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Prince Charles plans lavish 70th birthday party for Camilla
Camilla to celebrate 70th birthday at lavish party planned by Prince Charles | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/823599/Prince-Charles-Camilla-birthday-party-Duchess-of-Cornwall)

Of course he   would. When has he not  had  a lavish party  honoring her.
How much  of this article is true?  PW and K there ?  PH there and with MM if  she is  with  him ?
300  people? 
Junor  would , no doubt, make the  list.

Junor will probably be guest of honour after Camilla. Yes, William and Harry (and Kate) will be there. How could it be otherwise? Charles's sensitivities on the issue will come into play and even if they don't particularly want to be there they'll turn up.

Of course they are going to go, its expected and I'm sure they love their father anyway. I doubt if Junor is likely to be a guest, I should no think she's a firend, just a journalist.

The picture of Charles and Camilla in the Garden Room is spectacular. The artwork on the background wall is excellent.

Charles is really getting a lot of mileage out of the birthday, he's logged in quite a few. The Queen only gets two.

Confirmed and expected royal guests for the PoW 70th birthday celebration hosted by QEII at BP. Confirmed: Denmark-CP couple. Serbia-CP couple. Expected-Norway-TM King and Queen. Declined-Sweden-hosting Italy for a state visit.

Royal guests revealed for The Prince of Wales?s 70th birthday dinner ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/charlesandcamilla/royal-guests-revealed-for-the-prince-of-waless-70th-birthday-dinner-111355) (A little surprised at the photo that accompanies the article, but it might be one of the few photos of a large gathering of European royals. Photo was taken for King Harald's birthday.)

QuoteTo mark Prince Charles?s milestone birthday, The Queen will host a reception and dinner in the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace on 14 November. Close family and several other European royals are expected to attend. A new BBC documentary, Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70 will also air to coincide with the milestone birthday, featuring interviews with the Prince, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Prince Harry.

If not a lot of foreign royalty turn up to this, apart from perhaps the Greeks, Serbians and others without thrones, then all I can say is to HM and Charles is 'What can you expect?' Getting on my high horse about this as usual, but sending just Sophie to King Harald of Norway's big 80th birthday bash, when other sovereigns and Crown Princes turned up was an awful insult IMO, and using the King's birthday photo of the celebration when Charles couldn't be bothered to turn up to it himself, (along with all the other Royal celebratory occasions missed by Charles and Elizabeth over the decades) is just the cherry on top of the insult by Royal Central as far as I'm concerned.

Royal guest list for Prince Charles' 70th birthday dinner revealed | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6362805/Royal-guest-list-Prince-Charles-70th-birthday-dinner-revealed.html)

CP couples from Denmark,HM king and Queen from Sweden,HM King and HM Queen from Norway and Serbian royals

But we have wait and see who reveals for Prince Charles?s 70th birthday dinner kept posted

Perhaps he doesn't care, provided those closest to him are there. 

Royal guest list for Prince Charles' 70th birthday dinner revealed | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6362805/Royal-guest-list-Prince-Charles-70th-birthday-dinner-revealed.html)

Quote from: Curryong on November 07, 2018, 04:55:56 AM
If not a lot of foreign royalty turn up to this, apart from perhaps the Greeks, Serbians and others without thrones, then all I can say is to HM and Charles is 'What can you expect?' Getting on my high horse about this as usual, but sending just Sophie to King Harald of Norway's big 80th birthday bash, when other sovereigns and Crown Princes turned up was an awful insult IMO, and using the King's birthday photo of the celebration when Charles couldn't be bothered to turn up to it himself, (along with all the other Royal celebratory occasions missed by Charles and Elizabeth over the decades) is just the cherry on top of the insult by Royal Central as far as I'm concerned.

Honestly I believe that QEII and the PoW know that their closest friends among European royals (Harald/Sonja, Constantine/Anne Marie, Alexander/Katherine) who are still in good health will come to the event. I'm not surprised that Margrethe is not coming considering that 2018 has been a challenging year for her, but Frederik and Mary will be there.  Edward and Sophie are the ones who are of a similar age and stage with the younger group of reigning monarchs in Belgium, Spain, and the NL so there is still somewhat of a connection with those monarchs.

Speculative article in the Express about whether Fergie will be invited to Charles's birthday bash. I don't see why, as a divorced sister in law she would be, unless Andrew makes some sort of row about it.

Sarah Ferguson: Will Duchess of York be invited to Prince Charles' 70th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1042344/sarah-ferguson-fergie-prince-charles-birthday-party-royal-news)

Quote from: Curryong on November 08, 2018, 12:11:59 AM
Speculative article in the Express about whether Fergie will be invited to Charles's birthday bash. I don't see why, as a divorced sister in law she would be, unless Andrew makes some sort of row about it.

Sarah Ferguson: Will Duchess of York be invited to Prince Charles' 70th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1042344/sarah-ferguson-fergie-prince-charles-birthday-party-royal-news)

We have wait and see who on the lists to reveals underwraps but member of British royals family is intive on the lists..

Fergie is no longer member of British Royal family but she will be guests we have wait and see..

Prince Charles wanted intived family and friends plus foreign royals guests on the lists..

Quote from: TLLK on November 07, 2018, 08:32:10 PM
Honestly I believe that QEII and the PoW know that their closest friends among European royals (Harald/Sonja, Constantine/Anne Marie, Alexander/Katherine) who are still in good health will come to the event. I'm not surprised that Margrethe is not coming considering that 2018 has been a challenging year for her, but Frederik and Mary will be there.  Edward and Sophie are the ones who are of a similar age and stage with the younger group of reigning monarchs in Belgium, Spain, and the NL so there is still somewhat of a connection with those monarchs.

I am sure that Charles and the queen want his good friends and relatives he's fondest of, at the party. Of course tehre will be some people who are invited because they have to be, because of work, family or other connextions, but I doubt if Charles is getting upset if there are "only" a few crowned heads.

Of course Queen Maxi has been sick, but I have read elsewhere that there is a good chance that King W.A, Maxi and Princess Beatrix will be in London for the birthday celebrations. Apparently the visiting Austrian President is having an evening banquet hosted in The Hague, not by the King and Queen, but by the Dutch PM, on the 14th.

There has been a reply from the Norwegian royals I read on another forum. The King, Queen, CP and CPss (in spite of her illness and fear of flying) will be present at BP on the 14th.

Quote from: Curryong on November 10, 2018, 12:49:06 AM
There has been a reply from the Norwegian royals I read on another forum. The King, Queen, CP and CPss (in spite of her illness and fear of flying) will be present at BP on the 14th.

I?m agreed with you,@Curryong

Quote from: Curryong on November 08, 2018, 12:11:59 AM
Speculative article in the Express about whether Fergie will be invited to Charles's birthday bash. I don't see why, as a divorced sister in law she would be, unless Andrew makes some sort of row about it.

Sarah Ferguson: Will Duchess of York be invited to Prince Charles' 70th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1042344/sarah-ferguson-fergie-prince-charles-birthday-party-royal-news)

No.
Sarah is there yapping again and yapping nonsense . Her son -in-law will be a wonderful Consort. No. He is Princess Eug husband.
Consort...comparison to QVictoria and PAlbert.
Eug is heir to the throne.



See the daily mail.

If  this were Beas or Eug or even Andrews birthday, Sarah would be listed. PCs, no.

Quote from: Curryong on November 03, 2018, 11:44:34 PM
Charles and Meghan have a 'remarkable bond' because they both come from dysfunctional families | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6350129/Charles-Meghan-remarkable-bond-come-dysfunctional-families.html)

I'd believe at least a bit of this bs if it wasn't the Fail peddling it!

Ahhhhh, the overdrive of the praises of PC on his milestone birthday.
PR , TPTB, the PC and C fan journalists are going into overdrive to the point of insanity.
Well, it is to be expected.

PC did not come from a dysfunctional family.
He had two loving parents who were and still are married to each other.
He had no crazy half siblings. He had no financial woes. He has memories of his parents and family and grandmother in his youth of family gatherings.

Yesyesyes, ohohoh, PP could have been tough.
Ohohoh, QEII  and PP had to leave PC and Anne, then PR, with their nannies, guards, cooks, drivers, doctors on call tutors, cleaners, and  the loving care of HRH, their grandmother.

People lieave their kids and spouses  all the time for military service..

M and PW,PH came from broken homes. Divorced parents. Ms had financial struggles. M has no siblings. Half- siblings who are crazy. One is a criminal and the other is certifiable nuts.
W and H are full siblings, sane, with no criminal backgrounds and are very close.

Gert's Royals on Twitter: "The Norway Palace has confirmed that King Harad, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit will (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1060932646249869315?s=21)
HM King and Queen,CP couples Haakon and M&M will be there

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Quote from: FanDianaFancy on November 10, 2018, 04:42:43 PM
No.
Sarah is there yapping again and yapping nonsense . Her son -in-law will be a wonderful Consort. No. He is Princess Eug husband.
Consort...comparison to QVictoria and PAlbert.
Eug is heir to the throne.



See the daily mail.

If  this were Beas or Eug or even Andrews birthday, Sarah would be listed. PCs, no.

You know Eugenie is not heir Charles and William is future monarchy

Quote from: sara8150 on November 10, 2018, 06:17:23 PM
Gert's Royals on Twitter: "The Norway Palace has confirmed that King Harad, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit will (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1060932646249869315?s=21)
HM King and Queen,CP couples Haakon and M&M will be there

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You know Eugenie is not heir Charles and William is future monarchy

Yes sara8150  I know Eug and Bea are NOT the future monarchs, BUT SARAH DOESNT, LOL.
See the daily mail. Sarah yapping, yapping. Just when you can feel sympathy fir her or praise fir being perfect all for her daughters wedding, she spews nonsense AFTER, LOL. Too funny.

