Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 26: December 2014 - May 2018

[Cris M]

I don't think this is the right place to vent republican frustration.

 

[Roslyn]

I take umbrage at my concerns being dismissed as "nonsense" or "republican frustration" by people who are not Australian. It is not only republicans who disapproved of Abbott giving that award to Prince Philip, hence that power being removed from him afterwards.

The only reason it is being discussed here today is because today is the day the Queen presented that gong to her husband. Philip receiving the award is a current event, and therefore I consider that it is valid to express my opinion about it.

 

[Princess of Durham]

It is merely an honorific, nothing more.


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[Iluvbertie]

Whether it is an honorific or not is not relevant.


This is an award for AUSTRALIANS and he is a FOREIGNER - it is that simple.


I know no one - monarchist or republican - who supports this decision. I do know some for whom it was the last straw that saw them change camps.


For those of you who aren't Australians I think you don't understand the depth of feeling on this issue as it seems as if the British are trying to re-establish their position - that is the symbolism of the action even if that wasn't the intent.


The PM is never again going to be able to make decisions like this - that is the best thing that has happened - no more 'one person decisions' and not just this PM. His popularity plummeted after this decision and he hasn't regained it yet.

 

[roseroyal]

Gettyimages.co.uk picture gallery

Queen Elizabeth hands the Duke of Edinburgh his knighthood of Australia insignia
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Queen presents Duke of Edinburgh with his controversial Australian knighthood (because if there's one thing Philip needs, it's another gong)
dailymail.co.uk

Wow! That order is gorgeous! I don't want to offend anybody, but all this controversy makes 0 sense. Why criticize the Queen? She was just doing her duty- doing what the PM asked of her. And IMO, what is wrong with honoring the husband of the Head of State, who IMO has served Australia?

 

[Dman]

I think people went totally overboard in their harsh reactions over Prince Philip's Australian knighthood.

 

[Zonk]

Please note that all posts regarding Australia and the monarchy have been moved to http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...-residences-governor-general-etc-7152-29.html .

Also, please treat your fellow TRF members with the same courtesy that you would like to receive ....even if you happen to disagree on a particular topic.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabeth presented businessman and Mars bar billionaire John Mars with an Honorary Knighthood at Windsor Castle yesterday, April 29:



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[ROYAL NORWAY]

The Queen is great in pink for her new great-granddaughter.

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - The Queen & Duke Of York Attend The Amalgamation Parade Of The Queen's Royal Lancers And 9th/12th Royal Lancers - Zimbio

The Queen celebrates the royal baby girl with a rose ensemble at military parade | Daily Mail Online

 

[An Ard Ri]

Hello

The Queen wears pink in honour of William and Kate's baby girl - hellomagazine.com


Belga

Belga Image - Editorial

 

[rominet09]

Lovely from the Queen to think of that !

 

[muriel]

Following his decisive win in the General Elections, HM is meeting with David Cameron. As sitting PM, he will not need to be appointed again, but will continue in the role.

 

[Jacknch]

A photo of the Primeminister arriving at Buckingham Palace:


https://www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy

 

[Dman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGfpcOmYefo

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

The Queen made a private visit to the National Stud and the Jockey Club Rooms, Newmarket - May 4, 2015.

https://twitter.com/TheJockeyClub/status/596335708450750465/photo/1

https://twitter.com/TheJockeyClub/status/596334716908916736/photo/1

https://twitter.com/TheJockeyClub/status/596334153576112128/photo/1

The Queen unveils portrait of herself during visit to Jockey Club Rooms at Newmarket

 

[Marty91charmed]

I find that portrait really beautiful.... An interesting insight on Her Majesty's relationship with horses IMO.

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

The Queen has lit the first of 200 beacons to light up the night sky to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day at Windsor Castle tonight. I watched it live on BBC News Channel / Sky News and she looked great as usual.

