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Queen Elizabeth Attends Church before Returning to London
Queen Elizabeth attended a public church service yesterday at the West Newton parish church near Sandringham. The outing was her last in Norfolk before her return to London today. Following tradition, the Queen has been at her estate since just before Christmas. Though the past weeks have not been a purely work-free vacation, I’m sure she enjoyed her more relaxed schedule in the estate, having lots of time with her corgis, horses and the countryside.
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Video: Queen Elizabeth’s Visit to Oxford
In December last year, Queen Elizabeth went to Oxford University to reopen the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The British Monarchy’s channel on Youtube released this video of the visit. It shows her arrival, and welcome by a crowd of flag-waving students. We also see a small part of the activities inside, including the unveiling of a flag to mark her visit. The little girl who presented the Queen with a posy gave a wonderful little… More »
Photos: British Royals at Sandringham
Here are some photos of the British royal family as they went to church on Christmas morning. We’ve already seen some of them in the video. But that was such a short clip that I think you’ll also enjoy seeing them better here:
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Video: British Royals Attend Christmas Services
In keeping with tradition, Queen Elizabeth and the British royal family are spending the Christmas break in Sandringham estate. The royals attended Christmas services at the church of St Mary Magdalene yesterday. Below is a video of their arrival: The Queen was accompanied in the car by Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Before entering the church, Queen Elizabeth, in a red coat and hat, acknowledged the crowd that had gathered outside. Also seen in this video are Princess… More »
2009 Christmas Message from Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas message, which was recorded earlier in Buckingham Palace, was broadcast today. It is her 57th message, in what has become a popular part of public Christmas celebrations in the U.K. You can watch the broadcast in the video below, via The Royal Channel on YouTube. Queen Elizabeth called 2009 “a difficult year for many”. She touched on the major themes of the war in Afghanistan, the global recession, and the unity and strength of… More »
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip at 2009 Royal Variety Show
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip kept up with the latest in popular entertainment at last Tuesday’s Royal Variety Show. The annual show brings together performances from the film and music industry. This year, it was held in Blackpool, England, the first time in the town since 1955. Among this year’s Royal Variety performers were Bette Midler, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Buble, Katherine Jenkins, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga. I always like to see Queen Elizabeth… More »
Queen Elizabeth Visits Oxford
Queen Elizabeth was in Oxford, England yesterday, on behalf of two institutions at Oxford University. The monarch officially reopened the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, after its 61 million pound renovation. The museum’s new galleries have been open to the public since November 7. But it was the Queen’s presence that made yesterday’s event official and that much more special, of course. In the afternoon, Queen Elizabeth continued to Brasenose College to celebrate its 500th… More »
Queen Elizabeth Opens 2009 British Parliament
Queen Elizabeth has once again graced the opening of the British parliament, the event that is the most regal in her annual schedule. Very little varies from year to year in the ceremony at the House of Lords in London’s Westminster Palace. Several parts of the ceremony, such as a search of the palace cellars and Buckingham Palace’s taking of a “hostage” from the House of Commons, are performed purely for the sake of tradition, which may go… More »
British Royals at Remembrance Sunday 2009
On Sunday, the British Royal Family led their country in commemorating the end of the of World War I Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince William and Prince Harry joined British political leaders at the Cenotaph in London for Remembrance Sunday. As customary, the royals laid wreaths during the ceremony honoring those who died in battle. … More »
Queen Elizabeth at Newmarket Animal Health Trust
Here are some photos of Queen Elizabeth to brighten your Saturday! The British monarch, in a vibrant red ensemble, visited the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk, England on October 29, 2009. As part of her visit, the Queen took a tour of the brand new visitor’s centre and was introduced to the work being done in the Cancer Centre. She also took up a spade to plant a tree on the grounds of the facility…. More »
Video: UK State Banquet for President of India
The Royal Channel has released this video of the State Banquet that Queen Elizabeth hosted for India’s President Pratibha Patil and her husband Dr Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat. Shown are the guests entering St. George’s Hall in Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth’s welcome message and President Patil’s response . We see glimpses of Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Camilla (we see only her back and her tiara) and the other guests gathered at the long dining table. The… More »
The Queen’s Baton Relay and the Last Day of India State Visit
The state visit by India’s President Pratibha Patil ended yesterday with the launch of the Commonwealth Games and a farewell from Queen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth presided over the Queen’s Baton Relay for the XIX Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Delhi, India in 2010. The relay was held outside Buckingham Palace, 339 days before the start of the games. A message from the Queen was placed inside the handcrafted Baton before she handed… More »
Photos from State Banquet for U.K. Visit by India’s President
I’ve got a few more photos of the grand and glittering State Banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth for the President of India Prathibha Devi Singh Patil yesterday. The banquet was held at Windsor Castle after a welcome ceremony during the day. The Queen and Prince Philip, with President Patil and her husband Dr Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat, as they arrive for the banquet: At the banquet, the Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne (you can just… More »
Queen Elizabeth Welcomes President of India
The State Visit to the UK of the President of India Pratibha Patil kicked off today with an official welcome by Queen Elizabeth. The arrival ceremony included a carriage procession through the streets of Windsor, ending at Windsor Castle. There, Prince Philip accompanied President Patil in inspecting the Honor Guard. After the welcome ceremony, Queen Elizabeth hosted a private lunch for President Patil. Prin ce Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall were also present at the… More »
Royal Fashion Friday: Hats at St Paul’s Cathedral
Last Friday, Queen Elizabeth and her family joined the commemorative service to honor British personnel who served in Iraq. For the solemn occasion, the British royal ladies donned neutral, somber colors and kept their hats in the more traditional range. The royal men came in military uniform, as did Princess Anne, who holds honorary military appointments. Queen Elizabeth’s gray coat decorated with black flowers, and matching hat set the mood for the fashion of the day: … More »
Royal Fashion Friday: Queen Elizabeth’s Garden Party Outfit
Queen Elizabeth hosted the summer’s first Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this week. Though the get-together was dampened by a rainstorm, The Queen came out well-equipped. To top off her robin’s egg-blue outfit and hat, she carried a clear umbrella for protection. Image: Bauer-Griffin… More »
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot 2009
Ladies Day, the third day of Royal Ascot, is one of the highlights of the event that combines British horse-racing and fashion in a signature way. It is the ladies’ day to shine with the most unique hats seen anywhere. Queen Elizabeth was very stylish in her blue and white combination. Here she is arriving with Prince Philip today, June 18, 2009: Princess Eugenie in a lime green topper, arriving with Prince Michael of Kent:… More »
2009 Royal Ascot Day 2
Today was the second day of the 2009 races at the Royal Ascot. The festivities continued with even more horses and, of course, lovely hats. Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, was pretty in hot pink and white. Also in the photos below are Prince Charles, Prince of Wales; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. … More »
2009 Royal Ascot Races Day 1
It’s that time of the year when we get to see the gorgeous fashions at the Royal Ascot Races. The British royals are, of course, out in full force in their beautiful hats. Queen Elizabeth was especially sunny during Day 1 of the races. The five-day racing event is sure to attract not just the horse fans, but also the fashion elite. This is a see-and-be-seen event, and is a chance to show off the… More »
Happy 88th Birthday to Prince Philip!
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, celebrated his 88th birthday today, June 10, 2009. He was born in Corfu to Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg. The day was just like any other working day for the prince consort. Prince Philip met with foreign travel writers to promote British tourism, and attended a reception for the Special Boat Service Association. Prince Philip celebrated his birthday with a… More »
