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03-24-2012, 08:22 PM
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She's pulling out all the stops this Jubilee year!
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03-25-2012, 02:16 PM
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What a great video, I loved it! And the bride curtsied so elegantly. Thanks so much for posting. A day to remember for this couple in so many ways. Maybe they will send HM and Philip a postcard from their honeymoon as their new BFFs! 
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03-25-2012, 02:39 PM
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Great video, thank you, Osipi! 
Even CNN has picked the story now - Queen Elizabeth stuns bride and groom by accepting invite
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John and Frances Canning didn't really expect Queen Elizabeth to come to their wedding, but when they learned she was going to be in Manchester, England, on the day of their nuptials, they sent an invitation on a whim.
She showed up.
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03-25-2012, 02:40 PM
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Prince Philip’s fight crack is a knockout for uni pair
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Royal joker Prince Philip had students from rival cities in fits of laughter when he playfully asked them if they had FIGHTS.
The Duke of Edinburgh, 90, made the quip during a visit to Manchester with the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee tour.While chatting to students at the University of Salford, he met one from Liverpool and another from Manchester. Smiling Philip asked: "Do you fight?"
An onlooker said: "At first they weren't sure he was joking, then burst out laughing. "The students loved all the banter. The Duke seemed to enjoy himself as well."
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03-25-2012, 04:20 PM
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Thankfully, its temporary.
For quite a few years now, the fourth pillar is used for the temporary display of different works of art.
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Yes, that is a plus side indeed.
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It was an initiative by the artist Anthony Gormley whereby anyone could get up on the plinth for half an hour and do whatever they wanted. This included people dressing up as Godzilla and demolishing a model of London, an activist dressing up in a Nazi uniform and sitting in a wheelchair to protest about rights for the disabled etc etc. All manner of bonkers stuff was put on the plinth.
This is what's currently on the plinth:
Mayor of London presents Fourth Plinth | Elmgreen and Dragset
Of course, this being 'modern art' the whole project ends up costing tax payers hundreds of thousands of pounds every year. |
Wow. That's disgusting.
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HM is such a lovely woman, imagine secretly planning to meet the bride and groom after declining their invitation. Honestly, she's adorable!
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Yes, she definitely is. That was a lovely gesture.
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  Leave it to Philip to provide some laughs.
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03-26-2012, 12:29 PM
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I understand that Princess Beatrice will accompany her grandparent to the Maundy Thursday services at York Minister. Very nice!
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03-26-2012, 12:56 PM
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That'll be nice for all involved.
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03-26-2012, 01:42 PM
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SO EXCITED! My aim of the day is wiggle my way to the front and say Hello to the Queen.
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03-26-2012, 02:09 PM
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SO EXCITED! My aim of the day is wiggle my way to the front and say Hello to the Queen.
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Will you just be able to walk into the Minster without a ticket, or do you need a ticket? Wish I was going to be there. One of my favorite places on Earth.
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03-26-2012, 02:15 PM
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Will you just be able to walk into the Minster without a ticket, or do you need a ticket? Wish I was going to be there. One of my favorite places on Earth.
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I'm trying to bag an invite in to the Minster, but it is closed for the day to the public. However if I can't get in i'll be outside bright and early to watch her arrive.
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03-26-2012, 03:17 PM
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03-26-2012, 04:55 PM
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I'm so jealous. One of the disadvantages of living in Northern Ireland is that the Palace can't pre-announce royal visits due to the security risks. William and Kate were just across the street from my office last year on Pancake Day, but we didn't know until they were leaving.
I'll probably have to head to the mainland to guarantee a sighting.
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03-26-2012, 08:23 PM
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SO EXCITED! My aim of the day is wiggle my way to the front and say Hello to the Queen.
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How exciting for you! I hope you'll be able to catch a glimpse, and say 'hello'.
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I'm so jealous. One of the disadvantages of living in Northern Ireland is that the Palace can't pre-announce royal visits due to the security risks. William and Kate were just across the street from my office last year on Pancake Day, but we didn't know until they were leaving.
I'll probably have to head to the mainland to guarantee a sighting.
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I can understand the security risks, and your disappointment in not being able to see William and Catherine last year. I live in the States, so I do indeed feel your pain.
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03-26-2012, 09:01 PM
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I'm so glad Beatrice is appearing with HM and Philip.
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03-26-2012, 11:42 PM
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I'm so glad Beatrice is appearing with HM and Philip.
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Oh, definitely. Didn't she want to do some royal duties?
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03-27-2012, 12:38 AM
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 That was my understanding.
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Queen Elizabeth accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh received a copy of the loyal address from
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (1) and from the Chancellor of Oxford University Lord
Patten (2) during a presentation of loyal addresses by the privileged bodies at a ceremony to mark
the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace on March 27, 2012.
** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** daylife **
** The Queen receives loyal addresses from 'Privileged Bodies' at Buckingham Palace, 27 March 2012 **
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03-27-2012, 02:18 PM
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Well its about time she do something positive. Hanging out with her mom is not exactly the best thing. I think she needs to make a switch and become more involved with the other side. Afterall she could end up being admired for her performance as a royal. :)
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