Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip current events 11: April - July 2006

[Elspeth]

Welcome to part 11 of the thread to discuss current events and new photos of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The old thread is here:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...10-a-8071.html

[WindsorIII]

Queen Elizabeth is still going strong. Here is a great story in today's independent....

Queen Elizabeth II: If the crown fits
The Queen is 80 this week but still believes she's the best person for the job of monarch. Sorry Charles.....
By Ingrid Seward, Editor of 'Majesty' magazine
Published: 16 April 2006

http://news.independent.co.uk/people...icle357929.ece

[Skydragon]

Despite outbursts, Prince Philip is queen's 'strength and stay'

When Queen Elizabeth II turns 80 this week, Prince Philip will be, as always, by her side as lifelong consort and confidant, someone she calls her "strength and stay."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060416...p_060416081401

[purple_platinum]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Despite outbursts, Prince Philip is queen's 'strength and stay'
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060416...p_060416081401

a really great article.. a slightly different perspective on the royal couple. :) definitely worth to read...

[GrandDuchess]

Yesterday morning the Queen went horse back riding in the Windsor Park! :)

Picture from Enigma via The Daily Mail - and a special thanks to Alex G of the GREMB for finding the article + picture.

[karla64]

Retirement??? one is joking

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006170670,00.html

[fanletizia]

Images from fotobank

[fanletizia]

The Queen Visits Chatham House & BBC Broadcasting House

from getty

[Elspeth]

Since the Queen's 80th birthday is today, just a reminder that events relating to that momentous event should be discussed in Queen Elizabeth's 80th Birthday Celebration 2006 thread, not here. Thanks.

Elspeth

British Royals moderator

[Skydragon]

HAS OUR QUEEN FAILED TO MAKE HER MARK ON HISTORY?

I'VE always felt warm towards the Queen. I don't specifically remember her succeeding to the throne in February 1952, but I clearly recall the day of her coronation 16 months later.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstor...name_page.html

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

HAS OUR QUEEN FAILED TO MAKE HER MARK ON HISTORY?

Ah, James Whittaker, there's always a "but". Here's a quote from Skydragon's link: [Whittaker:] "Am I being churlish? Possibly." From the horse's mouth...

[skhaynie]

Originally Posted by Warren

Ah, James Whittaker, there's always a "but". Here's a quote from Skydragon's link: [Whittaker:] "Am I being churlish? Possibly." From the horse's mouth...

Are you sure it isn't from the other end of the horse?????

[chrissy57]

Originally Posted by skhaynie

Are you sure it isn't from the other end of the horse?????

I like this comment and couldn't agree more!

[purple_platinum]

April 20, 2006

Queen Elizabeth II signs a print of herself at Chatham House during a visit to The Royal Institute of International Affairs to mark the 80th anniversary of the granting of the Institute's Royal Charter.

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit BBC Broadcasting House to mark the 80th anniversary of the granting of the Corporation's Royal Charter.

photos by Tim Graham for Corbis :

[purple_platinum]

more from ANP :

[purple_platinum]

Despite hard image, Prince Philip is queen's loyal consort

LONDON (AFP) - As Queen Elizabeth II turned 80 in Windsor Castle, Prince Philip was, as always, at her side as lifelong consort and confidant.

His reliable presence seems to belie his tabloid newspaper image as a callous man who has been a bully to family members and prone to uttering offensive or even racist remarks during the couple's travels abroad.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060421...p_060421154039

[purple_platinum]

Prince Philip to visit Ireland

DUBLIN (AFP) - Prince Philip is to visit Ireland this week, the government said, renewing speculation about a historic first-ever visit by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
The office of Irish President Mary McAleese said the queen's consort would be a guest of honour Wednesday at a ceremony in Dublin to mark the 21st anniversary of the Gaisce (presidential challenge for 15 to 25 year olds) awards and the 50th anniversary of his Duke of Edinburgh awards.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060425...l_060425191720

[fanletizia]

Britain's Prince Philip, left, and Ireland's President Mary McAleese, right, at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday April 26, 2006, for a joint presentation of the Duke of Edinburgh's awards and the Irish President's awards for young people

from yahoo/ap

[purple_platinum]

Prince Philip gets warm welcome from Irish president

DUBLIN (AFP) - President Mary McAleese welcomed Britain's Prince Philip to Ireland for a trip that has renewed speculation about a first-ever visit there by his wife Queen Elizabeth.
The prince joined a youth ceremony for the 21st anniversary of Ireland's presidential youth awards programme and the 50th anniversary of his own Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060426...l_060426140722

[fanletizia]

Help the Aged 'Living Legends' Award Ceremony
The third pic is Sir Roger Moore, with Michael Parkinson looking on (also in the 4th pic)

from getty