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Queen steps down as patron of children's charities - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38380285)
Other members of the BRF will take up the patronages that she has resigned from. HM remains that patron of 600 other organizations.
It appears that Charles, Camilla, William, Kate, Harry, Sophie and Anne are picking up about 3 new patronages each. Will update in the respective threads when information becomes available. :xmas9:
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The Queen's Patronages | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/queens-patronages)
The official announcement from BP however it does not list which royal will be the new patrons. The various charities/organizations have been making the announcements through their social media.
QuoteQueen to step down as Patron of 25 charities
Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen will step down as patron of 25 organisations at the end of the year.
Her Majesty, who turned 90 this year, is thought to be stepping down as Patron due to her advancing age and the gradual decline in her workload.
Other members of The Royal Family will pick up the patronages, many of whom already serve as Vice-Patron or Presidents, ensuring a smooth transition.
Read more:
Queen to step down as Patron of 25 charities – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/thequeen/queen-to-step-down-as-patron-of-25-charities-73632)
While some of the new patrons have been announced by the organizations, other announcements will be made in 2017.
Do you think that the Countess of Wessex will take on the role of patron of the Royal School of Needlework?
^ Yes, I think Sophie will be given that. She has visited the Royal School of Needlework and expressed interest in their work. Royals who have a history of a visit or two to a charity in a particular area of interest of theirs generally become vice patron or President and eventually Patron of the organisation involved.
Actually, I think the Queen became patron of the RSN almost by osmosis. Her much loved grandmother, Queen Mary, was a great patron of charities that promoted needlework, tapestry work and so on because she herself embroidered, did tapestry work for chairs in her homes and taught her children the crafts. However the Queen's never, so far as I know, expressed much interest in sewing, knitting etc or adopted such as hobbies. I think she took this over as Patron because it gave the School prestige and would have pleased her grandmother.
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on December 22, 2016, 12:05:42 AM
Do you think that the Countess of Wessex will take on the role of patron of the Royal School of Needlework?
Yes because as
@Curryong has mentioned she's paid visits to them in the past. There is a pattern of the patronages going to members who have a current role with the organizations or an interest or history with a group. I don't think that it is a mere coincidence that some of these organizations received a visit from the royal who is becoming their patron in recent months.
QuoteQueen steps down as patron of 25 national charities
The Queen will step down from 25 of the 600 national organisations she is patron of at the end of this year, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The patronages will be passed on to other members of the royal family in the coming months.
It has already been announced that the Duchess of Cambridge will take over the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) Wimbledon, while Prince Harry has been confirmed as the new patron of the RFU, England rugby's governing body. Prince Charles will look after the Holocaust Day Memorial Trust, while Prince William is expected to take over the Welsh Rugby Union.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Her Majesty is currently Patron of more than 600 organisations and has enjoyed a close and active association with a great number of them throughout her reign. Her Majesty will continue to serve as Patron to hundreds of charities and institutions but will now share this work with her family. Many of the organisations listed below already have other Members of the Royal Family as Vice-Patrons or Presidents which will ensure a smooth transition."
Read more:
Queen steps down as patron of 25 national charities (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016122035335/Queen-steps-down-patron-national-charities/)
Since QEII's resignation from these patronages Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine, Harry, Andrew, Edward, Sophie and Anne have all picked up at two- three of her former ones.
^ Yes, I believe the transition is on in earnest now, especially since the Queen gave everyone a little glimpse of her mortality over Christmas. It's good to see that the younger royals are beginning to step up to the plate too.
Who will be the patron of Edinburgh International Festival?
Edward the Earl of Wessex is the new royal patron.
We have wait and see who will replace for queen's patronage because she nearly 91 this April and who will be best selected for member of royals family on new roles of patron..
Queen Elizabeth steps down as patron
Queen Elizabeth steps down as patron of 25 national charities - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8oonJ3orXA)
Quote from: sara8150 on February 21, 2017, 05:00:04 AM
We have wait and see who will replace for queen's patronage because she nearly 91 this April and who will be best selected for member of royals family on new roles of patron..
@sara8150-At this point in time all or nearly all of them have now been filled by Charles, Camilla, William, Kate, Harry, Andrew, Edward, Sophie and Anne.
I also am glad that the younger generation is going to take over some of HM's duties, it is time for a short rest during the week. I so admire this lady, and I hope if I live that long that I have the energy and stamina to go about as she has done........long may she be with us for many years to come!
Royal Easter Biscuits Recipe | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/royal-easter-biscuits-recipe)- Short how to video is included. :flower3: :random2:
(Americans-This appears to be a gingerbread cookie type recipe and you could substitute molasses for British golden syrup. Apparently we don't have an equivalent to golden syrup. It's not Karo syrup. Of course you could always do a sugar cookie.)
Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders seem to have better access to British golden syrup or have a domestic product that is similar.
Yes, it's sold in many places in the Commonwealth, don't know how popular it is though. Golden syrup is miles sweeter than molasses. I can't remember having it much as a child except a spoonful mixed in over porridge in the winter.
The gingerbread cookie does remind me of Grandmother's molasses cookies. It is nice to see that there are still metal cookie cutters!
Maybe some of our RF members will try it? I have other things planned for this year but will try another time. Sharing the recipe was another thoughtful offering to help relieve the boredom of isolation. I feel for those who are alone but it helps to remember the Easter message, and thank Heavens for technology.
I would love to try it but I am missing a few ingredients and right now items like flour are still in short supply where I live. I'm currently "hoarding" our supply of flour, yeast and sugar.
However if someone has the opportunity to try the recipe please let us know how it turns out!
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QuoteThis Friday, the Head Gardener at Buckingham Palace, Mark Lane, will be here to answer your garden-related questions! #NationalGardeningWeek
We've had recipes and tips from the Palace kitchen staff so now they're sharing the Head Gardener's expertise. He's receiving many questions from people in the UK and in other nations. :flower:
I should reserve Mark Lane for the entire day. I have so many flower questions. :flower3: :flower3:
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The Victoria Sponge
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was named after Queen Victoria, who regularly ate a slice of sponge cake with her tea, each afternoon!
To mark Royal Garden Parties, Buckingham Palace Pastry Chef's are delighted to share this traditional recipe with you.
I hope somebody asks how the London Plane trees are doing after they were pruned of diseased branches at BP. So sad when a tree species gets hit with an incurable disease....here in New England we've lost our Elms, our Chestnut Trees, and now our Ash Trees. There was also a discovery of an Asian Horned Beetle which may have been eradicated by drastic means. Whole neighborhoods in the city of Worcester had trees removed because of it, and it hits about five species. Nasty things!!!
Plane trees are everywhere in London. IMO they're a rather uninteresting sort of tree, but it's always been said that they were the only specimens to survive what was the capital's smoky and sooty atmosphere, which is why they are so ubiquitous there I suppose.
OTOH, Dutch elm trees used to thrive on the Royal estates in England as elsewhere in the country. Then they were hit by an awful disease in the 1960s and 1970s and about 90% of them died or were destroyed. Now they are on their way back, I'm happy to say. Dutch elms are marvellous looking trees I think.
'Forgotten' elm tree set to make a comeback - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50519036)
An ancient article from 1995 about the Dutch elms (and limes, another lovely tree) at Windsor.
Crown Estates take axe to ancient trees at Windsor | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/crown-estates-take-axe-to-ancient-trees-at-windsor-1594634.html)
Quote from: Curryong on May 31, 2020, 07:40:06 AM
Plane trees are everywhere in London. IMO they're a rather uninteresting sort of tree, but it's always been said that they were the only specimens to survive what was the capital's smoky and sooty atmosphere, which is why they are so ubiquitous there I suppose.
OTOH, Dutch elm trees used to thrive on the Royal estates in England as elsewhere in the country. Then they were hit by an awful disease in the 1960s and 1970s and about 90% of them died or were destroyed. Now they are on their way back, I'm happy to say. Dutch elms are marvellous looking trees I think.
'Forgotten' elm tree set to make a comeback - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50519036)
An ancient article from 1995 about the Dutch elms (and limes, another lovely tree) at Windsor.
Crown Estates take axe to ancient trees at Windsor | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/crown-estates-take-axe-to-ancient-trees-at-windsor-1594634.html)
Thanks so much for the information! They have developed a few resistant elm varieties - we planted two "Liberty Elms" in our downtown and so far they look great. But here the Dutch elm disease allows trees to get about 25 feet tall before it hits them, so we don't yet know if they are truly resistant. It's heartbreaking to see, as they get sick and die in a year. Our Chestnut trees do not get very big before they get sick, but they sucker out from dead stumps and you can see them in the forests. I've seen pictures and drawings of the Chestnut trees - they were huge and spreading trees. Every town in New England has an Elm Street and a Chestnut Street, but the mature shade-giving trees disappeared many decades ago. We have a few Plane trees here, also. I like them with their heart-shaped leaves.
Yes chesnuts are terrific trees. You can stand under them in a storm and not get wet! We have most English trees here in Australia, including limes, Dutch elms (which have escaped the disease) and chestnuts. Sweet chestnuts aren't much eaten here at Xmas (too hot) but I used to really love roasted chestnuts at that time of the year.
Conkers from Horse chestnuts used to be used to play a game called 'Conkers', with them on a string and groups of boys would knock into their friends' conkers with them until they burst! However, I'm sorry to say that the Horse chestnut trees have also been subject to disease over the last few years as well.
Incredible to think that arborists and botanists were already working behind the scenes to try and develop a species of Elm that would be able to survive decades after the Dutch Elm disease blight.
@Curryong- I am impressed that the English trees have done well in Australia considering the difference in the climate.
I'm not sure when, but I do plan to try to make this recipe. Anyway, I've downloaded it to my recipe file.
Quote from: TLLK on June 01, 2020, 06:06:46 PM
Incredible to think that arborists and botanists were already working behind the scenes to try and develop a species of Elm that would be able to survive decades after the Dutch Elm disease blight.
@Curryong- I am impressed that the English trees have done well in Australia considering the difference in the climate.
Most species have, at least here in Melbourne, and in Tasmania, which have cooler climates than say Queensland, up north. Many species came here in the 19th century, because people missed what they had at home. Same with wildlife, our rabbit plague is due to one man missing bunnies and wanting to see them here in Australia. Several escaped! And foxes, imported for fox hunting, which have had a devastating effect on our wildlife population.
It was all part of the 'We're British to our bootstraps' ethos that ruled here, even when I came. It's often forgotten that Aussies held British passports until 1949, nearly fifty years after Federation.
Many more Australian trees, shrubs and flowers have been planted here in the last twenty years or so, partially because we have had some terrible droughts and they, of course, adapt to this very well.
Quote from: Curryong on June 01, 2020, 06:50:06 AM
Yes chesnuts are terrific trees. You can stand under them in a storm and not get wet! We have most English trees here in Australia, including limes, Dutch elms (which have escaped the disease) and chestnuts. Sweet chestnuts aren't much eaten here at Xmas (too hot) but I used to really love roasted chestnuts at that time of the year.
Conkers from Horse chestnuts used to be used to play a game called 'Conkers', with them on a string and groups of boys would knock into their friends' conkers with them until they burst! However, I'm sorry to say that the Horse chestnut trees have also been subject to disease over the last few years as well.
Interesting! Our horse chestnuts are doing fine. I can honestly say I've never stood underneath a mature sweet chestnut in the rain, but I would love to!
Yes, our horse chestnut trees here in Australia are doing fine too. It's the Horse chestnuts in Britain that are unfortunately subject to disease.
Some of the royal gardens will be opening soon however the manor houses/palaces/castles associated with them are still closed as are the gift shops.
Royal gardens begin to open to visitors again ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/royal-gardens-begin-to-open-to-visitors-again-144307/)
QuoteThe grounds of some of Britain?s most famous royal residences are to welcome visitors once more after closing because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, ongoing restrictions mean that booking will be mandatory for anyone hoping to make a trip.
Sandringham?s formal gardens will be open this weekend, on June 13th and 14th but visitors have to secure a slot in advance by heading to the website. The same procedure will be used by Historic Royal Palaces which has just announced it is opening up the grounds of two of its famous homes from Monday June 15th 2020.
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle in County Down will once more be accessible to visitors. However, booking is essential and can be made on the HRP website. The other facilities looked after by the organisation, including the Tower of London, remain shut for the time being.
Visitors to all these royal residences are being told in advance that things will look different when they arrive because of ongoing restrictions. Cafes and restaurants remain closed although Sandringham will reopen its gift shop from June 15th 2020.
Meanwhile, other visitor attractions with royal links are also ready to welcome back visitors. English Heritage has announced that six of the sites it had to close because of the coronavirus restrictions will open again on June 13th although people will need to book in advance and stick to their time slots. Again, only the outside spaces will be accessible.
It is good news that people will be able to visit the flower gardens. Flowers are so beautiful in the month of June.
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Here?s a collection of photographs from the #RoyalArchives of The Duke of Edinburgh with his children.
Boy, 7, sends Queen handmade word search in case she's lonely during lockdown - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boy-7-sends-queen-handmade-22333349?podsave)
QuoteA schoolboy has sent the Queen a word search in case she is feeling "sad or lonely" during lockdown.
Seven-year-old Timothy Madders created his "happiness word search" with hidden words including "smile", "family", "holiday" and "sunshine".
He and his family had been making word searches during lockdown when he decided to create one for Her Majesty and post it at the beginning of May.
The youngster, from Billericay in Essex, wrote to the Queen in his neatest handwritting.
He wrote: "Dear Queen Elizabeth, You might be feeling sad or lonely during lockdown, so I thought I could make a word search for you to cheer you up.
"Love from Timothy Madders."
:Jen:
The wordsearch was a very creative idea on Timothy's part. I liked doing wordsearches when I was a little boy.
You know that certainly made her smile! What a sweet thing to do.
I loved that this boy decided to create a unique gift for HM on his own.
Prince Edward in the carriage
Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward in the carriage, Prince Charles, Prince Philip and P? | Queen elizabeth, Royal family christmas, (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/502221795942813685)
This is the same carriage that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge used for the christening of Princess Charlotte in 2015.
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BP pastry chefs share their recipe for a classic Christmas pudding. The video shows how the ingredients are mixed and cooked.
This was an interesting article
Prince Philip is a 'devoted reader of books about UFOs and aliens' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8984271/Prince-Philip-devoted-reader-books-UFOs.html)
Does anyone believe he might be privy to some info? He is married to Queen after all...
