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#61
11-03-2006, 01:53 PM
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Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley, West Sussex, England, Friday Nov. 3, 2006
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth 2 Queen Elizabeth 3 Queen Elizabeth 4 Queen Elizabeth II attends a reception at St. James Palace, London, for the Campaign to Protect Rural England, Thursday Nov. 2, 2006. The reception, which the Queen attended without a sign of the back trouble that has dogged her over recent days, marked the 80th anniversary of one of Britain's most enduring environmental groups. Queen Elizabeth (looking stunning)
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#62
11-03-2006, 04:22 PM
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A few more pictures of the Queen from her visit to Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley.
Queen arriving signs the visitors book visits County Mall |
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#64
11-03-2006, 06:17 PM
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 Her Majesty looks in good health.  (This message is too short, so i have to add these words  ).
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#65
11-03-2006, 07:19 PM
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And a few more pictures of Her Majesty's visit to Bennett Community College.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, watching kids drawing Queen Elizabeth, watching kids drawing 2
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#67
11-03-2006, 11:23 PM
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Crocked Queen crown 'n out
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006510261,00.html |
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#68
11-04-2006, 12:01 AM
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The article said the Queen drives in the Irish State Coach, but I thought the Queen drove in the Australian State Coach to the Palace of Westminster. Do they alternate between the two? Looking forward to seeing the new Britannia State Coach making an appearance in the not too distant future. Have all the State Coaches (apart from the Golden Coronation Coach) been made in Australia? Last edited by Madame Royale; 11-04-2006 at 12:06 AM. |
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#69
11-04-2006, 12:53 AM
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Personally I think that if the Queen is not able to perform this duty, then either Prince Charles or Prince Philip should do it. I think if a non-royal conducts the procedings, it could become a perminate change. |
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#70
11-04-2006, 01:29 AM
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 If the monarch is indisposed then I am glade to have found out (ElisaR) that it's the Lord Chancellor/Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs (who is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister) who performs the duty, that would have in any other case, been executed by the Head of the State. She doesn't say "My Government" for nothing If anthing, using another member of the royal family would be, I think, undermining the Queen's position and that's why I don't think we will ever see it happen. Last edited by Madame Royale; 11-04-2006 at 01:33 AM. |
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#71
11-04-2006, 02:23 AM
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Why would the Queen not be able to attend but without the heavy crown and cloaks. Surely if they would permit someone else to carry out the duty then the crown and cloaks are not an integral part of the ceremony and wouldn't be missed
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#72
11-04-2006, 02:38 AM
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I pressume its because of the Pomp and Circumstance, crisscross1
As they say, do something properly or don't do it at all |
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#73
11-04-2006, 02:52 AM
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I guess, it does seem a shame though.
So if the duty is performed by another person will they be required to wear the crown and cloaks? I have googled this question but have had no luck finding an answer. |
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#74
11-04-2006, 02:58 AM
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The Imperial State Crown is only ever worn by the Monarch (I wasn't sure if this is what you were referring to so I don't mean to insult your knowledge). Last edited by Madame Royale; 11-04-2006 at 03:03 AM. |
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#75
11-04-2006, 03:21 AM
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I love to watch the pomp and ceremony, but I'm not terribly good with protocols etc. In the article I read it mentioned that the crown, (Imperial State Crown) was too heavy and caused the Queen back pain, that was why I queried the need for her to wear it? If it is a necessary part of the ceremony, then it is all or nothing. |
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#76
11-04-2006, 06:04 AM
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Parliament opening streamlined in wake of Queen's back problems
The Queen is now back at work - but cut short her day - as it emerged that contingency plans are being drawn up in case the monarch's troubling back does not heal in time for the State Opening of Parliament. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23373228-details/Parliament%20opening%20streamlined%20in%20wake%20of%20Queen's%20back%20problems/article.do
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#77
11-04-2006, 12:16 PM
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About the crown and state robes. The Queen could open Parliament without them. Many years ago (I think in the '60s) there was a sudden general election while the Queen was abroad; she came back to open Parliament and, as there hadn't been the time to prepare the usual ceremony, she did it wearing civil clothes and without all the pomp. This fact was told on Royal Insight in reply to a question from a member of the public, but now this information can't be recovered because the searching facility doesn't work. 
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#78
11-04-2006, 01:05 PM
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The problem is - ditch the Crown and the Robes once and why do we need them again? It would strip our monarchy down on it's traditions. With all due respect, I don't want our Parliament opened a la Sweden and Denmark where the Monarch simply visits in a suit.
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#79
11-04-2006, 02:16 PM
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True, but I think if it was made clear that the only reason was because of the weight she could bring it back next year. I think it is better that she opens without the crown then have someone else do it. Question : some articles are saying that Prince Charles might do it, but I thought it was the Lord Chancellor (sp?), is there a chance he could do it, or are TRF members smarter then the journalists (again) Got some info from Royal Insight (mmmm that name looks familar) http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page1875.asp Quote:
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