trip between there and London, for the meetings. Officials said it was to avoid any uncertainty.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/06/14/62111629-11184991-image-a-82_1662470178545.jpg)
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/06/12/62110943-11185023-image-a-44_1662464913304.jpg)
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/06/12/62110751-11185023-image-a-33_1662464664858.jpg)
The Queen meets incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11185023/The-Queen-meets-incoming-Prime-Minister-Liz-Truss.html)
Truss shakes hands with Queen as she official takes over as PM | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11184991/Truss-shakes-hands-Queen-official-takes-PM.html)
Queen Elizabeth Appoints New Prime Minister in Scotland in Royal First (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-appoints-new-prime-minister-liz-truss-scotland-royal-first/)
It?s nice to see the Queen happy and smiling, with the ubiquitous handbag still over the arm. Wonder whether Liz Truss finds it all a bit surreal if exciting to now be PM. The Queen looks a bit bowed and the cane is much in evidence I see. Hope HMs legs aren?t giving her too much pain. Her 15th Prime Minister, the first being Winston Churchill of course. Queen Victoria had twenty due to some short unstable governments early on.
Quote from: Curryong on September 06, 2022, 01:30:47 PM
It?s nice to see the Queen happy and smiling, with the ubiquitous handbag still over the arm. Wonder whether Liz Truss finds it all a bit surreal if exciting to now be PM. The Queen looks a bit bowed and the cane is much in evidence I see. Hope HMs legs aren?t giving her too much pain.
I?m agreed with you
The Queen pictured for the first time in months as she greet Liz Truss at Balmoral: Best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220906150193/queen-pictured-liz-truss-new-prime-minister-best-photos/)
Liz Truss is new UK prime minister after meeting Queen - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-politics-62802807)
Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after meeting the Queen | Politics News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/liz-truss-becomes-prime-minister-of-the-uk-12691158)
Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after meeting Queen at Balmoral | Liz Truss | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/sep/06/liz-truss-becomes-uk-prime-minister-meeting-queen-balmoral)
Liz Truss LIVE: Beaming Queen warmly greets new Prime Minister at Balmoral | Politics | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1665188/liz-truss-live-balmoral-queen-boris-johnson-speech-tory-leadership-new-prime-minister)
Queen Elizabeth II: What former PMs have said about meeting the monarch at Balmoral | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1665419/queen-elizabeth-ii-liz-truss-boris-johnson-prime-minister-royal-family-spt)
Queen in fresh health blow as she looks frail with bruised hand during Truss meeting | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1665302/queen-health-balmoral-liz-truss-new-prime-minister-royal-tradition)
Queen?s mobility issues 'increasing' as Her Majesty appoints Truss PM | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1665329/queen-health-elizabeth-II-liz-truss-prime-minister-meghan-markle-prince-harry-vn)
Liz Truss and Johnson spark fury using FRENCH jets for Queen visit | Politics | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1665381/Liz-truss-Boris-Johnson-french-jets-Balmoral-visit-Queen-vn)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-09-06/boris-johnson-resigns-balmoral-queen-liz-truss-new-prime-minister-downing-street
Liz Truss PM LIVE: Queen shakes hands with Truss as she officially becomes UK's new PM - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/liz-truss-live-prime-minister-27916442)
Queen kept 'studied distance' from Liz Truss during Balmoral meeting, claims expert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-kept-studied-distance-liz-27918890)
Queen seen for first time in weeks after new health fears as she meets Liz Truss - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-queen-seen-first-time-27660884)
Liz Truss is officially Prime Minister after stoic Queen, 96, uses walking stick to formally appoint her at Balmoral | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/19720415/liz-truss-is-officially-prime-minister/)
Inside Liz Truss? meeting with the Queen as Her Majesty appoints 15th PM of her reign in time-honoured tradition | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/19721234/inside-liz-truss-meeting-with-the-queen/)
There are quite apparently quite a few republicans in the House of Commons and Liz Truss appears to be among their number. As a university student she called the Royal Family ?a disgrace? in a speech and claimed that many members of the public were anti-monarchy. That would be even more so now!
Liz Truss calls for monarchy to be abolished during Republican past in resurfaced clip | News | Independent TV (https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/liz-truss-monarchy-republicanism-abolish-b2128076.html)
She has stated her views when she was a young LibDem are no longer her opinion. Liz Truss is the most conservative PM since Thatcher.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP had an audience of The Queen this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to accept.
Mrs Johnson was also received by The Queen.
Her Majesty received in audience the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP this afternoon and requested her to form a new Administration.
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP accepted The Queen's offer and kissed hands upon her appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
Mr Hugh O'Leary was also received by Her Majesty.
Mr Donal McCabe was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen was represented by Mrs Jeanna Swan (Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Major Andrew Trotter of Mortonhall (formerly Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire) which was held in Duns Parish Church, Duns, today.
- Court Circular || 6 September 2022
It is good to see the Queen greet a new Prime Minister.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on September 06, 2022, 11:26:38 PM
She has stated her views when she was a young LibDem are no longer her opinion. Liz Truss is the most conservative PM since Thatcher.
That?s what the British media has stated certainly, (the resemblance to Thatcher.) She?s only been in the job a day, so we?ll have to see. And often people don?t really change certain views on things as they age. That includes social issues. Politicians often find that it?s advantageous to swing in the breeze from time to time.