I don't think so really. Philip has/had a very inquiring mind and a huge library of books on all sorts of subjects. He had wide ranging interest on all kinds of esoteric issues; ancient civilisations, world religions, spiritualism etc. it's possible that he also read about inter planetary travel as well.
is he a Star Trek fan I wonder?
Yes, but since he's married to the monarch, presumably he might have been able to discuss his interest with the brightest minds on that matter, or any matter really. Which must be really nice. And I do agree that he seems like a very intellectually curious man.
Slightly off topic, but i've read that HM liked the tv show the durrells I believe it's called, and also dr. who. I can imagine that that would be something Prince Philip would like to watch. Well at least I think that's the case for Dr. Who anyways.
I can just imagine the Queen and Prince Philip sitting together watching Dr Who! The Queen's had odd taste in TV shows in her time, East Enders and Coronation St among them.
On the subject of extra terrestrials I've been watching with some amazement this week as conspiracy theories shoot around the Internet about the stainless steel object that has just been discovered in the desert in Utah. Now, that might interest Philip, not the fact that aliens were responsible so much as why earthlings would go to so much trouble to dig a deep hole and then rivet a sculpture to solid rock in a desert!
Incidentally Oak, guess what I found when I part of re-read Eade's biography of Prince Philip today.
Had completely forgotten this bit.
Philip was a subscriber in the 1950s to a journal called The Flying Saucer Review! He had got interested in UFO's through Dickie Mounbatten, who was convinced that interplanetary beings regularly visited Earth and might come to invade in a big way in order to sort out conflicts in a post war world (this was in the early Cold War 1950s.)
Philip also corresponded with ufologist Timothy Good, who was a self proclaimed expert on UFOs and alien presences. He wrote to Good 'There are many reasons to believe that they exist. There is so much evidence from reliable witnesses.'
An equerry to Prince Philip, Squadron Leader Peter Horsley, who had been a war hero and believed in the supernatural, (as Philip did) after a near drowning experience, would follow up credible reports of UFO sightings for Philip in the mid 1950s and several witnesses were invited to BP to speak to the two men about their experiences.
Horsley later claimed that he had met an interplanetary being named Janus who praised Philip as a man 'who will prove to be of importance in inter-galactic harmony'. He never mentioned this encounter to Philip however. Horsley ended up in the RAF as Deputy Commander in Chief, Strike Command.
Thank you Curryong, that's indeed very interesting.
I came across this article the other day:
Leaked photo from Pentagon UFO task force shows silver cube hovering over the Atlantic | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9015711/Leaked-photo-Pentagon-UFO-task-force-shows-sliver-cube-hovering-Atlantic.html)
Some people in the comments section are suggesting that we are being 'drip fed' info before a 'revelation' or confirmation, whatever one wants to call it.
It's all very interesting and i'm not sure we're alone in the universe. So no wonder prince Philip has a keen interest in the subject.
That Pentagon report is indeed very interesting, but couldn't the unidentified craft that seemed to come from the ocean into the sky be an experimental craft that the Americans are working on themselves?
I'm afraid I'm a bit of a sceptic regarding UFOs and visitors from other planets; though I certainly don't believe we are alone in the universe Im not convinced we've been visited yet. And perhaps it's just as well! How do we know that a very advanced civilisation so ahead of us in technology would come to Earth with friendly intentions, and not arrive in force instead of one or two craft at a time just snooping around?
On the other hand, I'm interested in the supernatural, believe in ghosts and poltergeist and am a sucker for a good ghost story, so it takes all sorts I guess!
PS The 1950s, when Philip was involved was a high point in interest in aliens and UFOs, especially in the US. For instance in Hollywood there were alien and space movies every five minutes! The big Space programmes by NASA were less than a decade away.
*To prevent inaccuracies and further speculation, Her Majesty decided that she would let it be known she has had the vaccination,* a royal spokesperson said.
More: BREAKING: The Queen and Prince Philip receive Covid-19 vaccinations ? The Crown Chronicles (https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/royal-news/breaking-the-queen-and-prince-philip-receive-covid-19-vaccinations)
A wise decision IMO to announce that she and the DoE have had their first dose of the COVID 19 vaccine.
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QuoteA royal source said the vaccinations were administered on Saturday by a household doctor at Windsor Castle.
The source added the Queen decided to let it be known she had the vaccination to prevent further speculation.
The Queen, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, are among around 1.5 million people in the UK to have had at least one dose of a Covid vaccine so far.
Queen and Philip receive their Covid-19 vaccinations | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9129337/Queen-Philip-receive-Covid-19-vaccinations.html)
Queen and Prince Philip receive Covid-19 vaccinations - breaking royal news | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210109104194/the-queen-and-prince-philip-recieve-covid-vaccination/)
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COVID-19: Queen and Duke of Edinburgh receive first doses of their coronavirus vaccinations | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-queen-and-duke-of-edinburgh-receive-first-doses-of-their-coronavirus-vaccinations-12183316)
Guardian article says
QuoteQueen and Duke of Edinburgh receive vaccination
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have received their Covid-19 vaccinations, joining more than a million people in the UK who have been given the jab.
In an unusual move Buckingham Palace, which rarely comments on the private health matters of the monarch, 94, and her husband, had been given the injection.
It is understood the Queen decided the information should be made public to prevent inaccuracies and further speculation. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said:
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have today received Covid-19 vaccinations.
A royal source confirmed to PA Media that the injections were administered by a royal household doctor at Windsor Castle.
The Queen and Prince Philip have been spending the lockdown in England at Windsor Castle after deciding to have a quiet Christmas at their Berkshire residence and forgo the traditional family gathering at Sandringham.
Queen and Prince Philip receive Covid vaccines - Palace breaks protocol with statement | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1381891/queen-news-covid-vaccine-prince-philip-royal-family-latest-coronavirus)
The Queen and Philip receive their Covid-19 vaccinations | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-09/queen-and-philip-receive-their-covid-19-vaccinations)
Queen and Prince Philip receive coronavirus vaccinations at Windsor Castle - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-prince-philip-receive-23290120)
Queen, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, received Covid vaccine at Windsor Castle today, Buckingham Palace announces (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13695788/queen-prince-philip-coronavirus-vaccination/)
BREAKING: The Queen and Prince Philip are vaccinated against Covid-19 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-receives-covid-vaccination-154591/)
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Receive Coronavirus Vaccine | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-receive-coronavirus-vaccine/)
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Covid: Why did the Queen decide to share her vaccine injection with the world? | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-09/covid-why-did-the-queen-decide-to-share-her-vaccine-injection-with-the-world)
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The Queen and Prince Philip receive first dose of Covid vaccine | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/09/the-queen-and-prince-philip-receive-first-dose-of-covid-vaccine)
Queen sends 'message of hope' by choosing to announce getting 'needed and safe' vaccine | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1381898/Queen-Elizabeth-II-coronavirus-vaccine-Prince-Philip-update-Royal-Family-latest-vn)
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Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh receive Covid-19 vaccine - CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/09/uk/queen-elizabeth-vaccine-intl-gbr/index.html)
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip receive COVID-19 vaccinations (https://www.today.com/health/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-receive-covid-19-vaccinations-t205439)
Yes, it is indeed. Though I could be cynical and wonder whether in fact both of them were vaccinated much earlier, when the first round was undertaken. I mean, in these things the Royal PR machine is always at full pelt.
It wasn't for a generation or more for example that the nation first learned that the dying King George V was given a fatal dose of morphine in 1936 in order that the news could be issued to broadsheets rather than later in the day to prevent the BBC and those ghastly penny (tabloid) papers getting it first.
An extreme example, but I do wonder about these things. Like Charles, the Queen and Philip are followers of certain alternative though well established medical techniques, so she probably didn't like being vaccinated very much!
I'd be cynical if they were both in their 80s, but in the UK it has been widely reported the 90 yearolds received it priority along medical staff.
I have no issues with a pair of nonagenarians in decent health getting the vaccine. I know, here in Ontario, they would be first in line as we are trying to get those most vulnerable vaccinated. And it is good PR and encouragement for compliance to show people in the spotlight and well respected getting the vaccine.
They were practically the last ones (reported) in their 90's. This past week the UK has been vaccinating the in their 80 year olds. I'm not sure WHY less than a handfull of reporters were cynical about the Queen and her Prince vaccinating, when both are 90 year olds!
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The Queen marks the 69th anniversary of her accession to the throne ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-marks-the-69th-anniversary-of-her-accession-to-the-throne-155505/)
QuoteThe Queen is marking the anniversary of the start of her reign. It is now sixty nine years since she took the throne.
Elizabeth II became Monarch sometime in the early hours of February 6th 1952 when her father, King George VI, died in his sleep. She was in Kenya at the time as she and the Duke of Edinburgh prepared for a royal tour. Prince Philip broke the news of her father?s death to her and she returned to London, as Queen, on February 7th 1952.
Elizabeth II, who was 26 at the time of her accession, was crowned on June 2nd 1953 at Westminster Abbey.
The Queen will spend the anniversary privately, as she always does, as for her it is a time to mark the loss of her father, rather than commemorate the beginning of her own reign. She is currently staying at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh.
The rule that began 69 years ago has gone on to be a record breaker. On September 9th 2015, the Queen became the longest ruling Monarch in British history, overtaking her great, great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
In 2022, Elizabeth II will become the first British Sovereign to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The UK government has already announced plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen?s reign with four days of events planned for June next year.
For a bit of comparison, here are the three monarchs who currently have had longer reigns than QEII: France-Louis XIV, Thailand-Buhmindol, Lichtenstein-Johann II however it is conceivable that QEII might one day be the world's longest reigning monarch in history.
List of longest-reigning monarchs - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs)
Quote1 Louis XIV France 5 September 1638 14 May 1643 1 September 1715 26,407 72 years, 110 days [1]
2 Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) Thailand 5 December 1927 9 June 1946 13 October 2016 25,694 70 years, 126 days [2]
3 Johann II Liechtenstein 5 October 1840 12 November 1858 11 February 1929 25,658 70 years, 91 days
Yes, one year to go before Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. Louis XIV was especially notable for length of reign and lifetime, even if he did succeed his father when he was very young. Not too many people lived into their 70s in the 18th century!
The proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II
The proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHybJBaEIvA)
Queen gifted pair of new 'adorable' corgi puppies years after last one died - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-gifted-pair-new-adorable-23611450)
Queen gets two new corgi puppies after last one died to help her through royal crisis with Meghan (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14238743/queen-given-corgis-to-get-through-crisis/)
Queen comforted by two new Corgi puppies while Philip in hospital | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1405827/the-Queen-news-new-corgis-dogs-corgi-puppies-Prince-Philip)
I thought she didn't want anymore...like the end is near, don't want to leave burden to anyone.
Where did I read the years ago corgi story. From 8 to 7 to 6. :hmm:
Quote from: wannable on March 05, 2021, 03:25:03 AM
I thought she didn't want anymore...like the end is near, don't want to leave burden to anyone.
Where did I read the years ago corgi story. From 8 to 7 to 6. :hmm:
I hope we hear more about the puppies! A few years ago the Palace announced there would be no additional dogs because, being elderly, she was afraid she would trip and fall over them. That is a legitimate concern and the practical step for her to take, but in the end someone saw how much this dog lover just loves having her dogs. Probably just what she needs right now!
The dogs have been named. Fergus and Muick.
Queen's new corgi pups are named after relative and favourite beauty location - Cornwall Live (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/uk-world-news/queens-new-corgi-pups-named-5208572)
Lovely nod to her love of Scotland.
I am glad she has the pups to comfort her. Dogs are uniquely qualified for that task.
I agree
@corydora that the new pups will definitely be a comfort to HM in the coming days, weeks and months.
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The Queen was today seen for the first time since Prince Philip's funeral, as she left her Windsor home behind the wheel of a green Jaguar.
The monarch, 94, was pictured this afternoon driving out of the gates of Windsor Castle, where she had stayed the night after the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral yesterday.
She was seen wearing a floral scarf over her hair, and with her beloved dogs
Good, many a times, a change of scenery helps.
What a fabulous video between Sir David Attenborough and Queen Elizabeth.
A truly delightful conversation between two contemporaries and a rare opportunity to hear HM the Queen casually chatting with someone. Glad that the sundial was moved to a sunnier location. :D
Queen will return to Balmoral 'out of season' a month after her husband's death | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9581065/Queen-return-Balmoral-season-month-husbands-death.html)
Same HM Queen Victoria travel to balmoral after her husband?s death
This entire thread has been about Victoria. So I'm going to move it over to her thread. I'll leave the original post here in case people want to talk about QE.
Continue chattering here Queen Victoria: Articles & General Chat (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=46440.msg1490563#msg1490563)
Somehow I don't see this trip as going to a place to mourn, or a sad trip at all. She isn't a person to wrap herself in misery; she just acknowledges the situation and goes forward. I hope she is going because she loves it there and wants to relax and recharge after such a horrendous time. I think she is also one who will really rejoice as the COVID restrictions relax.
Sadly one of the puppies the queen was given when Philip was ill, has passed away. Fergus.
Queen suffers fresh heartache after death of new dorgi puppy Fergus given to her when Prince Philip fell ill (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14997282/queen-suffers-fresh-heartache-death-dorgi-puppies/?utm_campaign=native_share&utm_source=sharebar_native&utm_medium=sharebar_native)
I remember the queen saying a few years ago that she wouldn't get new dogs. It seemed such a comfort though for her to get the puppies when Philip was ill and especially after he died. How tragic one has died and soon after her husband.
That?s so sad. She has always loved her dogs.
very unlucky. Perhaps it wasn't wise to get new pups,
Oh how very sad especially since Fergus was a puppy.
