A thread for the the official duties, current and Court Circular events for QEII and the DoE
Queen sees how RAF Marham is preparing for Lightning jets | Anglia - ITV News (http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2018-02-02/queen-sees-how-raf-marham-is-preparing-for-lightning-jets/)
QuoteRAF Marham, which has been the home of the Tornado GR4 Force, will welcome the F-35 Lightning Force next summer.
While there, the Queen officially opened the new Lightning Operations Centre.
Thank you, SophieChloe!
The Royal Family Verified account
@royalfamilyQuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received His Excellency Mr. Ellison Greenslade on his appointment as High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Mrs. Greenslade was also received by Her Majesty.
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Video of HM meeting with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Gambia.
Queen welcomes The Gambia back into the Commonwealth - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-t6IQ36uaU)
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@royalfamilyQuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received His Excellency Mr. Alexandre Cece Loua, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Guinea.
His Excellency Mr. Francis Blain was also received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of the Gambia.
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@royalfamilyQuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received Miss Sarah Clarke on her appointment as Lady Usher of the Black Rod.
Miss Clarke is the first woman to hold this role, which dates back to 1350. Black Rod carries out ceremonial duties for Parliament and has additional duties in the House of Lords.
At the State Opening of Parliament, Black Rod is sent from the Lords Chamber to the Commons Chamber to summon MPs to hear The Queen's Speech. Black Rod ceremoniously knocks 3 times before being admitted to the Chamber: State Opening of Parliament | The Royal Family (http://bit.ly/1TnoIqC)
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Lieutenant General David Leakey was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing his appointment as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and delivered up the Insignia of Office.
Miss Sarah Clarke was received by Her Majesty, took the Oath upon her appointment as Lady Usher of the Black Rod and received the Insignia of Office. Mr. Thomas Woodcock (Garter King of Arms) was in attendance and administered the Oath.
The Queen, Charles, Camilla & Birgitte host Commonwealth Diaspora Reception at Palace ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-charles-camilla-birgitte-host-commonwealth-diaspora-reception-at-palace-96395)
QuoteThe Queen was joined by members of her family at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday evening as she hosted a reception to celebrate the achievements of the Commonwealth Diaspora community.
The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Gloucester also attended the event and met people from the Commonwealth who have made a positive contribution to society.
Video from today's reception.
Queen welcomes Commonwealth community to Buckingham Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihdvlpTB_78)
QEII in cream, DoC in blue and DoG in orange. :Jen:
The Queen to Visit the Royal College of Physicians ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-to-visit-the-royal-college-of-physicians-96403)
QuoteQueen Elizabeth will visit the Royal College of Physicians of London next week to mark the College?s 500th anniversary.
During her visit, The Queen will view the College?s original Charter document, which dates back to 1518, and its portrait of Henry VIII. There will also be an exhibit marking the historical innovations made with medicine in the College?s 500 years.
QEII is performing investitures today at Windsor Castle. There are typically 25 of these ceremonies throughout the year with HM, the PoW, DoCam, and PR being the ones who award the recipients. Usually held at BP, WC, and Holyrood House.
The Royal Family on Twitter: "Congratulations to all the recipients at today's #Investiture at #WindsorCastle! http://t.co/2Pay3fz8zy" (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/620953462520606720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royal.uk%2Finvestitures)
First British astronaut to be honoured at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5398339/First-British-astronaut-honoured-Windsor-Castle.html#ixzz57F2gqpNe)
QuoteBritain?s first astronaut will be honoured on Friday when she is appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG).
Helen Sharman will receive the appointment from the Queen during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Ms Sharman became the first Briton in space when she visited the Mir space station in May 1991.
The Queen to Visit the Royal College of Physicians ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-to-visit-the-royal-college-of-physicians-96403)
QuoteQueen Elizabeth will visit the Royal College of Physicians of London next week to mark the College?s 500th anniversary.
During her visit, The Queen will view the College?s original Charter document, which dates back to 1518, and its portrait of Henry VIII. There will also be an exhibit marking the historical innovations made with medicine in the College?s 500 years.
Afterwards, The Queen will meet members of the College staff as well as medical professionals before she unveils a plaque to mark her visit and a commemorative Charter for the anniversary.
The Royal College of Physicians officially celebrates its 500th anniversary on 23 September and has a year?s worth of events planned to mark this milestone.
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QuoteThe Queen has made a surprise visit to @LondonFashionWk where she is meeting designers.
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The Queen makes unannounced visit to London Fashion Week ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/?p=96664)
QuoteHer Majesty The Queen will visit London Fashion Week this afternoon to present the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The award was initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and will, from now on, be awarded annually to an emerging British fashion designer, who displays exceptional talent and originality.
QEII at the Royal College of Physicians.
The Royal Family on Twitter: "The Queen is presented with a commemorative charter outlining @RCPLondon?s commitments for the next 500 years. RCP (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/965916416540110848)
QuoteExtraordinary moment Her Majesty takes her seat alongside Anna Wintour in her first EVER front row appearance at Fashion Week (but US Vogue editor raises eyebrows by keeping her shades on)
The monarch, 91, joined fashionistas including Anna Wintour on the front row at the Richard Quinn show
The 91-year-old monarch sat next to the steely fashion doyenne for her inaugural visit to the event - details of which were shrouded in secrecy until her arrival - to watch a runway show and present the new Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
Read more: Queen joins the style crowd at LFW Richard Quinn show | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5413379/Queen-joins-style-crowd-LFW-Richard-Quinn-show.html#ixzz57fdztIcN)
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The QEII first award was to Richard Quinn. I wonder if he is related to Kate's private secretary, Catherine Quinn.
Arthur Edwards Verified account @ArthurJEdwards
Quote#TheQueen visited The #RoyalCollegeOfPhysicians on their 500th birthday. The college was started in 1518 by Henry V111, and his portrait has pride of place amongst the many fine pictures of former Presidents that hang on the walls of this magnificent college
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Court Circular 22nd February:
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier (Chief of the Air Staff) was received by The Queen today.
The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. Michael Davenport (the State of Kuwait) and Mr. Justin McKenzie Smith (Georgia).
Mrs. Davenport was also received by Her Majesty.
The following were received in audience by The Queen upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Ms. Sarah Cooke (the United Republic of Tanzania) and Mr. Richard Lindsay (Brunei Darussalam).
Mr. Calum McCallum and Mrs. Lindsay were also received by Her Majesty.
Court Circular 28th February:
Miss Sarah MacIntosh was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands upon her appointment as Permanent Representative to the United Kingdom's Delegation to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty this evening.
The Queen was represented by the Lord Fellowes (Extra Equerry and formerly Private Secretary to Her Majesty) at the Funeral of Sir Julian Loyd (formerly Land Agent, Sandringham) which was held in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, Norfolk, today.
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@royalfamilyQuoteThe Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, and Members of The Royal Family will attend the Commonwealth Service at @wabbey on 12 March to celebrate #CommonwealthDay.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester & Princess Alexandra are all due to attend alongside Her Majesty.
Royal Central @RoyalCentral
QuoteThe Queen will visit the International Maritime Organisation Headquarters in honour of the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the International Maritime Organisation Convention.
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The Royal Family Verified account
@royalfamilyQuoteThis morning The Queen is visiting the International Maritime Organization to mark the 70th year of its formation. HM originally opened its headquarters in 1983.
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The Queen attends 70th anniversary of the Maritime Organisation | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5468213/The-Queen-attends-70th-anniversary-Maritime-Organisation.html)
QuoteThe Queen paid a visit to London's International Maritime Organisation on Tuesday to mark its 70th anniversary.
Dressed in a vibrant purple coat and matching hat, Queen Elizabeth II certainly put on a regal display.
The royal, 91, was seen greeting the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organsation (IMO) Kitack Lim, before admiring their grand model ships on display.
Court Circular 6th March:
The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles, this afternoon received General Sir Nicholas Carter (Colonel Commandant).
Court Circular 7th March:
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Admiral and Member, Royal Yacht Squadron, this morning received Mr James Sheldon (Commodore).
The Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Colonel of the Rifles being received by Prince Philip may, just may, signify the end of these two patronages for Prince Philip, who will be 98 in June. The handing over of them to younger members of the family perhaps.
I agree
@Curryong and I believe that his grandchildren are likely to be the recipients.
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This evening, March 8, Queen Elizabeth hosted a private dinner in honour of the diamond jubilee of the Aga Khan's leadership as Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community. Together they posed for some photos at the Oak Room at Windsor Castl
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Also in attendance were the PoW, DoC, DoY and Princess Royal.
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@royalfamilyQuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received and held an audience with the High Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Nomatemba Tambo.
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Hi, I'm working on a really exciting project surrounding the Royals, and I am on the hunt for some great case studies. If you have any images of any of the royals (which you/a family member has taken), and you'd be interested in finding out more about my project, please drop me a message with your email address and I will send you over a bit more info! Emilie
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@royalfamilyQuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Hon Antoinette Perry was received in audience by The Queen upon her appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
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QuoteThe Queen will visit the Royal Academy of Arts in London on 20 March to mark the completion of a major redevelopment of the site.
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The Queen to visit the Royal Academy of Arts ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-to-visit-the-royal-academy-of-arts-98338)
QuoteHer Majesty The Queen will be visiting the Royal Academy of Arts in Central London to mark the completion of a major redevelopment site.
Whilst at the Academy, The Queen will officially open and tour the Burlington Gardens building which has been completed for the Royal Academy?s 250th Anniversary year. Her Majesty The Queen will also meet those involved in the design and construction process of the redevelopment.
Before the full public opening of the new Royal Academy on the 19th May, The Queen will unveil the first painting to be installed in the new building. The Academy?s current exhibition, Charles I: King and Collector, will also be viewed by The Queen during her visit.
Royal Circular @Royal_Circular
QuoteOn 27th March, Her Majesty The Queen will attend the Decommissioning Ceremony of HMS Ocean at HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth.
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Queen Elizabeth as Patron of the Academy visited the Royal Academy of Arts at Burlington House in London today, March 20:
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Queen dons pink to attend HMS Ocean decommissioning ceremony | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5549003/Queen-dons-pink-attend-HMS-Ocean-decommissioning-ceremony.html)
QuoteClutching a cheering posy of seasonal flowers, the Queen looked elegant as she arrived in Plymouth this morning for the decommissioning ceremony of HMS Ocean.
The 91-year-old wore a powder pink coat by Stewart Parvin, with a matching hat with floral detail by Rachel Trevor-Morgan, as she took the royal train down to the Devon city to officially mark the end of the 'Mighty O's' time as a Royal Navy vessel.
The royal carried a black Launer bag and accessorised her Spring look with a three-tier string of pearls, coordinating earrings and her mother's 1938 Cartier diamond palm leaf brooch.
Queen to distribute Maundy money | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5555583/Queen-distribute-Maundy-money.html)
QuoteThe Queen will mark Maundy Thursday by taking part in the ancient ceremony of distributing commemorative coins to deserving pensioners.
The presentation of the money will take place during the Royal Maundy service at St George?s Chapel, Windsor Castle ? where Prince Harry will wed Meghan Markle on May 19.
The Queen will distribute the Maundy money to 92 men and 92 women ? as she will be 92 this year ? with each recipient receiving two purses, one red and one white.
Richard Palmer has reported on his Twitter that Prince Philip has pulled out of the Maundy ceremony because of trouble with his hip.
The Queen and Royal family's engagements during CHOGM week in London 2018.
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Court Circular 11th April:
The Queen this evening gave a Reception at Windsor Castle for Her Majesty's Ecclesiastical Household.
QEII meeting with the President of South Africa.
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QEII meets with Indian PM Modi and
@Duch_Luver_4ever -Canadian PM Trudeau.
The Queen hosts Narendra Modi and Justin Trudeau at Buckingham Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QowMBfxqrs)
Yes, and the Queen looks as good as ever. May she continue for another ten years! All the senior royals, HM, Charles, William, Harry have received Commonwealth prime ministers this week. There may be an element, among the genuine greetings, of getting some sort of feel for how the meeting on Friday is going to go regarding Charles's bid.
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The Queen and Prince Charles greet Commonwealth leaders with great pomp and ceremony at Buckingham Palace today.
Queen and Prince Charles welcome heads of the Commonwealth to Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5633387/Queen-Prince-Charles-welcome-heads-Commonwealth-Buckingham-Palace.html)
The Queen anoints Prince Charles as Head of Commonwealth | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5633387/Queen-Prince-Charles-welcome-heads-Commonwealth-Buckingham-Palace.html)
The Queen basically saying look I know my sons a yutz but its the family business, can you guys just please be cool with him taking over when im gone? mk thx :lol: :teehee:
The comments on Andrew and Harry, perhaps H should seek other kinds of work that may satisfy him, he has a Royal timeline when George, Charlotte and baby 3 and possibly a 4th come forward.
Times are changing fast and the mood towards the monarchy too. People seems to tolerate the Direct Heirs to the throne with their charity, representation in the CW, and ribbon cutting.
The quality rather than quantity seems to be creeping up. Serious work behind the scenes rather than stage set up of once a year show.
Despite Charles critics, people are starting to understand his realized endeavours Prince's trust, Highgrove, organic sustainability farming and what else.
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The comments on Andrew and Harry, perhaps H should seek other kinds of work that may satisfy him, he has a Royal timeline when George, Charlotte and baby 3 and possibly a 4th come forward.
Times are changing fast and the mood towards the monarchy too. People seems to tolerate the Direct Heirs to the throne with their charity, representation in the CW, and ribbon cutting.
The quality rather than quantity seems to be creeping up. Serious work behind the scenes rather than stage set up of once a year show.
Despite Charles critics, people are starting to understand his realized endeavours Prince's trust, Highgrove, organic sustainability farming and what else.
I will agree with Prince's trust, Highgrove, organic sustainability farming and what else.
QEII pushes a button to start the London Marathon.
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Rex (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/9639206)
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The Queen officially starts off the London Marathon for the first time ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-officially-starts-off-the-london-marathon-for-the-first-time-100974)
The Queen sends message to Canadians after Toronto van attack ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/the-queen-sends-message-to-canadians-after-toronto-van-attack-101248)
QuoteIn a statement released on Wednesday morning, the Queen said: ?Prince Philip and I join all Canadians in expressing our sadness following the terrible tragedy that occurred in Toronto yesterday.
?We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost, as well as our hopes for full recovery to all who were injured and affected by this incident. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Court Circular 24th April:
The Queen held a Council at 12.40 p.m..