Have just read elsewhere that King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have accepted an invitation to Prince Charles's seventieth birthday reception. I wonder whether the Spanish (or at least ex Queen Sophia) will be there. She and her brother Constantine have always been close to Charles and if Constantine can't make it because of his physical condition at least several of his children/grandchildren probably will.

The NL has confirmed that Princess Beatrix will be in attendance at the party. I agree @Curryong that we'll likely see the Greek royals with Queen Sofia there too.  :)

All the royals set to attend Prince Charles' glitzy 70th birthday party - Photo (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2018111264464/prince-charles-70-birthday-dinner-royal-guests/1/)

There are more. Apparently Juan Carlos of Spain will be there, escorting his wife to the birthday reception. The Spanish Court has just announced it. Wonder how she likes that? She would have been happier if her son was a guest I'm sure. Aren't Felipe and Leti in Peru on an official visit?  I still think the Greeks will turn up so that will be some comfort.

Also Henri and Maria Teresa of Luxembourg will be guests as well. Just been announced. Maybe they are doubling up and visiting Gui and Stephanie in London at the same time.

Yes the King and Queen are in Peru now. Wow who would have thought that TM JC and S would attend another event together?
Glad to see that the GD and GDss will be there.

Quote from: TLLK on November 14, 2018, 01:43:15 AM
Yes the King and Queen are in Peru now. Wow who would have thought that TM JC and S would attend another event together?
Glad to see that the GD and GDss will be there.

Sofia and Juans Carlos will be there because Felipe and Letizia?s Scheduled is so busy expect state trips,events and mores I?m not judge Felipe and Letizia

I?m hope we have wait and see who will be there for Charles?s birthday on the lists HMMM 

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Gert's Royals on Twitter: "Netherland Palace announces that Princess Beatrix (formerly Queen Beatrix) will attend Prince Charles 70th Birthday (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1062015116768612352?s=21)

Gert's Royals on Twitter: "King Philippe & Queen Mathilde of Belgium confirmed to attend Prince Charles 70th Birthday celebrations on Wednesday at (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1061963839498084355?s=21)

The Bulgarian Royal couple will be present, but not the Romanians. Apparently Margerita of Romania made  a long telephone call to Charles congratulating him on his birthday and he will meet Prince Radu in London before Xmas.

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CPss Marie Chantal and Princess Theodora of Greece have shared pictures of London on their Instagrams, so I think the Greeks are definitely gathering for the birthday.

European royals who will celebrate Prince Charles birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6387933/European-royals-celebrate-Prince-Charles-birthday.html)

Quote from: TLLK on November 14, 2018, 01:43:15 AM
Yes the King and Queen are in Peru now. Wow who would have thought that TM JC and S would attend another event together?
Glad to see that the GD and GDss will be there.

I would imagine that since Juan Carlos Is a cousin of the queen's he was likely to come and he and Sofia do stll do occasional things together....

Kate and Meghan dazzle in diamonds at Charles' 70th birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6390461/Kate-Meghan-dazzle-diamonds-Charles-70th-birthday.html)
HM King&Queen of Sweden can?t attend
HM King&Queen of Netherlands can?t attend

Ear they come! Charles? daughters-in-law Kate and Meghan sport huge jewels for birthday party | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6390449/Ear-come-Charles-daughters-law-Kate-Meghan-sport-huge-jewels-birthday-party.html)

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Attend Prince Charles' Birthday | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-rock-matching-updos-prince-charles-70th-birthday/)

Prince Charles? 70th birthday celebrations (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/sthe-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-the-duke-and-duchess-sussex-arrived-at-buckingham-palace-to-celebrate-prince-charless-birthday/)

Kate and Meghan Markle dazzle as guests arrive for Prince Charles' 70th birthday bash | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1045481/kate-middleton-meghan-markle-prince-charles-birthday-royal-family-news)

Prince Charles arrives for 70th birthday bash at Buckingham Palace with Camilla | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1045467/prince-charles-birthday-royal-family-news-meghan-markle-kate-middleton)

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Eugenie's new husband takes backseat as they arrive at Charles' party | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6390417/Eugenies-new-husband-takes-backseat-arrive-Charles-party.html)

What a fabulous night it must be for all the attendees. What a shame that there couldn't be a few photos taken showing the women's gowns. The Norwegians were the only ones we saw full length. They might release a group photo of the royals together in a few weeks as with King Harald's 80th birthday.

We saw hair and jewellery in the cars and that was it, really. See, I just love the way the Scandis do it, where cameras are allowed in on keynote birthdays so everyone can enjoy the fun. Love Kate and Meghan's looks tonight, and the Queen's speech was heartwarming. It is unusual and lovely to have a son of that age and be there to toast his birthday.

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Juan Carlos is a second cousin once removed of Elizabeth. There's a closer relationship for Elizabeth and Philip with his wife Sophia in both her maternal and paternal lines. Juan Carlos hasn't been seen with his wife for months and that's par for the course with them.

Queen pays warm tribute to Charles as Kate and Meghan in VERY sparkling jewels join royals | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6390449/Ear-come-Charles-daughters-law-Kate-Meghan-sport-huge-jewels-birthday-party.html)

Queen's speech in full as she tells of her 'privilege' to be toasting her son on his 70th  | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6390707/Queens-speech-tells-privilege-toasting-son-70th.html)

Queen Elizabeth Praises Prince Charles in Rare Emotional Speech | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-makes-speech-prince-charles-70th-birthday-party/)

The Queen's VERY touching toast to Prince Charles on his 70th birthday - read full speech here (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018111464565/the-queen-gives-touching-tribute-to-son-charles-at-70/)

Prince Charles' 70th birthday: see Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie and other royals arrive at Buckingham Palace - LIVE UPDATES - Photo (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2018111464564/prince-charles-birthday-dinner-royals-gallery/1/)

Royal Family Celebrates Prince Charles? Birthday at Party: Pics (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/royal-family-celebrates-prince-charles-birthday-at-party-pics/)

Hello Magazine article on the event.

Prince Charles' 70th birthday: see Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie and other royals arrive at Buckingham Palace - LIVE UPDATES - Photo (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2018111464564/prince-charles-birthday-dinner-royals-gallery/13/)

Queen leads tributes to Prince Charles at glittering palace party (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2018/11/14/queen-leads-tributes-prince-charles-glittering-palace-party/)

Queen hails Prince Charles as 'respected heir to the throne' (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-hails-charles-as-respected-heir-to-the-throne-11554425)

Queen Elizabeth II gives touching toast for son Charles? birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1045538/queen-elizabeth-II-toast-in-full-prince-charles-birthday-the-queen-royal-news)

The Queen praises 'passionate and creative' Charles on his 70th birthday - ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2018-11-14/prince-charles-hints-at-slowing-down-as-he-arrives-for-birthday-celebration-with-fellow-70-year-olds/)

"So this toast is to wish a happy birthday to my son, in every respect a duchy original.

"To you Charles. To the Prince of Wales.? QEII's toast to her eldest son on his 70th birthday.

The Queen gives a toast at The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday party | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/queen-gives-toast-prince-wales-70th-birthday-party)

QuoteIt is a privilege for any mother to be able to propose a toast to her son on his 70th birthday," Her Majesty said."It means that you have lived long enough to see your child grow up. It is rather like ?to use an analogy I am certain will find favour ? planting a tree and being able to watch it grow.

"My mother saw me turn 70, of course. And she was heard to observe that 70 is exactly the age when the number of candles on your cake finally exceeds the amount of breath you have to blow them out.

"Over his 70 years, Philip and I have seen Charles become a champion of conservation and the arts, a great charitable leader ? a dedicated and respected heir to the throne to stand comparison with any in history ? and a wonderful father.

"Most of all, sustained by his wife Camilla, he is his own man, passionate and creative. "So this toast is to wish a happy birthday to my son, in every respect a duchy original.

"To you Charles. To the Prince of Wales.? 

:Jen: :windsor1:

Interestingly, a little side note here, Cepe Smith, whose Twitter Page I follow, became intrigued by the provenance of the rather grand earrings Meghan wore tonight. A poster there suggested that these might be on the mark.

Princess Marina?s Girandole Earrings | The Royal Watcher (https://royalwatcherblog.com/2016/11/04/princess-marinas-girandole-earrings/)

If they were Marina's then I would say that most probably the earrings were bought at auction by Charles in 2000 for Camilla. I can't see the Queen wanting more jewellery at that date (they aren't her style anyway,) and so they've been long-term loaned by Camilla to Meghan.

Royals attend Prince Charles' 70th birthday party at Buckingham | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (https://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/11/royals-attend-prince-charles-70th.html)

Prince Charles Poses with Wife Camilla Before His Birthday Party | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/prince-charles-camila-70th-birthday-party-buckingham-palace/)

I can't wait to see more pictures of the guests!

Some royals, including Prince Albert (probably sans Charlene) leave the party. Some look a bit glum. Maybe they're tired?  :D

Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/RegalEyes/status/1062885841440333824)

More royals leaving. Poor old Irene of Greece looks like Sophia's grandmother. Still, I think Sophia would rather have her beside her than hubby!

Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/RegalEyes/status/1062880875443093505)

Prince Philip, 97, spotted leaving birthday celebrations for Prince Charles | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6391647/Prince-Philip-97-spotted-leaving-birthday-celebrations-Prince-Charles.html)

Philip's looking very frail. Wonder whether he stayed till the end, whenever the end was. Midnight?

