Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 25: April 2013-December 2014

[roseroyal]

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On April 15 Queen Elizabeth attended an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle:



** hellomagazine: Angela Lansbury's 'proud day' as she is made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth **


** dailymail: What a dame! Veteran actress Angela Lansbury awarded DBE by the Queen at Windsor Castle... **

Congratulations to Dame Angela! Maggie Smith is a Dame as well is she not?
Next up, Robert Hardy. Crossing my fingers.

 

[AuroraB]

Robert Hardy received his CBE in 1981.

 

[roseroyal]

Robert Hardy received his CBE in 1981.

I know that, but I would love for him to receive a knighthood.

 

[PetticoatLane]

I know that, but I would love for him to receive a knighthood.

Well, it's the next rung on the ladder after the CBE, roseroyal, so it might just happen!

 

[US Royal Watcher]

I haven't seen any articles about the Easter service yet but this is a great tribute to the Queen ahead of her birthday. Don't be thrown by the title of the link (the Telegraph didn't change it). The headline of the article is "
The Queen at 88: Healthy, happy, witty and wise.'
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveil portrait of the Queen - Telegraph

 

[Lumutqueen]

Easter Service is usually discussed in the family events thread as more than one member of the RF attends usually.
The new portrait is being discussed in the Portrait thread.

 

[US Royal Watcher]

Easter Service is usually discussed in the family events thread as more than one member of the RF attends usually.
The new portrait is being discussed in the Portrait thread.

I don't know why the link says the article is about the portrait (the Telegraph failed to change the link headline) if you click through the actual article is entitled "The Queen at 88: Healthy, happy, witty and wise." I'll edit my post to reflect that.

I did see one post of a picture of the queen but, as I said, have not seen any articles.

 

[Dman]

Video:
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have marked the Queen's 88th birthday with a 41-Royal Gun Salute at Green Park. A second 41-Royal Gun Salute took place across at the Tower of London by The Honourable Artillery Company. The Queen is spending the day at Windsor Castle-
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I know it's two years away but, if God spare her life, I can't wait to see what will be planned for Her Majesty's 90th Birthday.

 

[Dman]

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Buckingham Palace has announced that Her Majesty The Queen will officially open the new T2 on June 23. #HeathrowT2 pic.twitter.com/NRAAMDiuQl​

 

[Dman]

Royal Central @RoyalCentral · 5h
Prince Philip is visiting RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in Norfolk today. Tomorrow HRH & The Queen will begin 2 days of engagements in Wales.

 

[AdmirerUS]

Royal Central @RoyalCentral · 5h
Prince Philip is visiting RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in Norfolk today. Tomorrow HRH & The Queen will begin 2 days of engagements in Wales.

In general, when they travel to Wales, what's the mode of transportation? Are they staying overnight and if so, where?

 

[iceflower]

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As mentioned above the Duke of Edinburgh (as Marshal of the Royal Air Force) visited the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum at RAF Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk today, April 28:



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** eveningnews24.co.uk: Duke of Edinburgh gives museum royal seal of approval **

 

[muriel]

In general, when they travel to Wales, what's the mode of transportation? Are they staying overnight and if so, where?

I suspect it is a day trip by helicopter, and they will be back at Windsor by the evening.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Wales today, April 29:



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[Lumutqueen]

I suspect it is a day trip by helicopter, and they will be back at Windsor by the evening.

It's not a day trip, they are there for two days.

 

[KittyAtlanta]

HM looks wonderful, but The Duke looks remarkable, what with all the illness he's had of late. They are truly worthy of admiration...still going to work at 88 and 92.

 

[roseroyal]

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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Wales today, April 29:



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Love the pictures of the visit to the equine hospital. I guarantee that will be her Majesty's favorite stop.
Picture 9-The horses seem very interested in her Majesty. maybe they smell corgis!
I love picture 17- her Majesty isn't the same as say William and Catherine, but she is definitely a granny, and it is a delight!
All that was missing was Robert Hardy/Siegfried Farnon!
Much more high-tech since Siegfried's day. But one thing hasn't changed- veterinarians love for animals. And that's the most important thing.

 

[Daria_S]

Love the pictures of the visit the equine hospital. I guarantee that will be her Majesty's favorite stop.
Picture 9-The horses seem very interested in her Majesty.
I love picture 17- her Majesty isn't the same as say William and Catherine, but she is definitely a granny, and it is a delight!
All that was missing was Robert Hardy/Siegfried Farnon!
Much more high-tech since Siegfried's day. But one thing hasn't changed- veterinarians love for animals.

You voiced my thoughts.

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[Duke of Marmalade]

Queen Elizabeth II visits Cotts Farm Equine Hospital in Narbeth, Wales | Mail Online

 

[roseroyal]

Queen Elizabeth II visits Cotts Farm Equine Hospital in Narbeth, Wales | Mail Online

Love this!
Equine surgery- very interesting. You need a big operating table!
An x-ray machine for equines- how cool is that?
As I said before, maybe the horse who tried to to nibble her Majesty smelled the corgis!
Either that, or wanted a Royal carrot, apple or sugar cube.
First, I thought he was smelling her, but I guess he was trying to nibble at her!
Either way- priceless, and her Majesty did not get flustered- handled it just like a vet I know of...
But then she has lots of experience.
If she wasn't the Queen, she could be an equine vet.
Makes me laugh how much I love this type of engagement. If it wasn't obvious before that I am an ACGAS fan- obvious now!

 

[Dman]

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have been to Dyfed and South Glamorgan in Wales today. The Queen first toured the Cotts Farm Hospital Ltd, nefore unveiling a plaque at Princes Gate Spring Water. The royal couple then continued to Picton Castle, viewing the Gold and White Drawing Room before lunch. Finally the Duke and Queen went to Prembroke Dock-
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[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on their second day in Wales today, April 30:



** gettyimages/zimbio gallery: Queen Elizabeth II Visits Wales **

 

[AdmirerUS]

She has been really, really smiley these last two days!

 

[roseroyal]

She has been really, really smiley these last two days!

No doubt, visiting with the horses yesterday put her in a good mood!

 

[Dman]

Video:
The Queen and Duke have spent a second day in Wales, touring International Greetins UK Linited, where they were show packaging for christmas crackers. LAter on the royal couple were shown around UWC Atlantic College, St Donat's Castle-
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[Dman]

Queen set to attend Order of the Bath service-
Queen set to attend Order of the Bath service | Royal Central

 

[Dman]

Her Majesty The Queen - Listen LIVE
to our centenary service tomorrow morning!: 10am UK Time- 5/6/14
This Service will be in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
to celebrate the centenary of the Diocese of Chelmsford-
Celebrate and Commit | Chelmsford Centenary

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Essex today, May 6, 2014:

The visited visit Felsted School in Felsted and attended a Service in Chelmsford Cathedral (see above):



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** zimbio gallery: Queen Elizabeth II Visits Essex ** bbc video **


** hertsandessexobserver.co.uk: SLIDESHOW: The Queen and Prince Philip crown Felsted School's 450th anniversary celebrations **

 

[Dman]

Video:
The diocese of Chelmsford in Essex received a royal visit today. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended a special service celebrating 100 years of the diocese, joining a congregation at Chelmsford's cathedral church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd-
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Royal Central @RoyalCentral · 2h
The Queen is now back in residence at Buckingham Palace after spending April at Windsor Castle for what’s known as ‘Easter Court’.

 

[Dman]

Video:
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the Journalists' Charity 150th Anniversary Reception this afternoon. The charity has been helping journalists and their dependents since 1864. It was originally founded by, among others, Charles Dickens as the Newspaper Press Fund-
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