The Diamond Jubilee Luncheon and Dinner for the World's Monarchs: May 18, 2012

[suztav]

So happy to see Beatrice and Eugenie attend ... they look very nice.

Galería de imágenes - Foto 4 - Cumbre real en Windsor: los Reyes arropan a Isabel II en su Jubileo de Diamante

 

[Artemisia]

I think it was the one in the horrid shoes we see today.

No, this particular one is still content to live a life of luxury while thousands of her countrymen starve.
The woman in the dreadful shoes is Inkhosikati LaMbikiza whom he married back in 1986 (she his third wife, but the first one he got to choose - the first two were chosen for him by national councillors and their issue is barred from succeeding to the Throne). She is probably one of his most high-profile wives and mother of his most likely successor - Prince Jabree Dlamini.

 

[EIIR]

Apparently most of the guests have now left Windsor Castle.

Anyone seen any pics of Charles and Camilla? Or are they not there?

 

[Al_bina]

Thanks for the updates!
The group photo of monarchs is nice.

 

[Rossina]

William and Kate seemed to be enjoying chatting with the King and Queen of Jordan. Didn't Kate live there for a while when she was a child? I'm sure they discussed that.

She lived in Jordan before with her family (1984-1986).

 

[Cory]

I didn't see Crown Princess Margareta of Romania among the guests. She should have accompagnied her father, King Mihai I.

 

[Artemisia]

Apparently most of the guests have now left Windsor Castle. Anyone seen any pics of Charles and Camilla? Or are they not there?

Charles and Camilla may not have been present because they are soon to host the Jubilee dinner. If they had been there, it is likely pictures would have surfaced by now, since we already have pictures of other senior royals, including the Cambridges, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, Beatrice, Eugenie, the Duke of Kent, and others.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Apparently most of the guests have now left Windsor Castle.

Anyone seen any pics of Charles and Camilla? Or are they not there?

It was stated before in one of the press that they had prior commitments during day time so could not be able to make it. I guess pretty much similar to the Princess Royal.

 

[Artemisia]

I didn't see Crown Princess Margareta of Romania among the guests. She should have accompagnied her father, King Mihai I.

This was lunch for Monarchs; as such, only Monarchs or their representatives (such as Lalla Meryem in place of King of Morocco) were present, plus most members of the British Royal Family. Given the close relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Margareta, I have little doubts she and Prince Radu were invited to the dinner which is to take place in mere hours.

 

[muriel]

Charles and Camilla may not have been present because they are soon to host the Jubilee dinner. If they had been there, it is likely pictures would have surfaced by now, since we already have pictures of other senior royals, including the Cambridges, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, Beatrice, Eugenie, the Duke of Kent, and others.

I am sure they were there. The cameras were restricted to specific locations, and my guess is that C&C probbaly did not pass by the cameras.

Agreed they are hosting the dinner tonight, but they are unlikely to be down at BP folding napkins!

 

[MarNoe]

I thought the young king from Bhutan and his new wife were supposed to attend? Anyone see them? Or hear why they were not there?

 

[Lumutqueen]

It was the sixth wife; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-leaves-harem-physical-emotional-abuse.html

Lovely pictures; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...rlds-royals-Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-lunch.html

This was lunch for Monarchs; as such, only Monarchs or their representatives

Monarchs and their consorts. Not just monarchs alone. Margareta was said to be accompanying her father to the lunch, which she did as there's a picture of her arriving.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

This was lunch for Monarchs; as such, only Monarchs or their representatives (such as Lalla Meryem in place of King of Morocco) were present, plus most members of the British Royal Family. Given the close relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Margareta, I have little doubts she and Prince Radu were invited to the dinner which is to take place in mere hours.

Actually the Princess was there. I checked on the images from PA, and saw a picture of her arriving with her father.

 

[NGalitzine]

I wonder what they do with all the ADC's and Ladies in Waiting that accompanied the guests on their arrival.......separate lunch in the staff dining room?

 

[KittyAtlanta]

I thought I read a DM article that said he had divorced his current wife, the King of Swaziland that is.

Doesn't he have 14 wives? Don't know much about him, except that he is not well-liked by a segment of his people.

 

[Lumutqueen]

13 wives, it was the sixth one that was leaving.

 

[Artemisia]

I'm a bit surprised the Crown Princess attended the lunch though since it was supposed to be for Monarchs (and consorts) alone.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I heard that her mother has not been well for a while so it may be the reason that she could not make it.

 

[Nico]

Nice gallery from Getty

Getty Images - Search: GBR: Queen Elizabeth II Accompanied By The Duke Of Edinburgh Holds A Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Lalla Meryem of Morocco
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[Al_bina]

Thanks for the photos!
Empress Michiko is the best dressed lady.

 

[dbarn67]

King Michael of Romania

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Earl and Countess of Wessex and Sheikha Mozah

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Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik

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King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway

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King Letsie III of Lesotho (C) and Queen Mesenate Mohato Seeiso

http://i47.tinypic.com/2v28qwh.jpg

King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium

http://i50.tinypic.com/pvqmx.jpg

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Again Sheikha Mozah
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg684/scaled.php?server=684&filename=000par7090856.jpg&res=landing
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[EIIR]

Mozah and Philip look like they'd be a bit of a dynamic duo.

 

[Lumutqueen]

All the pictures of the BRF particularly the fashion pictures seem to be around Albert and Charlene. I find that interesting.

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Queen Rania
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http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg842/scaled.php?server=842&filename=000par7090931.jpg&res=landing

 

[Sunnystar]

Mozah and Philip look like they'd be a bit of a dynamic duo.

They do!

I also love this picture of Elizabeth and Beatrix because you can see that they genuinely like each other and are friends. The expression on Beatrix's face is just so happy and joyful. You can definitely see where Amalia gets her spark and spirit.

 

[EIIR]

All the pictures of the BRF particularly the fashion pictures seem to be around Albert and Charlene. I find that interesting.

In fairness, after the whole wedding fiasco in Monaco last year, they're probably the only other royals that most British people would even vaguely recognise.

HM did seem especially thrilled to see Beatrix.

 

[MagMil]

Margareta was said to be accompanying her father King Michael to the lunch.

Here is picture in the background after her father is CP Margareta
King Michael Of Romania Arrives At A Lunch For Sovereign

I also love this picture of Elizabeth and Beatrix

Agree with you
They looks like they are a really close , amazing pictures

 

[Lumutqueen]

Elizabeth and Beatrix

Picture of the month for Britain in June?
They look like friends greeting each other not monarchs, jt's easy to forget they are more than monarchs,