Quote from: Curryong on November 15, 2018, 03:40:49 AM
Some royals, including Prince Albert (probably sans Charlene) leave the party. Some look a bit glum. Maybe they're tired?  :D

Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/RegalEyes/status/1062885841440333824)

More royals leaving. Poor old Irene of Greece looks like Sophia's grandmother. Still, I think Sophia would rather have her beside her than hubby!

Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/RegalEyes/status/1062880875443093505)

Yes, I saw that! Did King Juan Carlos arrive in a separate car?

Quote from: sara8150 on November 15, 2018, 04:45:29 AM
Prince Philip, 97, spotted leaving birthday celebrations for Prince Charles | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6391647/Prince-Philip-97-spotted-leaving-birthday-celebrations-Prince-Charles.html)

I'm so happy that Prince Philip made it to the event, it would have been sad if you did not attend.

any pictures of mary of denmark?

@dianab-I have not seen any photos of the Danish CP couple yet. I'm hoping that there will be a group photo released, but those are rare with the BRF. The last time I saw one of QEII with a group of foreign royals was the luncheon for her diamond jubilee.

Violet Vestey wears a sheer dress to Prince Charles' birthday party | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6392905/Violet-Vestey-wears-sheer-dress-Prince-Charles-birthday-party.html)

Prince Charles 70th birthday: European royals at Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6392351/Prince-Charles-70th-birthday-European-royals-Buckingham-Palace.html)

See the most stunning picture of Kate Middleton at Prince Charles' birthday dinner (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018111564568/most-stunning-picture-kate-middleton-prince-charles-birthday-dinner/)

Princess Mary of Denmark shares stunning photo from Prince Charles' 70th birthday night (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018111564578/princess-mary-denmark-shares-photo-prince-charles-birthday/)

The Queen pays sweet tribute to Camilla in birthday speech to Prince Charles (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018111564569/the-queen-pays-tribute-camilla-parker-bowles-prince-charles-birthday-speech/)

Quote from: Curryong on November 14, 2018, 11:51:42 PM
Interestingly, a little side note here, Cepe Smith, whose Twitter Page I follow, became intrigued by the provenance of the rather grand earrings Meghan wore tonight. A poster there suggested that these might be on the mark.

Princess Marina?s Girandole Earrings | The Royal Watcher (https://royalwatcherblog.com/2016/11/04/princess-marinas-girandole-earrings/)

If they were Marina's then I would say that most probably the earrings were bought at auction by Charles in 2000 for Camilla. I can't see the Queen wanting more jewellery at that date (they aren't her style anyway,) and so they've been long-term loaned by Camilla to Meghan.

TBH I don't believe that those are the same pair of earrings. It appears that Marina's are heavier towards the bottom. I believe that Meghan is wearing the pair that she wore recently on tour.

Yes, I took another look at them after I posted and I agree as do posters on another forum. The mystery remains, who lent them. My guess is probably Cam, simply because she has so much jewellery that 'giving' one pair wouldn't make any difference to her. Plus, she has sets in many different styles. So, either Cam or a commercial jeweller!

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Lots of people are praying for a group shot to be released in the next couple of weeks. The BRF are so lousy about that sort of thing (and about tiara events.) It was really lovely to see the way that King Harald of Norway's 80th was organised and how Ingrid Alexandra and her brother acted as 'interviewers' and moved around all the tables with a mike. (She asked Beatrix of the Netherlands a question in English which Beatrix answered.) And what do we get with the British? Tiaras once in a blue moon and absolutely private key birthdays. It stinks, IMO.

Fans think Kate Middleton's pink gown at Prince Charles' bash was by Marchesa | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6393717/Fans-think-Kate-Middletons-pink-gown-Prince-Charles-bash-Marchesa.html)

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Mette-Marit reveal party outfits | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6393749/Crown-Princess-Mary-Denmark-Mette-Marit-reveal-party-outfits.html)

Guest List for Prince Charles' 70th Birthday Party | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/inside-the-surprising-guest-list-for-prince-charles-70th-birthday-bash-at-the-palace/)

Quote from: Curryong on November 15, 2018, 07:10:15 PM
Yes, I took another look at them after I posted and I agree as do posters on another forum. The mystery remains, who lent them. My guess is probably Cam, simply because she has so much jewellery that 'giving' one pair wouldn't make any difference to her. Plus, she has sets in many different styles. So, either Cam or a commercial jeweller!

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Lots of people are praying for a group shot to be released in the next couple of weeks. The BRF are so lousy about that sort of thing (and about tiara events.) It was really lovely to see the way that King Harald of Norway's 80th was organised and how Ingrid Alexandra and her brother acted as 'interviewers' and moved around all the tables with a mike. (She asked Beatrix of the Netherlands a question in English which Beatrix answered.) And what do we get with the British? Tiaras once in a blue moon and absolutely private key birthdays. It stinks, IMO.

I think they are quite right.  People seem to complain abut them no matter what they do, if they are seen out and about, they are having too muich fun.  if they keep tehir birthday parties nad family events private, they're wrong for that. 

QuoteYes, I took another look at them after I posted and I agree as do posters on another forum. The mystery remains, who lent them. My guess is probably Cam, simply because she has so much jewellery that 'giving' one pair wouldn't make any difference to her. Plus, she has sets in many different styles. So, either Cam or a commercial jeweller!

From looking at the design, my guess is that these are ME/Southeast Asian in origin and they could have been a wedding gift to the new Duchess of Sussex.  :Jen:

Quote from: Curryong on November 15, 2018, 05:34:34 AM
Philip's looking very frail. Wonder whether he stayed till the end, whenever the end was. Midnight?

@Curryong-Consider the source- According to Richard Kay the guests departed in this order: First the Sussexes, then the DoE, then QEII and the rest stayed for a longer period of time. (I'm guessing the family needed to see if they'd be bringing Peter Phillips' gifts to his home or the hospital.  :D)

QuoteWhile 97-year old Prince Philip made an early departure ? before the dancing ? he was not the first. Prince Harry and the pregnant Duchess of Sussex made their excuses and left.

The Queen left soon after, but others remained until after midnight. And there was no doubting what they considered the high point of the evening ? the Magical Bisector?s tour de force (Edward once harboured theatrical ambitions).

RICHARD KAY reveals Prince Charles's extraordinary 70th birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6399331/RICHARD-KAY-reveals-Prince-Charless-extraordinary-70th-birthday.html)

I was just taking a look at the photo of Prince Philip departing in the car when I mentioned the frail looks. At least I think it was when he departed. The newspapers wouldn't, heaven forbid, pop in a photo of when he arrived, surely!
It would have been hilarious to have seen a sawn Peter Phillips. If anything had gone wrong would Edward have been charged with manslaughter?!! What a pity the Sussexes didn't stay to watch. If it was true of course. With Kay you never know.

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Incidentally, about those chandelier earrings of Meghan's worn on the night of the party. On another forum it was suggested that they might be a pair gifted to Cam by the Sultan of Brunei. Apparently that family likes yellow gold jewellery and they do look as if they come from that region. Apparently Camilla received a demi-parure so a necklace might come to light in the future!

QuoteIf it was true of course. With Kay you never know.

<_< Yes.

Though if the Sussexes, DoE and QEII felt that they'd spent enough time at the party, then I'm sure that Charles would understand. :) His parents are elderly and his daughter-in-law might be experiencing some pregnancy fatigue.

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The 70th year that never seems to end.

I gues it will when he turns 71.. which will be later this year....

I like the fact that the Duchess of Wellington  is the chairman of the Royal Ballet School. Princess Antonia is the wife of Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington.

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I like the fact that the Duchess of Wellington  is the chairman of the Royal Ballet School. Princess Antonia is the wife of Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington.

I loved the pictures. They may be quite young, but they look like very serious dancers.

I'd imagine that the pupils there are the cream of the crop. I think it's pretty difficult to be admitted there.
The Vice President of the Royal Ballet School is Lady Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret's daughter. Margaret was very involved in the School for years.

It is a significant milestone to POW and there is no artificial time limit on how much or when he can celebrate. This is a worthwhile event of which he is the patron. I am sure they were delighted to have him there. It was a great event and I am sure a highlight for the young dancers. The Wellingtons are great friends of C&C anyway so I am sure the duchess of wellington was more than happy to receive POW.

70 is not a significant milestone anymore with more people turning 100.

So?  It is a significant  milestone to most people who achieve it

But most people have a day to celebrate. Charles "birthday celebrations" started early in 2018, enough is enough.

What does it matter?  He is a prince so its customary for certain years in a royal life to be special years with special events...

Prince Charles is not "most people" and besides, I think he deserves to celebrate. The man is still alive despite his detractors wishing and predicting for him an early death. In any case, the ballet school is perfectly entitled to commemorate his birthday at the time of their choosing and in a manner of their choosing. Who exactly sets the rules as to when celebrations must end? The Danish royals do celebrate theirs for long periods of time and fair play to them.

Charles is not all that special. Even the Queen did not do this. And she's the one who is the most "Special". It seems to be an ego trip for Charles IMO.

Who predicts an early death for Charles? You are the only one who even talks about this here.

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Charles attended a world premier at The Royal Opera House in London which was presented in honour of his birthday.   

Charles has been the President of the Royal Ballet since 2003 and Patron of the Royal Opera House since 2009.

He is very busy, there is no CC of him visiting them last year (watch the special video of Charles 70th iPlayer BBC, his staff and his children say he is always very busy, his schedule too), so this is their opportunity to gift their patron.

