Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 1: December 2002-April 2004

[Alexandria]

www.ibl.se - Mandatory Credit: Photo By REX FEATURES Prince Philip was at the centre of a security scare today as he took part in a ceremonial procession as chancellor of Cambridge University. The procession was disrupted by animal rights protesters who are angry at plans by the university to build an animal testing laboratory. One protester carrying a loud hailer was allowed to walk next to Prince Philip along King's Parade in Cambridge. ANIMAL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATION DURING PRINCE PHILIP CEREMONIAL PROCESSION AS CHANCELLOR OF CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, BRITAIN - 23 JUN 2003 420606/MMP / NAP

 

[Mandy]

Polfoto 02-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh as they attend the service of Installation of the Knights of The Thistle held at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh,Wednesday 2nd July 2003. PA Photo: Andrew Parson/Pool.

 

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 02-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II attends the service of Installation of the Knights of The Thistle held at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh,Wednesday 2nd July 2003. PA Photo: Andrew Parson/Pool.

 

[Alexandria]

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All Changes in Royal Household

2 JULY 2003
It seems there's something of a changing of the guard among royal employees, as news broke of the Queen's historic appointment of a female butler and the resignation of Prince Charles' press secretary.

Although the name of the new under-butler has still not been released, she was apparently selected for her "discretion and trustworthiness".

"She got the job on merit," explained a spokesperson for the Queen. "She was the best person for the job and we are delighted."

The newest member of the royal household, who joined its staff just one year prior to this latest posting, previously worked as a warden with the royal collection in the new Queen' Gallery. She will be responsible for maintaining the glasses at state banquets and assisting the Queen's 13 footmen.

Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales was reported to be "stunned" by the resignation of his press secretary Colleen Harris on the day a new campaign to improve his public image kicked off. Mrs Harris, who was the first senior black aide at St James's Palace, announced that she wants to spend more time with her two children aged 12 and 14.

"It's been wonderful working for the Prince, who is a very special person. I've loved every second of it, but I love my children as well," she explained. "There's no scandal and no bad feeling. It's just time to move on. It's been a very difficult decision, but I'm ready for a change. I want a job where I can be a t home in the morning when my children get up and at home in the evening when they go to bed."

Mrs Harris, who has been with the Prince since 1998 and has a reputation for straight speaking, will continue in her post until the autumn.

 

[Alexandria]

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A Cheerful Queen Hosts Annual Garden Party in Scotland

4 JULY 2003
The Queen and her husband Prince Philip hosted a range of guests at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Thursday, with members of charities, voluntary organisations and the public sector joining the royal couple for their annual garden party.

Dressed in a mint green frock and matching hat, the monarch animatedly chatted with those in attendance at the traditional July event, as thousands of invitees enjoyed the sunny skies and picturesque surroundings of the grounds.

The day also marked the Queen's return to hosting duties – last year, Prince Charles led the society event in his mother's name, as the Queen was busy touring in honour of her Golden Jubilee.

On Friday, the monarch was set to continue her Scotland trip, with a visit to the World Kendo Championships in Glasgow and a reception in Clydebank.

Throughout the week, the Queen has been attending high profile events in the region, including the Knights of the Order of the Thistle service and the traditional Ceremony of the Keys at Holyroodhouse.

 

[Alexandria]

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[Alexandria]

1.www.yahoo.com - The Queen is caught in a torential downpour. Lucky she had an umbrella. And surprising that she's holding it herself. I often see royals who have someone else holding their umbrella for them.

2.www.yahoo.com - And finally out of the rain.

 

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 03-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh stand as the National Anthum is played upon their arrival, for the Garden Party at The Palace Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland.

 

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 07-07-2003

1,2. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with the Duke of Edinburgh, walks behind the Sword of State as she presides over the Tynwald ceremony during a day long visit to the Isle of Man. * The Manx Parliament - the oldest continuous parliament in the world - established more than 1,000 years ago by Viking settlers, held its annual open-air sitting in the picturesque village of St John's, in the west of the island. The Queen, who holds the title of Lord of Mann, attended the Tynwald ceremony, as thousands gathered to celebrate the island's national day.