There were present: the Rt. Hon. Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords), the Rt. Hon. Christopher Grayling MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Rt. Hon. Damian Hinds MP (Secretary of State for Education).
Mr. Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt. Hon. Andrea Leadsom MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
Court Circular 2nd May:
The Queen held a Council at 5.30 p.m..
There were present: the Rt. Hon. Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Mark Lancaster MP (Minister for the Armed Forces) and the Rt. Hon. Penelope Mordaunt MP (Secretary of State for International Developement).
The Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for the Home Department.
The Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Mr. Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt. Hon. Andrea Leadsom MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
QEII meets with the President and First Lady of Turkey.
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Queen Elizabeth as Patron of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association gave a reception for members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association at Buckingham Palace today, May 16.
The Duke of York, Princess Eugenie, the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent attended as well.
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QEII greets the new High Commissioner for Australia.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Cornwall as Patron of Medical Detection Dogs attended the 10th anniversary celebration at The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, today, June 6:
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Video from today's joint engagement at the Royal Mews.
The dogs which showed the Queen and Camilla how they can sniff out cancer - ITV News (http://www.itv.com/news/2018-06-06/the-dogs-which-showed-the-queen-and-camilla-how-they-can-sniff-out-cancer/)
The Cartier Queen's Polo Cup Final Sunday June 17, 3:00 p.m.
This day is historically attended by HM The Queen, who first presented this coveted trophy to Guards Polo Club in 1960.
Royal Ascot Tuesday June 19 2:30 p.m.
Royal Ascot is Britain?s most valuable race meeting, attracting many of the world?s finest racehorses to compete
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@royalfamilyOn Tuesday 26 June, Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, will host a reception at Buckingham Palace to present awards to the @QueensLeaders 2018. #QueensYoungLeaders
The Queen will also be accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the @QueensLeaders Awards on Tuesday. #QueensYoungLeaders
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Glamorous event: David Beckham will be among the guests when the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex host a reception at Buckingham Palace to present awards to the Queen's Young Leaders for 2018 on June 26.
Queen sparkles in yellow for her visit to Scotland - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OILEgbDyPFw&app=desktop)
QEII in Edinburgh for the opening of Holyrood House.
The Queen looks lovely in yellow. So glad she's got over her cold. I think July is the time of the year when she attends various events in Scotland and stays overnight in her apartment at Holyrood House, before settling down towards the end of the month in a house on the Balmoral estate, waiting for the tourists to go so she can move into the castle. Holyrood is very atmospheric. I kept imagining it in the days of candlelight and all the terrible deeds that occurred there in former centuries when I visited.
Court Circular 4th October:
The Queen was represented by The Lady Sarah Chatto at the Funeral of the Lady Elizabeth Cavendish (formerly Extra Lady in Waiting to The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon) which was held at St. Peter's Church, Edensor, Derbyshire, today.
The Princess Royal was represented by the Hon. Dame Sh?n Legge-Bourke.
Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented by Mrs. Peter Afia.
Court Circular 16th October:
His Excellency Dr Peter Wittig was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Germany to the Court of St James?s.
Mrs Huberta von Voss-Wittig was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
His Excellency Mr Eliam Tangirongo was received by The Queen this afternoon upon his appointment as High Commissioner for Solomon Islands in London.
Mrs Tangirongo was also received by Her Majesty.
Her Honour Janet Austin was received in audience by The Queen upon her appointment as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Mr Ashley Chester was also received by Her Majesty.
Queen Elizabeth the Second meeting with dignitaries and foreign heads of state today.
The Queen receives Bulgarian President Rumen Radev - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jlMnBqe9jw)
Today, October 18, Queen Elizabeth met with the President of Bulgaria, the Ambassador of Burkina Faso and the High Commissioner for Malta at Buckingham Palace:
Court Circular 31st October:
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
Court Circular 4th November:
Mr. Shaun Croasdale was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Gold).
Afterwards Mr. David Westwood was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Today, November 6, Queen Elizabeth received the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Judy Foote, the Ambassador from Chile, David Gallagher and the Ambassador from Austria, Dr. Michael Zimmerman at Buckingham Palace:
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Court Circular 7th November:
The Queen this morning opened the new Headquarters of Schroders plc at 1 London Wall Place, London EC2, and was received by the Chairman (Mr Michael Dobson), Mr Peter Harrison (Group Chief Executive) and the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor (Alderman Charles Bowman).
Her Majesty toured the building, escorted by the Chairman and Group Chief Executive, viewing items from the archives and meeting board members and members of staff.
The Queen held a Council at 5.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer), the Rt Hon David Lidington MP (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office) and the Rt Hon Esther McVey MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions).
Sir Jonathan Baker, Dame Nicola Davies, Sir Nicholas Green and Sir Charles Haddon-Cave were sworn in as members of Her Majesty?s Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
Court Circular 9th November:
His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia was received in audience by The Queen at Windsor Castle today.
Lady Cosgrove was also received by Her Majesty.
I'm putting this here because it gives a charming glimpse into the private Queen when she's entertaining foreign leaders and their wives.
She and Michelle got on well. When Michelle was hesitating about where to sit in the Queen's Land Rover she said to her 'Did they give you rules about that? That's rubbish! Sit where you want!'
Confirms what I've always thought. Once you break through the Queen's shyness there is a kindly woman of dry wit underneath. And apparently she's tickled pink if anything goes wrong on engagements!
Five takeaways from Michelle Obama's new memoir, Becoming | US news | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/12/michelle-obama-memoir-becoming-five-takeaways)
Today, November 20 (her 71st wedding anniversary) Queen Elizabeth as Patron visited the Headquarters of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London to mark the 150th anniversary of its Royal Charter.
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Court Circular 19th November:
The Prince of Wales, Royal Founding Patron, Business in the Community, this morning held a Meeting
His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this afternoon received Lieutenant General Richard Felton (Colonel Commandant).
Queen Elizabeth received the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and the Ambassador of Turkey at Buckingham Palace today, November 22.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea presented a painting of Queen Elizabeth (see photo 3):
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Court Circular 21st November:
General Sir Nicholas Carter was received by The Queen today upon his appointment as Chief of the Defence Staff.
The following were received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty?s Ambassadors: Ms Jane Owen (the Swiss Confederation), Mr Frank Baker (the State of Libya), Mr Michael Aron (the Republic of Yemen) and Mr Samuel Thomas (the Islamic Republic of Mauritania).
Mrs Baker, Mrs Kate Orrick and Miss Emma Cassidy-Gray were also received by Her Majesty.
Court Circular 22nd November:
Her Excellency Ms Enna Park was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St James?s.
Mr Won-soo Kim was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Umit Yal?in was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Turkey to the Court of St James?s.
Mrs Gul Yal?in was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
Dame Karen Pierce was received by The Queen this afternoon upon her appointment as United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Mr Charles Roxburgh was also received by Her Majesty.
Court Circular 26th November:
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening
I wouldn't have minded being a fly on the wall during Mrs May's meeting with the Queen! Is she going to persuade enough MPs in her party to tie this deal up in a nice blue bow as done and dusted, or are there going to be enough rebels to scuttle her and her draft agreement? Something to ponder in the next week or so.
Considering what is at stake, IMO this would be one of the more interesting meetings of 2018.
Today HM met with a pair of ambassadors.
Today, November 27, Queen Elizabeth received the Ambassador of Peru and the Ambassador of Moldova:
Cepe Smith on Twitter: "CC 30/11 Save Buckingham Palace 30th November, 2018 The Queen, Air Commodore-in-Chief, this morning viewed a portrait of Her (https://twitter.com/CepeSmith/status/1068663667271626757?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2018/12/11/queen_elizabeth_ii_staff_christmas_lunch,_london?
QEII at the annual staff Christmas luncheon today. :xmas4:
Court Circular 11th December:
The following were received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty?s Ambassadors: Mr Damion Potter (the Republic of Panama) and Mr Daniel Pruce (the Republic of the Philippines).
Mrs Potter and Ms Rachael Morgan were also received by Her Majesty.
The following were received in audience by The Queen upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Mrs Susan le Jeune d?Allegeershecque (Canada) and Mr Guy Warrington (the Republic of Sierra Leone).
Mr Stephane Herve Marie le Jeune d?Allegeershecque and Mrs Karen Malia were also received by Her Majesty.
Captain Nicholas Wright RN was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Private Secretary to The Princess Royal when Her Majesty conferred upon him*the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Andrew Ford was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain?s Office, when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
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Together with the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth visited The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn today, December 13, for the official opening of the Ashworth Centre and the re-opening of the recently renovated Great Hall.
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Court Circular 18th December:
Ms Sally Osman was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing her appointment as Director of Royal Communications when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
^ And another member of the BP staff goes, joining a bit of a stream of departures following Sir Christopher Geidt earlier. No doubt they are all leaving for varied and sensible reasons, not just the clash of heads between BP and CH.
However, if this had happened at KP, the Fail would have instantly been blaring out 'Sixth departure of assistant....!' No 'difficult' or 'demanding' Queen' headlines here. In fact no notice taken in the media of these latest movings-on at all. ELF and Melissa's departure from the Sussex staff was treated so so differently.
CC Sandringham, Norfolk 30th December, 2018 Divine Service was held in Sandringham Parish Church this morning. The Bishop of Norwich preached the Sermon.
According to this the Queen (and presumably Prince Philip) will be handing out more patronages this year, to Charles, the Cambridges and the Sussexes, as the transition towards a new reign continues.
https://mobile.twitter.com/rjmyers/status/1080430841099141122
^^^IMO this is a very good plan as the family moves forward. Considering the hundreds of patronages/presidencies that QEII and the DoE have gathered over the years, it has been impossible for the couple to visit all of them on an annual basis. Having her children, grandchildren and their spouses take them on would be best for the elderly monarch/consort and those organizations IMHO. :thumbsup:
Wonder whether the Queen will leave Sandringham for London to consult with Theresa May and, if necessary, Jeremy Corbyn, in the light of the latest crisis?
Of course, Theresa ('I don't have a Plan B') May, having overseen the greatest defeat by a PM in Parliamentary history, will stay on for now, swinging in the breeze. No doubt she will go scuttling back to Brussels to try and negotiate from an extraordinarily weak position to no avail and the country is in crisis. It just looks like a mess everywhere I look, and the likelihood of a hard Brexit at the end of March is increasingly likely IMO. In fact it's almost inevitable, bar some sort of schesmic movement on behalf of May, Corbyn, the EU commissioners or the rest of Europe.
Cepe Smith on Twitter: "CC 14th January, 2019 The Queen was represented by the Lady Susan Hussey (Lady in Waiting) at the Funeral of Miss Peggy Hoath (https://twitter.com/CepeSmith/status/1084970031853854720?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
Theresa May is reaching a kind of delusional phase where even such a heavy defeat does not seem to faze her. She is determined to hang on...but for what. The EU will never let UK go free and why should they? There is 39 billion coming in annually. I think the French actually wanted Britain out because it was never an enthusiastic member of the club. Britain has refused to accept that it is no longer the empire that it once was. The EU is now the German empire and the truth is that it is very hard to survive completely outside the EU if you are a European nation. Better to have a second referendum (almost certain to result in a remain) and be done with it. Perhaps the EU can be reformed from within, but never outside. Just ask the Norwegians.
As for the queen, I think she is content most of the powers were taken away from her ancestors. Can you imagine the scenario if a sovereign was defeated in parliament on that scale??? We would be looking at the fate of Charles I for starters. The queen will juts wait for the next PM to come to her and let them kiss her hand or curtsey as the case may be.
The Queen is of course there to advise, to consult and to warn with regard to her PM and on occasion her Ministers. If it looks like there is an intractable constitutional crisis looming and it is felt that she could help she will come to London from Sandringham. She's done it before when she's been on holiday. She doesn't just wait impassively for the next PM to arrive on the scene and has probably been on the blower to Theresa already.
May is very unlikely to lose the vote of no confidence in the Commons tonight, if only because self-preservation will kick in among the parliamentary party. No Conservative wants to trigger a general election down the road. She could ask for an extension of Britain's withdrawal after the end of March from the EU negotiators and they might grant it. However, with the government, Conservative Party and country hopelessly divided it's hard to see what extended negotiations could come up with that would be acceptable to all. And good luck on reaching a good compromise with regard to the Irish/Northern Irish border as well!
An overview of the options available to May from the Aussie Press. We watch from afar and wonder!
Brexit vote defeated: What will Theresa May do next? (https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/world-economy/british-mps-have-defeated-theresa-mays-brexit-divorce-deal-with-a-crushing-margin-what-happens-next/news-story/7d0e6a5295b7bb4fe54f4d6fc9066d66)
The Queen's Christmas message 2018: In full - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-46680354/the-queen-s-christmas-message-2018-in-full)
QuoteThe Queen's Christmas message 2018: In full
The Queen has said the Christian message of "peace on earth and goodwill to all" is "needed as much as ever", in her Christmas Day broadcast.
She also emphasised the importance of people with opposing views treating each other respectfully.
Her message comes as Parliament remains divided over Theresa May's Brexit deal, as the UK prepares to leave the EU in March.
However, as head of state, the Queen is publicly neutral on political matters.
25 Dec 2018
Court Circular 21st February:
The Queen received the Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Commonwealth Secretary-General) today.
The Baroness Barran was received by The Queen upon her appointment as a Baroness in Waiting to Her Majesty.
The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassadors: Mrs. Rachel Galloway (the Republic of North Macedonia), Mr. Christopher Sainty (the Portuguese Republic) and Mr. Alisdair Walker (the State of Eritrea).
Mr. T. Galloway, Mrs. Sainty and Mrs. Walker were also received by Her Majesty.
Mr. Charles Hay was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to Malaysia.
Ms. Pascale Sutherland was also received by Her Majesty.
The Royal Family on Twitter: "It's a beautiful day in London as recipients arrive ahead of today?s #Investiture at #BuckinghamPalace with Her (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1100370086588809218)
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Two new appointments have been made to the Order of the Garter today.
Dame Mary Peters, former Olympian and founder of @MaryPetersTrust will be a Lady Companion.
The Marquess of Salisbury, former Chairman of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation will be a Knight Companion.
Dame Mary Peters will be hosting William and Kate at a Youth Party later this afternoon.
Beaming Queen shares first Instagram post from Science Museum - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk59J92W7r8)
QuoteThe Queen shared her first Instagram post, a letter from her great-grandfather Prince Albert, while visiting a new exhibition at the Science Museum in London. Report by Ferdia Carr.