Queen tells aides to look for new dog pal for 'livewire' Muick after death of Fergus - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-tells-aides-look-new-24144562.amp?__twitter_impression=true)
Oxford University college votes to remove portrait of the Queen from common room | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9664583/Oxford-University-college-votes-remove-portrait-Queen-common-room.html)
She is head of state nobody asked for permission from HM Queen Elizabeth II
Oxford University students vote to remove 'colonial' portrait of Queen | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/oxford-university-students-vote-to-remove-colonial-portrait-of-queen-12328108)
President of Oxford college defends students? right to remove Queen?s photo | University of Oxford | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/jun/09/president-of-oxford-college-defends-students-right-to-remove-photo-of-queen)
Oxford students condemned for removal of ?colonial? Queen?s picture | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1447275/oxford-students-woke-royal-news-queen-elizabeth-gavin-williamson-gb-news-colonial)
Queen news: GMB panellist rages at ?woke' Oxford students cancelling Queen Elizabeth II | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1447355/Queen-news-GMB-Oxford-university-Magdalen-College-Queen-Elizabeth-II-royal-family-video-vn)
Oxford students slammed as Queen's portrait removed: 'She's an inspiration' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1447716/Oxford-students-queen-portrait-removed-university-woke-latest-royal-Magdalen-College-vn)
Queen news: Oxford students branded 'losers' for voting to remove Queen portrait | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1447356/queen-news-elizabeth-II-portrait-removed-oxford-university-Magdalen-College-latest-vn)
Royal storm as Oxford students cancel Queen for 'representing colonial past' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1447345/queen-elizabeth-representing-colonial-past-fury)
Gavin Williamson criticises Oxford students for removing portrait of Queen | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-06-08/gavin-williamson-criticises-oxford-students-for-removing-portrait-of-queen)
Oxford students vote to remove Queen portrait because she 'represents colonial history' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/oxford-students-vote-remove-queen-24276998)
GMB fans fume as university professor calls Queen 'face of white supremacy' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gmb-fans-fume-university-professor-24280245)
Gavin Williamson slams Oxford students who voted to remove Queen?s pic from common room as she ?represents colonialism? (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15205296/oxford-students-vote-remove-queens-portrait-common/)
But American students know better not discriminate the Royals I have respect for Royals setup the portrait at colleges,government,post office and mores include Australia and Canada also
When I first came to Australia portraits of the Queen were everywhere. In all Govt buildings like Post Offices etc and Council offices and public halls. Haven?t seen any such portraits for a good twenty years anywhere here, yet Elizabeth II is also our HOS. I would guess they?ve quietly disappeared many places in other realms as well as in Britain itself.
https://twitter.com/crownchronicles/status/1402999206667710468
To mark #TBT we're sharing the moment Prince Philip joked about being the 'world's most experienced plaque unveiler' before struggling to unveiling it.
The Duke of Edinburgh unveiled the plaque for an arts facility at Richmond Adult Community College.
Camera with flashThe Royal Family Channel
:hehe:
Queen to scale back Royal Ascot visits next week as every day attendance ?inappropriate? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1448210/Queen-royal-ascot-horse-racing-royal-news)
We have wait and see till confirmed from Palace and Royal Ascot for safe of HM Queen Elizabeth II and members of royal family to attend Royal Ascot last year cancelled due coronavirus (Covid-19) IF NOT HM Queen Elizabeth II will stay home to watch the television of Royal Ascot same Epsom Derby for her horse lovers
Will The Queen be at Royal Ascot 2021 to see year's winner Tactical race for big double - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/queen-royal-ascot-2021-see-24290352)
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https://twitter.com/LettersOfNote/status/1394675668059926532/photo/1
I love it :teehee:
Prince Andrew and his daughters have gifted the queen a new dog after the death of Fergus.
Queen Elizabeth Receives New Corgi Puppy After Other Dog Died | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-new-corgi-puppy-after-fergus-died/)
Sweet thought that they gave her the new dog on what would have been Philip's 100th birthday.
Princess Anne, Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall have just arrived at Royal Ascot.
https://twitter.com/CoutureRoyals/status/1404776899793063936?s=20
Mike and Zara Tindall lead the glamour on the first day of Royal Ascot (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9688331/amp/Mike-Zara-Tindall-lead-glamour-day-Royal-Ascot.html?__twitter_impression=true)
And Edward and Sophie (wearing a maxi dress, the colour is very bridesmaid) too.
No carriage ride this year.
The DM has as per usual a lot of photos.
Mike and Zara Tindall lead the glamour on the first day of Royal Ascot | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9688331/Mike-Zara-Tindall-lead-glamour-day-Royal-Ascot.html)
Everything is a bit subdued this year, due to Covid and the masks look a bit strange. Good to see Zara and Mike turn up.
First day Ascot
Queen misses Royal Ascot for only the second time in 69 years | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9688227/Queen-misses-Royal-Ascot-second-time-69-years.html)
Prince Charles, Camilla and More Return to Royal Ascot 2021 | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/royal-ascot-day-one-arrivals-prince-charles-camilla/)
Royal Ascot Returns Without Royal Procession | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/royal-ascot-returns-minus-some-major-royal-traditions/)
Queen Elizabeth Misses Royal Ascot for First Time | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-misses-royal-ascot-first-time-watch-tv/)
Royal Ascot: Which Royals Wore Name Tags | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/royal-ascot-name-tags/)
Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and Duchess Camilla step out for day one of Royal Ascot - live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20210615115354/zara-tindall-sophie-wessex-attend-day-one-royal-ascot/1/)
Royal Ascot: Kate Middleton, the Queen and more having fun at the races | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20210614115081/royal-ascot-royal-family-best-photos/1/)
Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Ascot 2021 message in full | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1450221/Queen-Elizabeth-ii-royal-ascot-2021-message-in-full-evg)
Queen to miss beloved Royal Ascot for second time in 69 years ? royal insider speaks out | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1450101/Queen-latest-news-Royal-Ascot-miss-event-horse-racing-Queen-Elizabeth-II-Royal-Family)
Queen Elizabeth II expected to attend 3 days of Royal Ascot 2021 | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1449828/queen-elizabeth-ii-royal-ascot-2021-royal-family-evg)
The Queen misses Ascot for second time in 69 years as Prince Charles and Camilla attend - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-misses-ascot-second-time-24324069)
Queen MISSES Royal Ascot for just second time in 69 years as glam racegoers dazzle in huge hats (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/15278828/royal-ascot-glam-racegoers-pull-out-stops-eye-catching-dresses-daring-hats/)
Prince Charles and Camilla dress to the nines for Royal Ascot - while the Queen stays home to conduct duties (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/15281764/prince-charles-camilla-royal-ascot-queen-home-anne/)
Passion horse lovers for HM Queen Elizabeth II and members of royal family
The royals are back in town ? The Queen is absent, but members of her family flock to a sunny Royal Ascot ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-royals-are-back-in-town-the-queen-is-absent-but-members-of-her-family-flock-to-a-sunny-royal-ascot-161761/)
Second day Ascot
but HM Queen Elizabeth II at home and watch television for her safety and not this year till next year for her platinum jubilee
Royal Ascot: Sophie Wessex leads Royal Family arrivals | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9692577/Royal-Ascot-Sophie-Wessex-leads-Royal-Family-arrivals.html)
Royal Ascot Day 2: Royals Attend Horse Racing Event | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/royals-return-to-royal-ascot/)
Duchess Camilla, Sophie Wessex and more wow on day two of Royal Ascot - live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20210616115441/royal-family-attend-day-two-royal-ascot/1/)
Best Royal Ascot hairstyles: Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Zara Tindall & more | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/hair/gallery/20210616115423/royals-iconic-ascot-hairstyle-ideas-kate-middleton/1/)
Third day.
Royal family arrive for Royal Ascot and Sophie Wessex leads the way (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9696757/amp/Royal-family-arrive-Royal-Ascot-Sophie-Wessex-leads-way.html?__twitter_impression=true)
Good to see Anne catching up with old flame Andrew PB at the Ascot races yesterday, though I?m sure she sees him elsewhere on occasion as well. These two have been good friends for about fifty years.
Princess Anne enjoys races at Ascot with old flame - 'remained close friends for decades' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1451093/princess-anne-pictures-royal-ascot-andrew-parker-bowles-royal-family-news)
Peter Phillips looks cheerful as he joins Natalie Pinkham at Royal Ascot | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9697263/Peter-Phillips-looks-cheerful-joins-Natalie-Pinkham-Royal-Ascot.html)
Prince Charles Rewears Suit from Prince Harry's Wedding to Royal Ascot | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/prince-charles-wears-long-held-suit-to-royal-ascot-2021/)
Sophie Wessex Rewears Kate Middleton and Prince William Wedding Hat | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/sophie-countess-of-wessex-recycles-her-hat-from-kate-and-prince-william-wedding-to-royal-ascot/)
Sophie Wessex celebrates Royal Ascot win - see photo | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210617115614/sophie-wessex-royal-ascot-win/)
Prince Charles and wife Camilla share tender moment at Royal Ascot: Photo | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210617115523/prince-charles-camilla-tender-moment-royal-ascot-face-mask/)
Sophie Wessex and Zara Tindall lead the glamour at Royal Ascot Ladies Day - best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20210617115563/sophie-wessex-zara-tindall-ladies-day-royal-ascot-photos/1/)
Zara Tindall bonds with her grandmother the Queen's horse ahead of Ascot race | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210617115555/zara-tindall-bonding-the-queens-horse/)
Princess Anne reunites with ex-boyfriend at Royal Ascot: details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210617115519/princess-anne-reunites-ex-andrew-parker-bowles-royal-ascot/)
Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips makes first public appearance since divorce from Autumn | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210618115644/peter-phillips-first-public-appearance-since-autumn-divorce/)
Queen Elizabeth II 'much missed' from Royal Ascot 2021 Ladies Day - will she go at all? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1451336/queen-elizabeth-ii-not-at-royal-ascot-2021-ladies-day-reaction-evg)
Sophie Wessex: 5 pictures of Countess at Royal Ascot 2021 that would make Queen proud | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1451302/sophie-wessex-best-pictures-royal-ascot-2021-ladies-day-queen-elizabeth-ii-evg)
Princess Anne enjoys races at Ascot with old flame - 'remained close friends for decades' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1451093/princess-anne-pictures-royal-ascot-andrew-parker-bowles-royal-family-news)
Princess Anne and Andrew Parker-Bowles been friendship for decades
Prince Charles news: Royal wears suit with sentimental link to Meghan and Harry | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1450949/prince-charles-news-meghan-markle-wedding-royal-ascot-updates-ont)
Prince Charles wores this suits since Duke and Duchess of Sussex?s wedding in 2018
The Queen is at the Royal Ascot today.
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(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/19/14/44425595-9703847-The_Queen_as_she_arrives_before_the_races-m-22_1624110756514.jpg)
Beaming Queen arrives at Royal Ascot | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9703847/Beaming-Queen-arrives-Royal-Ascot.html)
Queen Elizabeth Arrives at Royal Ascot After Missing Event in 2020 | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-arrives-royal-ascot-after-missing-event-for-first-time-68-years/)
The Queen delights fans in chic pastel outfit on final day of Royal Ascot | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20210619115674/the-queen-wears-pastel-outfit-royal-ascot/)
Royal Ascot: Queen waves to the crowd as she arrives to cheer on four of her horses | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/royal-ascot-queen-waves-to-the-crowd-as-she-arrives-to-cheer-on-four-of-her-horses-12336511)
Queen delights royal fans as she arrives at Royal Ascot after missing four days | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1451972/Queen-Elizabeth-II-news-Royal-Ascot-appearance-horse-racing-outfit-latest-ITV)
Extinction Rebellion protestors dressed as STAFF confront Queen at Ascot | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1452041/Queen-Elizabeth-Extinction-rebellion-protest-Ascot-fence-chain-dressed-staff-latest)
Stay topics please due respect for Royal Ascot thread please
Queen returns to Royal Ascot and beams as horses come close to winning; ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-06-19/royal-ascot-queen-smiles-and-cheers-as-she-returns-to-races-and-her-horses-come-close-to-winning)
Smiling Queen braves the rain and arrives at Royal Ascot after missing opening day - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/smiling-queen-braves-rain-arrives-24354759)
The Queen arrives at Royal Ascot dressed in stunning mint green dress without beloved Prince Philip (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/15326444/the-queen-arrives-royal-ascot-without-prince-philip-covid/)
Royal Ascot panic as Extinction Rebellion protestors chain themselves to rail in front of Queen before being ejected (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/horseracing/15329521/royal-ascot-the-queen-extinction-rebellion/)
Stay topics please due respect for Royal Ascot thread please
All smiles as The Queen arrive at Royal Ascot to cheer on her horses ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/all-smiles-as-the-queen-arrive-at-royal-ascot-to-cheer-on-her-horses-161993/)
TQ, looking herself. Good of her to be there for even one day .
Why is it good of her? She likes Ascot, she seems in good spirits and enjoying herself.... its hardly a sacrifice
I think many were positively surprised that in the outset she seems to be doing well, enjoying the horse races, which is indisputably genuine. Despite the death, but great life her husband had, I also think good for her. How many more Ascot's will she be able to attend?! I think FanDianaFancy means something like this.
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Do all 25 of these charities now have a new royal patron?
@LouisFerdinand - Here's the link to the official website for the BRF. However as most of us know it's not updated frequently or accurately. For example the three members who have stepped back from full time royal duties appear to still have their charities/patronages/military appointments fully listed even though I know that they no longer represent some of those organizations ie: Prince Harry is still listed as with the Royal Marines.
You'd have to go to the original announcement and research each organization. Here's the announcement- The Queen's Patronages | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/queens-patronages)
The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/) -British monarchy website.
Doesn't really matter. Odds are that less organisations are going to have royal patrons.. but Im sure they'll survive...
Citing financial reasons, Westminster Abbey has decided to limit the traditional bell ringing to the monarch and heir. From now on only QEII and the PoW will receive the honor.
Off the list are the following members who used to receive the honor:
Duchess Camilla
Prince Wiliam & Duchess Kate
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, & Prince Louis
Prince Andrew
Prince Edward
Princess Anne https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Good the modern monarchy; The Sovereign and The POW. It's very much good 21st century.
Great idea as the others in the royal family do not seem to be as hard working as HM and Charles. In time far off then William will get his turn which is appropriate.
@Nightowl-Well in my opinion Princess Anne and the Wessexes have certainly been long serving working members of the BRF especially during last year's lock down.
I actually believe that one of reasons that they're removing the other members is due to Andrew.
Thanks TLLK, your absolutely right in that regards, yet even with all the hard work they and others do, it seems to be forgotten so quickly. Maybe this is about slimming down the monarchy yet not to the point where the people forget what made the country they live in. We need to keep our heritage in tack so that it does down in history as why somethings are important then and are important today.
It still would be nice if the Abbey bells could ring on the birthdays of Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
What if another church had the bells ring?
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on August 19, 2021, 10:41:48 PM
It still would be nice if the Abbey bells could ring on the birthdays of Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
What if another church had the bells ring?
why?
Quote from: Amabel2 on August 20, 2021, 01:01:53 PM
why?
Why indeed. It?s been a tradition at WA for some years, and now they?ve ended it due to cost, Covid, Andrew or some other reason. Why would another London Church want to take it on?
While the bells won't ring for the other members of the BRF, they'll still be honored with flag flying on their birthdays.
Quote from: TLLK on August 20, 2021, 01:52:03 PM
While the bells won't ring for the other members of the BRF, they'll still be honored with flag flying on their birthdays.