Usually, patrons of arts, museums, any 'innauguration', they Go and Do the duty of premiers, cutting the ribbon, unvailing a plaque....

Quote from: sandy on February 14, 2019, 08:38:15 PM
Charles is not all that special. Even the Queen did not do this. And she's the one who is the most "Special". It seems to be an ego trip for Charles IMO.
Who predicts an early death for Charles? You are the only one who even talks about this here.

Well the organizers of the event thought he was that special so I suppose it is really their right to celebrate his birthday as they see fit.

If you really want to see the depth that Charles' critics can descend to, you do not have to look very far. Just visit an article about him and you will see a few of them on the comments. They are not very many, but they are persistent and they repeat their bile often. You could not miss them.

Did the organizers really have a choice?

Quote from: Curryong on February 14, 2019, 12:23:51 AM
I'd imagine that the pupils there are the cream of the crop. I think it's pretty difficult to be admitted there.
The Vice President of the Royal Ballet School is Lady Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret's daughter. Margaret was very involved in the School for years.

The competition to be selected as a pupil must be incredibly fierce.

QuoteWell the organizers of the event thought he was that special so I suppose it is really their right to celebrate his birthday as they see fit.

:thumbsup:

Quote from: sandy on February 14, 2019, 11:55:34 PM
Did the organizers really have a choice?

No idea, I think you would have to ask them.  I assume that they wanted Charles to be their patron and that involves a mutual useful relationship... they get noticed by the press because he is visiting and he gets to do the sort of duties that are the requirements of his position.

Of course the organizers had a choice and chose Charles. By all accounts, it was a great event...especially for the young dancers who are the most important in this.

I meant the choice of giving the man another birthday party.

I don't quite see why it iwas "another birthday party".  Charles went to see the young ballet dancers perfoming and got some publicity for the Ballet..  THat's the sort of thing he is supposed to do...

There was no reports of a 'party', the organization had a Premier, 1st day of a show, and decided to Dedicate it to Charles as a Birthday Honour.

Quote from: sandy on February 15, 2019, 12:47:42 PM
I meant the choice of giving the man another birthday party.

The people that like and celebrate Charles organize parties for his birthdays as well as inviting him to their events. Those that don't like him do not celebrate his birthday and do not invite him to their events. Each to their own...but they have a choice. 

If Charles did not want it, he would have said so. He enjoys all the adulation just for turning 70 which is not rare these days.

why would he say no to an event at a charity he works for? 

QuoteIf Charles did not want it, he would have said so. He enjoys all the adulation just for turning 70 which is not rare these days.

I seriously doubt that he would have told the ballet teaching staff to forgo the students' performance especially since these students are there to learn ballet. After all they would have been rehearsing it for weeks and to decline viewing their performance would be a bit rude IMHO.
Allowing the students to go ahead  with their performance was the right choice to make IMO. :)

It was a great event and the people that really matter in this (dancers, organizers and patron) were happy to attend. I think this is just another case of over-reaching for something to gripe about. I suspect that the people that hate Charles would criticize him in all and every circumstance.

I don't see any signs that he "enjoys the adulation".. Its hardly adulation to have an event, which also honours his turning 70 but is mainly for the benefit of the ballet and the younger dancers.  I don't say he dislikes parties and a bit of admiration but after all he gets plenty of it because of his position and probably a private celebration of his birthday with his own friends and family means more to hm..

I see plenty of signs of it.

Royal you keep using the H word about Charles and Camilla nobody else does.

What does  he do??  What are the signs?  If he didn't look pleased at these events, he would no doubt get flak for not showing pleasure in his work

This is going in circles amabel.

Quote from: sandy on February 16, 2019, 12:58:50 PM
This is going in circles amabel.

Yet it all started with a great event for a great charity. Somehow (as usual), it was recast into a debate as to why Charles is having too many parties and why he is being over-celebrated...nothing to do with the event at all.

Quote from: Curryong on February 14, 2019, 12:23:51 AM
I'd imagine that the pupils there are the cream of the crop. I think it's pretty difficult to be admitted there.
The Vice President of the Royal Ballet School is Lady Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret's daughter. Margaret was very involved in the School for years.

Yes, I've heard it's a pretty tough field to be in at all. You have to have the talent, the right body structure, a good sense of music, and the will to practice long hours and work through pain. I admire them, and they look so beautiful when they dance (both the ballerinas and danseurs). 

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The late-morning reception will culminate with a musical performance in the Ballroom by students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, of which the Prince of Wales is patron.

The performance will include a new piece written for the anniversary by Welsh composer Paul Mealor, inspired by the legend of the Lady of Llyn y Fan, a mountain lake near the Prince of Wales?s Welsh home, Llwynywermod in Carmarthenshire.

Queen to host reception to celebrate Prince Charles's 50th anniversary as Prince of Wales, palace announces (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/02/25/queen-host-reception-celebrate-prince-charless-50th-anniversary/)

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QuoteThis special reception will mark the Prince of Wales?s fifty years of service to Wales, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and will be an opportunity to celebrate a range of Welsh charities, organisations and businesses,? Buckingham Palace said.

The guest list will include representatives from the Prince of Wales?s Welsh charities and patronages such as the Prince?s Trust Cymru, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, and the BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales.

That he has reached 50 years as POW is quite impressive. What he's done as POW is even more impressive.
I hope that someone will write a book solely about his achievements as POW as his initiatives have been proved to be worthy.

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I hope we will get to see labeled photo's of representatives of Welsh charities and groups he supports.  And of course always love to see the ladies and what they are wearing. Such fun when one of them is expecting, too.  There is no mention of the Wessex couple or the Duke of York, which suggests that this is more about Wales and Welsh charities and patronages than about the POW himself.
 

 :goodpost:Except for Anne, who was present at the ceremony for her brother all those decades ago, there's no reason for Andrew or the Wessexes to be there. Personally they are not very close to Charles, were too young to be at the ceremony in 1969 and have no Welsh connections. Mother, wife, sister and sons (and their wives) are enough, IMO.

I hope we are going to see some of this reception besides a couple of sound bites for the evening news. Want to see clothes, hear some of the music, look at the interactions of the royals with the invaluable charity workers.

Is this possibly the best comment ever?

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It's a sad day when two thirty somethings are outfoxed by 3 pensioners. The Queen, Princess Anne and Camilla all look more professional than Kate and Meghan.

Kate looks like a Victorian housewife from a horror movie and Meghan looks very mother of the bride in her dress made out of 1980s shiny upholstery fabric.

:hehe:

Gosh, cheer up people.

On a serious note, I do hope The Royal Channel in youtube edit/film the Fun and Funny parts of today's event. If not booring.

Mean comment but funny too. I should not be laughing.  :P

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QuoteThe Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will have extra reason to celebrate as they head off for their annual week long tour of the principality. For this year, Wales Week co-incides with the fiftieth anniversary of Charles? investiture with the traditional title given to the heir to the throne.

The Queen invested her eldest son as Prince of Wales on July 1st 1969 in a special ceremony at Caernarfon Castle. As part of the celebrations, half a century ago, Swansea was given city status and Charles and Camilla will spend a day there during Wales Week 2019 to mark its special anniversary, too.

In fact, it?s fifty not out for much of the annual visit as the Prince of Wales is also set to mark five decades since the establishment of the South Wales Police Force which is now based in Bridgend. As part of his visit there, Charles will open their new headquarters.

Camilla has a fortieth anniversary to celebrate during the five day stay. The Royal Voluntary Service in Llandovery reaches that milestone this year and the duchess, who is president of the RVS, will visit them and meet some of the many volunteers involved.

The royal couple will undertake over twenty engagements during Wales Week this year, starting with a visit to the Prince?s Trust call centre at Nantgarw near Cardiff to meet some of those who help the thousands of young people who get in touch with the charity. Camilla will also visit the Maggie?s Cancer Care Centre in Cardiff (she is the organisation?s patron) and pop into Carmarthen market during her stay while Charles will make a poignant visit to Yr Ysgwrn, the home of war poet Hedd Wyn who was killed on the first day of the Battle of Passchendaele.

During their time in Wales, Charles and Camilla will stay at their home there, Llwynywermod, and on the second evening they will throw open its doors for a special evening of music and drama.

This article makes me wish I were in Wales right now. Love that gem of a place!

Much to celebrate! Charles has been head of the Principality of Wales for 50 years.  :o

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Much to celebrate! Charles has been head of the Principality of Wales for 50 years.  :o

And IMHO has done much good with his title and income.

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Leaving out the 1981 tour he took with his new bride Diana (DM).

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It's incredible to realize that Charles' investiture was fifty years ago. Fantastic photos from 1969 and his many visits to Wales over the years. :windsor1:

One would have thought that among the 'many visits to Wales over the years' there might have been an acknowledgement of some kind by the media as well as CH of an extremely successful tour of Wales that was undertaken by a married couple in 1981. Diana was Princess of Wales for fifteen of those years mentioned and a very much loved one in the Principality as well. She brought huge crowds out in 1981 and every time afterwards.

But no, mustn't rain on Charles's parade. Just lets everybody pretend that Diana never happened.

Short video from today's visit to the horse loggers.

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Has Prince Charles done a painting of any castle or landscape in Wales?

Charles is an excellent artist, he probably has.

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The media comments keep referring to the visit as a 50-year anniversary visit, but in fact they tour Wales every year during this week. This is their annual visit, and it happens to be the anniversary, also.

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Although, the Duchess doesn't really like overseas travel. It's great that she can manage to have fun in spite of t hat.