I wonder how she felt when she was manipulating those buttons. 'Am I doing this right?' perhaps. Anyway, she was!
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall in behalf of HM QEII
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The Duchess of Cornwall (left) was joined by her sister-in-law Princess Anne (right), and Zara Tindall (centre) as the royal family braved the windy weather to return to Cheltenham Festival today. Camilla, who will present the winning trophy later today, opted for a sleek white coat. Meanwhile equestrian Zara swapped her navy coat she wore yesterday for a purple alternative, while her mother Princess Anne opted for a bottle green coat, with she complemented with a red hat.
Cepe Smith on Twitter: "CC 19/3 The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening. (https://twitter.com/CepeSmith/status/1108159747591684096?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
Oh to be a fly on the wall at that particular meeting! Wonder whether it lasted long?
Interesting, a Brexit postponement is now being requested by PM May.
I hope Theresa has consulted her Cabinet colleagues about the length of time she wants to extend this out to. A week, a month, a year? I'm being facetious, but really this is becoming farcical. She can't get anything she wants through Parliament as it is, and an extension beyond the end of June clashes with a new European Parliament being sworn in.
TM has been disastrous on this. I am now coming to the conclusion that a 2nd referendum is required but this time with clear options for what Brexit will be like if that is what the people choose. Perhaps they should do four options. Remain, WTO, Norway model, Canada+. The plurality wins the day. At this rate, they could be negotiating their way through 2022!!!
Court Circular 20th March:
Buckingham Palace
The following were received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. Michael Gifford (the Republic of Kazakhstan), Mr. Richard Wood (the Kingdom of Norway), Mr. Nicholas Archer (the Czech Republic) and Mr. Patrick Moody (the United Arab Emirates).
Mrs. Gifford, Mr. Xavier Piot and Mrs. Moody were also received by Her Majesty.
Mrs. Inderjit Jutlla was received by The Queen this afternoon upon relinquishing her appointment as Assistant Treasurer to The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Cepe Smith on Twitter: "CC 22nd March, 2019 The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning." (https://twitter.com/CepeSmith/status/1109245463436365824?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
QuoteCC 22nd March, 2019 The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
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Queen's entries in the Court Circular are now under Windsor Castle, as she begins her Easter Court. The Queen usually stays at Windsor Castle till after her birthday.
Queen (& Philip pre-retirement) is the only UK Royal whose entry changes based on the residence she is at.
Court Circular 1st May:
Buckingham Palace
Her Excellency Ms Saida Muna Tasneem was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the People?s Republic of Bangladesh in London.
Mr Tauhidul Chaudhury was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Jaime March?n Romero was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Ecuador to the Court of St James?s.
Mrs Roc?o Barahona Riera was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
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The Duke of Edinburgh has joined the Queen on an official engagement at Windsor Castle for holders of the Order of Merit. Here he is talking to Sir David Attenborough.
QEII visits a Sainsbury pop up today in Covent Garden and views a self-service till. She did inquire if shoppers would be able to get away without paying for groceries.
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QuoteThe Queen arrives in Covent Garden to visit a @sainsburys pop -up shop - and view a self-service till!
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Court Circular 22nd May:
Buckingham Palace
The Queen this morning visited a replica of an original Sainsbury?s store at 6A Langley Street, London WC2, on the occasion of their One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the former Chairman and Life President of Sainsbury?s (the Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover), Mr Martin Scicluna (Chairman) and Mr Michael Coupe (Chief Executive).
Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman and the Chief Executive, toured the ?pop-up? commemorative location, meeting members of staff and viewing archive material and displays of original and modern-day innovations and technology.
The Queen held a Council at 5.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP (Secretary of State for Wales), the Rt Hon David Gauke MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) and the Rt Hon David Mundell MP (Secretary of State for Scotland).
Dr Andrew Murrison MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty?s Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
Buckingham Palace: 'Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, accompanied by the Duke of Sussex, Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, will meet ICC Cricket World Cup @cricketworldcup team captains at Buckingham Palace ahead of their opening party on The Mall' this afternoon.
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Queen Elizabeth presented Simon Armitage with The Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry upon his appointment as Poet Laureate at Buckingham Palace today, May 29:
Court Circular 30th May:
Buckingham Palace
Her Excellency Ms. Linda Scott was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Namibia in London.
His Excellency Dr. John Gosiamemang Ndebele Seakgosing was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Botswana in London.
Mrs. Seakgosing was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
Sir Jeremy Greenstock was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as King of Arms of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George and delivered up to Her Majesty the Insignia of Office.
The Baroness Ashton of Upholland was received by The Queen when Her Majesty handed to her the Insignia of Office upon her appointment as King of Arms of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by The Duke of York at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Duchess of Abercorn which was held in the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, Belfast, this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by the Earl of Caledon.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were represented by the Viscount Brookeborough KG.
The Princess Royal was represented by Leonora, Countess of Lichfield.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Mr. William Montgomery.
The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr. Noel Lamb.
Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented by the Lord O'Neill.
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@royalfamily The Coronation of The Queen took place #OTD at @Wabbey in 2nd June 1953.
#DYK that Her Majesty is the 6th Queen to be crowned in @Wabbey in her own right
50 more facts about The Queen?s Coronation here: 50 facts about The Queen's Coronation | The Royal Family (http://bit.ly/2Xon4Ly)
I'm placing 15/50 facts.
Here are 50 little known facts about that remarkable day on 2 June 1953:
1. Westminster Abbey has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066. Before the Abbey was built, Coronations were carried out wherever was convenient, taking place in Bath, Oxford and Canterbury.
2. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June, 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty was the thirty-ninth Sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
3. Queen Elizabeth II is the sixth Queen to have been crowned in Westminster Abbey in her own right. The first was Queen Mary I, who was crowned on 1 October, 1553.
4. The Queen succeeded to the Throne on the 6 February, 1952 on the death of her father, King George VI. She was in Kenya at the time and became the first Sovereign in over 200 years to accede while abroad.
5. The Queen's grandmother, Queen Mary, aged 81 was the first Queen to see a grandchild ascend to the throne. However, she died before the Coronation took place.
6. The Coronation service used for Queen Elizabeth II descends directly from that of King Edgar at Bath in 973. The original 14th century order of service was written in Latin and was used until the Coronation of Elizabeth I.
7. The incumbent Earl Marshal is responsible for organising the Coronation. Since 1386 the position has been undertaken by The Duke of Norfolk. The 16th Duke of Norfolk was responsible for The Queen's Coronation in 1953 and he was also responsible for the State funeral of Sir Winston Churchill (1965) and the investiture of The Prince of Wales (1969).
8. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were driven from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach ? pulled by eight grey gelding horses: Cunningham, Tovey, Noah, Tedder, Eisenhower, Snow White, Tipperary and McCreery.
9. The Coronation Bouquet was made up of white flowers ? comprising of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley from England, stephanotis from Scotland, orchids from Wales, and carnations from Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
10. The Duke of Edinburgh wore full-dress Naval uniform for the journey to and from the Abbey. While in the Abbey, he wore a coronet and his Duke's robe over his uniform.
11. The Queen's Coronation dress, designed by British Fashion designer Norman Hartnell, was made of white satin and embroidered with the emblems of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in gold and silver thread.
12. Since the Coronation, The Queen has worn the Coronation dress six times including the Opening of Parliament in New Zealand and Australia in 1954.
13. Buckingham Palace housemaids, chefs and gardeners gathered inside the Grand Hall at Buckingham Palace to see The Queen leave for Westminster Abbey.
14. The Queen's Coronation service began at 11.15am and lasted almost three hours.
15. On her way to the Coronation, Her Majesty wore the George IV State Diadem - the crown depicted on stamps. Made in 1820, the Diadem features roses, shamrocks and thistles with 1,333 diamonds and 169 pearls.
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QuoteCC Friday: The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of York, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this afternoon gave a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace for the Grenadier Guards Ensigns who have carried The Queen?s Colour at The Queen?s Birthday Parade.
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Interesting. A visit upcoming? The Duke of Cambridge joined the Queen in receiving the Governor-General designate of Australia, General David Hurley, and his wife Linda in audience at Buckingham Palace today.
12 Jun 2019
Former motor racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart escorts Queen Elizabeth to her car outside the RAC Club in Pall Mall, London, after he held a lunch to celebrate his 80th birthday.
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The Duke of Edinburgh undertakes a rare engagement at Sandringham whilst The Queen enjoys Ascot ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/dukeofedinburgh/the-duke-of-edinburgh-undertakes-a-rare-engagement-at-sandringham-whilst-the-queen-enjoys-ascot-124565)
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QuoteThe Duke received General Sir Nicholas Carter at Sandringham as he relinquishes the role of Colonel Commandant of the Rifles Regiment.
The Duke of Edinburgh is Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles since 2006, taking over from his wife The Queen who was Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Green Jackets, as they were then known.
Prince Philip also received General Patrick Sanders at Sandringham on Friday. General Sanders will replace Sir Nicholas Carter as Colonel Commandant.
Sir Nicholas had held the role of Colonel Commandant since 2013 when he took over from Sir Nick Parker.
He has held various other high ranking military posts in his career, including Chief of the Defence Staff, a position he still holds.
General Sanders was promoted to full general earlier this year and was also appointed to the Joint Forces Command.
Meanwhile, while the Duke is conducting his first engagement as a 98-year-old, The Queen is enjoying some well-deserved time away from royal duties as she attends Royal Ascot.
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@royalfamily#HolyroodWeek2019 begins tomorrow!
The Queen will undertake a week-long programme of engagements, meeting Scots from across the country.
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@royalfamilyThank you, @GorgieCityFarm!
Today's visit marks the end of #HolyroodWeek2019.
Delight for Dersingham as Queen tours new village centre (https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/delight-for-dersingham-as-queen-tours-new-village-centre-9075654/)
QuoteOfficials behind the development of a new West Norfolk community hub have spoken of their delight after the Queen toured the building.
The 93-year-old monarch made a private visit to the new Dersingham village centre, where she unveiled a plaque to celebrate its opening, yesterday afternoon.
While there, she met and chatted with volunteers and representatives of groups which use the building.
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Live updates: Queen in Cambridge for royal visit to Papworth Hospital - Cambridgeshire Live (https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/queen-royal-visit-papworth-cambridge-16553352)
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@royalfamilyA message from Her Majesty The Queen:
Prince Philip and I send our warmest congratulations to the England Men's Cricket team after such a thrilling victory in today's World Cup Final. I also extend my commiserations to the runners-up New Zealand, who competed so admirably in today's contest and throughout the tournament. #CricketWorldCup
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Not sure if it is a coincidence or BP was feeling lazy, copying word by word what Piers Morgan tweeted earlier from the warmest onward. Anyway Congratulations to England Cricket team.
Prince Harry opened the Cricket World Cup and Prince Andrew closed it by delivering the trophy.
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The Queen & @TheDukeOfYork viewed our #VictoriasPalace exhibition at #BuckinghamPalace. This year?s special exhibition reveals how Queen Victoria created the Palace we know today. The exhibition will be open to the public from 20 July 2019. The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace (https://bit.ly/2XHYEAC)
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The Duke of Edinburgh conducts a rare engagement in Balmoral alongside The Queen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/philip/the-duke-of-edinburgh-conducts-a-rare-engagement-in-balmoral-alongside-the-queen-129190/)
QuoteThe Duke of Edinburgh joined his wife, Her Majesty The Queen, for a rare engagement at Balmoral Castle on Monday.
Prince Philip, who retired from public duties in 2017, conducted the engagement at his Scottish residence where he honoured a longtime member of staff.
As reported in the Court Circular, The Queen and Prince Philip received Paul Hughes at Balmoral where Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr Hughes has been a key member of Prince Philip?s team, having held the position of Chief Clerk and accountant.
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CC Wednesday:
The Queen held a Council at 12.30pm.
There were present:
Jacob Rees-Mogg (Lord President)
Baroness Evans of Bowes (Leader of House of Lords & Lord Privy Seal)
Mark Spencer (Parliamentary Sec to Treasury & Chief Whip)
Richard Tilbrook (Clerk of the Council)
For the October opening of the state parliament
A look back at Royal Attendance at the UK State Opening of Parliament 2010-2018.
(For those who want to complain about William's lack of attendance, I will point out that Charles only started attending annually in 2013, which was his 1st time in 17 yrs.)
Oh to be that fly on the wall right now...
^^ The heir to the heir isn't expected to attend State Openings of Parliament.
The Privy Council was all over in minutes apparently. The quorum of members were helicoptered in and out of Balmoral, for the proposal and consent. The Queen went back to her holiday. Very very different to earlier times!
Something rather sad is happening on Twitter apparently. Remainers and people who don't care for Boris are online expressing anti monarchy sentiments and stating that the Queen should have refused Boris consent to prorogue Parliament. Some are saying she should have consulted Corbyn before acting. References to Oliver Cromwell are being thrown around.
These people ignore the fact that the Queen is a constitutional monarch and as such is bound to follow the advice of her ministers. I suppose she could have argued the toss and said 'Hey, wait a minute. Isn't there another way around it, considering this is new territory? ' which I think Charles may have done if he had been King, but no point really.
And it's no good screaming about democracy as many protesters are now doing, when it was a decision made by the British public to leave the EU. If that wasn't democracy I don't know what is! The only thing I would suggest that was wrong with it was that voting in the referendum wasn't made compulsory for all adult British citizens, as it was vitally important that everyone have a say.
No point in moaning about it afterwards I say if you couldn't be bothered to get off your behind and vote at the time. And all the consequences since have come from that.
That's my opinion anyway, but then I live in a country which has a compulsory voting system!
@Curryong- :goodpost:
Actually a bit concerning when you realize that these are likely citizens who are ignorant of the role of the monarch as Head of State or who are choosing to pretend that they are not aware that QEII or any other monarch is bound by law/tradition to follow the advice of the PM and his/her requests.
Yes, TLLK. Or wilfully blind and just wanting to vent because things haven't gone their way. It's very easy to turn on a HOS who traditionally never answers back. I just hope the Press doesn't become nasty about HM as well, though I don't think they will. .
All this because, as I said, some just couldn't be bothered to do their civic duty. If you vote one way and the majority votes another is one thing. If you go shopping or to the cinema or watch TV rather than participating in something that will involve you, your family, your community etc for generations to come, it's quite another.