Yes, but running a flag up a pole costs nothing. There are costs in time and labour with campanology. And it?s probably true that the WA clerical authorities have lost a lot of money used for upkeep with a lack of tourism, events being cancelled at the Abbey etc over the last two years.
As it stands now only William (as the heir to Charles) and Catherine are honoured with flag flying days. The rest are children of the monarch.
Quote from: Curryong on August 20, 2021, 01:10:49 PM
Why indeed. It?s been a tradition at WA for some years, and now they?ve ended it due to cost, Covid, Andrew or some other reason. Why would another London Church want to take it on?
I agree. I think its time to cut it back, its probalby partly due to Andrew... but Im fine with its going....
A video about the bell rining
This Royal Birthday Tradition is About to Change (http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/this-royal-birthday-tradition-is-about-to-change/vi-AANslJh)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on August 20, 2021, 03:11:23 PM
As it stands now only William (as the heir to Charles) and Catherine are honoured with flag flying days. The rest are children of the monarch.
Not here in Australia they aren?t. Only the monarch has a flag day and even that is ?encouraged? by the Federal Govt not mandatory. A lot of Council, Town Hall buildings etc don?t bother. And nobody notices what flags are flying anyway. Not here (except perhaps on Australia Day) not in Britain. People are too busy.
Quote from: TLLK on August 18, 2021, 10:28:36 PM
@Nightowl-Well in my opinion Princess Anne and the Wessexes have certainly been long serving working members of the BRF especially during last year's lock down.
I actually believe that one of reasons that they're removing the other members is due to Andrew.
Yes due investigation of Jeffrey Epstein
Kate Middleton and the Duchess of Cornwall to miss out on this birthday tradition in 2022 | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210818119829/kate-middleton-duchess-of-cornwall-to-miss-birthday-tradition-2022/)
I understand William&Kate will turn 40 next year but articles says Camilla and Kate missed birthday tradition
Kate Middleton news: Duchess' birthday will no longer be honoured with Royal tradition | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1479874/kate-middleton-news-latest-birthday-westminister-abbey-uk-royal-family-ont)
If the Abbey bells do not ring on Prince Andrew's birthday that is fine. But why do his actions have to affect the other Royals?
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on August 21, 2021, 11:18:33 PM
If the Abbey bells do not ring on Prince Andrew's birthday that is fine. But why do his actions have to affect the other Royals?
We don?t know that the Church authorities at WA made their decision because of Andrew?s actions and bad reputation. We may suspect that but it?s pure speculation. What is obvious is that WA had been closed for months due to Covid restrictions, that tourist numbers to London have dropped disastrously over the last 18 months or so, but costs remain. This is a very ancient building. Probably many things at the Abbey have been cancelled or cut back because of the pandemic. We just don?t hear about them because they don't affect certain traditions relating to the BRF.
The history of some of the bells hanging or displayed in Westminster Abbey.
Abbey bells | Westminster Abbey (https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/abbey-bells)
Quote from: Curryong on August 22, 2021, 04:33:35 AM
The history of some of the bells hanging or displayed in Westminster Abbey.
Abbey bells | Westminster Abbey (https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/abbey-bells)
@Curryong, I absolutely like the article on the history of the Abbey bells. It is interesting how different bells were able to be retained.
The Queen will be joined by these royals for autumn outings | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210827120578/the-queen-joined-by-prince-charles-princess-anne-royal-engagements-autumn/)
Queen's royal schedule: FOUR senior royals picked to aid Queen this autumn - details | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1483518/queen-royal-schedule-prince-charles-princess-anne-evg)
First major events of The Queen?s autumn revealed ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/first-major-events-of-the-queens-autumn-revealed-164256/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-scotland-58476253
Inside life of Queen's bagpiper who moved into Balmoral when wife was dying of cancer - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/inside-life-queens-bagpiper-who-24956368)
The Queen has had a very successful racing season.
Celebrations at Balmoral for The Queen as she records her most successful racing season in many decades ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/celebrations-at-balmoral-for-the-queen-as-she-records-her-most-successful-racing-season-in-many-decades-165578/)
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The Queen is celebrating at Balmoral this evening after her horse, Fresh Fancy, won his race at Kempton Park, making 2021 Her Majesty?s most successful racing season in many decades.
Fresh Fancy?s success on the all weather on Monday means that The Queen has now recorded her 30th winner of the flat season.
This beats her previous modern seasonal best of 29 wins which was recorded in 2019.
There is then a significant gap back to her 3rd best seasons ? 1992, 2014 & 2016 where she jointly had 23 winners.
2021 is The Queen?s best season since The Racing Post?s record-keeping began back in 1988.
And there are still plenty of more winning opportunities to come, with flat racing in Britain due to continue for another few weeks.
In 2021, The Queen has also enjoyed two winners over jumps, which takes her annual winning total to 32.
19 of her horses have finished in a respectable 2nd place, with another 16 finishing in 3rd.
The 95-year-old monarch has had 32 winners from 133 runs this year, giving her an impressive winning rate of 24%.
In terms of prize money, she has won just over ?460,000 in the past nine months.
The Coronation Maid of Honour still has dress from 1953 Coronation.
Queen Elizabeth II's Maid of Honor Still Has Dress From 1953 Coronation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPEcDrkNVBc)
A new book about the BRF and its security has been released. The information in the article mostly relates to events in the past but goes into a bit of detail on how the family members are trained to react to hostage situations.
On Her Majesty's REAL secret service: The royals' most dramatic moments with true-life Bonds | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10026247/On-Majestys-REAL-secret-service-royals-dramatic-moments-true-life-Bonds.html)
Queen Elizabeth was pictured attending a public service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor
Queen, 95, worships in public for first time since Covid struck as royals close door on Andrew | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10077891/Queen-95-worships-public-time-Covid-struck-royals-close-door-Andrew.html)
The Queen, 95, is 'ordered to quit drinking by royal doctors' family friend claims to Vanity Fair | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10095581/The-Queen-95-ordered-quit-drinking-royal-doctors-family-friend-claims-Vanity-Fair.html)
QEII enjoying her favorite sport at Ascot Racecourse.
The Queen celebrates her best racing season in over 70 years with a trip to Ascot Racecourse ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-celebrates-her-best-racing-season-in-over-70-years-with-a-trip-to-ascot-racecourse-167144/)
The Queen has cancelled plans to travel to Northern Ireland today on her doctor's advice and is resting. It's not covid related. At the age of 95, it's sensible rather than serious.
https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1450765216959107074?s=20
I gather that HM just does not know the meaning of the word...retired. Or take it easy or rest.......bet if she is resting on the sofa or in bed she is still doing something......reading the races ..... :laugh: :yesss:
I hope she has a relaxing few days now. Perhaps a couple of short walks in the gardens in the fresh air. At 95 it?s only natural that the Queen?s engagements have to be cancelled sometimes.
Happy to read that it's not COVID related and I hope that she has a good rest and will be able to reschedule the trip to Northern Ireland in the coming weeks or months.
Queen cancels trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10111271/Queen-cancels-trip-Northern-Ireland-medical-advice.html)
Per medical advice order to rest for Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth Cancels Visit to Northern Ireland on Advice of Doctors | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-cancels-planned-visit-northern-ireland-doctors-advice/)
The Queen cancels Northern Ireland trip after 'reluctantly accepting' medical advice | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211020124358/the-queen-cancels-northern-ireland-visit-on-medical-advice/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58979992
Queen cancels Northern Ireland trip after doctors advise her to 'rest for next few days' | Scoop News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-cancels-northern-ireland-trip-after-doctors-advise-her-to-rest-for-next-few-days-12439169)
Queen cancels Northern Ireland trip and told to rest | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/20/queen-cancels-northern-ireland-trip-and-told-to-rest)
Queen health latest: Monarch forced to cancel events on medical advice | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1508784/Queen-health-latest-update-Queen-Elizabeth-II-fears-Royal-Family-Northern-Ireland-trip)
Queen health: 'They wouldn't tell us until it got quite bad' Royal expert speaks out | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1508793/queen-health-update-elizabeth-II-angela-levin-news-royal-family-latest-vn)
Why has the Queen cancelled her Northern Ireland trip? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1508805/why-queen-cancelled-trip-Northern-Ireland-queen-health-latest-evg)
The Queen's forced rest is no cause for alarm - but we shouldn't forget her age | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-20/the-queens-forced-rest-is-no-cause-for-alarm-but-we-shouldnt-forget-her-age)
Queen cancels Northern Ireland trip after 'reluctantly' accepting medical advice to rest - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-cancels-north-ireland-25257106)
Queen, 95, cancels Northern Ireland trip on medical advice to rest for few days but is in 'good spirits', Palace says (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16476486/queen-cancels-trip-northern-ireland-medical-advice/)
Quote from: TLLK on October 20, 2021, 01:21:38 PM
Happy to read that it's not COVID related and I hope that she has a good rest and will be able to reschedule the trip to Northern Ireland in the coming weeks or months.
No I don?t think so articles says Queen Elizabeth II need rest per medical advice
The Queen cancels a series of engagements after being told by her doctors to rest ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-cancels-series-of-engagements-after-being-told-by-her-doctors-to-rest-167271/)
Palace sources: The Queen?s medical issue is not covid related ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/palace-sources-the-queens-medical-issue-is-not-covid-related-167279/)
The Queen?s busy October takes in over a dozen duties before doctors advise her to rest ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queens-busy-october-takes-in-over-a-dozen-duties-before-doctors-advise-her-to-rest-167283/)
Queen Elizabeth cancels upcoming trip, citing ?medical advice to rest? (https://www.today.com/news/queen-elizabeth-cancels-upcoming-trip-citing-medical-advice-rest-t235039)
Queen Elizabeth II cancels trip, "reluctantly" takes doctors' advice to rest - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-queen-elizabeth-ii-cancels-trip-reluctantly-takes-doctors-advice-to-rest/)
Not a surprise, after 1 day of activities, at that age, next day at 95 has to rest.
Quote from: sara8150 on October 20, 2021, 01:33:25 PM
No I don?t think so articles says Queen Elizabeth II need rest per medical advice
Yes she can rest, but hopefully the visit can be rescheduled in the coming weeks or months.
She already has a busy schedule, COP26, the multiple remembrance activities November, including Diplomatic reception. Perhaps next year?!
Quote from: TLLK on October 20, 2021, 02:53:11 PM
Yes she can rest, but hopefully the visit can be rescheduled in the coming weeks or months.
Hopefully so
Quote from: wannable on October 20, 2021, 03:56:18 PM
She already has a busy schedule, COP26, the multiple remembrance activities November, including Diplomatic reception. Perhaps next year?!
We have wait and see till confirmation from Palace HM Queen Elizabeth II and member of royal family will attend due coronavirus (COVID-19) schedule stay tuned and kept posted 🙏🏻🤞🏻
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-hospital-preliminary-investigations-1.6220248
Breaking: The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital (king Edward VII where PP was treated), but was back at home at Windsor Castle for lunch the next day.
The Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visit | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-21/the-queen-spent-night-in-hospital-after-cancelling-northern-ireland-visit)
I wonder whether she was experiencing pain in her legs, so they decided to do a check up. The Queen has been standing and walking more than usual since the lockdown ended, and last week was very busy.
Queen 'spent a night in hospital after cancelling Northern Irish trip' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10118185/Queen-spent-night-hospital-cancelling-Northern-Irish-trip.html)
The Queen spent night in hospital after cancelled Northern Ireland visit | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211021124558/the-queen-spent-night-hospital-cancelled-northern-ireland-visit/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59004426
Queen spends night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visit | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-spends-night-in-hospital-after-cancelling-northern-ireland-visit-12440776)
The Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visit | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/21/the-queen-spent-night-in-hospital-after-cancelling-northern-ireland-visit)
Queen attended hospital for overnight stay after health fears cancelled royal tour | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1509782/queen-elizabeth-ii-news-health-fears-hospital-visit-overnight-stay)
Queen spends night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland trip due to illness - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-spends-night-hospital-25272859)
Queen, 95, spends night in HOSPITAL for tests after cancelling Northern Ireland trip (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16497996/queen-spends-night-in-hospital/)
The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital after cancelling visit to Northern Ireland ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-spent-wednesday-night-in-hospital-after-cancelling-visit-to-northern-ireland-167330/)
Hope it's nothing serious.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on October 21, 2021, 10:03:32 PM
Hope it's nothing serious.
I don?t think seriously we have wait for results till confirmation from palace
Queen Elizabeth Spends Night in Hospital After Canceling Visit to Northern Ireland | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-spends-night-in-hospital-after-canceling-visit-to-northern-ireland/)
Well, if the Queen doesn?t turn up in Glasgow then it may portend something more serious. Until then just must hope for the best..
The trouble is that the natural desire of individual royals to keep ailments of theirs private and out of the public arena too often melds with the BP mantra of ?Absolutely everything is fine, nothing to see here, move along please? whenever any senior royal has to go into hospital.
This makes for opaqueness, just bland and cheery statements about ?minor procedures? and royals ?on top of the world?, so no-one gets the true picture until almost the end.
I emphasise I?m NOT saying at all that this is the case with the Queen, but it does give one pause for thought when the PR for Prince Philip was hyped up in those last weeks of his life. First of all he was just a bit under the weather, followed by news he was just going into hospital for a test or two, then we heard he was being taken home to die in his own bed.
The British public don?t need to know every single detail of treatment, but the other way breeds mistrust the next time. Just a wee bit more candour about how things really are wouldn?t go astray, IMO.
Is the Queen's busy schedule putting her health at risk? | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/20211021124506/the-queen-health-walking-stick-rest-busy-schedule/)
Quote from: Curryong on October 21, 2021, 11:54:35 PM
Well, if the Queen doesn?t turn up in Glasgow then it may portend something more serious. Until then just must hope for the best..
The trouble is that the natural desire of individual royals to keep ailments of theirs private and out of the public arena too often melds with the BP mantra of ?Absolutely everything is fine, nothing to see here, move along please? whenever any senior royal has to go into hospital.
This makes for opaqueness, just bland and cheery statements about ?minor procedures? and royals ?on top of the world?, so no-one gets the true picture until almost the end.
I emphasise I?m NOT saying at all that this is the case with the Queen, but it does give one pause for thought when the PR for Prince Philip was hyped up in those last weeks of his life. First of all he was just a bit under the weather, followed by news he was just going into hospital for a test or two, then we heard he was being taken home to die in his own bed.
The British public don?t need to know every single detail of treatment, but the other way breeds mistrust the next time. Just a wee bit more candour about how things really are wouldn?t go astray, IMO.