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Camilla wore an ill matching outfit for  her birthday and the skirt looked like a petticoat. The cake I think was rather odd and not a typical birthday cake.

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Camilla wore an ill matching outfit for  her birthday and the skirt looked like a petticoat. The cake I think was rather odd and not a typical birthday cake.

That is not a new outfit for her. I like the skirt and it is not everyone who can wear a pleated white skirt! The jacket looks like a nice linen but I guess I would choose more of a wheat or muted blue than a tan with her coloring. Otherwise I think she looked great. The cake was not for her birthday, though she got to cut it because it AS her birthday. The cake was to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the National Parks, which is why it looks so odd. They just happened to be there on her birthday.

It does not look pleated it seems to be wrinkled so it looks like a petticoat. The color combination does not mesh either IMO

Love the bells ringing to mark royal birthdays. Very special!

Quote from: sandy on July 18, 2019, 01:52:00 PM
It does not look pleated it seems to be wrinkled so it looks like a petticoat. The color combination does not mesh either IMO

It is pleated. She's worn the outfit a few times and I've never liked the color of the jacket with her coloring. Seen from the side or the back the jacket looks comfortable and is a very nice fit, but as I said above I'd choose a different color. Perhaps even in a navy blue or red. I have always liked the skirt. 

@Princess Cassandra- Agree that it's a pleated skirt and a blue or red jacket would be a good pairing.

A navy blue jacket would look too much like a uniform IMO, especially as the skirt is pleated, but a torquoise or sky blue would look nice I think. Or even green.

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A navy blue jacket would look too much like a uniform IMO, especially as the skirt is pleated, but a torquoise or sky blue would look nice I think. Or even green.

Lots of colors would go with a crisp white skirt, and I do like the cut of the jacket.  Usually I like her clothes - very age appropriate but nicely designed. I cringe when I see the Duchess of York in clothes too short and too tight, because she, too, is a very attractive, mature woman.

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The bells at Westminster Abbey ring today for Duchess Camilla?s birthday!
Philip, Camilla & Kate are the only spouses who get bells for their birthday, since they are the spouses of the monarch/future monarch.
Gert's Royals: UK Royal Birthday Bells, Flag, Gun Salutes (http://gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2018/01/uk-royal-birthday-bells-flag-gun-salutes.html?m=1) ?

Just had a peek at the  very lovely photo of Camilla that was shared on the KP Twitter feed.  :Jen:

I believe there was a photo of Camilla with some very sweet donkeys in the DM. At a donkey sanctuary? It seems to have been a successful mini tour of Wales. Soon be holiday time at Birkhall.

Quote from: Curryong on July 19, 2019, 04:19:55 PM
I believe there was a photo of Camilla with some very sweet donkeys in the DM. At a donkey sanctuary? It seems to have been a successful mini tour of Wales. Soon be holiday time at Birkhall.

I saw the pictures, too. I'm not sure if it was the Cornwall tour or the Wales tour, but both of them were successful, I think. I'm glad they received some attention - I'd rather see pictures of a tour and the people they met than the drama that sometimes dominates.  And when there are animals in the pictures, so much the better!!!

Queen Elizabeth II extended an invitation to Uncle Edward (Edward VIII) to attend the investure of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. The inevitable press speculation which even the Duke's presence would arouse, would Edward being there damage Charles' big day?

Around that time, Charles was seen with Wallis, Duchess of Windsor greeting each other cordially. Edward had health problems by then and did not travel much. I don't see how he would "damage" Charles' day.

They sent Edward a courtesy invitation with no expectation that he would attend IMO. He was in bad health, had trouble with his eyes for years. Perhaps he thought there would be a mention of the coronet from his own installation as POW in 1911! He snaffled the rather battered looking old coronet when he left England in 1936, along with a lot of other things he shouldn't have taken.

Quote from: Curryong on September 22, 2019, 12:59:13 AM
They sent Edward a courtesy invitation with no expectation that he would attend IMO. He was in bad health, had trouble with his eyes for years. Perhaps he thought there would be a mention of the coronet from his own installation as POW in 1911! He snaffled the rather battered looking old coronet when he left England in 1936, along with a lot of other things he shouldn't have taken.

OH what was the trouble wthi his eyes? 

Through the middle 1960's Edward wore dark glasses a lot. He had an operation for a detached retina in the London Clinic in 1965, no fun for a man who by the had multiple health problems, including an arthritic hip. I think the Queen visited him after that op.

Quote from: Curryong on September 22, 2019, 09:26:14 AM
Through the middle 1960's Edward wore dark glasses a lot. He had an operation for a detached retina in the London Clinic in 1965, no fun for a man who by the had multiple health problems, including an arthritic hip. I think the Queen visited him after that op.

I seem to remember this now. thanks. It was something in a book by one of the old journalists who followed the royals back in the 70s - I think the story was that this photographer or journalist saw the Duke (who was in London for the operation).. He saw the Duke... in the loo of a hotel ? and followed him - to the DOW's fury...

Well, that would certainly be a bit embarrassing, and a not very salubrious locale for an attempted interview!

There were photos of the Duke of Windsor attending the funeral of his sister Princess Mary. THis was in the sixties and he was wearing dark glasses because of his ongoing eye troubles.

Quote from: Curryong on September 22, 2019, 12:45:42 PM
Well, that would certainly be a bit embarrassing, and a not very salubrious locale for an attempted interview!

There was some other story I think about Philip running into a journalist.. but I think that "meeitng in a gents" was the only place that journalists might see a Royal when he was at a disadvantage...
I don't think they thought of them as "having interviews" but the wreteched royals felt hunted and furious.

I miss this blog site which focused solely on royal fashion. :cry:

Here is a recap of Camilla's wedding outfits that day.

The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Readers? Top 10 Wedding Gowns: #7. The Duchess of Cornwall (http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2012/10/readers-top-10-wedding-gowns-7-duchess.html)

For the civil wedding....

QuoteCharles and Camilla?s wedding day, April 9, 2005, took place in two parts. First, the bride had her bridal white moment at Windsor Guildhall for the civil service. Her white dress featured large cream disks for embellishment at the bottom and was worn under an oyster silk basket weave coat with a Prince of Wales feathers brooch at her lapel and a large Philip Treacy hat. The practical bride has reworn all the pieces of this look in public since the wedding.

For the blessing service at St. George's Chapel

QuoteLater, the couple headed to St. George?s Chapel inside the Windsor Castle grounds for the blessing service. Sartorially, this was the trickiest part, as anything too white, too poufy, or too grand would just not do. So they went in the other direction: a sleek blue and gold damask coat, just a hint of a train, and just a touch of embellishment at the collar in gold embroidery in a design inspired by a jewel in the collection of Camilla's late mother. The coat was worn over a soft blue chiffon dress. She accessorized with a small bouquet of flowers and a gold headdress (again, from Treacy) standing in for a tiara.

Charles and Camilla wed | UK news | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/apr/09/monarchy.markoliver)

QuotePrince Charles and his bride, who is to be known as the Duchess of Cornwall and who is now the second most senior female member of the royal family, emerged from Windsor Guildhall at around 12.50pm with their arms linked.

It was all very different from previous royal weddings, but the couple were greeted in the high street with cheers from some of the up to 20,000 well-wishers who had come to Windsor.

The civil ceremony, attended by just 28 guests, was not witnessed by the Queen but she later attended a televised blessing service at St George's chapel in nearby Windsor Castle.

After this service, the new dutchess, now an HRH, was officially pictured for the first time alongside the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Princes William and Harry and other royals. Some analysts said the day marked the moment when the couple's relationship had "come out of the shadows".

The dedication service in the chapel was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and attended by a congregation of around 800 guests, including family and friends and VIPs including the prime minister, Tony Blair.

Prince Charles and Camilla share touching portrait from Birkhall to mark 15th wedding anniversary | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8201447/Prince-Charles-Camilla-share-touching-portrait-Birkhall-mark-15th-wedding-anniversary.html)

Camilla Parker-Bowles surprises in skinny jeans in relaxed new photo with Prince Charles | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/2020040987768/camilla-parker-bowles-wears-casual-jeans-new-photo/)

Prince Charles and Camilla pose in stunning new photo on 15th wedding anniversary | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020040887719/prince-charles-duchess-of-cornwall-new-photo-wedding-anniversary/)

Prince Charles, Camilla Share Candid Anniversary Photo with Dogs | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/prince-charles-and-camilla-share-anniversary-photo-in-isolation-and-their-dogs-make-a-cameo/)

Prince Charles and Camilla celebrate 15th wedding anniversary with sweet new picture | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1266822/prince-charles-camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-15th-wedding-anniversary)

Charles and Camilla reunited for 15th anniversary after leaving coronavirus lockdown - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-charles-camilla-celebrate-wedding-21837275)

Charles & Camilla celebrate 15th anniversary with new photo as The Sun?s snapper Arthur Edwards shares his favourites ? The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11358630/charles-camilla-anniversary-pics/)

Sweet photo with the dogs. I think the alert-looking Jack Russel terrier on Camilla's lap is one of the two rescue dogs taken in by her a year or two ago isn't it?

I though that the colour of Cam's wedding dress could have been  a bit livelier.. but it was a nice outfit. I think she looked more interesting, in that than in her first wedding dress than when she was a young woman.

Clarence House created a short video compilation to thank everyone who sent in congratulations.

