Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 22: August 2010-June 2011

[Lumutqueen]

Village in uproar after 'distasteful' pub sign depicts Queen Elizabeth with gold chain, muscle vest and tattoo bearing the name 'Phil' | Mail Online

[roseroyal]

The sign is disgusting! Very disrepectful, and very poor taste!

[Kataryn]

Originally Posted by roseroyal

The sign is disgusting! Very disrepectful, and very poor taste!

I don't know. As a sailor's wife, the queen could well have a little laugh about that... Doesn't the duke call her "Tigerlilly" sometimes?

[Iluvbertie]

I think it is great - something that has been done for centuries with regard to monarchs but these days it seems that no one can see the humour anymore.

[Mermaid1962]

Isn't it illegal to use the likeness of a member of the Royal Family in advertising? Couldn't this sign be considered advertising?

[Russophile]

I could go either way on this. HM really hasn't cultivated an image of a tough woman, not like our Gert Boyle who's CEO of Columbia Sportswear where this sort of image is common place.

[Iluvbertie]

Originally Posted by Mermaid1962

Isn't it illegal to use the likeness of a member of the Royal Family in advertising? Couldn't this sign be considered advertising?

As pubs have used caricatures of monarchs for centuries to advertise their pubs the answer would have to be a 'no' as the precedent is very strong that this sort of thing is legal.

[GillW]

Originally Posted by Iluvbertie

As pubs have used caricatures of monarchs for centuries to advertise their pubs the answer would have to be a 'no' as the precedent is very strong that this sort of thing is legal.

But normally that is for deceased monarchs. I thought they could get in trouble for using images of the current monarch in this way without permission. I think the royals ignore it these days though as otherwise it just makes more publicity for the people who do it.

[Lumutqueen]

Message of condolence following the earthquake in New Zealand, 22 February 2011

The following message was sent by The Queen to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key:

I have been utterly shocked by the news of another earthquake in
Christchurch. Please convey my deep sympathy to the families and
friends of those who have been killed; my thoughts are with all those who
have been affected by this dreadful event. My thoughts are also with the
emergency services and everyone who is assisting in the rescue efforts.

ELIZABETH R

[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabeth has received the Ambassador of Japan Mr Keiichi Hayashi and
the Ambassador of Portugal Mr Joao de Vallera during private meetings at
Buckingham Palace, London, February 23, 2011.


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[agami.pearl]

Queen Elizabeth II Visits 36 Engineers Regiment And The Queen's Gurkha Engineers in Invicta Park Barracks on February 24, 2011 in Maidstone, England. During her visit the Queen inspected the 36 Engineer Regiment and The Queen's Gurkha Engineers as well as meeting regimental families and commissioned three Gurkha Late Entry Officers.

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Getty Images gallery

[iceflower]

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Here are today's pics without watermarks and some additional information:


** Queen Elizabeth II Visits 36 Engineers Regiment And The Queen's Gurkha Engineers **

** kentonline.co.uk: Queen visits Kent barracks today **

[KittyAtlanta]

Nice ensemble. Contrasting pockets and lapels seem to be back in favor for the ladies of the BRF.

[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabeth during an investiture cereomy at Buckingham Palace, London
today, March 1st, 2011:


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[iceflower]

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The Queen (in springlike green ) has received His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop
Antonio Mennini and His Excellency the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr Alexander
Yakovenko at Buckingham Palace, London, 2 March 2011.


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[Iluvbertie]

Fiji orders Queen's profile from its currency after row with Britain | Mail Online

The Queen's image to be removed from Fiji's money.

[joye]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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The Queen (in springlike green ) has received His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop
Antonio Mennini and His Excellency the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr Alexander
Yakovenko at Buckingham Palace, London, 2 March 2011.


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Great photos. Many thanks Iceflower.
This is the first time I have been aware of The Queen having her handbag on her arm, for these presentations. Usually she places it on a chair she will be sitting on.
Wonder why the difference this time?

[Warren]

Joye, at the presentations of the Ambassadors, High Commissioners etc in posts 345, 351 and 370 HM has her trusty handbag on her arm.
From the beginning of this thread see also posts 31, 33 and 39 (page 2) - HM is handbagged.

[iceflower]

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You're welcome, joye! I always wonder how heavy her handbags are, I can't
imagine that they are as much filled as normal handbags are..


Today, March 3rd, Queen Elizabeth presented poet Gillian Clarke with her Gold
Medal for Poetry watched by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy at Buckingham
Palace.


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[joye]

Originally Posted by Warren

Joye, at the presentations of the Ambassadors, High Commissioners etc in posts 345, 351 and 370 HM has her trusty handbag on her arm.
From the beginning of this thread see also posts 31, 33 and 39 (page 2) - HM is handbagged.

Thankyou for the many posts of The Queen plus handbag.
How very unobservant I have been.