The very careful wording, such as "preliminary investigation" or whatever it was, and "remains in good spirtis" is a scary thing to hear, because it says absolutely nothing and we wonder if something really is wrong.
She's been pretty robust all along, but has had a very difficult couple of years. The Oprah interview while Prince Phillip was ill (and, it turns out, very ill indeed) made me wonder at the time how she could cope so well. Perhaps she should have taken more time off but wanted to show a bit of normalcy and just went back too fast.
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Quote from: Curryong on October 21, 2021, 11:54:35 PM
Well, if the Queen doesn?t turn up in Glasgow then it may portend something more serious. Until then just must hope for the best..
The trouble is that the natural desire of individual royals to keep ailments of theirs private and out of the public arena too often melds with the BP mantra of ?Absolutely everything is fine, nothing to see here, move along please? whenever any senior royal has to go into hospital.
This makes for opaqueness, just bland and cheery statements about ?minor procedures? and royals ?on top of the world?, so no-one gets the true picture until almost the end.
I emphasise I?m NOT saying at all that this is the case with the Queen, but it does give one pause for thought when the PR for Prince Philip was hyped up in those last weeks of his life. First of all he was just a bit under the weather, followed by news he was just going into hospital for a test or two, then we heard he was being taken home to die in his own bed.
The British public don?t need to know every single detail of treatment, but the other way breeds mistrust the next time. Just a wee bit more candour about how things really are wouldn?t go astray, IMO.
Why did palace cover up the truth about the Queen? Aides are accused of misleading the nation | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10121827/Why-did-palace-cover-truth-Queen-Aides-accused-misleading-nation.html)
RICHARD KAY: Half-truths, evasions... and a dangerous strategy that risks eroding a sacred trust | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-10121759/RICHARD-KAY-Half-truths-evasions-dangerous-strategy-risks-eroding-sacred-trust.html)
The Queen's FOUR hospital stays throughout her reign | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211022124593/the-queen-health-hospital-stays-over-the-years/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59015352
Royal news Queen must ?pace herself? after ?preliminary? hospital checks | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1510322/Royal-news-Queen-health-pace-herself-preliminary-hospital-checks)
Palace accused of lying about Queen's health as she spent night in hospital | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1509908/queen-elizabeth-ii-news-queen-health-hospital-latest)
Queen health: Palace never planned on telling public about hospital - BBC royal reporter | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1509884/Queen-Elizabeth-II-health-latest-hospital-stay-palace-BBC-royal-correspondent-news-vn)
The Queen will never quit, duty and service is her life (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16509556/queen-never-quit-arthur-edwards/)
Royal Family rallies round The Queen as she battles back from health scare after hospital stay (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16509743/royal-family-rallies-queen-battles-back-from-health-scare/)
The tabloid hack Richard Kay burbling on about ?sacred trust? between the Palace and journalists?.thanks for my first belly laugh of the day! That man wouldn?t know what either of these words truly mean.
''The cover up'' = 1 night. :wacko:
The Telegraph
@Telegraph
Crown The Queen will be accompanied by one of her children or grandchildren when she appears in public in the future, to avoid letting the public down at the last minute in the event of future health scares
The Queen to be joined on public visits by other royals in case of future health scares (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/10/23/queen-joined-public-visits-royals-case-future-health-scares/?utm_content=telegraph&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1635019541)
Aides scramble for a plan to ease the Monarch's punishing pace following her overnight hospital stay | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10123981/Aides-scramble-plan-ease-Monarchs-punishing-pace-following-overnight-hospital-stay.html)
Queen hospital visit 'likely to speed up review' of royal workload | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1510608/Queen-hospital-visit-Elizabeth-II-health-latest-Buckingham-Palace-latest-royal-family-vn)
This sounds like a good plan, and it's really not surprising that the pace is too much after her holiday. After all, she's had a difficult year and is in her mid-nineties. I hope that is all that went wrong.
Doctors tell the Queen to rest for at least TWO WEEKS: Her Majesty will not take part in any official visits and will miss Festival of Remembrance on November 13 as she continues to recuperate from hospital stay
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Update health news on HM Queen Elizabeth II
Queen is advised by doctors to continue to rest for at least TWO WEEKS | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10145583/Queen-advised-doctors-continue-rest-TWO-WEEKS.html)
She missed remembrance festival and Remembrance Day on November 13-14 per doctor advice for two weeks
Queen Elizabeth Advised to Rest 'for at Least Two Weeks' | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-advised-to-rest-for-at-least-two-weeks/)
The Queen cancels Remembrance Festival appearance on medical advice | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211029125180/the-queen-rest-two-weeks-cancels-rememberance-festival-appearance/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59097106
Queen advised by doctors to rest for at least the next two weeks | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-advised-by-doctors-to-rest-for-at-least-the-next-two-weeks-12454412)
The Queen advised to rest for two weeks, says Buckingham Palace | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/29/the-queen-advised-to-rest-for-two-weeks-says-buckingham-palace)
Queen could miss Remembrance Sunday as doctors urge her to rest for weeks | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1513706/queen-elizabeth-ii-news-remembrance-sunday-doctors-advice-queen-health)
Queen will rest for at least TWO more weeks - Palace statement in full | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1513711/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-update-palace-statement-in-full-evg)
Queen told to rest for further two weeks but has 'firm intention' to attend Remembrance Sunday | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-29/queen-told-to-rest-for-further-fortnight-after-cancelling-appearances)
Queen advised to rest for two weeks and will cancel official visits after hospital stay - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-advised-doctors-rest-25332597)
Queen told to rest 'for at least next two weeks' but hopes to make Remembrance Sunday service (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/royal/16577444/queen-rest-two-weeks-hopes-remembrance-sunday/)
BREAKING: Buckingham Palace releases important updates on The Queen?s health ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-to-miss-festival-of-remembrance-as-doctors-order-two-more-weeks-rest-167717/)
Remembrance Sunday remains non negotiable for The Queen despite fresh doctors? orders ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/remembrance-sunday-remains-non-negotiable-for-the-queen-despite-fresh-doctors-orders-167720/)
Queen Elizabeth II told to rest, only do "light" work, for at least 2 weeks - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-told-to-rest-only-do-light-work-for-at-least-2-weeks/)
Queen Elizabeth II told to rest for at least two weeks - CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/29/europe/queen-elizabeth-ii-rest-two-weeks-intl-gbr/index.html)
Queen Elizabeth II advised by doctors to rest for 2 more weeks, unable to travel for planned engagements | Fox News (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/queen-elizabeth-ii-advised-doctors-rest-2-more-weeks)
The Queen has had trouble with her knees for quite a few years now. And I do think that is the cause of this recent health news. All the walking and standing in the last few weeks had caused another flare up. She must find it incredibly frustrating. It?s not too long to Remembrance Sunday either. If the Queen is forced to miss that appearance it will be extremely sad.
Quote from: Curryong on October 29, 2021, 08:08:30 PM
The Queen has had trouble with her knees for quite a few years now. And I do think that is the cause of this recent health news. All the walking and standing in the last few weeks had caused another flare up. She must find it incredibly frustrating. It?s not too long to Remembrance Sunday either. If the Queen is forced to miss that appearance it will be extremely sad.
Yes
Expect for 95 years old monarch need rest lots per doctor advice and she missed COP 26 summit and Remembrance Day on November 13-14 so her four children and grandchildren will in behalf for HM Queen Elizabeth II
Mirror articles says HM Queen Elizabeth II will get too much for her to travel from London to Glasgow 800 miles what her doctor says but HM Queen Elizabeth II sent her son Prince Charles and heir in his mom?s replacement duties and also Duke of Cambridge will do in his grandmother?s replacement behalf duties also
The Royal Family
@royalfamily🕰 For those living in the UK - don?t forget that the clocks go back an hour tonight!
⏰ Did you know there are over 1,000 clocks within Her Majesty?s official residences?
🍁 Each timepiece is conserved by a specialist horologist, and each will be set back an hour this Sunday.
The video with the clock master.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1454467419553030151
Queen is spotted driving around the Windsor estate | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10152511/Queen-spotted-driving-Windsor-estate.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailUK)
The Queen's corgis certainly travel in style. Elizabeth's green Jaguar is one distinguished vehicle.
All corgis deserve style.
My corgi mix considered my Honda to be HIS vehicle. Of the three I had over his lifetime, he preferred the orange Element. What it lacked in class, it made up in style. Northern Ontario bush dog style.
How the then Princess Elizabeth partied for four days straight celebrating the end of WW2 in 1945! She was certainly having a great time until the wee hours!
Queen Elizabeth partied for four days to celebrate the end of World War II when she was a young princess | news.com.au ? Australia?s leading news site (https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/queen-elizabeth-partied-for-four-days-straight-as-a-young-princess-to-celebrate-the-end-of-world-war-ii/news-story/3466c0a0a02451ffe14e3a084c03af5e)
What a wonderful story and I can only imagine how excited everyone was to know that the war had ended. While the rebuilding efforts would take decades, at least they had the joy of knowing it was over.
I?m surprised that people didn?t recognise E, quite frankly. But of course it was a very different era, with radio, Pathe News at the cinema and a deferential press just offering discreet little insights into lives of the royals. I suppose that huge gap between royal family life as it was then believed to be and the lives of ordinary citizens prevented anybody nearby seriously considering that the heir to the throne would be out on the streets with friends, laughing, cheering and calling out with others, maybe a bottle of alcohol in hand!
The Queen 'flies to Sandringham by helicopter for weekend break' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10165565/The-Queen-flies-Sandringham-helicopter-weekend-break.html)
Queen Elizabeth Flies to Sandringham for Weekend Following Health Rest | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-sandringham-weekend-visit-cleared-by-doctors/)
The Queen travels to Sandringham after doctors give her the all-clear | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211104125602/the-queen-flies-to-sandringham-via-royal-helicopter/)
Queen flies to Sandringham for first trip since health scare ? monarch gets all clear | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1516501/queen-elizabeth-ii-news-sandringham-helicopter-royal-family-health-scare)
Queen given permission by doctors to spend weekend away on Sandringham Estate | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-11-04/queen-given-permission-by-doctors-to-spend-weekend-away-on-sandringham-estate)
Queen's special love for Sandringham - family Christmas and sacred day - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-special-love-sandringham-family-25378938)
Queen takes royal chopper from Windsor to Sandringham to continue her recuperation (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/16638595/queen-chopper-windsor-sandringham/)
BREAKING: The Queen has been ordered to rest for the next TWO weeks and is cancelling engagements in her diary until then. She will no longer attend the Remembrance event on Saturday 13 November. Medics say she can do light duties and virtual meetings only.
Queen told to rest for further two weeks but has 'firm intention' to attend Remembrance Sunday | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-29/queen-told-to-rest-for-further-fortnight-after-cancelling-appearances)
Hmm, that is interesting, and a bit concerning as Remembrance Sunday and the ceremony at the Cenotaph is reputedly absolutely sacred to the Queen. So much so that it?s always been inferred that she would have to be practically comatose to miss it.
I still don?t think that HM is seriously ill with anything. However I do wonder whether she has some form of arthritis developing in one knee or both, and that?s preventing her from any duties involving walking and/or standing for long periods of time. Interesting too that her advisers keep increasing these periods of rest in two week increments.
Queen spotted on mini-break at Sandringham as she prepares for Christmas - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-spotted-mini-break-sandringham-25408931?podsave=)
Goodness, the Queen is getting so tiny that her lower face is completely hidden when she sits in some vehicles! Isn?t the ?chauffeur? Jack Warren, her Stud Manager? They may be just going around to see some livestock.
The Queen has returned to Windsor Castle after a private weekend away at her Sandringham estate, sources have said.
The Queen is understood to have flown back from Norfolk to the Berkshire royal residence by helicopter on Tuesday.
Queen returns to Windsor after Sandringham stay | Evening Standard (https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/queen-sandringham-windsor-philip-charles-b965207.html)
Christmas with the Queen snd extended family at Sandringham. All together for the holiday, the first Christmas without Philip.
So sad that QE has had to pull out of Remembrance Sunday, knowing how important it is to her. The reports indicate it?s her back not the issue that sidelined her several weeks ago.
Brings up the question of how is the health of the Queen overall. Is she declining or are these normal aches and pains of a 95 year old that normally quite healthy.
Good question
@Macrobug67. I've read theories that HM has had a recurring infection that has laid her up ie UTI and was the reason that she was briefly admitted to the hospital in recent weeks. The strained back is just the latest report that we've received.
I am sorry that she had to miss some of the most important dates on her calendar in particular those related to Remembrance Week.
The Queen is 95. Her back problem might be related to the leg/knee problems she has had for years. Or, who knows, she may have had a fall. None of us know at all what is going on. I have noticed over the past year or more that she has been getting slightly tottery when walking.
Queen Elizabeth Has 'Sprained Back' and Misses Public Duty | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-rememembrance-sunday-ceremony/)
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The Queen to MISS Remembrance Sunday service due to back sprain | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211114126277/the-queen-to-miss-remembrance-sunday-back-injury/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59280608
Queen misses Remembrance Sunday service after spraining her back - as PM and royals join veterans at Cenotaph | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-to-miss-remembrance-sunday-service-after-spraining-her-back-12468334)
Queen pulls out of Remembrance Sunday events with sprained back | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/14/queen-pulls-out-of-remembrance-sunday-events-with-sprained-back)
Queen health update: Monarch pulls out of Remembrance Sunday due to 'back sprain' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1521120/Queen-health-update-sprained-back-unable-attend-Remembrance-Sunday-where-is-Queen)
Queen misses Remembrance Sunday service after she sprained her back | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-11-14/queen-not-attending-remembrance-sunday-service-after-she-sprained-her-back)
Six times the Queen has missed Remembrance Service during 69 year reign - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/six-times-queen-missed-remembrance-25454897)
The Queen pulls out of Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service after spraining her back - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-pulls-out-cenotaph-25454512)
Queen sprains her back and pulls out of Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph as she tells of her 'disappointment' (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/16729991/queen-miss-remembrance-sunday-event-back/)
Queen Elizabeth news - Her Majesty MISSES Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph over health with 'deep regret' (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/16668814/the-queen-news-remembrance-sunday-cenotaph-today-latest-royals/)
The Queen pulls out of Remembrance Sunday commemorations after injuring her back ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-pulls-out-of-remembrance-sunday-commemorations-after-injuring-her-back-168453/)
God Bless her - she has had such a tough year.