Clarence House on Instagram: ?Thank you for all the well wishes on Their Royal Highnesses? 15th wedding anniversary! ? . ? PA / Clarence House ? PA? (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wfNi_hyYl/)

Quote from: QueenAlex on April 09, 2020, 09:22:08 AM
I though that the colour of Cam's wedding dress could have been  a bit livelier.. but it was a nice outfit. I think she looked more interesting, in that than in her first wedding dress than when she was a young woman.

Looking back through the wedding photo's of fifteen years ago (!!!) I realize that she was happy but nervous and scared that day. She is used to all the attention now, of course, but she is not one who cultivates the limelight. It's one of the many things I like about her.

I was in the US at the time of their marriage, visiting friends. I saw a bit of the reporting of the wedding and some US commentators couldn't get over her headpiece. One of them said she was wearing spears of wheat on her head! Female friends of my friend also commented on it.  Because hats and fascinators aren't usually worn at American weddings I don't think people there 'get it'.

Quote from: Curryong on April 09, 2020, 08:31:59 PM
I was in the US at the time of their marriage, visiting friends. I saw a bit of the reporting of the wedding and some US commentators couldn't get over her headpiece. One of them said she was wearing spears of wheat on her head! Female friends of my friend also commented on it.  Because hats and fascinators aren't usually worn at American weddings I don't think people there 'get it'.

Many of them don't get it. I've been to a few weddings at which I was the only one wearing a hat. Nothing makes you feel dressed completely for a special occasion like the right hat. I've purchased all my hats in the UK.....there just are no appropriate ones here.

She looked nice on their wedding day.

That photo of them on their anniversary is also quite nice.

Quote from: oak_and_cedar on May 10, 2020, 10:48:44 AM
She looked nice on their wedding day.

That photo of them on their anniversary is also quite nice.

I agree with you 100%!

New photo released to celebrate her  birthday tomorrow.  :bdaycake: :happyuk: :bday7:

Duchess of Cornwall pictured at home in NEW photo to mark 73rd birthday  | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020071693533/duchess-of-cornwall-new-photo-73rd-birthday/)

Duchess of Cornwall's birthday: Clarence House releases photo | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8531583/The-Duchess-Cornwall-beams-photo-released-Clarence-House-73rd-birthday.html)

Duchess of Cornwall pictured at home in NEW photo to mark 73rd birthday  | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020071693533/duchess-of-cornwall-new-photo-73rd-birthday/)

Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1327536417631821829?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet) Royal Family Twitter

QuoteWishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today!  :bday7:

KP Twitter:

QuoteWishing a very Happy Birthday to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales!

Charles at 72: a year in the life of the birthday prince ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wales/charles-at-72-a-year-in-the-life-of-the-birthday-prince-152540/)

A Happy Birthday to the Prince of Wales, wherever he's going to celebrate. Probably with a slice of cake and a cuppa at CH!

Happy 16th wedding anniversary to Charles and Camilla.

Oh my, I'd forgotten the exact date but I  remembered it being in early April. Thank you @PrincessOfPeace

Happy birthday to The Duchess of Cornwall. The Queen and KP send their wishes.

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1416290634714001409?s=20

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416290038627897347?s=20

Happy 73rd Birthday to HRH The Prince of Wales.

73 already! And it only seems a minute since he was a chubby-kneed little boy who looked perpetually worried, lol.

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Wishing a very happy birthday to The Prince of Wales 🎂

^ I wonder if there will be a birthday party at Clarence House...they are all in London today Sunday, when usually it's countryside Sunday.

Many happy returns, Charles! Prince of Wales celebrates his 73rd birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10198143/Many-happy-returns-Charles-Prince-Wales-celebrates-73rd-birthday.html)

Prince Charles reveals beautiful garden in new photo in honour of his 73rd birthday | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211114126258/prince-charles-73rd-birthday-new-photo-released/)

Prince Charles: New photo of royal in his garden at Highgrove released to mark his birthday | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/prince-charles-new-photo-of-royal-in-his-garden-at-highgrove-released-to-mark-his-birthday-12467632)

Prince Charles shares new 73rd birthday portrait as he steps in for the Queen today | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1521104/prince-charles-birthday-news-photo-prince-of-wales-remembrance-sunday)

Charles is oldest and longest-serving Prince of Wales on 73rd birthday ? who is second? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1520000/prince-charles-birthday-73-prince-of-wales-royal-family-news-spt)

Photo of Charles beaming on a bench marks his 73rd birthday | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-11-13/photo-of-charles-beaming-on-a-bench-marks-his-73rd-birthday)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FEKqtfwWUAcJ6W_?format=jpg&name=small)

From Chris Jackson Twitter
A very ?Happy Birthday? to The Prince of Wales - This shot taken at
@Dumfries_House after HRH returned from a walk

Love this photo

(https://www.hellomagazine.com/imagenes/royalty/20211114126258/prince-charles-73rd-birthday-new-photo-released/0-608-841/prince-charles-73rd-birthday-photo-z.jpg)

I'm not so fond of stripe suits because Hollywood Al Pachino scarface took over that suit.  BUT Charles with his rosacea/santa cheeks gives a Yes vote from me.  :hearts: :laugh: :yesss:

He would make a good Santa

 :bday: Happy Birthday to the PoW

Happy birthday to the POW  :bday: :bday10:

He gets a lot of criticism, mainly due to his failed marriage, but I have amazing respect for the work he does. I look forward to his coming tour.

Probably not the right thread to approach this but, Charles has always cut in his mature life a very dapper figure in elegant Saville Row suits. Formal wear rather than casual has always been his forte.

However, IMO, in his seventies many of his trademark suits have started to look just a little frayed and a bit old, giving Charles the more typical look of an old man whose personal appearance is starting to look a little shabby. IMO this would be a good time for his valets to go through the closets and pick out the more well-worn suits and give them away. About four or five new ones would reinvigorate his look, I believe.

I have already wished Charles a Happy Birthday. I wish him too a less busy run-up to Xmas. However, with his mother probably out of action for the rest of 2021, that?s not likely to occur, I?m afraid.

Quote from: Macrobug67 on November 14, 2021, 04:37:01 PM
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From Chris Jackson Twitter
A very ?Happy Birthday? to The Prince of Wales - This shot taken at
@Dumfries_House after HRH returned from a walk

Love this photo

This is my favorite picture of Charles, a huge happy smile on his face, shoes off and just enjoying whomever he is with.  I love the informal Charles the best, he certainly has become a handsome man in his age.  I bet he is one loving and caring family man when home with all those grandchildren around him begging for his attention and a treat hidden in a pocket somewhere. 

Happy 17th Wedding Anniversary to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

Happy 17th Anniversary to the PoW and Duchess of Cornwall.  :hearts:

Rebecca English

SHE?S become a somewhat reluctant cover girl at the age of 75.
So when Duchess of Cornwall was asked to guest edit - and star on the cover of - Country Life magazine, there was only one person she wanted to take the pictures... her daughter-in-law.
The shot taken by the Duchess of Cambridge appears in the July edition of the publication, just ahead of Camilla?s landmark birthday on July 17.
It was taken at Ray Mill House, Camilla?s country retreat in Lacock, Wiltshire. She bought the six-bedroom property, 17 miles from the Prince of Wales? Highgrove home, after her divorce from Andrew Parker Bowles in the mid-1990s.

The cover image shows a relaxed and smiling duchess, wearing a blue and white floral dress and cardigan with minimal jewellery (as well as her trusted Fitbit fitness tracker). A keen gardener, she is sitting, smiling and relaxed, holding a trug filled with pelargoniums.

A royal source told the Mail that it had been the Duchess of Cornwall?s idea to ask Kate to take her portrait and that she had been ?delighted? to agree.

Would love to see that picture.  Catherine has taken some great pictures of her children.  Wonderful to see such a good relationship between them.

Front cover of the magazine (The resolution isn't great because the idea is to purchase the magazine, hence the ladybug is very difficult to find, there's a contest to whomever finds it with a set of rules to win)

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/07/05/08/59855855-10982867-The_royal_edition_has_been_guest_edited_by_the_Duchess_of_Cornwa-a-5_1657006784482.jpg)

And inside the mag there's another picture of Camilla also taken by Kate. 

In another related note, USA Newsweek spotted a ladybug 🐞 in the front cover. (Ladybugs symbolism to everything environmentally friendly) Newsweek has extended an invitation to Kate for a front cover photoshoot of whatever her liking. Will she accept? Maybe, IF/WHEN of something of real worth to a very important cause. Maybe not? It's USA not the UK and her main is the UK (and the Commonwealth)

Kate Middleton seen photographing Camilla for Country LIfe | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10982867/Kate-Middleton-seen-photographing-Camilla-Country-LIfe.html)

Camilla Asked Kate Middleton to Photograph Her for Magazine Cover | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-photographs-camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-country-life-magazine/)

Revealed: what Kate Middleton is really like to work with behind the scenes | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220705144551/kate-middleton-very-professional-work-ethic-country-life/)

Kate Middleton fans make special request of her after seeing Country Life photo of Duchess of Cornwall | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220705144541/kate-middleton-fans-saying-same-thing-camilla-photo/)

Kate Middleton's unbelievable gift to Duchess of Cornwall revealed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220705144523/kate-middleton-country-life-photograph-duchess-of-cornwall/)

Royal news: Queen Consorts Camilla and Kate's 'warm' relationship revealed | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1635764/Royal-news-camilla-parker-bowles-kate-middleton-future-queen-consort-country-life-magazine)

Camilla and Kate have Country Life covered to mark birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1635603/camilla-kate-country-life-cover-royal-family-latest)

Camilla stuns in new photo by Kate for milestone partnership marking Duchess' latest role | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1635056/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-new-picture-kate-middleton-photo-magazine)

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-07-05/camilla-commissions-kate-to-take-her-picture-for-country-life-cover

Kate Middleton caused 'struggle' with her snaps of Camilla for magazine cover - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-caused-struggle-snaps-27404384)

Hidden details in Kate Middleton's portrait of Camilla - fitness device and top passion - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/hidden-details-kate-middletons-portrait-27400724)

Kate Middleton and Camilla's special bond - act of inconvenience and dating advice - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-camillas-special-bond-27396134)

Kate Middleton steps behind camera to take photos of Camilla for special project - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-steps-behind-camera-27394850)

Kate takes official birthday portrait of Camilla ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kate-takes-official-birthday-portrait-of-camilla-178684/)

I especially like the fancy geraniums in Camilla's planter. The white with purple markings is a pretty combination.