QuoteAll this because, as I said, some just couldn't be bothered to do their civic duty.
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@Curryong-Quite right and now those who couldn't be bothered to head to the polls for the Brexit vote should know that they made the choice to not be involved. :nod:
Court Circular 28th August:
Balmoral Castle
The Queen held a Council at 12.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Baroness Evans of Bowes (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal) and the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
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QuoteCC Monday:
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon, MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) and Mr Peter Murrell have arrived at the Castle.
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon, MSP, was received in audience by The Queen this evening.
Well, I would like to have been a fly on the wall at that meeting! Sturgeon is as mad as fire at reluctant Scotland being dragged along to Brexit in the skirts of the ha*ed English, and she doesn't hold back at plain speaking at any time. The Queen will have had Nicola's views of what has happened under Boris's regime transmitted to her loud and clear!
The Queen shared her car today for Balmoral Crathie Church service with Serena Linley, although the DM interim /apprentice Sunday reporter wrote it was Autumn Phillips.
Queen dons a lime green hat as she attends Sunday church service at Balmoral with Autumn Phillips | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7517475/Queen-dons-lime-green-hat-attends-Sunday-church-service-Balmoral-Autumn-Phillips.html#newcomment)
New Engagement:
BP: The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, will attend a service at Westminster Abbey to mark 750 years since Edward the Confessor?s original church was rebuilt under the reign of King Henry III. The new Gothic Abbey was consecrated on 13th October 1269.
She should go with Kate or Meghan.
Quote from: wannable on October 08, 2019, 02:50:11 PM
New Engagement:
BP: The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, will attend a service at Westminster Abbey to mark 750 years since Edward the Confessor?s original church was rebuilt under the reign of King Henry III. The new Gothic Abbey was consecrated on 13th October 1269.
What a fantastic event to celebrate this historic and iconic building. Glad to see QEII and her daughter-in-law attending this event together.
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CC Tuesday:
Her Majesty held a Council at 6pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) [...]
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(Acutally QEII had about six meetings today as she formally ended her summer holidays and returned to BP). The Queen's lengthy summer visit to Balmoral also serves a practical purpose as it permits more repair work to occur at BP during the warm weather months.
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Court Circular 8th October:
Buckingham Palace
The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace from Balmoral Castle this afternoon.
Her Majesty held a Council at 6pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
The Rt Hon James Berry MP, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Dr Th?r?se Coffey MP, the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, the Rt Hon Joseph Johnson MP, the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP and the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP were sworn in as members of Her Majesty?s Most Honourable Privy Council.
The Rt Hon Dr Th?r?se Coffey MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Mrs Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
QEII performing Investitures today at BP.
https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1366737
The Royal Family
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@royalfamilyThe Queen is visiting @HaigHousing in Morden today.
Haig Housing is the country?s largest military housing charity, with over 1,500 properties across the UK, providing affordable accommodation to armed forces veterans and their families.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1182607512794742784)
Video from today.
Queen Opens New Housing Development for Armed Forces Veterans - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFZDIvzqpIs&app=desktop)
QEII meets a 100 year old WWII veteran.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1182611056734150658)
QuoteThe Queen meets @RoyalAirForce veteran Ken Souter, who joined 73 squadron in 1940 and flew Hurricanes in North Africa.
Her Majesty recently sent Ken a birthday card to celebrate his 100th birthday
QEII and the Duchess of Cornwall at a joint engagement today celebrating 750 years of Westminster Abbey. :Jen:
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1184062963067555842)
CC Friday:
The Queen was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Miss Annette Wilkin (formerly Housekeeper, Windsor Castle) which was held in the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, this afternoon.
The next big (Senior BRF) events:
Saturday 9th November The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7.
Video from Royal Reviewer 2018 British Royal Family ALL MOMENTS - Festival Of Remembrance 2018 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEo85Bm4YRo)
Sunday 10th November Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, SW1.
Video from Royal Reviewer 2018 British Royal Family ALL MOMENTS - Remembrance Sunday Service At Cenotaph 2018 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHgV1sJnLJ0)
Tuesday 3rd December Reception at Buckingham Palace for NATO Leaders to mark Seventy Years of the NATO Alliance
Unknown date the Diplomatic Corps 195 ambassadors/embassies in the UK.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EHufVTQWkAEaEYF.jpg
QEII held an investiture ceremony today at BP.
I love the routines of royal life. :windsor1:
I can imagine, after years and years of it, that the Royal routine can feel utterly predictable and boring though, which is why so many senior royals are delighted when there are glitches. It makes things interesting.
Every January a look in the diary shows the Trooping, Ascot, Holyrood Week, the Festival of Remembrance, the Diplomatic Reception, Investitures, etc etc. At 93 the Queen is used to it, after 76 years it continues for her and will until her death or incapacity, at 96 Prince Philip was off as soon as his retirement was confirmed.
QEII accompanied by her daughter-in-law the CoW at the Jubliee Trust reception at BP
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1189241643565801473/photo/2)
The Queen looks wonderful! Sophie is her favorite, I heard.
Tonight, members of the Royal Family will attend the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
The annual event, held in honour of those who have given their lives in the service of their country, has been marked since 1923.
The 3 households have simultaneously changed their profile picture in their twitter accounts to past Remembrance photo.
The full list of Royal family members attending
Queen
Charles & Camilla
William & Kate
Harry & Meghan
Andrew
Edward & Sophie
Anne & Tim
Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
Duke of Kent
Camilla: if feeling better, if not, who will take her seat beside the POW? or will they rearrange the seats for 4; Kate, William, Queen, POW. Or rearranged to 6: Kate William Queen POW Meghan Harry?
Belga Image (https://www.belgaimage.be/#/gallery/6779296)
QEII greeting the Finnish ambassador and his wife today.
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1194626655542595586/photo/1)
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Quoteoday, at Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty held an Audience in which she received the new UAE Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Mansoor Abulhoul.
Mrs Victoria Devin was also received by Her Majesty.
Not really a duty or engagement but it's the Queen and Prince Philip's 72nd wedding anniversary today. They are celebrating apart. Apparently the Express has a story that the couple is virtually separated these days. Palmer says they've apparently only seen each other twice since September and even when the Queen is there at Sandringham she is usually entertaining people in the big house, which Philip can't be bothered with any more. He just potters around doing his own thing at Wood Farm. I hope they at least had a phone call today!
the fact they led separate lives isnt news for decades
Quote from: Curryong on November 20, 2019, 01:03:26 PM
Not really a duty or engagement but it's the Queen and Prince Philip's 72nd wedding anniversary today. They are celebrating apart. Apparently the Express has a story that the couple is virtually separated these days. Palmer says they've apparently only seen each other twice since September and even when the Queen is there at Sandringham she is usually entertaining people in the big house, which Philip can't be bothered with any more. He just potters around doing his own thing at Wood Farm. I hope they at least had a phone call today!
Anniversary wishes from the BRF.
TRF social media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1197091490591363072)
KP social media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status%20/1197091638557990912?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet) and Kensington Palace on Instagram: ?Wishing Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh a very happy 72nd Wedding Anniversary! (https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FUH9Cl16B/)
SR social media: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Instagram: ?Happy anniversary to Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh! On this day, seventy-two years (https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Fu4krF6IS/)
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QEII receiving ambassadors today.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2019/11/20/queen_elizabeth_ii_receives_ambassadors_at_buckingham_palace,_london
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1197514217714339841?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
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Today QEII performed investitures at BP.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1197514217714339841?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
QuoteToday The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Over 65 recipients received their honours. Find out more about the types of honours presented at Investitures
Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1199286900802097153)
QuoteThe Queen visiting her patronage the Royal Philatelic Society London.
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1199318636172845057)
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QuoteThe Queen saw displays of various different stamps, books and periodicals.
Her Majesty also met young philatelists and volunteers.
Message from Her Majesty The Queen following the Terror Attacks at London Bridge
Published 30 November 2019
Prince Philip and I have been saddened to hear of the terror attacks at London Bridge. We send our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones and who have been affected by yesterday?s terrible violence.
I express my enduring thanks to the police and emergency services, as well as the brave individuals who put their own lives at risk to selflessly help and protect others.
Elizabeth R
There have been message requesting that the members of the public who chose to engage the attacker and try to subdue him should be knighted or awarded for their bravery. The police too acted swiftly to stop this rampage.
Gert's Royals
@Gertsroyals
Each Christmas/New Years 9 of 10 European Monarchs give a speech:
Christmas Eve:
Belgium
Luxembourg
Spain
Christmas:
Netherlands
UK
Sweden
New Years Eve:
Denmark
Norway
Monaco
You can find the timings here ->
Gert's Royals: 2019 Christmas/New Years Speeches (https://gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2019/11/2019-christmasnew-years-speeches.html) ?
QEII receiving the ambassadors from Japan and Panama at BP.
https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1403866
Usually 2 weeks before Christmas, the Queen hosts at Windsor Castle her staff's Christmas party. Every year she invites a working royal to accompany her, last year it was a first for the Sussex. With the elections today, and if Boris wins, she will open parliament the 17th, I see (just like last year) the party for all her staff will be held the 16th? And who do you think she will request the presence?
Just yesterday there was the annual articles about the gifts the Monarch will give this year to the staff (BP and Windsor).
I believe that she'll ask the Princess Royal and yes I believe that the party will take place on Dec. 16.
Quite a great choice. So there will be a shorter version of the opening of parliament this Tuesday 17th.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1205284022101905409)
QuoteCC Thursday:
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and The Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia visited The Queen and remained to Luncheon.
The Earl of Wessex was present.
Boris went to BP, The Queen formally asked him to form a government.
Prime Minister @BorisJohnson arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet with the Queen.
He is greeted by:
1) Lieutenant Colonel Charles Richards (Deputy Masters of the Household)
2) Edward Young (Queen?s Private Secretary)
Wow! Interesting day for Boris! :windsor1:
QEII's first entry/ engagement in the CC for 2020 was on Sunday 1/5/20. (Bolded)
QuoteDivine Service was held in Sandringham Parish Church this morning.
The Bishop of Bristol preached the Sermon.
The Queen presented The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Academic Excellence at Springwood High School, King's Lynn, to Ellie Chen, who was introduced into Her Majesty's presence by Mr. Andrew Johnson, the Headmaster.
Quote
Message of condolence from The Queen to the Governor-General of Canada
Published 11 January 2020
Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life following the crash of the Ukrainian Airlines aircraft in Iran.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Canada, which has suffered such a devastating loss.
I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of all those Canadians, and indeed other nationalities, who died, and to the many others who have been affected by this terrible event.
Elizabeth R.
It wasn't a crash, the Iranians confirmed they 'accidentally <_< hit the missile button and shot down the aircraft'
Yes finally the Iranians admitted to what they did.
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QEII issues statement on the death of the Sultan of Oman.
Message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen on the passing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/message-condolence-her-majesty-queen-passing-his-majesty-sultan-qaboos-bin-said-al-said)
The Royal Family
Verified account
@royalfamilyA statement from Her Majesty The Queen.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1216767138586906625)
Harry and Meghan
Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1221584923745771520?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
QuoteCC Sunday:
Mr Kevin Clarke was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him w/ Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr Andrew Barrett was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him w/ the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
QuoteMrs Nichola Colman was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Gert's Royal
No official engagement list on the Royal Diary for today #BrexitDay as the UK officially leaves the European Union.
Yes it appears that all of the BRF members are not making public appearances today. However I wouldn't be surprised if there are a couple of meetings listed on the Court Circular.
Quote
Long to reign over us! The Queen marks 68 years since she ascended the throne - and will spend the anniversary of her father's death at Sandringham
Gun salutes were fired at the Tower of London and in Green Park earlier today
Bells of Westminster Abbey, where Queen married and was crowned, will ring
Happy anniversary
Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1225383152820072451)
QuoteToday marks the 68th Anniversary of the Queen's accession.
The Queen is the:
Longest Reigning British Monarch
Oldest British Monarch
Has the Longest Marriage of a British Monarch
5th Longest Reigning Monarch w/ a verifiable exact date of the reign
Quote from: TLLK on February 06, 2020, 01:37:20 PM
Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1225383152820072451)
And still going strong!
Queen Elizabeth received the Ambassador of Senegal and the High Commissioner for Zambia for audiences today, February 18:
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1230094243764539397)
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QuoteThe Queen makes her first public appearances since returning to London today at the Royal National ENT (Ears, Nose and Throat) and Eastman Dental Hospitals.
Court Circular 18th February:
Buckingham Palace
Her Excellency Mrs Fatimata Dia was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Senegal to the Court of St James?s.
Mr Mouhamadou Falilou Diagne was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Lieutenant-General Paul Mihova was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in London.
Mrs Mihova was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
The Lord Peel (Lord Chamberlain) had an audience of The Queen this afternoon and presented an Address from the House of Lords to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.
Court Circular 10th March:
Buckingham Palace
Her Excellency Mrs Saroja Sirisena was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in London.
Dr Sudath Talpahewa was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
As a sensible precaution and for practical reasons in the current circumstances, a number of changes are being made to The Queens diary.
Read our press release in full: Announcement regarding changes to The Queen's diary | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/announcement-regarding-changes-queens-diary)
- Buckingham Palace
Thank you for sharing
@PrincessOfPeace. While I know that many of us look forward to the photos/videos from these events, the large crowds that they draw are not advisable at this point in time.
The Queen to head to Windsor as major changes to royal life are announced ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-to-head-to-windsor-as-major-changes-to-royal-life-are-announced-139203/)
QuoteBuckingham Palace has announced major changes to the royal diary for the coming months as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK. The Queen and her family have had to cancel garden parties and investitures while huge events, including Trooping the Colour, are now in doubt.
In a short statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the Royal Household said that ??In consultation with the Medical Household and Government, a number of public events with large numbers of people due to have been attended by the Queen, and other Members of the Royal Family, in the coming months will be cancelled or postponed?.
Among the events now off are the three Garden Parties held at Buckingham Palace every year. They were set to go ahead in May but are now cancelled. All those invited will be welcomed to the Palace in 2021. Special garden parties, for the Not Forgotten Association and the National Trust, are also off. Investitures are now on ice, too, and will be rescheduled once government advice on large gatherings changes.
The Queen will also head to Windsor earlier than planned. Her Majesty holds her Easter Court there every year but she will now arrive at the famous royal residence a week sooner than expected, settling there from March 19th. She will stay there beyond Easter with no date given for her return to London as yet. It?s likely that everyone over the age of 70 will be asked to self isolate from this weekend, possibly for up to 12 weeks, meaning her stay there could extend into the summer.