The Queen's next public appearance - when will we see the monarch again? | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211115126336/the-queen-next-public-appearance/)
Queen, 95, could take three months to recover from back sprain, claims doctor - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-95-could-take-three-25458943)
Till February 2022
Back sprains usually take two to six weeks to get better but for the Queen, at 95, it could take double that (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/16734049/queen-remembrance-day-ceremony-yousaf-shah/)
I can well believe that muscle strain in a 95 year old could take three months or more to heal. However, considering the first commemorations for the Platinum Jubilee begin in February 2022, let?s hope everything is fine by then. If the back strain persists the Queen may be forced to use a wheelchair for the time being, a nice comfy one!
Quote from: Curryong on November 15, 2021, 11:19:56 PM
I can well believe that muscle strain in a 95 year old could take three months or more to heal. However, considering the first commemorations for the Platinum Jubilee begin in February 2022, let?s hope everything is fine by then. If the back strain persists the Queen may be forced to use a wheelchair for the time being, a nice comfy one!
We have wait and see till HM Queen Elizabeth II feeling better or she can walk but she will remain cane same her mom the Queen Mother had two canes due her old age before Queen Mother wears two canes its one cane
Today in History:
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The private meeting of the majesties that took place earlier this week at Windsor Castle. QEII met with HM the Custodian of the Crown and Prince Radu. There are long family ties between the British and Romanian royals with the late King Michael and the late DoE being first cousins.
Details on the Romanian couple's visit to the UK can be found in the Romanian Royal Family thread.The Romanian Royal Family news, current events and historic discussion (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=87992.0)
QuoteThe Queen has welcomed the Custodian of the Crown of Romania to Windsor Castle.
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown was hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at a private meeting on November 24th 2021.
Margareta?s husband, Prince Radu, was also present.
The meeting came at the beginning of a four day public visit by the couple to the UK.
The Queen?s year in review: A year of heartbreak and difficult circumstances ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queens-year-in-review-a-year-of-heartbreak-and-difficult-circumstances-169915/)
Quote021 has brought a year of joy, personal heartbreak, and difficult circumstances for many people worldwide, and The Queen is no exception. As the year comes to a close, Royal Central is looking back on Her Majesty?s year and all the highs, lows, and little moments in between.
HM must have found the first third of the year (January-April) to be especially challenging with the loss of long term friends Lord and Lady Vestry, Phillip's hospitalization/death along with the Sussexes' Oprah Winfrey interview being among the most prominent events during that time. However the birth of little August was definitely a joyous occasion. :hearts:
A review of 2021 for Queen Elizabeth and the late DoE and a reflection on how it has impacted the Royal House of Windsor. :happyuk:
A year of sadness, yes, but 2021 was far from another ?annus horribilis? for the Windsors ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/a-year-of-sadness-yes-but-2021-was-far-from-another-annus-horribilis-for-the-windsors-170453/)
QuoteIt?s a well worn phrase, coined by the Monarch herself. As the dust settled on a truly terrible year for the Royal Family in 1992, The Queen described it as an ??annus horribilis??. Thirty years on, it?s been used several times to describe the twelve months the Windsors have just gone through. But while 2021 has been a year of sadness and frustrations, the ruling dynasty is a long way from the disastrous days of three decades ago.
No one would deny that the past twelve months have been anything other than tough for The Queen. The death of her beloved husband, on April 9th 2021, clouds over everything else. Losing Prince Philip is something she is still coming to terms with. Like all those who have loved deeply and been loved in return, The Queen will know that shaping a new life around the hole left by someone so important is a long, hard and lonely process.
She has her family to support her. Her particular praise, not just for Charles and William but for Camilla and Catherine, in her Christmas speech highlighted how big a role this raft of senior royals plays in her public and private domains. The many images of Anne, Sophie and Edward supporting her in her royal work that were included in her much watched broadcast underlined their importance, too.
However, other issues have done enough damage in the past year to lead to some claims that 2021 was an annus horribilis. The Duke of York faces a civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre who says he sexually abused her when she was seventeen. Prince Andrew denies that and the case goes before a Manhattan judge again in the early days of 2022. Meanwhile, the early months of the year just gone were dominated by claims made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Their allegations that an unnamed member of the Royal Family made comments about the colour of the skin of their son, Archie, before his birth caused shockwaves and led to another famous line from The Queen ? recollections may vary.
But despite the problems, the Royal Family leaves 2021 in a much better shape than it was when The Queen called 1992 her ??annus horribilis??. Then, she had seen the marriages of three of her children disintegrate and none of it happened quietly. The year had been filled with day after day of revelations in the papers about the state of royal relationships.
It led to an erosion of support that inevitably opened up the wellworn criticisms around issues that always rise when the Monarchy?s popularity ratings sink. There were fresh questions about the cost of the Monarchy as well as its usefulness. By the time that fire devastated Windsor as 1992 ended, royal stock was so low it was hard not to see some kind of symbolism in the destruction of this ancient royal residence.
And there was little change on the horizon. No wonder The Queen, usually calm and quietly optimistic, seemed to give way to the briefest flicker of despair. But that is where this year differs so much from the past.
Big problems remain but there is far more to look forward to. Amidst the sadness of 2021 came moments of great joy, missing in 1992. The Queen welcomed four new great grandchildren, all of them much loved. Despite the problems of the year, the Windsors? popularity remains solid. They have had big successes this year, including Prince William?s Earthshot Prize, while the whole family?s support at major global events, including the COP26 and G7 summits, cemented their role in soft diplomacy.
But it is the immediate future that marks this year as so very different. The Queen?s Platinum Jubilee will dominate 2022 and is already one of the big news stories of the coming twelve months. History shows us that jubilees bolster the Monarchy and lead to shared celebrations that only ever benefit the royals, however brief the boost might be. Even 2002, when the Golden Jubilee was written off as a disaster before it even began, turned into a triumph.
And The Queen goes into her Platinum Jubilee year with a huge groundswell of support behind her. After seventy years of service, her role in British life is unquestioned while even her most ardent critic would acknowledge that seven decades of duty have won her widespread and well deserved respect. There is a real sense that what is to come is a celebration of an historic reign that has redefined modern royalty and which exerts an influence that is all but impossible to define.
Which is why 2021, for all its pitfalls, is far from a horror show. Yes, it has been a time of deep sadness. But as it takes its leave, it leaves a Royal Family in a strong position to take a moment of history and turn it into a huge success. In just a few months time, massive crowds will cheer The Queen during her Platinum Jubilee weekend and the story of 2022 may well end with the famous phrase that inspired her own words of 1992. The next year could well prove to be the annus mirabilis of an already magnificent reign.
Four great-grandchildren born this year is a pleasant fact that brought cheerfulness to Queen Elizabeth II.
:hall2: :hall13: : The sincerest form of flattery...and the cutest Halloween costume.
US toddler receives letter from the Queen thanking her for dressing up as her | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10362399/US-toddler-receives-letter-Queen-thanking-dressing-her.html?ito=video_player_click)
QuoteA US toddler has caught the attention of the Queen after dressing up as her for Halloween.
Jalayne Sutherland, one, from Kentucky , received a letter from Her Majesty after sporting an adorable double-breasted overcoat with matching hat for Halloween,
The toddler added a white wig and string pearls and posed with her family's corgis for an extra royal touch to go trick of treating.
Her mum, Katelyn Sutherland, sent the snaps to Buckingham Palace and never expected a reply so was shocked when she got a letter back from the Queen's lady in waiting the Hon Marry Morrison.
The Queen has tested positive for COVID. Reportedly she has mild cold symptoms. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for HM.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid-19 (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-tests-positive-covid-19-rcna16986)
QuoteLONDON ? Britain?s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Sunday.
The queen, 95, ?is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,? the statement said.
?She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,? it added.
PM Boris Johnson's Twitter Post speaking on behalf of the nation. :happyuk:
https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1495383017786945536?cxt=HHwWgMC9pdG71cApAAAA
QuoteI?m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health.
Queen, 95, has tested positive for Covid with mild 'cold-like' symptoms | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10532601/Queen-95-tested-positive-Covid-mild-cold-like-symptoms.html)
Queen Elizabeth Tests Positive for COVID-19 | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-tests-positive-for-covid-19/)
The Queen tests positive for Covid - LIVE UPDATES | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220220133567/queen-has-covid-buckingham-palace-confirms/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60453566
Queen tests positive for COVID-19, Buckingham Palace says | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-buckingham-palace-says-12538848)
The Queen tests positive for Covid | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/20/queen-tests-positive-for-covid)
Queen Elizabeth II news: Did monarch catch covid from Charles and Camilla? Major questions | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1568970/queen-elizabeth-ii-news-covid-prince-charles-camilla-updates)
Queen Elizabeth II news: MPs rush to show support for monarch after Covid diagnosis | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1569001/Queen-Elizabeth-II-news-coronavirus-test-Buckingham-palace-mps)
Queen covid news: Monarch told to slow down after as Britons fear for health | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1568979/queen-elizabeth-ii-covid-test-prince-charles-royal-family-platinum-jubilee)
Queen health update: Fears erupt as Monarch tests positive for Covid - Palace confirm | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1568959/Queen-health-update-covid-coronavirus-elizabeth-ii-buckingham-palace-prince-charles)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-02-20/the-queen-tests-positive-for-covid-and-is-experiencing-mild-cold-like-symptoms
Queen has Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms - but plans to carry on working - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-tests-positive-covid-26203304)
Queen, 95, has Covid: Her Majesty has minor cold symptoms after testing positive for bug (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17711065/queen-covid-her-majesty-cold-symptoms/)
Queen, 95, carried out three engagements in three days before testing positive for Covid (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17711191/queen-engagements-meetings-before-covid/)
The Queen has Covid: Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid lead well-wishes to Her Majesty, 95, as she tests positive for virus (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17711343/javid-starmer-queen-covid-wishes/)
The Queen tests positive for Covid-19 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-tests-positive-for-covid-19-172800/)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID, Buckingham Palace says | GMA (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/britains-queen-elizabeth-tests-positive-covid-83012633)
Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid-19 - CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/20/uk/queen-elizabeth-coronavirus-intl-gbr/index.html)
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-covid-19-tests-positive-mild-symptoms/)
Queen Elizabeth diagnosed with coronavirus, experiencing 'mild' symptoms (https://www.today.com/news/news/queen-elizabeth-diagnosed-coronavirus-rcna16987)
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID | Fox News (https://www.foxnews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-tests-positive-for-covid)
Reportedly there are a number of cases at Windsor Castle now besides the Queen.
https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1495363868016750595?cxt=HHwWhsC9sfzgzMApAAAA
QuoteA number of cases have been diagnosed in the Windsor Castle team.
Yes, hence the rumor. So to expand he might win some not all, IOW, a very detailed word by word aspect of only when he comes to the UK.
The Queen receives messages from the various Commonwealth Heads of Government: Barbados, Australia, Canada, etc..
https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Queen Elizabeth's Private Pain: Royal Family Scandals and COVID | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-private-pain-royal-family-scandal-covid-going-to-take-toll-says-insider/)
The Queen makes ?generous? donation to Ukraine humanitarian appeal ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-makes-generous-donation-to-ukraine-humanitarian-appeal-173462/)
QuoteThe Queen has made a ?generous donation? to a Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal as the invasion of Ukraine by Russia continues.
The Disasters Emergency Committee revealed the donation on March 3rd 2022, tweeting: ?Many thanks to Her Majesty The Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.?
The DEC is comprised of 15 UK aid charities that come together quickly in times of emergency to launch appeals for humanitarian causes. They say the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal will provide food, water, shelter, healthcare and protection to the families who had to flee their homes with only what they could carry on their person.
The DEC has charity partners in the Ukraine and bordering countries like Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova, to provide key, critical aid as needed.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have also made a private donation, The Telegraph understands.
The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched an urgent appeal to help people fleeing conflict in Ukraine.
The UK Government will match pound-for-pound up to ?20 million donated by the public to this appeal.
Today in 2013 on behalf of all Canadians, The Queen sent best wishes to Col. Chris Hadfield as he took command of the Intl Space Station. He responded: "If anything can make one's jaw drop in weightlessness, it's to be honoured by The Queen. I am amazed & humbled."
https://twitter.com/Canadian_Crown/status/1503001690324221955?s=20&t=nDGBzbott1UiZ3wPJv_ftA
The Queen appears in good health as she walks dogs in Frogmore Gardens at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10643481/The-Queen-appears-good-health-walks-dogs-Frogmore-Gardens-Windsor-Castle.html)
Quote from: oak_and_cedar on November 26, 2020, 07:42:31 AM
This was an interesting article
Prince Philip is a 'devoted reader of books about UFOs and aliens' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8984271/Prince-Philip-devoted-reader-books-UFOs.html)
Does anyone believe he might be privy to some info? He is married to Queen after all...
Are you saying the Queen is an alien or something? :lol: :hehe: :thumbsdown:
The Queen took off to Sandringham :pillowfight:
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The Queen has arrived at Sandringham where she will mark her 96th birthday tomorrow in a typically low-key, unfussy way.
Meanwhile her grandson, Prince Harry, takes a swipe on US television about her inner circle, claims she talks to him about things she can?t tell anyone else?.and says he doesn?t know whether he will be at the jubilee celebrations because of ?security issues and everything else?. He claims he is trying to ?make it possible that I can get my kids to meet her.?
HM the Queen has awarded Deborah James with a Damehood. :high5: Ms. James has raised millions for cancer research through her recent fundraiser. Sadly she has recently announced that she is going into hospice care.
Cancer campaigner and podcast host Deborah James awarded damehood | Cancer | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/12/cancer-campaigner-deborah-james-awarded-damehood)
QuoteThe cancer campaigner and podcaster Deborah James is to receive a damehood as her fundraiser for Cancer Research tops ?3.5m.
She admitted she was ?blown away? by the honour, adding: ?I don?t feel like I deserve this. I can?t tell you what this means to my family, it?s so much to take in.?
It comes days after she announced she had ended active care and had been moved to hospice at home care, saying she did not know ?how long I?ve got left?.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10811253/Dame-Deborah-James-Cancer-stricken-BBC-podcaster-honoured.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61428975
https://news.sky.com/story/deborah-james-cancer-campaigner-who-is-receiving-hospice-care-made-a-dame-12611735
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-brave-deborah-james-honoured-26951343
https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/18551429/deborah-james-awarded-damehood/
According to Hello magazine, HM is now at Sandringham after her Edinburgh engagements.
The Queen, 96, spotted in Sandringham on private break | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220704144502/the-queen-spotted-sandringham-private-break/)
QuoteThe Queen has been spotted driving around Sandringham, her country estate in Norfolk where she has been spending a few days on a private break.
