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Old 11-16-2006, 11:51 PM
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I thought it was a bit dissapointing State Visit wise. I wanted Her Majesty to announce she would recieve Queen Beatrix.
Well, they only announced outgoing state visits, so there is still a chance.

I think it would be great seeing Queen Beatrix in the UK as well!!!
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Old 11-17-2006, 06:41 AM
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Queen opens new council offices

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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Samuel Whitbread Community College in Bedfordshire to officially open a new college building on Friday, November 17, 2006.

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Well, they only announced outgoing state visits,
Direct quote from The Queen's Speech at the Opening of Parliament in 2005 which announces an incoming visit:
"We also look forward to receiving their majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway."
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Old 11-17-2006, 06:12 PM
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Samuel Whitbread Community College in Bedfordshire to officially open a new college building on Friday, November 17, 2006.
The Queen seems to be feeling better. Hopefully the worst part is behind her.
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Direct quote from The Queen's Speech at the Opening of Parliament in 2005 which announces an incoming visit:
"We also look forward to receiving their majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway."
Thanks!!! I read the The Queen's Speech but I guess that I accidently skipped that line.
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Old 11-19-2006, 07:04 AM
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Key aides move to Windsor ahead of Queen's retirement

The Queen has taken a step closer to 'semi-retirement' by moving her two closest members of staff to Windsor Castle and making plans to hand more of her responsibilities to Prince Charles.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...=1766&ito=1490
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Old 11-19-2006, 02:22 PM
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Key aides move to Windsor ahead of Queen's retirement

The Queen has taken a step closer to 'semi-retirement' by moving her two closest members of staff to Windsor Castle and making plans to hand more of her responsibilities to Prince Charles.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...=1766&ito=1490
While I don't know if I believe all the information in the article, I wouldn't be suprised given the Queen's age and her recent back troubles. But I doubt the Queen's retirement will come close to a conventional retirement.

I am also not suprised that the Queen plans to live at Windsor, she has always considered that her home and Buckingham Palace as her office.
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I must say that the Queen looked good during the opening of Parliament. She sounded nice and clear. It was nice how the Duke held her arm during and after the opening speech and he managed to walk the two steps behind her. He's such a charming dude! He also looks comfort in his role as the Queen's princely consort for the past 59 years.
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It was nice to see the Queen out and about. I hope she is over her back problems. She looked great at the opening of Parliament.
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Old 11-20-2006, 02:26 PM
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Happy Wedding Anniversary to Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh!
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Caravaggio painting owned by Queen Elizabeth II goes on display in Rome train station

A Caravaggio painting owned by Queen Elizabeth II that languished for years in a dusty storeroom will go on display at a gallery in Rome's main train station Tuesday, officials said.

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Queen Elizabeth II Honours Wavamunno

For his support and contribution to the foundation of St John's Ambulance, the Consulate of Hungary and Chairman Spear Motors, Gordon Wavamunno, has been bestowed with the Honourary Appointment and Admission of Officer (Brother) in the order of St. John by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, on recommendation from the Grand Council and members of the Royal Family.
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Old 11-20-2006, 03:07 PM
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Happy Anniversary To Her Majesty And His Royal Highness!!!!!! :)
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Happy Anniversary to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh !!!!! Hoping a huge celebration next year for their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
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Queen Elizabeth II received the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, at Buckingham Palace, London Tuesday Nov. 21 2006. President Nursultan Nazarbayev is due to meet Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown in a sign of the central Asian republic's growing importance.

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HM and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Uganda in 2007 for the opening ceremony of the conference of the Commonwealth Heads of State.

HM will host the annual reception for the Corps Diplomatique at Buckingham Palace tonight.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5662.asp


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