The Queen won?t be distributing Maundy Money this year ? the ancient ceremony usually takes place on Maundy Thursday but has been cancelled. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have just confirmed that all forms of public worship should be cancelled for the time being meaning it?s unlikely the Queen will attend church on Easter Sunday. At the moment, audiences will continue with the Queen due to meet the Prime Minister as well as the Bishop of Hereford and the Commanding Officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth in the coming days. However, the statement noted that these audiences will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Further statements on Trooping the Colour, the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan will be made in due course. However, Japanese media is reporting that the visit has been cancelled.
There?s also no word on the impact these changes will have on the wedding of Princess Beatrice of York. She is set to marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on May 29th at St. James? Palace with a reception afterwards at Buckingham Palace. The news that garden parties won?t be held at the Queen?s London residence has cast doubt on whether Beatrice?s celebrations will take the shape so far announced.
I'll be posting in the engagement threads of the working royals what has been postponed or cancelled, rather than opening a new thread.
The Chelsea Flower Show (May 2020) cancelled
Royal Communication from BP: The Changing of Guard at BP, SJP and Windsor Castle postponed, will restart when appropriate.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show cancelled
The Royal Family
@royalfamily#MotheringSunday is a chance to thank and celebrate all mothers and caregivers, wherever they may be.
So to all Mums everywhere, we are thinking of you, and wish you a very special Mother?s Day.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1241652988130852864thersday2020
A wonderful and candid black and white photo of The Queen with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as they walk on a breezy day. :Jen: :happy:
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1241652988130852864?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
This article shares the photos from all three of the royal household social media accounts: Royal Family Twitter, Clarence House Twitter and Kensington Palace Twitter/Instagram.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share touching Mother's Day card from George to Kate | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8139481/Duke-Duchess-Cambridge-share-touching-Mothers-Day-card-George-Kate.html)
The Queen meets with the PM via telephone on Tues. evening.
Buckingham Palace releases photo of The Queen working from home as she speaks with the PM over the phone ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/buckingham-palace-releases-photo-of-the-queen-working-from-home-as-she-speaks-with-the-pm-over-the-phone-139630/)
QuoteBuckingham Palace has released an extremely rare image of The Queen conducting her weekly audience with the Prime Minister.
Speaking to Boris Johnson over the telephone, Her Majesty is pictured at her desk in Windsor Castle as she continues to work from home.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, The Queen?s audiences with the Prime Minister are to be held over the telephone for the foreseeable future.
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1242874397377134592)
QuoteHere, The Queen is pictured meeting volunteers at a reception marking 100 years of the @NCVO
.
The Queen is Patron of the @NCVO
and @RoyalVolService
, which helps people in need in both hospitals and communities across the UK.
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More about the NCVO
NCVO - About us (https://www.ncvo.org.uk/about-us/) Suggestions for those who want to safely volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
QuoteLook out for your neighbours
The simplest thing everyone can do right now is look out for their neighbours and offer help with shopping and other errands.
It's not just about neighbours who are self-isolating or vulnerable. Other people in the community who might also appreciate help are:
stretched medical staff and volunteers
staff and volunteers in key worker roles
supermarket workers
delivery drivers.
Remember it?s a marathon not a sprint ? your help will be even more crucial in a few weeks' time. For now, the best thing to do is to check in on neighbours.
A good resource for those who would like to assist in their communities during this time. :thumbsup:
CC Wednesday:
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
The Queen will speak to the nation tomorrow 8 p.m. BST Coronavirus
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1246061575242428416)
Glad to hear that she is going to make this address. Of course HM would have collaborated with the British government to determine when would be the best time to air this address. IMO it was likely to be when the they monarch/government believed that it was that the timing was best which might be now as the UK appears to be heading into the toughest weeks.
Didn't know where to put this, but the continuing conflict over ex Governors General of Canada claiming huge expenses as a perk, sometimes more than a decade later, rumbles on.
https://nytimespost.com/queen-risks-being-undermined-in-canada-over-governor-generals-expenses-scandal/
As noted in this article there is a notable majority of Canadians who want an end to the monarchy (and that has been so for some time.) Again, IMO the chances of the realms becoming republics in the next reign is incredibly high.
Canada has pressing problems, the two above mentioned in the article may be 'fixed' for this coming decade, toppled with the corona economy; Gov General, once retired - finished like any employee in a company, that's quite easy to decree, the H&M is/was Justin Trudeau's problem - as mentioned too. He also barely won by a point or two in the latest election.
I don't think they will drop from being in the ''commonwealth realm'', 44% today versus 2010 51% it started lowering 2011, whatever the UK is doing, they lowered it and should lower it more and never allow freebie and long term visits from diplomatic personnel.
Prince Philip thanks key workers for ensuring 'life continues' under lockdown | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8236469/Prince-Philip-thanks-key-workers-ensuring-life-continues-lockdown.html)
Remarkable, two fold goal; a message to the pandemic, a Royal Rota inclusivity a couple of hours after his grandson's meltdown tantrum.
More on Prince Phillip's statement to essential workers.
The Duke of Edinburgh releases rare statement praising Britain?s bin men and postal workers ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/philip/the-duke-of-edinburgh-releases-rare-statement-praising-britains-bin-men-and-postal-workers-141012/)
QuoteThe Duke of Edinburgh has released a rare statement praising Britain?s key workers who are keeping the country running in the midst of the ongoing public health emergency.
In his message, 98-year-old Prince Philip thanked staff and volunteers, from those working in the medical profession to those collecting rubbish from the streets.
In full, the Duke said: ?As we approach World Immunisation Week, I wanted to recognise the vital and urgent work being done by so many to tackle the pandemic; by those in the medical and scientific professions, at universities and research institutions, all united in working to protect us from Covid-19.
?On behalf of those of us who remain safe and at home, I also wanted to thank all key workers who ensure the infrastructure of our life continues; the staff and volunteers working in food production and distribution, those keeping postal and delivery services going, and those ensuring the rubbish continues to be collected.?
The Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 99-years-old in June, remains at Windsor Castle with The Queen where they are isolating together.
Prince Philip is affiliated to over 750 organisations, including the scientific, technological research, healthcare and infrastructure sectors, which have responded to the outbreak.
Quote from: TLLK on April 20, 2020, 03:22:48 PM
More on Prince Phillip's statement to essential workers.
The Duke of Edinburgh releases rare statement praising Britain?s bin men and postal workers ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/philip/the-duke-of-edinburgh-releases-rare-statement-praising-britains-bin-men-and-postal-workers-141012/)
I understand he is taking a scientific interest in the virus. That is a good thing, since he likes to be out of doors and I was thinking he would have a hard time at Windsor. I know she has always walked her dogs in the garden at Frogmore and would hope they can both get out for some fresh air.
This is great, a truly deserved gesture.
Special delivery
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Happy Birthday COLONEL Tom! Queen promotes Captain Tom Moore in heartwarming honour as the ?29m NHS fundraising hero turns 100 today
Captain Tom Moore will celebrate his 100th birthday today with a letter from the Queen and a promotion
The World War II veteran will be made the first Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College, Harrogate
There'll also be two flypasts to mark the day - by Army Air Corps helicopters and a Spitfire and a Hurricane
Hundreds of thousands of cards have been sent to Bedford School, near the World War II veteran's home
War hero became international star after raising more than ?29 million for the NHS in battle against Covid-19
@wannable-The best birthday news that is truly deserved.
Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52472132)
QuoteCaptain Tom Moore, the war veteran who raised millions for the NHS by walking laps of his garden, has been made an honorary colonel on his 100th birthday.
The occasion was also marked with an RAF flypast and birthday greetings from the Queen and prime minister.
Capt Tom said it was "extraordinary" to be turning 100, especially with "this many well-wishers".
With celebrations under way, the total he has raised for NHS Charities Together topped ?31m.
:clap: :bdaycake: :happyuk:
Aren't the photo's wonderful?! I especially loved the ones showing all the cards that had arrived, and it's amazing how he just seems to take everything in his stride. I do hope he continues to exercise his legs just to keep his muscles strong.
Court Circular 29th April:
Windsor Castle
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
Mr. Johnson has had an unusual month! Glad he recovered before the baby was born.
Yes I agree as Carrie is going to need some help from him in the next six weeks while she recovers. I don't know if the couple were able to engage childcare help prior to the lockdown order or if they have help from a family member.
Windsor Castle, HM The Queen and Prince Phillip
Windsor Castle, where the Queen is staying for lockdown, they have made scrubs, washbags, headbands and scrub hats for NHS staff at hospitals including nearby Frimley Park.
The 3 households have disclosed today what each private estate and crown estate have been doing for the past 5 weeks.
Quote from: TLLK on May 01, 2020, 02:17:24 PM
Yes I agree as Carrie is going to need some help from him in the next six weeks while she recovers. I don't know if the couple were able to engage childcare help prior to the lockdown order or if they have help from a family member.
Yes, that is another complication. Hopefully it got worked out well beforehand. I would hate to think she's all alone with the baby and a recuperating but already back-to-business husband.
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Quote from: wannable on May 01, 2020, 11:21:57 PM
Windsor Castle, HM The Queen and Prince Phillip
Windsor Castle, where the Queen is staying for lockdown, they have made scrubs, washbags, headbands and scrub hats for NHS staff at hospitals including nearby Frimley Park.
The 3 households have
disclosed today what each private estate and crown estate have been doing for the past 5 weeks.
Fascinating and gratifying! I'll be looking to read more! Thanks for posting.
The Sunday Times, Roya Nikkhah, and a Royal Rota too says the Queen will be indefinitely isolated at Windsor Castle, everything has been cancelled or postponed well into the Autumn 2020. BP will not open this summer, and she will not be travelling to Balmoral.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-queen-to-leave-public-stage-for-months-888303fnp?wgu=270525_54264_15891225631873_75ab8d7e87&wgexpiry=1596898563&utm_source=planit&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=22278
Thank you
@wannable.
Here is the DM article that was created from the original Sunday Times article. The decision to close BP and WC to the public along with the cancellation of numerous royal related gatherings was not an easy one but necessary to protect the public health in the UK.
The Queen, 94, will stay in Windsor Castle 'indefinitely' with Buckingham Palace closed for summer | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8304591/The-Queen-94-stay-Windsor-Catle-indefinitely-Buckingham-Palace-closed-summer.html)
QuoteEvents in the royal calendar cancelled due to Covid-19
MARCH
Queen's traditional birthday gun salutes
Queen's planned visits to Cheshire and Camden
Prince Charles and Camilla's spring tour to Cyprus and Jordan, Bosnia and Herzegovina
APRIL
Japanese state visit to the UK
Annual Maundy Service at St George's Chapel - April 9
Investitures
Changing of the Guard
Grand National at Aintree
MAY
75th anniversary of VE Day commemorative events
Buckingham Palace Garden Parties
Invictus Games
Royal Windsor Horse Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Princess Beatrice's wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
JUNE
The annual Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle
Trooping the Colour
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
Royal Ascot
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda
JULY
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Queen's Garden Party at Palace of Holyroodhouse
Summer opening of Buckingham Palace
AUGUST
Mey Games
SEPTEMBER
Braemar Gathering
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 13 May 2020
This is the first time I read a CC with the formalism of adding the First Lord of the Treasury, which by the way is only a title, the 'real' treasurer is Chancellor of the Exchequer.
But the history of the name, what before, what now is all historical and super interesting.
Technically all the Lords of the Treasury are equal. In practice the Chancellor of the Exchequer is the Second Lord. There are several Lords of this ancient Office. Years ago it used to be the convention that the prosecution in capital trials (when people could be hanged) were led by Treasury Lords who were barristers.
Lords Commissioners of the Treasury - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lords_Commissioners_of_the_Treasury)
The Rt Hon Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 18 May 2020
Via telephone. Thank goodness. Not carrier pigeon. 🙄
Captain Tom Moore receives a knighthood from The Queen after raising ?33m for the NHS ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/interests/state/new-captain-tom-moore-receives-a-knighthood-from-the-queen-after-raising-33m-for-the-nhs-142926/)
QuoteCaptain Tom Moore has received a knighthood from The Queen after raising almost ?33,000,000 for NHS Charities Together.
100-year-old Captain Tom, who was recently promoted to honorary Colonel by the Monarch, is ?overwhelmed? at the news.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson nominated the war veteran for the honour in a special request
I am so pleased to see that PM Johnson nominated Capt. Moore and that HM was able to confer the honor on him.
Coronavirus: Captain Tom Moore awarded knighthood for NHS fundraising - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52732300)
An excellent reward for Captain (Sir) Tom who raised such an enormous sum of money for the NHS. I'm sure this gallant old man will really treasure this award from his sovereign. He deserves it.
Truly is, well deserved. If my radar is correct, Prince William will be travelling to Colonel Tom's home to knight him in behalf.
General Sir Nicholas Carter (Chief of the Defence Staff) had a Meeting with The Queen via video link today.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening
- Court Circular || 27 May 2020
I hope the Captain is as happy about it as we all are!
The Rt Hon Arlene Foster MLA (First Minister of Northern Ireland) had an audience of The Queen via telephone today.
Mrs Michelle ONeill MLA (Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this afternoon.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening
- Court Circular || 3 June 2020
Dr Christian Turner (British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) had an audience with The Queen today via telephone in connection with the Commonwealth Points of Light Award.
- Court Circular || 5 May 2020
Today is the Ninety-Ninth Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duke of Edinburgh.
- Court Circular || 10 June 2020
The Queen's first public zoom
Quote
The Royal Family
@royalfamily
To mark #CarersWeek2020, The Queen and The Princess Royal spoke to a group of carers who are supported by The
@CarersTrust
to find out more about the challenges they face.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1271004137501741056)
Includes 1 minute video highlights of Her Majesty's 20 minute participation.
Wow! This is a first and hopefully we'll see a few more of these meetings in the future.
Richard Palmer tweeted that the Queen has done as stated in Court Circular a dozen or more zoom calls that are private to organizations, individuals who represent an institution, collaborators, etc., but this one is the first shared public zoom.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 17 June 2020
I know it's not the right thread but...
Britain, Australia and NZ are in the midst of negotiating a new Trade Deal which should be finalised by the end of the year.
Each needs new markets, or rather a renegotiation of old alliances.