Buckingham Palace confirmed last week that she would be travelling to Norfolk from Scotland and on Monday she was pictured in the passenger seat of her Range Rover as she was chauffeured around her estate.
Is it known if some of her relatives will visit Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham?
Not that I am aware of
@LouisFerdinand .
Unlocking this thread as it is a very happy story.The Queen ?danced around in circles? after hearing that Zara had won a medal at the 2012 Olympics ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-danced-around-in-circles-after-hearing-that-zara-had-won-a-medal-at-the-2012-olympics-184300/)
QuoteFormer royal protection officer Richard Griffin said that Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, was ?too nervous? to watch the event herself.
Speaking shortly after her death in September, Mr Griffin said that The Queen couldn?t face watching the event live, so went out for a picnic instead.
Mr Griffin said: ?I remember once when I was up at Balmoral with The Queen, and Zara was competing in the Olympic Games, and looked like she was going to win a medal.
?And I thought I would be flying down to Greenwich to watch her get on, but the Queen said to me ?I?m just so nervous, I can?t face up to it. Let?s just go out for a picnic.?
?So we drove up to one of the mountainsides, one of the cabins and we had a little private picnic just the two of us.?
However, the late monarch could not wait any longer, so asked her protection officer to radio his colleagues, asking how her granddaughter had done.
Mr Griffin continued: ??So I radioed them and found out she?s won the silver medal.
?I remember the Queen jut grabbed me and we were dancing around in circles on this hill in Scotland.
Oh what a lovely memory of HM to have, that is priceless indeed! I will always think of HM with her sparkling blue eyes and that smile that goes from ear to ear.
Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven was Prince Philip's maternal grandmother.
Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (1863-1950) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIPlb-mZ25A)
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A beloved character from British children's literature became an honorary member of the British Royal Family in 2022.
YEAR IN REVIEW: How Paddington became an honourary member of the Royal Family in 2022 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/how-paddington-became-an-honourary-member-of-the-royal-family-in-2022-184792/)
QuoteThis has been a monumental year for the British Royal Family. It included a once-in-a-lifetime Platinum Jubilee, the death of the United Kingdom?s longest-serving monarch, and the start of a new reign. However, for many keen royal watchers, the biggest event of the year was a new addition to the Royal Family ? Paddington Bear.
Paddington Bear?s relationship with the British Royal Family is not new. In 1986, Paddington at the Palace was published, following the little Peruvian bear?s adventures at Buckingham Palace. In 2022, Paddington became a lot closer to the royals, though.
The Queen?s Platinum Jubilee in the first weekend of June featured several large-scale events centred around Buckingham Palace. That included a Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace concert on Saturday, 4 June, with 22,000 spectators joining members of the Royal Family on the Mall.
The concert kicked off with a special video, with Queen Elizabeth hosting Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea. After Paddington accidentally squishes the cakes, he offers Her Majesty his signature marmalade sandwich, and she confides that she carries one in her Launer handbag, as well.
Not only was the video sweet and touching, but it was also one of the last times that The Queen was seen publicly before her death. The late Queen kept the video a secret from all her family members so that it would also be a surprise for them at the concert.
Upon her death in September, thousands of Paddington Bears were left along with marmalade sandwiches and floral tributes on the grounds of Windsor Castle, Sandringham, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Buckingham Palace.
The Paddington Bears were collected and cleaned by palace staff. After going on an adventure through Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, Queen Camilla donated the bears to Barnado?s Nursery in November, where children could have a teddy bear picnic.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Royalty and world leaders who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/year-in-review-royalty-and-world-leaders-who-paid-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-184777/)
QuoteIn total, 500 heads of state and dignitaries were in attendance at Queen Elizabeth II?s State Funeral. Only a handful of countries, including Russia, Belarus, Afghanistan, China, Myanmar, Syria, and Venezuela, were not invited at all. Iran, North Korea and Nicaragua were only invited at the ambassadorial level.
None of Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughters and great-granddaughters had the first name of Elizabeth.
Is there a specific reason why no girl was given the first name of Elizabeth?
^ Great question, I also wonder why now!
Quote from: Nightowl on January 20, 2023, 06:04:38 AM
^ Great question, I also wonder why now!
its quite obvious. Elizabeth was the queens name, and also the queen mothers.. By and large, the RF has used different names for the members of the family who are known to the public, rather than using the same names. All the children and grandchildren have used Elizabeth as a secondary name for one of their daughters, so that is how they honour the queen. Williams daughter, is Charlotte Eliz Diana. Beatrice's daughter is Siena Elizabeth, Andrew gave Bea the names Beatrice Elizabeth Mary, Zara's daughter is Lena Elizabeth Tindall, Ed's daughter is Louise Elizabeth Alice Mary, Peter Phillips daughter is Isla Elizabeth, and the cousins usually have an Elizabeth as a second name for one of their children. Lady Davina Windsor is an Elizabeth, Fred Windsors daughter Maud has Elizabeth in her names, so has Lady Heleln Windsors daughter though Lady H is Helen Marina Lucy....
Queen Victoria of England had several granddaughters and great-granddaughters who had the first name of Victoria.
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on January 20, 2023, 08:59:50 PM
Queen Victoria of England had several granddaughters and great-granddaughters who had the first name of Victoria.
yes we know this. She wanted all of her descendants and Alberts to have the names ALbert or Victoria as part of their name.
Quote from: Amabel2 on January 20, 2023, 08:10:17 AM
its quite obvious. Elizabeth was the queens name, and also the queen mothers.. By and large, the RF has used different names for the members of the family who are known to the public, rather than using the same names. All the children and grandchildren have used Elizabeth as a secondary name for one of their daughters, so that is how they honour the queen. Williams daughter, is Charlotte Eliz Diana. Beatrice's daughter is Siena Elizabeth, Andrew gave Bea the names Beatrice Elizabeth Mary, Zara's daughter is Lena Elizabeth Tindall, Ed's daughter is Louise Elizabeth Alice Mary, Peter Phillips daughter is Isla Elizabeth, and the cousins usually have an Elizabeth as a second name for one of their children. Lady Davina Windsor is an Elizabeth, Fred Windsors daughter Maud has Elizabeth in her names, so has Lady Heleln Windsors daughter though Lady H is Helen Marina Lucy....
Thank You Amabel2, that is very very interesting. I knew some of the cousins had Elizabeth in their names yet not all of them. So someday if George has a daughter first then she will be named Elizabeth as she will be a Queen after George.....that would be difficult to live up to I would think. Wow, getting into the far away future here, time to stay in the present I think or not. Now I wonder who named me as Elizabeth is my second name and my first name is just weird......even the gov can't get it right...lol
we have no idea what Georges daughter will be called, if he has a daughter - I think Eliz will be one of her names but its unlikely taht she will be named Eliz as a first name. They'll problaby go for someting different for a new era and a new queen.
Oh, okay, I was under the impression that the name Elizabeth was saved for queens only, say *if* a first born was a daughter of George's then would she be given the name of Elizabeth. I personally like the name as it is an old ancient name for a woman,not modern or contemporary like Apple.
Quote from: Nightowl on January 22, 2023, 09:25:47 PM
Oh, okay, I was under the impression that the name Elizabeth was saved for queens only, say *if* a first born was a daughter of George's then would she be given the name of Elizabeth. I personally like the name as it is an old ancient name for a woman,not modern or contemporary like Apple.
we don't know what George's daughter, assuming he has one, will be called. It might be that they'd like an Elizabeth III, but equally in today's world, people tend to try and give a new name to a child, rather than call him or her after his parents or grandparents. There are other royal names that a future daughter could have...
There has'nt been a Victoria now for a long time, or they cuold use Anne.
Quote from: Nightowl on January 22, 2023, 09:25:47 PM
Oh, okay, I was under the impression that the name Elizabeth was saved for queens only, say *if* a first born was a daughter of George's then would she be given the name of Elizabeth. I personally like the name as it is an old ancient name for a woman,not modern or contemporary like Apple.
I was never under the impression that certain royal names had to reserved or saved for certain royal children.
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on January 24, 2023, 12:05:08 AM
I was never under the impression that certain royal names had to reserved or saved for certain royal children.
Nor was I. If you look at the names of George III?s many daughters for example they run the gamut from names popular in the House of Hanover to the occasional British royal name borne by predecessors.
Quote from: Nightowl on January 22, 2023, 09:25:47 PM
Oh, okay, I was under the impression that the name Elizabeth was saved for queens only, say *if* a first born was a daughter of George's then would she be given the name of Elizabeth. I personally like the name as it is an old ancient name for a woman,not modern or contemporary like Apple.
Interesting as the two Queen Regeants named Elizabeth were named after Queen Consorts. Elizabeth I was named for her paternal grandmother- Elizabeth of York married to Henry VII. Elizabeth II was named after her mother who was the Duchess of York.
^Thanks for the history lesson TLLK, that is interesting to know. Now I will research more on Elizabeth of York as I have a book on her somewhere here. The Duchess of York, I always viewed her as a formidable woman, strong in wanting her own way in life.
You're welcome
@Nightowl. Honestly I hadn't really linked the two facts until I read the other posts. Also Queen Elizabeth I's maternal great-grandmother was also an Elizabeth known to history as Queen Elizabeth Woodville. She was the wife of Edward IV and their eldest child was Elizabeth of York.
I think it was just that Elizabeth was such a common name, it was in medieval times and it still is very common today. Hence the many abbreviations of the name, Lizzy, Liza, Betty, Bess, Libby etc etc.
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A man who arrived at Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow and told a protection officer "I am here to kill the Queen" has pleaded guilty to a charge under the Treason Act.
Jaswant Singh Chail, from Hampshire, was arrested on Christmas Day 2021, when the late monarch was living at Windsor due to the Covid pandemic.
At the Old Bailey earlier, Chail, 21, pleaded guilty to three charges.
He is the first person in the UK to be convicted of treason since 1981.
Chail, from North Baddesley, near Southampton, also admitted making threats to kill and possessing the loaded weapon in the castle. He is due to be sentenced at the same court on 31 March.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-64500638?at_campaign_type=owned&at_medium=social&at_link_id=AB3D1A9E-A3B2-11ED-B628-B24C2152A482&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=link&at_link_type=web_link&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking
Thank you for the update
@wannable. I'd been curious about his mental state and subsequent trial. While he had been hospitalized, it appears that he did improve his mental state with treatment and was judged fit for trial. He appeared via video link from the hospital.
Update news he guilty three charges include treasons but his sentence will be on march 31
Crossbow-wielding intruder Jaswant Singh Chail admits trying to harm the Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11709627/Crossbow-wielding-intruder-admits-trying-harm-Queen.html)
Man admits to trying to harm the Queen after being caught at Windsor Castle with crossbow | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20230203163462/man-charged-crossbow-windsor-castle-the-queen/)
Man caught on Windsor Castle with crossbow admits treason after threat to 'kill the Queen' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1730190/queen-news-windsor-castle-crossbow-treason-jaswant-singh-chail)
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-02-03/man-admits-treason-act-charge-after-threatening-to-kill-queen-with-crossbow
Crossbow man guilty of TREASON after threatening to kill Queen in Windsor break-in - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-man-crossbow-guilty-treason-29123602)
Masked man admits storming Windsor Castle on Christmas Day with a crossbow saying 'I'm here to kill the Queen' | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21261724/masked-man-windsor-castle-crossbow-queen/)
Man becomes first person convicted of treason in over 40 years ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/man-becomes-first-person-convicted-of-treason-in-over-40-years-186197/)
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To @WallaceMuseum for a preview of 'The Queen and her Corgis', which opens tomorrow: The Queen and her Corgis - The Wallace Collection (https://wallacecollection.org/whats-on/the-queen-and-her-corgis/). Charming. The canine theme continues on 29 March with the opening of 'Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney'. #WallaceWoofs
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A strange life: Profile of Prince Philip | The Independent | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/a-strange-life-profile-of-prince-philip-1563268.html)
A 1992 long but extremely interesting profile of the life of Prince Philip, starting with his emotionally stunted childhood and adolescence. Really, really good in explaining a lot about Philip as husband, father and royal.
Philip and early years of royal life.
In the early years of the Queen's reign, Philip was the only Royal male in her immediate family, and he said what he pleased. He was often brusque. 'Let's get the hell out of here,' he would say. 'This is a bloody waste of time.' He chafed at the constrained, ambiguous business of being Consort. The problems came to a head soon after the Queen's accession, when Philip left on a four-month tour of the Commonwealth, accompanied by Michael Parker.
'I think Philip just got bored with the whole Royal business,' says one of the Queen's former private secretaries. 'All those stuffy engagements, all that handshaking. It wasn't his thing at all. He just got fed up with it.' At the end of the tour, Parker resigned when his wife sued him for divorce. His departure sparked off a wave of rumours about trouble in the Royal marriage.
Philip and the media
Either way, the rumours have done little to help his relationship with media folk, whom he once compared with the apes of Gibraltar. He cannot overcome his distaste, even when it would suit him. One British reporter, who doesn't want to be named, recalls approaching Prince Philip as he took a walk after a church service at Sandringham one freezing January morning. The Royal yacht Britannia had just been used as a temporary refugee ship during an evacuation of Aden. 'The story showed the Navy in a really good light,' the reporter says. 'I expected him to make some sort of positive comment. Nothing more.' Instead, the reporter says, 'he just turned and snapped, '*** off'.' Then he pressed his electronic buzzer. The police came running.
I ask Prince Philip if he still feels misunderstood. He had been quoted as saying so in Look in 1964. It sets him off again. 'Come off it. You cannot take quotations in newspapers seriously.' Brushing an imaginary speck from his suit, he adds: 'It so happens that it is perfectly legal to put anything in a newspaper in quotation marks, and there is nothing you can do about it. You have no copyright on what other people say you said.
'There's no point in talking about it.'
The whole family has been shocked at the tabloids' lese majeste. And one of the reasons advanced for the Queen's offer to take so many of her relatives off the Civil List is that she hopes they will now be able to insist on more respect for their privacy. If so, it may not come in time for the next media bombshell: the next book by Kitty Kelley, who put the cat among the Reagan White House pigeons, is about the House of Windsor.
Quote from: Amabel2 on April 04, 2023, 11:15:15 AM
so they dont want awards, but they recently accepted an award from some Kennedy organsation for anti racisms and then said that they had never accused the RF of racism. I hope they gave the award back
NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been named this year's Ripple of Hope Award laureates in recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives through their Archewell Foundation.