That is the real Camilla, one who loves being in her home, taking care of it and the garden, eating beans on toast and hot tea....Oh I so envy that, I love being in the country with all the trees and grass and just lots of animals, be they skunks or racoons and my dogs.....Catherine is a darn good with a camera.  Now to find that magazine here in the states.......that is one that I would really love to have.

The Duchess will celebrate her milestone birthday this evening with a small family dinner hosted by the Prince of Wales at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.

A spokesman for Clarence House said of the birthday celebrations: She will be having a small family dinner.

I'm sure that Camilla will enjoy having her son Tom  and daughter Laura along with their families around her for this special birthday.  :flower3: It's possible that her extended family might join them as well.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1592143005452206080

The Royal Family Channel
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The Band of the Household Cavalry plays 'Happy Birthday to You' to commemorate the 74th birthday of King Charles III on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. 🥳

Gun Salute in Green Park Marks King's 74th Birthday
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a 41 Gun Royal Salute to mark the 74th birthday of King Charles III in Green Park, central London.

Gun Salute in Green Park Marks King's 74th Birthday - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJAC1_oy4DA)

Happy 74th Birthday to HM King Charles III.   :bday:

Today it was also announced that he will succeed his late father as the Ranger for Windsor Great Park.

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1592113451308285952?s=20&t=FAHkPd0ahYqxYoGJAmbsbQ

QuoteThe King has officially become Park Ranger of Windsor Great Park, 70 years after his father, The Duke of Edinburgh, was appointed to the post.

The Ranger offers guidance to the Deputy Ranger and his team in the day-to-day stewardship of one of the country?s oldest estates.

That is a very nice picture of HMKCIII leaning on an ancient tree. Today is a bank holiday where I live, but it's raining cats and dogs now. Earlier though it was nice and a bit sunny to walk the doggies at the park.

Charles' quiet first birthday as King: Monarch turns 74 today as he plans private celebration | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11424971/Charles-quiet-birthday-King-Monarch-turns-74-today-plans-private-celebration.html)

King Charles has officially become The Ranger of Windsor Great Park | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11425581/King-Charles-officially-Ranger-Windsor-Great-Park.html)

King Charles Marks First Birthday as Monarch with Most Striking Photo Yet (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-marks-first-birthday-monarch-striking-photo-new-role/)

Kate Middleton and Prince William Lead Tributes for Charles' Birthday (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-special-message-king-charles-birthday/)

King Charles III's latest birthday portrait leaves fans saying the same thing | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221114156983/king-charles-new-portrait-baffles-royal-fans/)

King Charles appears in striking new birthday photo - as his poignant new role is revealed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221114156921/king-charles-new-photo-released-74th-birthday/)

King Charles III set to follow royal tradition and have two birthdays | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1696504/king-charles-two-birthdays-royal-family-news-latest)
Like his mom the late Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles releases new picture as monarch handed special new role his father also held | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1696315/king-charles-iii-new-role-windsor-park-prince-philip-picture-latest)

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-11-14/charles-turns-74-and-celebrates-first-birthday-as-king

King Charles marks 74th birthday by taking over special role from dad Prince Philip - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-king-charles-marks-74th-28484392)

Charles takes on touching new role as he celebrates his 74th birthday - his first as king | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20418352/charles-74-celebrates-first-birthday-king/)

King Charles III marks first birthday as Monarch ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/king-charles-iii-marks-first-birthday-as-monarch-183419/)

Happy 18th Wedding Anniversary to KCIII and QC!  :hearts:

King Charles, Queen Camilla Mark First Easter of Reign on Anniversary (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-queen-camilla-easter-outing-first-new-reign-wedding-anniversary/)

QuoteThis year, the holiday fell on a special day for King Charles and Queen Camilla: their wedding anniversary! On April 9, 2005, the couple tied the knot in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, which was followed by a Church of England service of prayer and dedication at St. George's Chapel.

The Royal Family
@royalfamily

🎉 Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very Happy Birthday today!

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The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal

A very happy birthday to Her Majesty The Queen! 🎂

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Westminster Abbey
@wabbey

Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very Happy Birthday today!

Her Majesty is pictured here at her Coronation alongside His Majesty The King at Westminster Abbey in May.

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The Royal Family
@royalfamily

Gun salutes and music marked the first formal birthday salute for The Queen since The King?s Accession in September 2022.

Gun salutes were fired in Edinburgh, York, Hillsborough, Cardiff, and London and ?Happy Birthday? was played during Guard Change at Buckingham Palace.

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The Army in London
@ArmyInLondon

After @KingsTroopRHA  fired a 41 gun salute, the @ColdstreamBandperformed Happy Birthday in The Green Park for Her Majesty The Queen. Happy Birthday Ma?am!
@BritishArmy @royalfamily

https://twitter.com/i/status/1680911823602696193

Children's HospiceSW
@CHSW

We would like to wish our Royal Patron, Queen Camilla a very Happy Birthday. We are extremely privileged to have Queen Camilla as our Patron; she has shown us such great support over the years. 💚

#HappyBirthday #QueenCamilla #CHSWPatron

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Medical Detection Dogs
@MedDetectDogs

Wishing our fabulous Patron, The Queen, a very Happy Birthday today!
@royalfamily

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance
@WiltsAirAmbu

We would like to wish our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for everything you have done to support our charity over the years.

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British Embassy Washington
@UKinUSA

Wishing a very happy birthday to Her Majesty The Queen! 🎈

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St Paul's Cathedral
@StPaulsLondon

Today we're wishing a very happy birthday to Her Majesty The Queen!

Pictured: Her Majesty attending the Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, here at St Paul's in June 2022.

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UK Military & Defence Staff in US
@UKdefUS

Wishing Her Majesty Queen Camilla, a very happy Birthday!

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The Poppy Factory
@PoppyFactory

We wish Her Majesty Queen Camilla a very happy birthday.

In November 2021 Her Majesty opened our new visitor centre and has shown her support at our Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey over the years. Thank you for your support!

Wishing HM Queen Camilla a very Happy 76 birthday today.  :bday10:

From 'wicked woman' to Queen: As Camilla turns 76, we look back at her royal journey | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12294435/From-wicked-woman-Queen-Camilla-turns-76-look-royal-journey.html)

Queen Camilla celebrates her 76th birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12306135/Queen-Camilla-celebrates-76th-birthday.html)

Queen Camilla Gets 76th Birthday Tribute from Kate and Prince William (https://people.com/queen-camilla-birthday-76-kate-middleton-prince-william-lead-tributes-social-media-7561725)

Queen Camilla's special 76th birthday celebration organised by King Charles | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/497891/queen-camilla-76-birthday-gun-salute-london/)

Prince William and Kate Middleton share sweet tribute to Queen Camilla | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/497897/prince-william-princess-kate-tribute-queen-camilla/)

Harry stays silent as Kate and William send Camilla birthday wishes | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1791984/prince-harry-meghan-princess-kate-william-queen-camilla-birthday-spt)
How rude for Sussex kept silent and wont say anyone or anything on new Queen Camilla due Harry?s memoir bombshell because Harry mentioned about his stepmother don?t married King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to Queen Camilla?s 76th birthday as fans gush | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1792067/King-Charles-Queen-Camilla-76th-birthday)

Camilla's extraordinary life in pictures as she marks 76th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1791154/queen-camilla-life-in-pictures-spt)

Camilla's tricks of the trade as secret ways of dealing with high pressure role revealed | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1791998/queen-camilla-news-royal-role)

Queen Camilla shrugs off Prince Harry's 'vitriol' on her birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1791938/queen-camilla-birthday-taboo-topics)

Camilla celebrates birthday in 'fantasy' role as Queen Consort after 'momentous year' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1790850/camilla-queen-consort-birthday-momentous-year)

Royal fans celebrate Queen Camilla's 76th birthday as King Charles pays tribute - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royal-fans-celebrate-queen-camillas-30482881)

Discussion regarding any invitations issued to the Sussexes has been moved to the thread linked below. Please continue the conversation there. Further discussion about the topic in this thread will be deleted.

The Iffy-Wiff Club: The Sussex Family General Chat Part 1 (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95461.100)

Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail

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To mark His Majesty The King's 75th birthday, The Prince's Foundation is hosting a celebratory event at Highgrove Gardens on Monday for individuals and organisations also turning 75 in 2023. There will be tea, a rock choir  and, of course, cake!

The King will host a reception at Buckingham Palace on 14th November to celebrate nurses and midwives working in the United Kingdom. The event will form part of the #NHS75 celebrations and falls on HM 75th birthday.