China has become frightfully annoyed with Australia recently over Aus pointing out China's culpability with reference to the spread of Covid 19. It's issued threats about tariffs on our barley and wine etc, gone into massive sulks refusing our Trade Minister's calls, and issued warnings to Chinese students who wish to study in Australia about racism towards Asians here, something that apparently has never been a problem before now.
The British too are 'shedding the old skin', the EU, and reaching out for new markets and old friends. We may see something set up like the old days of Empire Free Trade/Preference.
Anyway, below is Boris, spruiking the delights of our (very good) Tim Tam choc biscuits.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ioXHfA0s_G0
It's always been, politics is a chessboard and the countries (planet) monopoly board. If Aus/NZ tilt the balance in favor of China, communist. If they tilt the balance with the UK, constitutional monarchy.
Perhaps best to make a new thread in the board ''The Politics of Monarchies & Republics'', I find this subject interesting. I know a few countries that have sold or partnered their state assets to China, others to Russia.
Well the Aus Govt is not kow towing to China at the moment in any way, so they can go sulk in the corner all they want. Their (China's) economy is in the doldrums like the rest of the world. When they need our steel, uranium etc, they'll come round. If they don't then they can do the other thing!
There's no way that Australia will move into China's political orbit. We are a Western nation in the South Pacific and bound by historic ties and treaties to the UK and bonds since WW2 (ANZUS etc) to the US. We share Intelligence information with both.
With the use of the word Spruik*, it's a bit deprecatory, and associating it with Boris Johnson, so I thought the political inclination is to go China. My bad.
*Spruik definition in any website dictionary is quite contemptuous, scornful, cutting, and the example of the use of the word sexist towards men.
What ARE you talking about? Spruiking is slang used in Australia meaning to talk up a thing or product. As in the Tim Tam biscuits. It's not sexist or derogatory at all.
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/spruik
It's a personal preference use, 'a bit', I prefer announce, publicize, promote.
Today, The Queen spoke to President Trump by telephone from Windsor Castle ahead of Independence Day in the United States on the 4th July.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1278006089934651392?s=20)
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The telephone call is the latest in a series Her Majesty has held with world leaders in recent months, including President Macron, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Not sure where this article on Royal finances, which is an interesting one, should go. If this thread is inappropriate, sorry.
'The Royal Family has more than doubled its income...but tensions remain'.
Royal Flush (https://members.tortoisemedia.com/2020/06/29/royal-money-sovereign-wealth-fund-queen-and-charles/content.html)
George Osborne as Chancellor have led to the Queen?s annual taxpayer-funded grant rising from ?31 million in 2013 to ?86 million this year. Adding in ticket sales to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, the monarch?s official income in 2018-19 hit ?100 million for the first time;
The Queen?s public income has risen so much that the Prime Minister is now legally able to reduce the size of her annual grant. Boris Johnson has declined to do so;
Prince Charles is ?4.4 million a year richer than he was in 2009 thanks to soaring profits at his semi-private estate, the Duchy of Cornwall, which is exempt from corporation tax. He has nearly quadrupled what he spends on his two sons and their spouses, from ?1.7 million in 2009 to ?8.2 million last year;
Looking further ahead, the royals are only going to get wealthier: a future King Charles has the capacity to earn up to ?500 million from offshore wind-farms built on the Crown?s land. There is no evidence that a promise made by Clarence House to ?ring-fence? such earnings because of Charles?s personal interest in renewable energy has been acted upon.
The Royal Family
@royalfamilyA very happy #CanadaDay to all our Canadian followers! July 1st marks the national day of Canada, with celebrations taking place across the country. Flag of Canada
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1278283676326023168)
Pictures included of past visits from HM and PP, Happy Canada Day
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 1 July 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 8 July 2020
General Sir Nicholas Carter (Chief of the Defence Staff) and representatives serving in Her Majestys Armed Services had a Meeting with The Queen via video link today.
- Court Circular || 10 July 2020
The Royal Family
@royalfamilySwan This week would have been the annual Swan Upping ? the census of the families of swans on the River Thames.
Swan Upping dates back centuries to when swans were an important source of food, but today it?s all about conservation and education, ensuring the swans? welfare.
Although the Swan Upping ceremony will not take place this year, The Queen?s Swan Marker and his team are still working to protect the swans and cygnets, and their natural habitat.
You can find out more at Swan Upping | The Royal Family (http://royal.uk/swans)
Her Majesty The Queen has taken part in a video call with members of the Armed Forces to hear about the vital work that continues for the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force at home and overseas.
Her Majesty spoke to three service personnel who joined the call from around the world, as well as the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, about how their duties have been affected by the current pandemic, and the impact on their families at home.
The Queen Video Calls Armed Forces Personnel Serving Overseas - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udlJOTvLqvM)
The Queen looks lovely in her blue velvet outfit. It's not summery, nevertheless, she's always elegant.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) telephoned Her Excellency Dr Soeung Rathchavy this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Court of St James.
- Court Circular || 14 July 2020
Good to hear from those members of the armed forces who are currently serving on missions outside of the UK.
Tom Moore and his family will be heading to Windsor Castle this Friday 17th July , he will be knighted in person by the HMTQII.
Quote
Colonel Tom Moore says it will be 'the most special of days' when Queen knights him at Windsor Castle on Friday for raising more than ?32m for NHS
Fundraising hero will travel to Berkshire royal residence with his family members
Royal investitures for June and July were postponed during Covid-19 pandemic
But the Queen will carry out the official engagement in person to honour Sir Tom
Colonel Tom wrote today: 'I could never have imagined this would happen to me'
Colonel Tom Moore says it will be 'the most special of days' when Queen knights him on Friday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8524907/Queen-knight-Colonel-Tom-Moore-Friday-fathers-sword-Windsor-Castle.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailUK)
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news and I look forward to Friday's event at Windsor Castle.
Queen Elizabeth to Knight 100-Year-Old Capt. Tom Moore | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-to-knight-capt-tom-moore-in-special-ceremony-at-windsor-castle/)
The Queen invites Captain Tom Moore to receive knighthood in person at Windsor Castle | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020071593476/captain-tom-moore-to-receive-knighthood-queen-windsor-castle/)
Queen Elizabeth to knight Captain Tom, the 100-year-old vet who raised millions for COVID-19 relief by walking in his garden | GMA (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/queen-elizabeth-knight-captain-tom-100-year-vet-71793431)
The Queen will attend first face-to-face engagement in four months to knight Tom Moore - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-attend-first-face-face-22358042)
Queen to come out of lockdown to hand Captain Tom Moore his knighthood as he hails 'most special of days' (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/12130622/queen-tom-special-knighthood/)
Gert?s Royals Twitter says
QuoteOn Friday, The Queen will Knight Captain Sir Thomas Moore at a Private investiture at Windsor Castle. The Queen will use the sword that belonged to her father George VI to the insignia of Knight Bachelor.
Captain Moore will be accompanied by his family.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1283327301418127361?s=21)
Captain Tom Moore?s Twitter says
QuoteA message from Tom 'I could never have imagined this would happen to me. It is such a huge honour and I am very much looking forward to meeting Her Majesty The Queen. It is going to be the most special of days for me'
#FridayWillBeAGoodDay
Chris Ship says on his Twitter
QuoteThis has just been tweeted by @captaintommoore about his personal appointment with The Queen on Friday to receive his knighthood.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/chrisshipitv/status/1283365841300598784?s=21)
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Majesty magazine twitter says
QuoteThe Queen will confer the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Sir Thomas Moore at an investiture at Windsor Castle on Friday, Buckingham Palace has announced. Captain Sir Thomas Moore will be accompanied by members of his family.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/majestymagazine/status/1283317015214792704?s=21)
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 15 July 2020
Her voice very strong and so reassuring to hear.
The Queen will knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at Windsor Castle today | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8533479/The-Queen-knight-Captain-Sir-Tom-Moore-Windsor-Castle-today.html)
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Queen makes FIRST appearance after Princess Beatrice's wedding to knight Captain Tom Moore - live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2020071793667/the-queen-knights-captain-tom-moore-windsor-castle/1/)
He has been knighted.
100-year-old was today knighted in an unprecedented personal ceremony in Windsor Castle's quadrangle.
Quote
National hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has today been knighted by the Queen in an unprecedented personal ceremony in recognition of his outstanding ?33 million fundraising for the NHS.
The Second World War veteran's extraordinary year was capped when the Queen dubbed him a knight with her father's sword.
Staged in the open air, in the imposing setting of Windsor Castle's quadrangle, the ceremony saw the 100-year-old former Army officer joined by his family.
Queen knights Captain Sir Tom Moore at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8533479/The-Queen-knight-Captain-Sir-Tom-Moore-Windsor-Castle-today.html)
Lot's of pictures in the DM by @getty, which I'd think it's non other than Chris Jackson, who also photographed Camilla yesterday (and very likely the royal wedding today)
Queen Elizabeth knights 100-year-old vet Captain Tom: See all the best pictures | GMA (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/queen-elizabeth-knights-100-year-vet-captain-tom-71837738)
Queen Elizabeth knights 100-year-old "national treasure" Captain Tom Moore - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/captain-tom-moore-knighted-queen-elizabeth/)
Capt Sir Tom Moore knighted in 'unique' ceremony - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-53442746)
Captain Tom Moore knighted by the Queen during private ceremony at Windsor Castle | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/captain-tom-moore-knighted-by-the-queen-during-private-ceremony-at-windsor-castle-12030627)
Queen beams as she knights Sir Tom Moore at Windsor Castle - '100 is a great age!? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1310904/Queen-elizabeth-sir-tom-moore-knighthood-ceremony)
What the Queen said to Captain Tom Moore in sweet moment as hero is knighted | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1310957/queen-Elizabeth-captain-tom-moore-knighted-sir-tom-Moore-prince-philip)
Queen?s ?special message? to Captain Tom exposed as monarch knights beloved veteran | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1310743/queen-elizabeth-ii-captain-tom-moore-knight-knighthood-nhs-royal-family-spt)
NHS fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2020-07-17/nhs-fundraising-hero-captain-sir-tom-moore-knighted-by-the-queen)
Colonel Tom Moore had 'given up on love' before meeting wife when he was 50 - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/colonel-tom-moore-given-up-22361737)
The Queen knights Captain Tom Moore in her first face-to-face meeting since March - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-knights-captain-tom-22372844)
Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen at Windsor Castle after saying if 'I kneel down, I'll never get up again!' (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12148324/tom-moore-queen-knighthood-princess-beatrice-wedding/)
Captain Tom Moore knighted by Queen after raising millions for NHS - CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/17/uk/queen-knights-captain-tom-moore-gbr-intl-scli/index.html)
:lovestars: Congratulations Sir Tom Moore!
Captain Sir Thomas Moore was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Bachelor.
- Court Circular || 17 July 2020
Queen Elizabeth conferred the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Thomas Moore (https://www.newmyroyals.com/2020/07/queen-elizabeth-conferred-honour-of.html)
Colonel In Chief of The Rifles transfer from Prince Philip to the Duchess of Cornwall will be held at Windsor and Highgrove House this Wednesday 22nd of July 2020
Royal Communications
Buckingham Palace
4 Rifle personnel will be at each location for the transfer, PP will be in the gardens of Windsor for the press picture taking and ceremony
Prince Philip, 99, steps out of retirement for Windsor military handover (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/07/20/prince-philip-99-steps-retirementfor-windsor-military-handover/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=royal%20family&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1595252152)
A rare engagement for the 99 year old DoE and I look forward to seeing Phillip with his daughter-in-law Camilla later this week.
A little history on some of the military duties that the DoE has handed off since his retirement.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1285253179484049410)
QuoteThis is the 3rd military appointment that Prince Philip has passed down since his retirement in 2017:
Royal Marines (2017) - Prince Harry
Grenadier Guards (2018) - Prince Andrew
(Philip did not attend that handoff due to illness)
The Riffles (2020) - Duchess Camilla
Roya Nikkhah
@RoyaNikkhah
The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, has handed over his role as Colonel-in-Chief of @RiflesRegiment to the Duchess of Cornwall, in a short ceremony at Windsor Castle. A rare engagement for Prince Philip who retired from public life three years ago.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyaNikkhah/status/1285905805036879872)
Video included
Starting with the DoE at Windsor Castle wearing the regimental tie.
Prince Philip Makes Rare Public Appearance as He Hands Over Military Role - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezDJJKEvi1Y)
And here's video from Highgrove in which Phillip's daughter-in-law receives her new military appointment.
Camilla wearing a dark green dress to match the regimental uniform. :Jen:
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Receives New Military Role at Highgrove Ceremony - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RW6xjySg74)
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
The Duke of Edinburgh today took the salute at the Bugle Call, ?No More Parades?, at Windsor Castle upon His Royal Highness retiring as Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles.
- Court Circular || 22 July 2020
The Queen today held a Meeting with Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Head of the Diplomatic Service) via video link.
Her Majesty met Ms Miriam Escofet (portrait artist) who, with Sir Simon McDonald, unveiled a commissioned portrait of The Queen on behalf of Her Majesty.
The Queen heard about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office?s contribution to the Covid-19 pandemic response and spoke to two members of staff about their roles.
- Court Circular || 24 July 2020
The Queen, Duke of Lancaster today held a Meeting with Sir Alan Reid (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Nathan Thompson (Chief Executive Officer) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 27 July 2020
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Balmoral Castle from Windsor Castle this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 4 August 2020
The Queen sends condolence message to President of Lebanon ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-sends-condolence-message-to-president-of-lebanon-146886/)
QuoteThe Queen has sent a condolence message to the President of Lebanon following the massive explosion in Beirut that took place yesterday afternoon.
In her message, Her Majesty, on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh and herself, said: ?Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened by news of the explosion at the Port in Beirut yesterday.
?Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been injured or lost their lives, and all those whose homes and livelihoods have been affected.
?Elizabeth R?
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European and African monarchs join Queen Elizabeth and King Abdullah in sending condolences to Lebanon ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/european-and-african-monarchs-join-queen-elizabeth-and-king-abdullah-in-sending-condolences-to-lebanon-146913/)
The Queen held a Council via telephone at 12.00 noon.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP (First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy).
The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP took the Oath of Office as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
- Court Circular || 2 September 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Prebendary Nigel Guthrie to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Anthony Shepherd.
- Court Circular || 9 September 2020
The Right Reverend Dr Martin Fair (Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland) had an audience with The Queen this afternoon via telephone.