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3,4.After the ceremony, Queen walked through Tynwald festival. 07/07/2003. Queen Elisabeth and the duke of Edinburgh attend the annual sitting of the Isle of man parliament called the the Tynwald © JONES IAN / GAMMA 740093


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5.A fabulous (and very grand!) picture of Queen Elizabeth during her and Prince Phillip's visit to the Isle of Man.

 

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 09-07-2003
1.The Queen chats with the Dean Of Westminster Abbey, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr, when she met veterans of the Korean War at the Abbey in London. *.. Her majesty attended a service of thanksgiving to commemorate the 50 th anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Korean War. See PA story ROYAL Korea. PA Photo: Stefan Rousseau.

Polfoto 09-07-2003
2,3.The Queen meets veterans of the Korean War at Westminster Abbey in London, where she attended a service of thanksgiving to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.

 

[Alexandria]

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1,2.Polfoto 10-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of York, enjoy a joke during a visit to Ludlow market, Shropshire.

3.Polfoto 10-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II comes face to face with a Turkmanian owl at Ludlow market, Shropshire.

4.Polfoto 10-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a visit to Ludlow market, Shropshire.

5.Polfoto 10-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Ironbridge in Shropshire, Thursday July 10, 2003. The Queen was visiting the area to open the New Visitor's Centre. Watch for PA Story. PA Photo: David Jones/WPA Rota.

 

[Alexandria]

www.rexfeatures.com - Queen Elizabeth II at a Garden Party, Buckingham Palace. London, Britain, 9 July 2003.

 

[Alexandria]

www.ibl.se - Queen Elizabeth II, coronation portrait, June 2, 1953. Everett Collection / IBL

Not a news picture of the Queen, but a lovely one nonetheless.

 

[Alexandria]

1.Polfoto 15-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shelters under a parasol to protect her from the sun during a Garden Party, in the gardens of Buckingham Palace - her official London residence. The UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures in the capital reaching 30C in the capital.

Polfoto 17-07-2003
2.Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh are escorted by Dean Henry Stapleton, chairman of Historic Churches Preservation Trust (HCPT), at St Bartholomews The Great in Smithfield, central London. * The Queen and the Duke attended a service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the HCPT.

3.Queen Elizabeth II at St Bartholomews The Great in Smithfield, central London. The Queen and the Duke attended a service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Historic Churches Preservation Trust.

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4.The Queen looks for the Queen in a bee hive 07/10/2003. Queen Elizabeth tours Ludlow market on her visit to Shropshire © JONES IAN / GAMMA 740357

5.Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip tour Ludlow market on their visit to Shropshire © JONES IAN / GAMMA 740357

6.Polfoto 20-07-2003 The Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford in Gloucestershire.

7.www.ibl.se - 07/11/2003. HM Queen meets members of the local farming community in Hereforshire © JONES IAN/GAMMA 740465

 

[sara1981]

Garden party guest drops pants, runs by Queen and slaps his bots shouting out WAHEY!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-20033...3332526,00.html

you will read it out same before Queen and Prince Philip when she surprise the man got streaking over the Queen about years ago im not sure! but its nears the member of Royal Family! i mean Queen's kids saw it! i cant even tell it! :woot:

Sara Boyce

 

[Alexandria]

1.Polfoto 22-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at a garden party held at Buckingham Palace, London. Wednesday 22nd July 2003 PA Photo:Kirsty Wigglesworth /Rota

2,3.Polfoto 24-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the Not Forgotten Association Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London, Thursday July 24, 2003. See PA story ROYAL Veterans. PA Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Rota.

4.Polfoto 24-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II receives Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, Governor of South Australia at Buckingham Palace, London.

 

[Josefine]

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Embarrassed teenage streaker apologises to Queen

A teenager who streaked across the lawn at the Queen's summer garden party is "extremely embarrassed" by his actions.

