Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 10: April-July 2006

[WindsorIII]

Prince Philip to turn 85 'in private'

June 08, 2006 at 10:45 am
[SIZE=+1][/SIZE]London - Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will celebrate his 85th birthday on Saturday in private at Windsor Castle.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said that the prince "always celebrates his birthday in private" and declined to say whether he would be having a party.

On June 15 Philip will attend a service at St Paul's Cathedral. He will then watch the massed bands of the Royal Marines perform in his honour at London's Horse Guards Parade.

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=24&art_id=vn20060608062006607C516679

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Her Majesty inspected Chelsea Pensioners during Founder's Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 8, 2006 in London, England. It is the first time in 24 years the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have attended Founder's Day.
From Getty Images.

 

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Images from ukpress

 

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[HMQueenElizabethII]

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinbrugh arrived at the Royal Gala at the Royal Opera House to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty and the 75th Anniversary of ballet at the Royal Opera on June 8, 2006 in London, England.
Pictures from Getty Images.

 

[Jose]

Wow wow Queen Elizabeth is more beautiful his old age!!! She is spirited and beautiful dress afternoon. His husband prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth celebrated 80th birthday and 85th birthday on june!!! They is married in 58 year!!! Queen Elizabeth see out more like his Queen Mother.

 

[fanletizia]

More images from getty

 

[Skydragon]

Queen pens letter to England squad


The Queen has written a letter to the England football team, wishing them a "successful and rewarding" World Cup in Germany.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/06/09/uqueen.xml

 

[Avalon]

More picture from Royal Gala at the Royal Opera House to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty and the 75th Anniversary of ballet at the Royal Opera

 

[StoneCold]

The Queen speaks about royal investitures

Link to article

 

[Warren]

* Prince Philip's 85th Birthday thread: here. *​

 

[ysbel]

Here are some unwatermarked photos from the Queen's visit to the Founder's Day parade. I simply loved the blue of her suit. Its so flattering to her. I also liked the way she cocked her head in one of the pics.

UK - Queen Elizabeth II - Prince Philip - Founder's Day Parade
Queen Elizabeth II meets Chelsea Pensioners and reviews the Founder's Day Parade at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Images: © Tim Graham/Tim Graham/Corbis

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh gave a Garden Party to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards Monday 12th June, at Buckingham Palace.
From Abaca Press.

 

[qui mal y pense]

I love the Queen's outfit at the Royal Opera HOuse. It suited her very well and it is nice to see that she keeps her style up to date!

 

[Avalon]

Articel from hello
GUARDS' BIRTHDAY A TALL ORDER FOR THE QUEEN

The Queen wanted to lay on a major celebration for the Grenadier Guards when they marked their 350th anniversary this week, but the monarch was in for an even bigger surprise herself when she met Regimental Lieutenant Colonel Bolitho.
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2006/06/13/queen/

 

[karla64]

Vote for The Queen who is Most Elegant woman on Hellomagazine.com

http://www.hellomagazine.com/vote/mostelegantwoman/index.html

 

[princess gertrude]

Wow, might I say that the Queen looks great in the black & white top and white skirt, and I'll add just a bit sexy! What a way to get older, she is showing everyone over the age of 65 how to grow old with style and grace. Who can't help but love Queen Ellizabeth II. What a lady!

 

[Royal Fan]

Indeed She is a Wonderful woman If their was ever a woman who epitomized "Girl Power" its Her GOD SAVE THE QUEEN LONG LIVE THE MONARCHY AND ROYAL FAMILY!

 

[Skydragon]

Birthday banquet and commemorations for the Queen

LONDON (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II's "steadfast commitment" to her duties will be celebrated at a national thanksgiving service Thursday in honour of her 80th birthday, followed by a best-of-British banquet.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060614/wl_uk_afp/britainroyalqueen_060614163627

 

[florawindsor]

a birthday present for HM from Chinese people, a snuffbox.

the writings read :may you be healthy, long live the queen.
happy 80th birthday to HM QE II
(my translation.heihei)

the picture was drawn inside the box by a famous craftsman

picture from :xinhua.net

 

[Skydragon]

Queen will make visit to ground zero

US tour follows birthday year

AS the Queen marked the official occasion of her 80th birthday with a day of pageantry, it emerged yesterday that a far more sombre engagement is also being planned for her — a visit to ground zero in New York.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2230649,00.html

 

[GrandDuchess]

That's great news, I think a royal tour of the US would be a great idea!

It's remarkable how the Queen still has her health and is so "young" and vibrant. Making a trip over the big pond, and having the kind of heavy schedule that such a tour entails, and at her age, that could certainly not be done by everyone in her age.

 

[ElisaR]

Great news!
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[Adry]

Queen Elizabeth II attends The Queen's Cup final at the Guards Polo Club on June 18, 2006 in Windsor, England. The Surrey major polo tournament sees 14 teams battle it out for a place in final traditionally held in the presence of the Queen.
Getty Images

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[StoneCold]

"Anyone can get old - all you have to do is to live long enough" says the Queen

Link to article

 

[Incas]

"Anyone can get old - all you have to do is to live long enough" says the Queen

I don't know if she was the first to come up with the line, but very funny.

 

[Avalon]

I was not sure where to post it or to post at all, but I find this article very funny. I must admit I didn't know about the position of the goats in the army.

British army lance corporal demoted for acting the goat

William (Billy) Windsor, regimental goat of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, has been demoted for refusing to keep in step at a parade for Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, officers said.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060624/od_afp/cyprusbritainmilitaryroyalgoatoffbeat_060624130951

 

[Warren]

I don't know if she was the first to come up with the line, but very funny.

She was quoting Groucho Marx.

 

[Lizy]

Not sure if this is a current event but it is current news re the royal finances from BBC news http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5123580.stm