- Court Circular || 14 September 2020
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh departed from Balmoral Castle this afternoon.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 16 September 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 23 September 2020
The Queen this afternoon held a Meeting with Mr Robin Budenberg (First Crown Estate Commissioner and Chairman, the Crown Estate Commission) and Mr Daniel Labbad (Chief Executive) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 29 September 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 30 September 2020
The Queen was represented by Mrs Christopher Roads (Secretary of the Most Noble Order of the Thistle) at the Funeral of Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight (formerly Lord Lyon King of Arms and Secretary of the Most Noble Order of the Thistle) which was held at Kinnairdy, Aberdeenshire, this morning.
- Court Circular || 3 October 2020
The Queen and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this afternoon spoke via video link to Mr Peter Holland (Chief Executive Officer) and three specialists in eye care delivery to mark World Sight Day.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 7 October 2020
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Dr Therese Coffey MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt Hon Simon Hart MP (Secretary of State for Wales) and the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 14 October 2020
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Cambridge visited the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Porton Down, to open a new Energetics Analysis Centre
Queen carries out her first public royal engagement since before lockdown | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8843163/Queen-carries-public-royal-engagement-lockdown.html)
Pics: Defence Science And Technology Laboratory October 15 Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/fotos/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-october-15-2020?family=editorial&phrase=Defence%20Science%20and%20Technology%20Laboratory%20october%2015),%202020&sort=best#license
HM looks wonderful in bright pink :Jen: and William is in his standard "Old Faithful" blue suit and regimental tie. Everything appears to be happening either outside or in a tent.
Video
Queen Carries Out First Public Engagement Outside Royal Grounds Since March - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc8_otfxVPs)
Regarding current UK COVID 19 restrictions: (Which are more relaxed than in the Los Angeles Co. where I reside in California.)
QuoteSmall groups of those taking part in the royal visit were also arranged two metres apart for social distancing.
The choice by British royals not to wear face coverings comes in sharp contrast to the decision made by many of the European monarchs including Queen Letizia and King Felipe, and Queen Mathilde.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge have however been seen sporting floral face masks during recent outings.
Their decision falls in line with government guidance and new laws introduced at the start of the pandemic, which state people must wear masks indoors.
I wonder who invited who?! This seems to be a more likely engagement of Prince William and the Queen tagged along for her very second public engagement, the first being Captain Tom at the gardens of Windsor Castle.
I like the strategy of this outing, so well done to the BP and KP teams.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Cambridge, this morning visited the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Porton Down, Salisbury, and was received by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire and the Chief Executive.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness toured the facility, meeting members of staff and viewing demonstrations of the work carried out.
The Duke of Cambridge, on behalf of The Queen, presented the Firmin Sword of Peace to Colonel Michael Duff, who received the Sword on behalf of Headquarters South West.
Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, subsequently officially opened the new Energetics Analysis Centre.
- Court Circular || 15 October 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 21 October 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 28 October 2020
The Queen this morning commemorated the Centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey, London SW1, and was received at the Great West Door by the Dean of Westminster (the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle).
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 4 November 2020
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30 p.m.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon George Eustice MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) and the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP (Secretary of State for Defence).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 11 November 2020
A statue of Queen Elizabeth II is finally destined for Queens Park, Toronto, following approval from The Queen & Ontario Legislative Assembly. Featuring The Queen sitting on the Throne of Canada, the project is funded entirely by Canadian donations
Pic: Twitter (https://twitter.com/Canadian_Crown/status/1327621065221283841?s=20)
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 18 November 2020
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Anna Eltringham to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Andrew Clitherow.
- Court Circular || 23 November 2020
The Queen this afternoon spoke to Mr Philip Parham (United Kingdom Commonwealth Envoy) and three recipients of the Commonwealth Points of Light Award via video link.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 25 November 2020
The Rt Hon Sir Edward Young was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Lieutenant Colonel Nana Twumasi-Ankrah was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Equerry to Her Majesty when The Queen invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
- Court Circular || 27 November 2020
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 2 December 2020
Queen Elizabeth II appears by videolink from Windsor Castle, where she is in residence, during a virtual audience to receive Her Excellency Sophie Katsarava, the Ambassador of Georgia, who was at Londons Buckingham Palace.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/PAImages/status/1334866452860559366?s=20)
The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern MP (Prime Minister of New Zealand) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 7 December 2020
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The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Princess Royal, this afternoon attended a Carol Concert performed by the Salvation Army in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 8 December 2020
The Queen spoke to Mr Bill Michael (UK Chairman and Senior Partner, KPMG LLP) and other partners and members of staff today via video link to mark the firms One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Lubomir Rehak at 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Slovak Republic to the Court of St James.
- Court Circular || 9 December 2020
His Excellency Mr Andreas Michaelis was received in audience by The Queen via video link today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Germany to the Court of St James
Mrs Michaelis was also received by Her Majesty via video link.
His Excellency First Admiral Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad was received in audience by The Queen via video link this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for Brunei Darussalam in London.
Pg Datin Noralam binti Pg Hj Kahar was also received by Her Majesty via video link.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 10 December 2020
QEII participates in a video chat on Tues. 12/15/20 and enjoys a Christmas Carol.
The Queen's call with KPMG - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IX1LdS2ni4&feature=youtu.be)
QuoteThe Queen paid a virtual visit to KPMG to mark the firm?s 150th anniversary.
Her Majesty was welcomed to the video call by UK Chairman Bill Michael, who shared the history of KPMG's support for British businesses over the last 150 years.
The Queen also spoke to four employees who joined the video call from across the UK - in London, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh - and heard about KPMG?s continued efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the accountancy profession.
:xmas17:
Mr Michael Jephson was received by The Queen this afternoon upon his retirement as Secretary of the Master of the Household?s Department when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), the Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) and the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP (Secretary of State for Education).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Ernest Ndabashinze at Uganda House, 58-59 Trafalgar Square, London WC2, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Burundi to the Court of St James
- Court Circular || 16 December 2020
His Excellency Mr Bruno van der Pluijm was received in audience by The Queen via video link today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Belgium to the Court of St James.
Mrs Hildegarde Van de Voorde was also received by Her Majesty via video link.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
Mr Bede Corry was received by The Queen via video link this afternoon upon his appointment as High Commissioner for New Zealand in London.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Yasumasa Nagamine at 23 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Japan to the Court of St James.
By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps afterwards called upon His Excellency Mr Said Tayeb Jawad at 28 Ennismore Garden Mews, London SW7, in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Court of St James
- Court Circular || 18 December 2020
:xmas5: A rare message from the now retired Duke of Edinburgh as he thanks the nation's teachers.
Duke of Edinburgh praises teachers' and school staff members' efforts 'in the most challenging conditions' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9069037/Duke-Edinburgh-praises-teachers-efforts-challenging-conditions.html)
QuoteHis message head: ''I commend all teachers and school staff for your professional and resolute commitment throughout the past year to teaching our children and young people in the most challenging conditions.
'As patron of the Chartered College of Teaching, I wish to thank you all for your selfless dedication and send you my best wishes for a well deserved break over Christmas and the New Year.'
The Queens Annual Christmas Message to Canada & the Commonwealth will air in Canada on CBC on Christmas Day. At noon local time in all provinces, except 12:30pm in Newfoundland.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening
Today being the Feast of the Epiphany, a Eucharist was held in the Chapel Royal, St James Palace, when the customary offerings of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh were made on behalf of The Queen by the Reverend Canon Paul Wright (Sub-Dean of Her Majestys Chapels Royal)
- Court Circular || 6 January 2021
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal), the Rt Hon Alister Jack MP (Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP.
The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP took the Oath of Office as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 13 January 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 20 January 2021
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 22 January 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen by telephone this evening
- Court Circular || 27 January 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen by telephone this evening
- Court Circular || 3 February 2021
Happy Waitangi Day in New Zealand. The three official royal social media typically acknowledge special national holidays in Commonwealth nations.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1357768229452668928-Maori
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1357768837110841345-English
QuoteAotearoa New Zealand marks Waitangi Day, and the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In that year, representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed New Zealand?s founding document.
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The Queen in Christchurch in 2002.
CH https://www.instagram.com/p/CK7ADvCD3HA/
QuoteWe send our best wishes to all our kiwi followers this #WaitangiDay. 🇳🇿
E rere kau ana nga mihi ki Aotearoa whānui, otirā koutou kua hono mai ki a mātou.
📷 PA: The Prince and The Duchess visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds in November 2019.
KP https://www.instagram.com/p/CK8R6_ElCH8/
QuoteWaitangi ko te rā hararei o te motu o Aotearoa.
Today marks New Zealand?s national holiday #WaitangiDay .
Sending our best wishes to all of our followers in New Zealand
Yes, happy Waitangi Day to all Kiwis. There are a lot of you living in Aus!
https://twitter.com/UKinUSA/status/1361775487194828802
QuoteThis morning, British Ambassador to the United States, @KarenPierceUK
had a telephone audience with Her Majesty The Queen from the British Embassy in Washington, to mark the Ambassador?s appointment to the post.
The Queen this afternoon held a Meeting with Dame Karen Pierce (Her Majestys Ambassador to the United States of America) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 16 February 2021
The Queen today held a Meeting with Admiral Antony Radakin (First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 17 February 2021
Vice Admiral Sir Anthony Johnstone-Burt was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
- Court Circular || 18 February 2021
The Queen today spoke via video link to Dr Emily Lawson (Chief Commercial Officer, NHS England and NHS Improvement) and the three Senior Officers responsible for the vaccine deployment programme throughout the United Kingdom.
- Court Circular || 23 February 2021
The Queen this morning held a Meeting via video link with the Governor of South Australia (His Excellency the Hon Hieu Van Le) and the Hon Steven Marshall MP (Premier of South Australia).
Her Majesty was presented with a maquette of a statue to be installed outside Government House, Adelaide.
- Court Circular || 24 February 2021
Queen Elizabeth shares about her vaccine experience.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56203768
QuoteThe Queen has urged people to get a Covid vaccine when they are offered one, saying hers "didn't hurt at all".
The monarch, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, received their first doses of the vaccine in January.
In a video call with health leaders delivering the Covid vaccine across the UK, the Queen was asked about her experience of having the jab.
She smiled as she replied: "Well, as far as I can make out it was quite harmless.
"It was very quick, and I've had lots of letters from people who've been very surprised by how easy it was to get the vaccine."
"It didn't hurt at all," the Queen said, adding that she has since felt "protected".
The monarch said she understood getting a jab could be a "difficult" experience for some people but urged everyone to "think about other people rather than themselves".
Happy St. David's Day to the people of Wales.
The Royal Family - https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1366314594642362368
Quote🏴
#DyddGŵylDewiHapus! Wishing all of our Welsh followers a Happy #StDavidsDay.
Clarence House https://twitter.com/ClarenceHouse/status/1366306337324417025
QuoteTo all our followers celebrating in Wales and around the world ? wishing you a very happy #StDavidsDay!
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Dyma ddymuno Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus i?n holl ddilynwyr yng Nghymru ac o amgylch y byd ? Cyfarchion #DyddGwylDewi!
Kensington Palace. https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1366296508094627840?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
QuoteDydd Gwyl Dewi hapus i?n holl ddilynwyr Cymreig // Wishing all our Welsh followers a very happy St David's Day!
The Queen today held a Meeting with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith (Chief of the General Staff) via telephone.
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) was received in audience by Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 2 March 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 3 March 2021
The Queen today held a Meeting with the Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Commonwealth Secretary-General) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 8 March 2021
The Queen today spoke via video link to Dr Margaret Aderin-Pocock (Managing Director, Science Innovation Limited), Professor Caroline Smith (Head of Earth Science Collections, Natural History Museum), Ms Alexandra White and Ms Fiona Evans (Explainers, Science Museum) and five pupils from Thomas Jones Primary School, St Marks Road, Notting Hill, London W11, to mark British Science Week.
Her Majesty held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), the Rt Hon Simon Hart MP (Secretary of State for Wales) and the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer).
At the Council, The Queen picked the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of England (other than Cornwall and those in the Duchy of Lancaster) and Wales.
After the Council, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP had an audience of The Queen when Her Majesty pricked the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Mrs Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 10 March 2021
The Queen has taken part in a virtual science showcase with British scientists, educators and schoolchildren to mark British Science Week, a celebration of the role played in UK society by science, technology, engineering and maths.
During the showcase, Her Majesty was joined by schoolchildren from Thomas Jones Primary School to hear from members of the Science Museums learning team, and saw first-hand how they have adapted their live experiments for remote learning. The Queen was also shown the latest updates from NASAs Mars Perseverance mission and the recent meteorite discovery in the UK by Professor Caroline Smith from the Natural History Museum.
The Queen joins virtual science showcase to mark British Science Week - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-nWiWIeuAU)
The Queen reappears to charm scientists after Harry and Meghan's interview - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210312108757/the-queen-video-call-scientists/)
Queen Elizabeth Back Work After Statement Meghan, Harry Interview | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-back-work-after-statement-meghan-markle-prince-harry-oprah-interview/)
The Queen receives a get well gift from NASA for Prince Philip ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-receives-a-get-well-gift-from-nasa-for-prince-philip-157080/)
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Queen makes first appearance since Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-makes-first-appearance-since-harry-and-meghans-oprah-interview-12243832)
Queen brushes aside Meghan interview as she talks all things Mars - 'Fascinating' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1409314/queen-elizabeth-ii-views-perseverance-rover-images-royal-family-nasa-mars-gagarin-ont)
Queen has public in stitches in first engagement since Meghan and Harry interview | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1409209/queen-news-space-exploration-video-call-science-week-royal-latest)
The Queen jokes 'it's important to come back' from Outer Space as she marks science week during zoom call | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-03-12/the-queen-jokes-its-important-to-come-back-from-outer-space-as-she-marks-science-week-during-zoom-call)
Queen cracks joke and gets back to work in first appearance since royal race row - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-shows-its-business-usual-23702656)
Queen speaks for first time since Harry & Meg row as she's delighted watching NASA?s Mars footage (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14322649/queen-nasa-mars-footage-royal-row/)
How cool and exciting! :thumbsup: A relative of mine was one of the Mercury 7?s navy instructors. Always thought that tidbit was neat and there seems to always be a relative working for NASA. :lol:
Quotescience, technology, engineering and maths
Very important. My daughter has a inclination towards science (Bones...either an osteologist or forensic anthropologist...learning about decomposition with food at the moment) and Gears (her uncle having bought her a robot kit...Robby or Gort? :lol: and she learned her numbers fast..she?s find that subject to be interesting and ?magical?. This is refreshing always amazing to see the inventions and progress in space. :thumbsup:
The Queen, Patron, Royal Voluntary Service, and The Duchess of Cornwall, President, today spoke via video link to Ms Catherine Johnstone (Chief Executive) and four volunteers.