The 17-year-old, who has not been named, is writing a letter of apology to the Queen after his stunt at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

The youth, who was attending the event with his family, pulled down his trousers and blue and white striped boxer shorts and charged across the neatly cut grass of the Palace grounds in front of 8,000 guests.

The crowds of onlookers cheered as he was rugby tackled and apprehended by a Yeoman of the Guard dressed in red and gold ceremonial costume.

His father - a teacher from the south of England - apologised in a statement issued through Buckingham Palace.

"He regarded it as an honour to attend the Royal garden party," the father, who has also not been named, said.

"He is extremely embarrassed by the incident and regrets any discourtesy

"I would like to apologise for the ill-considered actions of my son."

A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: "We understand that the father of the young man involved in this streaking incident has apologised.

"We also understand that the young man concerned is writing a letter of apology to the Queen. We regard the matter as now closed."

The youth was not arrested, but spoken to by the police and later escorted out of the Palace grounds.


Wednesday 23rd July 2003

 

[Alexandria]

1.Polfoto 25-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at King's College Hospital in London, to open the new Golden Jubilee Wing. The hospital was opened by the Queen's grandfather King George V 90 years ago.

2.Polfoto 27-07-2003 Queen Elizabeth II watches the England Polo team play Mexico in the Coronation Cup at the Cartier International Day, Windsor Great Park in Berkshire.

3.Polfoto 31-07-2003 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with The Coronation Dress and Robe of Estate of Her Majesty The Queen, which the Queen viewed on her preview tour of the exhibition. * The dress, displayed in a glass case is part of the coronation exhibition for the Summer opening of Buckingham Palace, London which starts on Friday 1st August 2003.

 

[EliseLadyofLancaster]

Her Majesty the Queen looks pretty in pink.

 

[Catharine]

QUEEN'S EMAIL MAD

Aug 10 2003

By Stephen Martin And Alan Rimmer

THE Queen is hooked on sending emails to Prince William while he is on a tour of Africa.

And unlike Prince Charles, who pompously dictates emails for his secretary to send, the Queen, 77, types them herself.

In the last fortnight she has been sending emails to William on his travels, and to Harry, who has been enjoying the summer social whirl of polo parties at home.

The monarch was introduced to the joys of going online by Prince Andrew, who bought her her first mobile phone two years ago. He has shown his mother how to send and receive emails and how to forward them to friends and family. Following her lead, even the notoriously anti-modern Prince Philip, 82, has signed up for email too.

A Palace source said: "They think it is amazing that they can communicate at the click of a button. The Queen does a lot of it herself and so does Prince Philip.

"The Queen is not a very fast typist - but she is getting quicker. Apparently she was very impressed that George Bush senior was sending emails, so she asked how it was done."

The monarch is using email only for personal matters, including talking to her horse racing contacts. Official business is still done by letter.

The Queen has beaten Tony Blair, famous for being computer illiterate, to getting online. Next month the PM will unveil an email address for the public to write to him about Government performance.

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from: HerMaj@@toffmail.co.uk

to: Harry@proppingupthebar.com

Harry! Can''t you give it a rest? A bit hacked 'orf to see you cavorting with more fillies at the polo. Did you really have to prance up on the stage with that woman?

ONE-LINE: What Her Maj could have sent to Harry

from: theboss@thefirm.net

to: William@goodytwoshoes.com

Wills: Saw pictures of you bungee-jumping. Reminds one of the feeling one used to get when Fergie asked for more dosh. Can't you do something about Harry on the razzle?

DROPPING A LINE: And what she could have told Wills

 

[Tina]

1988

 

[Jaschaly]

Originally posted by Alexandria@Jul 14th, 2003 - 7:45 pm
www.ibl.se - Queen Elizabeth II, coronation portrait, June 2, 1953. Everett Collection / IBL

Not a news picture of the Queen, but a lovely one nonetheless.

more!!!!more!!!!
I have never seen , such a beautiful queen!!!!

 

[Hope]

LONDON (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II is planning to buck security fears and become the first British monarch to visit Ireland in 90 years.

The visit, the first since the partition of Ireland in 1921, has been agreed in principle by Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, and the Irish government, The Times said Saturday.