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Why Charles is still in 'great pain' over Harry: King won't close the door to his youngest son but is angry at 'anguish' Prince caused late Queen and (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12735811/Why-Charles-great-pain-Harry-King-host-small-party-close-friends-not-family-celebrate-75th-birthday-marks-occasion-striking-portrait.html)
Not big birthday party just small birthday party same late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip due drama between King Charles and Harry I understand its King Charles?s birthday decision

King Charles Lands Special Magazine Cover Ahead of 75th Birthday (https://people.com/king-charles-covers-magazine-ahead-75th-birthday-new-portrait-rankin-8400612)

King Charles stars on the cover of the Big Issue ahead of 75th birthday | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/507163/king-charles-new-rankin-portait-75th-birthday/)

King Charles's 75th birthday party: what dress code will the royal family follow? | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/506969/king-charles-75th-birthday-party-dress-code/)
King Charles makes decisions to invite Wales and member of the royal family to King Charles?s birthday but we have wait and see if European royal family of house will be there or NOT 🙏🏻🤞🏻but article says gentlemen will wear black ties and ladies will wear evening gown with jewelry I don?t think will include with tiara we have wait and see at King Charles?s birthday definitely private birthday party and dinner also no release the picture without permission from Palace if necessary

Victoria Ward
@victoria_ward

The King is serenaded by fellow 75-year-olds at a tea party at Highgrove. Charles, who turns 75 tomo, cut a slice of cake before wielding the knife in celebration 🎂

https://twitter.com/i/status/1724067700702314532

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Everyone's favourite duo is back together again! The King shares a laugh with The Repair Shop's Jay Blades as the pair are reunited at Charles's 75th (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12743345/Afternoon-tea-fit-King-Charles-celebrates-75th-birthday-party-Highgrove-Gardens-hosted-Princes-Foundation.html)

King Charles Celebrates Birthday Eve at Tea Party with Special Guests (https://people.com/king-charles-celebrates-birthday-eve-highgrove-tea-pary-special-guests-8401153)

King Charles has the best reaction as he's surprised with HUGE birthday cake - video | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/507317/king-charles-presented-with-cake-highgrove-birthday-tea-party/)

King Charles celebrates his 75th birthday a day early - with host of famous faces | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-celebrates-his-75th-birthday-a-day-early-with-host-of-famous-faces-13007494)

Bizarre royal tradition means King Charles won't be opening any presents on his birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1834403/king-charles-birthday-presents-tradition)

King Charles 'relieved' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't attend 75th birthday bash | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1834085/king-charles-relieved-prince-harry-75th-birthday)
King Charles not invite his own son the Duke of Sussex due drama between father and son but King Charles makes decisions to cut calls due back to Netflix tell all December 2022 and Harry?s memoir last January 2023 but Buckingham Palace and Sussex will not invite Harry period

King kickstarts 75th birthday celebrations with tea party at his Highgrove home | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1834570/king-charles-birthday-party-highgrove)

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-11-13/king-celebrates-75th-birthday-a-day-early-with-three-tiered-cake

Moment King Charles gives cheeky eye-roll to well-wishers as they sing 'Happy Birthday' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/moment-king-charles-gives-cheeky-31429327)

Oh but it hasn?t been two weeks since the Express was insisting in half a dozen articles linked here that King Charles had invited the Sussexes and was holding out an olive branch hoping they would come. Then it was found out via the couple that Charles hadn?t issued an invitation at all, so now the Express is stating that Charles is ?relieved? that Harry and Meghan aren?t coming. This is after the truth came out that no invitation had been issued anyway.

That trashy tabloid (along with all the others) is a disgrace that regularly contradicts itself sometimes twice in the one day. As is Neil Sean the gossip raker, who doesn?t know what he?s talking about either. Anybody who believes anything in these articles or from Sean has a half a pea for a brain!

Happy 75th Birthday to King Charles III.   :bday7:

Here's the Royal Family's Instagram birthday photo album highlighting 75 years of photos from His Majesty's life.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "?? Wishing His Majesty The King a happy 75th birthday." (https://www.instagram.com/p/Czn0tlKMmZG/?hl=en)

The thing is that Harry after Megxit would spill the beans to any media outlet, people will not forget him running to Gayle King immediately after his grandfather's funeral.

This could possibly be the case of 'The boy who cried wolf', which may mean he didn't alert the media this time round, the media inventing stories.  I tend to believe what I said a few days ago, he (and Meghan) tell a story, then pretend it wasn't from their team and deny the story - this comes from RR's who have received info from a 'reliable source' associated with the Sussexes - they run with it to then fall into a trap of a denial from the couple themselves. It's a form of PR marketing ploy to keep their names in the paper associated to the BRF and 'disrupt' the event of the day, in this case KCIII birthday.

Even the BBC today claims a source told them that Harry is planning to call his father today - this is tied to the latest from Montecito that the couple are begging to come back to the fold - money wise it is not going well, they are indebted USD28Million, they have no income since the infamous Spotify redundancy.  This may well be also part of the insert a story, then deny the story. 

The hermit lives they live makes it difficult for the media to rely on stories. Perhaps one day they will just stop. I know some big outlets have fallen into this game, and seem to have stopped. So it is run to 'another big outlet' until no more outlets available. For the BBC to do so today, it seems like the 'last bastion'.

The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal

Wishing His Majesty The King a very happy 75th birthday!🎂

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Westminster Abbey
@wabbey

The Abbey bells are ringing out to celebrate the birthday of HM The King. They are ringing 575 changes of Stedman Caters, followed by a course of Bristol Surprise Royal.
#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty

https://twitter.com/i/status/1724416650491912386

The Army in London
@ArmyInLondon

Long may he reign! Despite torrential rain The @KingsTroopRHA delivered a perfect 41 Gun Salute for His Majesty The King?s 75th birthday at noon in Green Park #waterproof.
@royalfamily
@theroyalparks
@BritishArmy

https://twitter.com/i/status/1724403868342116587

Prince Harry will 'call the King' on his 75th birthday today but will stay away from his father's celebrations - as Charles puts public service over (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12746593/Prince-Harry-call-King-75th-birthday-today-Coronation-Food-Project.html)
Duke of Sussex will stay away from his father?s big birthday and no contact calls what King Charles says in previous post

Royal Family posts touching photobook of King Charles' life on his 75th birthday - including a poignant shot with a young Harry in happier times | (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12747115/Royal-Family-posts-touching-photobook-King-Charles-life-75th-birthday-including-poignant-shot-young-Harry-happier-times.html)

Born at 9.14pm with an 'interesting pair of hands': Queen's letter to her music teacher on birth of King Charles at Buckingham Palace 75 years ago (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12747141/Birth-King-Charles-Buckingham-Palace-75-years-ago-today.html)
When King Charles born at Buckingham Palace not born at hospital but when late Queen Elizabeth had him during 30 hours labor and Queen Elizabeth got c-section immediately that why explained on article but late Duke of Edinburgh didn?t present during Charles?s birth

Meet the scuba-diving, cello-playing jet pilot and squirrel-fancier who happens to be King! As Charles hits his milestone birthday, 75 remarkable (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12742465/King-birthday-75-remarkable-facts-colourful-monarch.html)

King Charles buys a copy of the Big Issue with his own portrait on the front to mark his 75th birthday (and pays ?10 cash) | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12747633/King-Charles-turning-75-marked-41-gun-salute.html)

Happy birthday, Pa! Prince William  shares throwback Instagram snap with King Charles at Klosters to mark the monarch turning 75 | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12747319/Happy-birthday-Pa-Prince-William-shares-throwback-Instagram-snap-King-Charles-Klosters-mark-monarch-turning-75.html)

King Charles at 75. From privilege and glamour to conflict, controversy, desperate heart ache - and, at last, the crown to which he was born. The (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12744495/King-Charles-75-privilege-glamour-conflict-timeline.html)

How King Charles Was Addressed During Happy Birthday Song ? and Why (https://people.com/king-charles-sang-happy-birthday-what-he-was-called-royal-protocol-8401599)

Kate Middleton and Prince William Mark King Charles' 75th Birthday (https://people.com/kate-middleton-prince-william-mark-king-charles-75th-birthday-family-photos-8401525)

Kate Middleton and Prince William share heartfelt family photos for King Charles' 75th birthday | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/507302/kate-middleton-prince-william-birthday-message-king-charles/)

Did Charles answer Harry's 75th birthday 'peace talks' phone call? Duke of Sussex 'planned to contact his father to send his good wishes' say sources (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12749573/King-Charles-celebrated-75th-birthday-busy-day-events-did-time-Prince-Harrys-call-end-months-silence.html)
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King Charles 'appreciates Kate for the solid family network she has created for Prince William' and showing his grandchildren a 'normal' life, royal (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12747735/king-charles-kate-middleton-devoted-grandchildren-family-network.html)

Party fit for a King! It's a late night for William and Kate as they depart Clarence House close to midnight after Charles's glittering 75th birthday (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12749573/King-Charles-celebrated-75th-birthday-busy-day-events-did-time-Prince-Harrys-call-end-months-silence.html)

Formal party, the men in tuxedo (black bow tie) and long dresses.

Ailing George VI could barely stand. The Archbishop seemed about to drop the baby. Yet  through it all, Prince Charles 'lay quiet as a mouse' - the (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12822789/Ailing-George-VI-barely-stand-Archbishop-drop-baby-Prince-Charles-lay-quiet-mouse-Christening-King-day-75-years-ago.html)

Article about King Charles?s christening, which occurred 75 years ago today.

?The ceremony was held in the Music Room overlooking the palace gardens. The palace chapel, where royal christenings, up to and including that of Princess Alexandra in 1937, were often held, had been destroyed by the Luftwaffe during the Blitz.?