Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh current events 20: Oct 2008-March 2009

[Warren]

Welcome to part 20 of the current events of the

Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Part 19 covering the period May-October 2008 can be found here.

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[iceflower]

Queen Elizabeth II during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham
Palace, London, October 14, 2008

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[Russophile]

Hey Warren! Thorn in your side here!
Another question about the arms.
Now this Yankee wonders if this coat of arms is unique to HM.
Is there a picture of her fathers to compare it to? And one can safely assume that when Prince Charles becomes King he will keep most of them but will add his own "touch" to the arms?
Thanks!

[wbenson]

They're identical to her father's, except for the style of the crown. The Queen wanted the "Tudor" crown changed to an "Imperial" crown. But heraldically, they're identical. The type of crown is just artistic license.

[giov]

Pics from Mediumphoto
Queen Elizabeth II receives The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario The Honourable David Onley and Mrs Onley, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Mr Georg Boomgaarden, and the High Commissioner for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr Wajid Shamsul Hasan at Buckingham Palace in London Picture date: Wednesday October 15 2008.
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http://i38.tinypic.com/hx6bs9.jpg
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[Russophile]

Originally Posted by wbenson

They're identical to her father's, except for the style of the crown. The Queen wanted the "Tudor" crown changed to an "Imperial" crown. But heraldically, they're identical. The type of crown is just artistic license.

Oh cool! Thanks! Learn something new every day here!

[wbenson]

BBC NEWS | UK | Queen's image marks Google visit

An image of the Queen has been incorporated into Google's homepage logo to mark her visit to the internet giant's British headquarters.

The specially-commissioned image, called a "Google doodle", features the Queen's profile and a crown.

[iceflower]

Here's an article about yesterday's event:

Queen hosts 50th anniversary tea party for former Blue Peter presenters down the ages

[Skydragon]

The Queen was given a glimpse into the world behind the internet search engine Google today when she visited the organisation's offices.
The Monarch, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, was introduced to software engineers, senior managers, and a host of other staff that keep the world's most popular internet search site running

The Queen giggles at YouTube's famous laughing baby during visit to Google HQ | Mail Online

[giov]

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Google Headquarters, 16 Oct 2008 .
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http://www.abacausa.com/ximagi/searc...nment_id=46981

http://www.iblbildarkiv.net/fotoweb/...9))&position=1

That is so funny!
This is my favourite pic!

[Ella Kay]

The new Google logo made especially for the Queen is so great! I love how much she's interested in learning about technology.

[ada]

Thankyou to Giov and everyone who posted photos of the Queen at google. My fave - HM with her google doodle in the background

[marmi]

News Summary Royalblog.nl: A right royal Google for Queen Elizabeth
News Summary Royalblog.nl: Q. Elizabeth welcomes Pakistan HC back

[ysbel]

Somehow I never thought of the Queen and Google in the same thought before. Hmm.

[iceflower]

Queen Elizabeth II meets Olympic medalists during a reception held at Buckingham
Palace for the 2008 Great Britain Olympic Team on October 16, 2008 in London,
England - the gentleman on pic 3 has of course not won any medals, it's London
Mayor Boris Johnson

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[Warren]

Originally Posted by iceflower

..the gentleman on Pic 3 has of course not won any medals, it's London Mayor Boris Johnson

Note that the Lady in Waiting is keeping a very firm eye on Boris.

[crisscross1]

Originally Posted by Warren

Note that the Lady in Waiting is keeping a very firm eye on Boris.

I don't blame her, he reminds me of a thuggy union rep
I remember seeing him at the Olympic games closing ceremony and thinking what an untidy, unkempt looking man he was.
He should get a hair cut as well.

[QueenElizabeth]

The Lady-in-Waiting is of course The Countess of Airlie.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Warren

Note that the Lady in Waiting is keeping a very firm eye on Boris.

He always reminds me of an Old English Sheepdog puppy, he is however a very charming and intelligent young man.
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It is more exclusive than the Orient Express, more romantic than the Trans-Siberian Express, and the food is considerably better than on the East Coast mainline. The Queen loves it, claiming it is one of the few places left on Earth where she can kick off her shoes, put up her feet and relax in total privacy

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...home-home.html

[Emeralds and Opals]

Courtesy of the Telegraph.

The Queen and her racehorses - Telegraph

"The Queen and her racehorses."