Prime Minister Tony Blair is likely to give the go-ahead for the historic visit if there is progress in the Northern Ireland peace process and no return to violence in the province, the newspaper said, without giving a specific date.

The queen would become the first British royal to set foot in Ireland since George V made a stop there in 1911 as part of his accession tour.

"The visit has been agreed through the usual channels," said a courtier quoted in the broadsheet.

"It is the government's call. But a trip by the queen to the Republic of Ireland would put a seal on something in the peace process. It would be the cherry on the cake," the courtier said.

Northern Ireland's Roman Catholic republicans want the British province reunited with the Irish Republic to the south, while Protestant loyalists want to maintain links with Britain.

The province has enjoyed one of its most peaceful summers on record and there is guarded optimism about the prospects for advancing the peace process in the future.

"She (the queen) would love to go. She would be fascinated to go," said the courtier quoted in The Times.

 

[Alexandria]

www.rexfeatures.com - THE ROYAL HIGHLAND GAMES, BRAEMAR, SCOTLAND, BRITAIN - 06 SEP 2003

 

[Princess_Elizaveta]

LONDON (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II is planning to buck security fears and become the first British monarch to visit Ireland in 90 years.

The visit, the first since the partition of Ireland in 1921, has been agreed in principle by Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, and the Irish government, The Times said Saturday.

Prime Minister Tony Blair is likely to give the go-ahead for the historic visit if there is progress in the Northern Ireland peace process and no return to violence in the province, the newspaper said, without giving a specific date.

The queen would become the first British royal to set foot in Ireland since George V made a stop there in 1911 as part of his accession tour.

"The visit has been agreed through the usual channels," said a courtier quoted in the broadsheet.

"It is the government's call. But a trip by the queen to the Republic of Ireland would put a seal on something in the peace process. It would be the cherry on the cake," the courtier said.

Northern Ireland's Roman Catholic republicans want the British province reunited with the Irish Republic to the south, while Protestant loyalists want to maintain links with Britain.

The province has enjoyed one of its most peaceful summers on record and there is guarded optimism about the prospects for advancing the peace process in the future.

"She (the queen) would love to go. She would be fascinated to go," said the courtier quoted in The Times.

 

[Alexandria]

15 May 1965: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with Jackie Kennedy and her daughter Caroline during the inauguration of Britain's Kennedy memorial at Runnymede.

 

[EtienneDuchessofBurgundy]

Lib Dems to vote on abolishing Queen

Liberal Democrats are to vote on a proposal to remove the Queen as head of state, it has emerged.

The motion, proposed by Liberal Democrat Youth and Students for the party's conference next week, will cause a headache for leader Charles Kennedy.

It is likely to arouse controversy when Mr Kennedy is trying to position his party as a credible alternative to the Tories as the main opposition in the run-up to the general election.

Mr Kennedy tried to play down any embarrassment, insisting he was pleased to have young members who were ready to rock the boat.

But he made clear he will take no part in the debate on Sunday and will not vote on the motion, saying he would be "in meetings".

The LDYS motion calls for a national referendum on the future of the monarchy, in which the Lib Dems would be committed to campaigning for an elected head of state.

Under the proposals, members of the Royal Family would be permitted to stand against commoners for election as head of state for a fixed term.

It also calls for the lifting of the ban on MPs discussing the nature of the UK's head of state and for the royal prerogative to be put under the scrutiny of Parliament.

It is not the first time that the young Lib Dems have caused problems for the leadership at conference, following proposals in recent years to legalise cannabis and to give 16-year-olds access to hard-core pornography.

 

[sara1981]

I got news in British Newspaper

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003432613,00.html

Sara Boyce

 

[hrhcp]

about 1958. Visit to Canada. In this instance, it looks like she visited Ocean Falls, BC.

 

[hrhcp]

about 1958. Visit to Canada. In this instance, it looks like she visited Ocean Falls, BC.

I was in error with the year. According to the Queen's webpage, the Royal Visit was from June 18 to August 1 of 1959. I wonder where I might get the daily itinerary of that visit?