Special events to commemorate 70th anniversary of VE Day - ITV News

http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/661596/stream_img.jpg

Video: Queen lights beacon on 70th anniversary of VE Day - Telegraph

Seventy years on, a fine tribute to the flame of freedom: ROBERT HARDMAN witnesses yesterday's VE Day celebrations | Daily Mail Online

 

[Marty91charmed]

Thanks Royal Norway... She does look great! I still don't understand in which occasions she wears her spectacles total mystery to me...

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Queen has lit the first of 200 beacons to light up the night sky to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day at Windsor Castle tonight. I watched it live on BBC News Channel / Sky News and she looked great as usual.

Special events to commemorate 70th anniversary of VE Day - ITV News

http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/661596/stream_img.jpg

Yes I was watching that earlier on the BBC (inbetween Election 2015 coverage).

http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5665017.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Queen-Elizabeth.jpg

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03298/Queen-Elizabeth-II_3298001b.jpg

 

[JessRulz]

Posts about Philip at the Royal Windsor Horse Show have been moved to the event specific thread: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f23/the-royal-windsor-horse-show-2014-a-36923.html.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabethas Colonel-in-Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada received Colonel Ronald Foxcroft (Honorary Colonel), Lieutenant Richard Kennedy (Honorary Lieutenant Colonel) and Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Hatfield (Commanding Officer) at Buckingham Palace today, May 19.



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[roseroyal]

Men in kilts.

 

[JessRulz]

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the second garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace on May 20:

Getty Images Gallery One
Getty Images Gallery Two

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

The Queen looks to be in great form at yesterday's garden party.

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - Queen Elizabeth II Hosts Garden Party at Buckingham Palace - Zimbio

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Queen+Elizabeth+II+Queen+Elizabeth+II+Hosts+bciCJ5WtW63l.jpg

 

[roseroyal]

Thanks for the photos. Phillip looks very dapper.

 

[JessRulz]

Posts about the State Opening of Parliament have been moved to the http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f23/state-opening-of-parliament-2002-2015-a-5952.html thread.

 

[Marika86]

Today, Queen Elizabeth received Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Italian Republic

Embassy of Italy UK The Italian President Mattarella arrives at #BuckinghamPalace to meet HM the Queen @BritishMonarchy #ItalyUK https://twitter.com/ItalyinUK/status/603879985317859328

Embassy of Italy UK Arrival of President Mattarella @QuirinaleStampa at #BuckinghamPalace @BritishMonarchy #ItalyUK #MattarellaLondon https://twitter.com/ItalyinUK/status/603888726230573056

Quirinale Uff Stampa @QuirinaleStampa #Londra: Incontro del Presidente #Mattarella con S.M. la Regina #Elisabetta II. #VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SA4K1nHIY4Q @ItalyinUK

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

The Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace - May 28, 2015.

Queen Elizabeth II Photos - Weekly Bucket - May 25 - May 31 - Zimbio

 

[Dman]

Today, Queen Elizabeth received Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Italian Republic

Embassy of Italy UK The Italian President Mattarella arrives at #BuckinghamPalace to meet HM the Queen @BritishMonarchy #ItalyUK https://twitter.com/ItalyinUK/status/603879985317859328

Embassy of Italy UK Arrival of President Mattarella @QuirinaleStampa at #BuckinghamPalace @BritishMonarchy #ItalyUK #MattarellaLondon https://twitter.com/ItalyinUK/status/603888726230573056

Quirinale Uff Stampa @QuirinaleStampa #Londra: Incontro del Presidente #Mattarella con S.M. la Regina #Elisabetta II. #VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SA4K1nHIY4Q @ItalyinUK

Video:
The Queen has met with Italian President Sergio Matterella at Buckingham Palace-
Home - ITNSource News

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

Video:
The Queen has met with Italian President Sergio Matterella at Buckingham Palace-
Home - ITNSource News

I don't know much about the Italian President and I understand that it's hard when people speak different languages, but he seemed to be very shy.