That?s what the Sussexes were given their award for. Nothing whatsoever in the statement above to do with what they said or didn?t say about the Royal Family.
And if we ARE talking racist language perhaps a scroll through what Prince Philip said throughout the years, and what Charles said to a black author in Manchester, might be instructive.
Prince Philip Had a Long History of Racist and Problematic Language (https://www.insider.com/prince-philip-long-history-racist-problematic-language-2021-4)
Prince Charles Told A British Journalist She Didn?t Look Like She Was From Manchester | Grazia (https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/anita-sethi-prince-charles-racism-manchester-liverpool/)
Not to mention the late Queen?s Lady in Waiting a few months back!
what has Philip to do with anyting? He has never claimed an award for anti racism,
Quote from: Amabel2 on April 04, 2023, 11:41:35 AM
what has Philip to do with anyting? He has never claimed an award for anti racism,
No and he never worked on changing his racist views either.
Again what has that to do wiht anything? Philip was 100 years old almost when he died. He was born into a conservative royal family in 1921. Of course he comes across as racist to younger people. BUt Harry was born 60 years later and made racist remarks to his army friends, and claimed an award for anti racism, then said that he had not accused his famly of being raicist. So if he iddn't accuse them of being racist, how can he claim an award for fighting their racism?
Quote from: Amabel2 on April 04, 2023, 12:09:47 PM
Again what has that to do wiht anything? Philip was 100 years old almost when he died. He was born into a conservative royal family in 1921. Of course he comes across as racist to younger people. BUt Harry was born 60 years later and made racist remarks to his army friends, and claimed an award for anti racism, then said that he had not accused his famly of being raicist. So if he iddn't accuse them of being racist, how can he claim an award for fighting their racism?
Philip wasn?t 100 years old when he shared those racist sentiments on tours with the Queen and on his own. He began these so-called ?amusing? comments about other races when he was in his 40s, if not earlier. He was excused it by the Press for years. And the QM also made several racist remarks in her time. Younger members of the royal family (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) grew up hearing those views.)
Harry made one racist comment to his Pakistani army friend, apologised for it and was disciplined for it at the time. That?s hardly the same thing as PP. Harry wasn?t given the Ripple of Hope Award for fighting racism in the BRF, I copied what the organisers of the RK Human Rights award said about giving the Ripple of Hope to the Sussexes in a former post. Didn?t you read it? It didn?t mention the RF in that statement in any way.
Here it is again, in case you?ve forgotten it,
NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been named this year's Ripple of Hope Award laureates in recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives through their Archewell Foundation.
please dotn reply to me any more - I've had it
Kensington Palace release touching unseen photo of Queen on her 97th birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11999109/Kensington-Palace-release-touching-unseen-photo-Queen-97th-birthday.html)
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Royal Family Pays Birthday Tribute to Life of Queen Elizabeth (https://people.com/royals/royal-family-tribute-queen-elizabeth-birthday-life-legacy/)
King Charles pays touching tribute to late Queen on 97th birthday | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/490707/king-charles-royal-family-tribute-queen-elizabeth-97th-birthday/)
Kate Middleton releases new photo of late Queen with great-grandchildren at Balmoral | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/490727/kate-middleton-shares-new-photo-royal-great-grandchildren-queen-elizabeth/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65350728
Previously unseen photo of late Queen released on what would have been her 97th birthday | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/previously-unseen-photo-of-late-queen-released-on-what-would-have-been-her-97th-birthday-12862598)
King Charles honours the late Queen on what would have been her 97th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1761076/king-charles-honours-queen-birthday-twitter)
Queen Elizabeth II's final family holiday beautifully captured by Kate in group picture | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1761060/queen-elizabeth-ii-birthday-new-pictures-kate-middleton)
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-04-21/picture-of-late-queen-with-great-grandchildren-released-to-mark-97th-birthday
Kate Middleton shares unseen family snap of late Queen with her great-grandchildren - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-shares-unseen-family-29773167)
King Charles shares beautiful tribute to late Queen on poignant and bittersweet date - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-shares-beautiful-tribute-29770982)
Royal fans spot nod to missing great-grandchild in new photo of Queen taken by Kate - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royal-fans-spot-nod-missing-29774319)
Queen smiles with great grandkids in snap shared on what would have been her birthday ? but Archie & Lilibet are missing | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22116341/queen-smiles-grandchildren-shared-kate-birthday/)
A special image of Queen Elizabeth II in her last summer marks the anniversary of her birth ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/a-special-image-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-in-her-last-summer-marks-the-anniversary-of-her-birth-188550/)
FBI files reveal plot to kill Queen Elizabeth during US trip in 1983 | Queen Elizabeth II | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/26/fbi-files-reveal-plot-kill-queen-elizabeth-us-trip-1983)
I?m sure there were many such plots against the Queen throughout her reign, and during that turbulent time, it?s hardly surprising.
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Buildings, parks, pubs or businesses cannot be renamed after the late Queen Elizabeth without specific permission, the Cabinet Office has warned.
The name of the late Queen is going to be "closely protected" in terms of how it can be used, says new guidance.
The Cabinet Office says permission for using the late Queen's name will only be "sparingly granted".
An "official national memorial" to the late Queen is expected, says the Cabinet Office.
There are many places and businesses named after historic royal names - including the Queen Victoria pub in BBC TV's EastEnders soap opera.
But official guidance has recently been issued by the Cabinet Office warning about the limits on using modern royal names and titles.
Queen officially opens new Elizabeth Line
In particular there are concerns about ensuring the late Queen's name is only used in "dignified and appropriate" ways.
"The full title of Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be closely protected to preserve the rarity of the honour," says a government spokeswoman.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66267869
Gosh, if those rules had applied in previous centuries at least half the pubs in England wouldn?t be named after various Kings and Queens of England. As for Victoria, people all over GB and the Empire went on the rampage of naming things after her, during her lifetime and after it. Cities, provinces, colonies, States, islands, forests, nature reserves, waterfalls, and literally thousands of streets, avenues, buildings, all over the known world named after her.
Quote from: HistoryGirl2 on May 26, 2023, 10:17:44 AM
FBI files reveal plot to kill Queen Elizabeth during US trip in 1983 | Queen Elizabeth II | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/26/fbi-files-reveal-plot-kill-queen-elizabeth-us-trip-1983)
I?m sure there were many such plots against the Queen throughout her reign, and during that turbulent time, it?s hardly surprising.
I agree. It's only now after her death and a few decades since threats were initially uncovered that the world knows about them.
Queen Elizabeth Will Be Honored with New National Memorial: Report (https://people.com/queen-elizabeth-national-memorial-commission-new-committee-report-7564823)
Same her parents did statues respective
I wonder if there will be a memorial to the DoE as well when the one for the late QEII is installed.
Quote from: TLLK on July 25, 2023, 02:36:39 PM
I wonder if there will be a memorial to the DoE as well when the one for the late QEII is installed.
You would hope so. Prince Philip was a stalwart support to her practically all their married life. The Queen may well have struggled with a less interested spouse. Really, in spite of each man having faults (of course) the UK and Commonwealth has been very lucky in both our most recent Prince consorts.
Yes I do hope that there will be a statue or something for the DoE. Phillip's great-great-grandfather Albert has many memorials dedicated to him, so I believe that it is fitting that he would have one as well. Though probably not something on the scale of the Albert Hall.
Quote from: TLLK on July 26, 2023, 12:35:29 PM
Yes I do hope that there will be a statue or something for the DoE. Phillip's great-great-grandfather Albert has many memorials dedicated to him, so I believe that it is fitting that he would have one as well. Though probably not something on the scale of the Albert Hall.
I certainly don?t think that anything like the Albert Hall will ever be replicated again (and I realise you?re joking.) Victoria so adored her husband that after his death she was determined to honour him and a huge public Hall was considered admirable. Because she was so venerated in her later years, the majority of M/C Britons backed the project. What the poor thought about it is unknown.
Ive more and more to feeling that statues don?t do much and perhaps some kind of national charitable endeavour in the names of the late Queen and PP would be of more practical use. I don?t know. I think there may possibly be a new important building or new wing dedicated to Elizabeth in London in the next few years, an academy, scientific establishment, research hospital wing, something of that sort.
@Curryong-Yes a national charity endeavor would be an excellent way to honor the late QEII and DoE while serving the people of the United Kingdom.
Statue of Queen Elizabeth with her beloved corgis will be unveiled as first official moment to late monarch | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12353651/Statue-Queen-Elizabeth-beloved-corgis-unveiled-official-moment-late-monarch.html)
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Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee and funeral see the sales of Royal souvenirs soar to a record GBP 25 million last year | Daily Mail Online
Royal Collection Trust
La Touquet airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1804829/la-touquet-airport-queen-elizabeth)
French airport to be renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/french-airport-to-be-renamed-in-memory-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-192315/)
In late Queen Elizabeth?s honor name King Charles granted but no date will release details till Buckingham Palace will announced
Quote from: sara8150 on August 22, 2023, 04:10:05 PM
La Touquet airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1804829/la-touquet-airport-queen-elizabeth)
French airport to be renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/french-airport-to-be-renamed-in-memory-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-192315/)
In late Queen Elizabeth?s honor name King Charles granted but no date will release details till Buckingham Palace will announced
That is a wonderful honour and shows how the late Queen was viewed in Europe I think. Good for France!
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66577824
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-22/french-airport-to-be-renamed-in-honour-of-queen-elizabeth-ii
French seaside resort renames its airport in honour of Queen Elizabeth II - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/french-airport-renamed-queen-elizabeths-30764783)
The last day or so of the late Queen?s life, hour by hour. Some of this is very interesting and sad as well, even if it is the Fail recounting it.
After almost a year since Queen Elizabeth's death aged 96, we look back minute by minute at the day that our beloved monarch died | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12472185/After-year-Queen-Elizabeths-death-aged-96-look-minute-minute-day-beloved-monarch-died.html)
@Curryong -If you have the time, watch the video that is included in the article. It's more or less the same information from the article, but IMO it's more poignant hearing from the reporters/editors on the events of the day.
In the link below, there's an account of Huw Edwards' preparing himself to deliver the announcement of the Queen's death which he did in a most professional and dignified manner IMHO.
Log into Facebook | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=590213839552541)
Huw Edwards reveals what it was like to announce Queen Elizabeth II's death.
QuoteHuw Edwards, out of vision, is saying: ?We are expecting the news from Balmoral that she?s having treatment or that indeed they are unable to help Her Majesty any more.?
Then Edwards hears in his earpiece: ?The announcement is here. Take your time. Speak when you are ready. Don?t rush.?
News channels around the world switch to the BBC to see Huw Edwards, now in a black tie, say: ?A few moments ago, Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Palace has just issued this statement: ?The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon?.?
Edwards said later: ?When the announcement came, where I thought that I would be terrified, having imagined it over the years, actually I was very calm.?
Italy honours Queen Elizabeth II with rare stamp ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/italy-honours-queen-elizabeth-ii-with-rare-stamp-192941/)
QuoteA brand new stamp, showing Queen Elizabeth II in five different decades of her life, has been issued by the Italian Postal Service.
The stamp was released to mark the anniversary of the death of Her Late Majesty.
It is extremely rare for the Italian Postal Service to issue a stamp featuring a non-Italian and the Royal Family immediately thanked them, on social media, for the honour.
A nice anecdote from Dr. Brian Lang, ex Principle and Vice Chancellor of the University of St. Andrews. HMQEII overstayed at the graduation garden party to meet and greet other parents and grandparents of graduates. She also when in Edinburg met with Dr. Lang twice, one was for lunch.
Prince William's university graduation party: why the Queen stayed longer than planned - exclusive | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/503466/why-the-queen-overstayed-prince-william-graduation-party/)
BREAKING: Prince Harry said the late Queen Elizabeth II forced him out of the Kingdom in a court of law.
(Bets are on he will someway write a book about who she really is, which will take away all her legacy)
A REMINDER TO HARRY:
Buckingham Palace statement on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Published 19 February 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family.
Following conversations with The Duke, The Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of The Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service. The honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her Majesty, before being redistributed among working members of The Royal Family.
While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.
Notes to editors:
Following The Duke and Duchess of Sussex?s decision to step away last year as working members of The Royal Family, a 12-month review was agreed.
A decision has now been made after conversations between The Duke of Sussex and Members of The Royal Family.
The military, Commonwealth and Charitable associations which will revert to The Queen are:
The Royal Marines, RAF Honington, Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving.
The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, The Rugby Football Union, The Rugby Football League, The Royal National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities.
https://www.royal.uk/buckingham-palace-statement-duke-and-duchess-sussex
Quote from: wannable on December 07, 2023, 09:46:52 PM
BREAKING: Prince Harry said the late Queen Elizabeth II forced him out of the Kingdom in a court of law.
(Bets are on he will someway write a book about who she really is, which will take away all her legacy)
What Harry really said. Reprinted in a source which is anti-Sussex btw. He stated he ?felt forced? and did not mention his grandmother at all.
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-claims-he-and-meghan-markle-felt-forced-to-leave-uk-in-new-court-statement/news-story/9840ae6b1ed052e1dcf7604054387398
The Duke of Sussex submitted a statement on Thursday ? which was read in the High Court on his behalf ? as part of his legal challenge to the Home Office over its decision to downgrade his security protection.
Harry claimed that he and Meghan?s relocation to the United States, widely dubbed as ?Megxit?, came ?with great sadness?.
?It was with great sadness to both of us that my wife and I felt forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020,? Harry?s statement read.
?The UK is my home. The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home as much as where they live at the moment in the United States.
?That cannot happen if there is no possibility to keep them safe when they are on UK soil.
?I can?t put my wife in danger like that, and given my experiences in life I?m reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm?s way too.?
Quote from: wannable on December 07, 2023, 09:46:52 PM
BREAKING: Prince Harry said the late Queen Elizabeth II forced him out of the Kingdom in a court of law.
(Bets are on he will someway write a book about who she really is, which will take away all her legacy)
What the hell.......what next? HM was not tough enough, she should of thrown the 2 idiots in a dungeon under Windsor castle with just a ketchup sandwich and cold water for a few weeks. Like I said, the Sussex's will never go away, take their titles and they will come out fighting more than ever, no invites to an event, bet they will do something that day to be in the news, They will not give up period,. No amount of money will ever be enough for them, no amount of fame or billboards ringing their praise will be enough either....they have an empty soul, nothing will ever fill it, not love, not money, not peace, not goodwill, NOTHING.....yet maybe the takeover of William's life and job do the trick.....Jealousy knows no bounds!
The only official monarch and statements came from her.