A message from The Queen to the Governor General and the people of Canada | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/message-queen-governor-general-and-people-canada)
Discussion on the health of QEII has been moved to a new thread about her health.
Queen Elizabeth II Health Concerns (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95268.msg1509456#msg1509456)
The Privy Council postponed yesterday to be rearranged because of BP status of the Queen?s health?
The rumors circulating before today and up until last night is to formally appoint Anne and Edward as Counselors of State replacing Andrew and Harry, including other matters that would change?it stops here, no one wants to break the news, teasing they know what it?s about.
By law, Counsellors of State include the Sovereign's spouse and the next four people in the line of succession who are over the age of 21.
Anne is 17th in line. Edward is 14th. Even Beatrice and Eugenie are ahead of them. So those spreading those rumours don?t know what they are talking about.
The rumor included the change and i.e. letters patent. Excepting the other 53 members: politicians Commons and Lords, and COE Canterbury and York.
Quote from: wannable on September 08, 2022, 01:55:59 PM
The rumor included the change and i.e. letters patent. Excepting the other 53 members: politicians Commons and Lords, and COE Canterbury and York.
This report concerns Andrew (but it is also the same for Harry.
Prince Andrew: Queen Has No Power To Remove Him As Counsellor Of State (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/prince-andrew-queen-counsellor-of-state-parliament-harry)
The royal family?s official website lists the Counsellors of State as Prince Charles (first in line), Prince William (second in line), Prince Harry (sixth in line), and Andrew (ninth in line). Before his death, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, also held the position (as all spouses of the sovereign do by law).
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed Andrew?s current status as a Counsellor of State to BuzzFeed News and noted that the holders of this position are determined by legislation (and thus can only be changed by an act of Parliament). A spokesperson for the prime minister?s office declined to comment.
I'm just being a messenger of the rumors which started 1.5 weeks ago before BP had announced a 'future' cc
^ The above news is Feb 2022.
The fact that the PC CAN change who and what via Letters Patent.
Objective fact that can/may happen
The Acts specifically allow the Letters Patent appointing the Counsellors of State to exclude and name.
Source: Official website: UKConstitutionallaw.org
Links to viable sources for these rumours please.
And I?m not interested in discussing rumours at this time. We will see won?t we when the next Privy Council meeting is held. And (if the Queen sadly passes) every member of her family moves up one in the succession lineup. 14th and 17th however, don?t cut it.
I'm too lazy to link the dozens of rumors.
IF not interested, you can ignore.
BUT, I have also included a objective fact that via letters patent, the counsellor of state ''who'' CAN be changed.
Well, you ignored what the BP spokesman stated.
Probably Twitter then, not even tabloid rubbish. No broadsheet has been involved then, lol!
I'm NOT ignoring nothing from objective facts to subjective feelings. I read it all, and practice the freedom of posting whatever I want to comment on.
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Quote from: Curryong on September 06, 2022, 03:39:16 PM
There are quite apparently quite a few republicans in the House of Commons and Liz Truss appears to be among their number. As a university student she called the Royal Family ?a disgrace? in a speech and claimed that many members of the public were anti-monarchy. That would be even more so now!
Liz Truss calls for monarchy to be abolished during Republican past in resurfaced clip | News | Independent TV (https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/liz-truss-monarchy-republicanism-abolish-b2128076.html)
Yet, the Queen received her graciously and properly. She always knew where her duty lay and brought her children up accordingly. I believe that the POW also holds those same values and I hope he is given a fair chance.
Queen Elizabeth II has died Buckingham Palace announces - BBC News - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_H9eobuKnw)
This is how the BBC announced the death of HMQEII.
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-statement-on-the-death-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii
Prime Minister Liz Truss?s statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are all devastated by the news we have just heard from Balmoral.
The death of Her Majesty The Queen is a huge shock to the nation and to the world.
Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built.
Our country has grown and flourished under her reign.
Britain is the great country it is today because of her.
She ascended the throne just after the Second World War.
She championed the development of the Commonwealth - from a small group of seven countries to a family of 56 nations spanning every continent of the world.
We are now a modern, thriving, dynamic nation.
Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed.
She was the very spirit of Great Britain ? and that spirit will endure.
She has been our longest-ever reigning monarch.
It is an extraordinary achievement to have presided with such dignity and grace for 70 years.
Her life of service stretched beyond most of our living memories.
In return, she was loved and admired by the people in the United Kingdom and all around the world.
She has been a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons. Her devotion to duty is an example to us all.
Earlier this week, at 96, she remained determined to carry out her duties as she appointed me as her 15th Prime Minister.
Throughout her life she has visited more than 100 countries and she has touched the lives of millions around the world.
In the difficult days ahead, we will come together with our friends?
?.across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world?
?to celebrate her extraordinary lifetime of service.
It is a day of great loss, but Queen Elizabeth II leaves a great legacy.
Today the Crown passes - as it is has done for more than a thousand years - to our new monarch, our new head of state:
His Majesty King Charles III.
With the King?s family, we mourn the loss of his mother.
And as we mourn, we must come together as a people to support him.
To help him bear the awesome responsibility that he now carries for us all.
We offer him our loyalty and devotion just as his mother devoted so much to so many for so long.
And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country,
? exactly as Her Majesty would have wished ?
by saying the words?
God save the King.
Published 8 September 2022