- Court Circular || 16 March 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 17 March 2021
General Sir Nicholas Carter (Chief of the Defence Staff) had a Meeting with The Queen via telephone today.
- Court Circular || 18 March 2021
More from QEII and the DssoC's joint virtual engagement.
?Hello, Camilla?: The Queen and her daughter-in-law combine forces to honour volunteers ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-and-her-daughter-in-law-combine-forces-to-honour-volunteers-157288/)
QuoteNearly a year after the United Kingdom went into its first national lockdown, Her Majesty joined the Duchess of Cornwall on a video call to honour Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) volunteers.
The monarch, who is the patron of the RVS, and the Duchess, the Charity?s President, heard how more than a million new volunteers have joined the charity since last March. The organisation?s total number of volunteers has now grown to 12.7 million.
Well done UK volunteers!! :friends:
This coming week (s) there may be a new employee in Buckingham Palace, Diversity Chief, who's responsibilities and objective is internal/external diversity from the Monarchy in re to race, minorities, LGBT communities. Apparently this new employee will be selected privately, a guru/tsar rather than a public vacant position - as BP via this third party have already sent out inquiries (requesting and very likely powerpoint presentations of how these private firms did it internally with their own people, and externally the effects) of HOW to modernize the ''diversity'' to companies in the UK.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 24 March 2021
Ms Catriona Laing was received in audience by The Queen via telephone today upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Court Circular || 25 March 2021
Archbishop of Canterbury
@JustinWelby
It was a great honour to have a telephone audience with Her Majesty The Queen this afternoon. I was able to update her on the work of
@churchofengland
throughout the pandemic and wish her a happy Easter. May God continue to bless and protect her and her family.
Just in time for Easter!
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The Archbishop of Canterbury had an audience of The Queen via telephone this afternoon.
Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 30 March 2021
During her first official public engagement of 2021, the Queen marked the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at an open-air service honouring the Commonwealth countrys airmen and women.
It is Her Majestys first appearance outside Windsor Castle this year and is being held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Air Forces Memorial in Runnymede, Surrey.
Queen Marks Centenary of Royal Australian Air Force in First Engagement of 2021 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfZsBLXsdu4)
Add the DM article for the photos including those from 1953 when HM originally opened the Air Forces Memorial.
Queen appears in person to mark Royal Australian Air Force centenary in Surrey | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9422221/Queen-makes-engagement-mark-Centenary-Royal-Australian-Air-Force.html)
That's quite the chapeau today!
Queen spotted watching Red Arrows flypast on first public appearance of 2021 - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-spotted-watching-red-arrows-23827817.amp?__twitter_impression=true)
The Queen this morning marked the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Runnymede Air Forces Memorial, Coopers Hill Lane, Englefield Green, near Egham, and was received by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux), the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia (His Excellency the Hon. George Brandis in London), Ms Clarie Horton (Director General, Commonwealth War Graves Commission) and Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston (Chief of the Air Staff).
Her Majesty, having witnessed a flypast by the Red Arrows, attended a Service to mark the Anniversary and laid a wreath.
The Queen viewed panels bearing the names of Australian War Dead and a photographic display of the Fallen Airman in the Northern Cloister of the Memorial, before meeting serving Royal Australian Air Force personnel.
The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 1 April 2021
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Earl Peel to be a Permanent Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty.
- Court Circular || 2 April 2021
^ He retired as the Lord Chamberlain yesterday, so this new position is like an Advisor.
Ms Julia Longbottom had an audience with The Queen via telephone today upon her appointment as Her Majestys Ambassador to Japan.
- Court Circular || 8 April 2021
The Queen, with deep sorrow, announced that her beloved husband, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 9 April 2021
I am sure after so many years together, this Queen is grieving deeply. This will be a very difficult transition for HMQ.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this morning.
- Court Circular || 10 April 2021
The Queen has returned to royal duties, just a few days after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, to mark the retirement of her households most senior official.
The monarch was back working on Tuesday holding her first in-person event since Philips passing on Friday, and hosted a ceremony as the Earl Peel formally stood down as Lord Chamberlain.
Returning to her official role so soon after her bereavement typifies the Queens deep sense of duty and service.
Queen back working after death of ?beloved? Philip | Ilkley Gazette (https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/national/19230626.queen-back-working-death-beloved-philip/)
The Lord Parker of Minsmere had an audience of The Queen today, kissed hands upon his appointment as Lord Chamberlain and received from Her Majesty the Wand and Insignia of Office and the Badge of Chancellor of the Royal Victorian Order, when The Queen invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
- Court Circular || 14 April 2021
He looks quite young for the aging BP staff. So, I hope CH keeps him when the time comes.
Quote
Baron Parker served as director general of the MI5 from April 2013 until last year and was a career intelligence officer having joined the MI5 in 1983.
He hosted the Queen's first visit to MI5's headquarters in central London in February last year, when she praised the intelligence agency's officers for the 'tireless work you do to keep our country safe'.
During his MI5 career Baron Parker, born in 1962, led the intelligence agency's response to the July 7 London terrorist attacks in 2005.
The following year his teams played the lead role in the disruption of al Qaeda's attempt to attack multiple airliners with bombs hidden in drinks bottles.
He was later promoted to deputy director general of MI5 in 2007 before becoming head of the security service in 2013.
He retired from the post in April last year and in an interview that month said the pandemic could force ministers to 'adjust the dials' on public spending, potentially taking cash away from areas such as the intelligence agencies in the future.
Recent file photo of the new Lord Chamberlain.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/04/14/23/41719436-9472259-The_Lord_Chamberlain_s_Office_led_by_the_Queen_s_Comptroller_Lie-a-16_1618438801309.jpg)
Today is the Ninety-Fifth Anniversary of the Birthday of The Queen.
- Court Circular || 21 April 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 22 April 2021
The Queen conducted her first engagements since the funeral of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh: two virtual Audiences, via video link from Windsor Castle, with Her Excellency Mrs. Ivita Burmistre from Latvia and Her Excellency Mrs. Sara Affoue Amani of the Cote dIvoire
https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1387018010787975168?s=20
Her Excellency Mrs Ivita Burmistre was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Latvia to the Court of St James.
Her Excellency Mrs Sara Affoue Amani was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Cote dIvoire to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 27 April 2021
The Queen received the Bishop of Chester (the Right Reverend Mark Tanner) today via video link who did homage upon his appointment.
Her Majesty received the Bishop of Chelmsford (the Right Reverend Dr Gulnar Francis-Dehqani) via video link who did homage upon her appointment.
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oaths.
The Bishop of Carlisle (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government), the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department) and the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP (Secretary of State for Education).
The Rt Hon Dame Sue Carr, the Rt Hon Sir Clive Lewis, the Rt Hon Sir Christopher Nugee, the Lord Pentland and the Lord Woolman were sworn in as members of Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 28 April 2021
Today The Queen held Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle.
Mr. Sidya Ould Elhadj from Mauritania and Ms. Simona Leskovar from Slovenia presented their Credentials to Her Majesty remotely from Buckingham Palace.
Credentials are the formal documents signed by their Head of State, confirming that have been chosen for their new role as Ambassador.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1387837573410734080?s=20
His Excellency Mr Sidya Ould Elhadj was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the Court of St James.
Her Excellency Ms Simona Leskovar was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Slovenia to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 29 April 2021
The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the President of Israel, following the disaster at the Lag B*Omer festival in Meron, Israel.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1388165455324581889?s=20
The Royal Family
@royalfamilyThis week we?re celebrating #NationalGardeningWeek, the country?s biggest annual celebration of gardening!
Spring has truly sprung in the Buckingham Palace Gardens and Mark Lane, the Head Gardener, has shown us some of his favourite plants and flowers Potted plant
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0Tw50IXoAYPN_q?format=jpg&name=small)
Everything looks so lush. At the far end to the right of the picture, greenery goes on and on. Lovely. The UK has so many (city) parks and natural (protected) environments, it's quite amazing.
The Queen has sent a message to the people of Northern Ireland on the centenary of the Government of Ireland Act coming into effect.
Message to the people of Northern Ireland | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/message-people-northern-ireland)
His Excellency Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Apostolic Nuncio from the Holy See to the Court of St James.
His Excellency Mr Euvrard Saint Amand was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Haiti to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 5 May 2021
The Queen, Patron, Royal Life Saving Society, this afternoon received Dr Stephen Beerman (Honorary Commonwealth Vice President, Royal Life Saving Society, and Past President, Lifesaving Society Canada) via video link when Her Majesty presented him with the King Edward VII Cup.
Mr Clive Holland (Deputy Commonwealth President) was present.
- Court Circular || 6 May 2021
The Queen, Patron, has shared memories of achieving her own @rlsscw Life Saving Award in 1941, during a call with the Royal Life Saving Society.
The @rlsscw works in 30 Commonwealth nations to combat preventable death by drowning, and deliver lifesaving education.
80 years ago, as Princess Elizabeth, The Queen became the first young person in the Commonwealth to achieve the @rlsscw Junior Respiration Award.
This helped to establish lifesaving and resuscitation qualifications across the network of nations.
Thread: https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1391697332530565120?s=20
Video: https://youtu.be/0VW5g_mdapU
https://twitter.com/MonarchyUK/status/1391757106114609153
The Queen will take a Conservative MP hostage tomorrow when she attends the #StateOpening.
Should anything happen to HM, hostage would meet the same fate.
Palace staff told a former hostage: ?If anything happened to HM, we would have made it quick, we would have just shot you.?
Marcus Jones will be the MP ?held captive? by The Queen tomorrow.
One former captive said: ??They didn?t lock me up, but they made it quite clear that I wasn?t going anywhere.?
Just one of the many strange traditions of the United Kingdom.
Not every day a 94 year old kidnaps a political figure. :teehee:
UK Parliament
@UKParliament
The State Opening of Parliament is happening tomorrow morning, and sees The Queen come to Parliament to make a speech setting out the government?s agenda for the year ahead.
Subscribe to UK Parliament YouTube to get notified and watch #StateOpening live
LIVE: State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech - 11th May 2021 - YouTube (https://youtube.com/watch?v=JPzcBAMGvgs)
The Queen drove to the Sovereigns Entrance of the Palace of Westminster this morning to open the Session of Parliament.
Her Majesty was received upon arrival by the Marquess of Cholmondeley (Lord Great Chamberlain), the Duke of Norfolk (Earl Marshal) and Ms Sarah Clarke (Lady Usher of the Black Rod).
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were present.
The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords.
- Court Circular || 11 May 2021
The Queen looks rather shrunken and as if she?s lost weight. Sad to see, understandable however. She looked very nice in those colours and loved the hat. Her dress was the same one she wore when she and Prince Philip had their photo taken together months ago, before his last bout of illness.
It seems odd to see the royals sans crown, robes, uniform, gowns, and all the ritual. All of it will return I?m sure, but not until Covid is completely over, and with HM?s age that might encompass the end of her reign. The crown she wore for years during the Opening of Parliament was already proving too heavy for her and it was reported she found the steps into the Lords a trial.
Details of the traditions around the State Opening of Parliament below. They include the prior searching of the Parliamentary cellars (not the same building of course but dating back to James the I) and rituals, including the symbolic taking of a Govt MP hostage (coming from the tumultuous quarrels between Parliament and Charles I that led to the Civil War.)
State Opening of Parliament - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Opening_of_Parliament)
Her Excellency Mrs Laura Popescu was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Romania to the Court of St James.
His Excellency Mr Elnio Manuel Duran was received in audience by Her Majesty this afternoon via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Dominican Republic to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 12 May 2021
Looking forward to QEII and the rest of the family returning to their official duties once the school term begins.
I think it will be a busy fall.
I am hoping that more in person events will be able to take place this year.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) and Mrs Johnson have arrived at the Castle.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP had an audience of The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 4 September 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) and Mrs Johnson have left the Castle.
- Court Circular || 6 September 2021
But Elvis remains entertaining guests in the plaid drawing room.
Was this the couple's first trip to Balmoral? I am assuming that they didn't visit in 2020.
I believe Boris and his now wife visited in 2029. It?s the first time the Johnsons have brought young Wilfred along, though. If the Johnsons visit next year I expect they?ll be taking two babies along.
2019 that should be! Whoops!
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) and Mr Peter Murrell have arrived at the Castle.
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP had an audience of The Queen this afternoon via video link and delivered up the Great Seal and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
The Queen held Council via video link at 4.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, the Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP and the Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP.
Ms Nadine Dorries MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Nadhim Zahawi MP made affirmation as a member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
The following took the Oath of Office or made affirmation, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office: the Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP (as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP (as Secretary of State for International Trade), the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP (as Secretary of State for Education), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; and Housing, Communities and Local Government) and the Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP (as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP had an audience of The Queen before the Council.
After the Council the Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP had an audience of The Queen, was sworn Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, kissed hands upon his appointment and received from Her Majesty the Seals of Office.
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP was received in audience by The Queen this evening.
- Court Circular || 20 September 2021
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) and Mr Peter Murrell have left the Castle.
- Court Circular || 21 September 2021
The Queen was represented by The Earl of Wessex at the Memorial Service for Mr Galen Weston (Extra Equerry to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall) which was held in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, this morning.
- Court Circular || 22 September 2021
Pipe Major Richard Grisdale was received by The Queen this morning when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).
The Queen held a Council via video link at 11.30am.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP (Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Middle East and North Africa), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal) and the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs).
The Rt Hon Sir Colin Birss and the Rt Hon Sir Mark Warby were sworn in as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
The Rt Hon Stewart Hosie MP and the Rt Hon Dame Elisabeth Laing made affirmation as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP took the Oath of Office as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office.
Mrs Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.
- Court Circular || 29 September 2021
Appendix to Court Circular
The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointments in Her Majesty's Household:
Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West to be a Lady Usher; and Air Vice-Marshal the Hon David Murray to be a Gentleman Usher.
The appointments to date from 1st October, 2021.
We've reached 15 pages now so it's time to close this thread and start a new one. The new thread will be dedicated only to the official duties for the Queen.
QEII Official Duties and Court Circular Entries Part 2 (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95023.msg1497832#msg1497832)