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Old 03-01-2007, 05:48 PM
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HM's hat looks like a cake. I love it.
In the 70's and 80's the Queen wore some really dowdy outfits and hats. I think she almost always looks lovely now. She is completely appropriate for her age, but nice.
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The set of stamps commemorating the Diamond Wedding Anniversary feature official photographs of the Royal Engagement in 1947, Royal Wedding in 1947, Silver Anniversary in 1972 and Ruby Anniversary in 1987. The Diamond shaped Miniature Sheet features an additional official photograph of the wedding. A limited edition folder (1000 released) will be available. The four stamps are issued in special collector sheetlets.
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Does anyone have a clue of the celebrations that will be held for the Diamond Wedding Anniversary?
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I always thought the Diamond wedding anniversary was 75 years.


Edit: I just looked it up, apparently Diamond can be from 60-75 years.
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I always thought the Diamond wedding anniversary was 75 years.


Edit: I just looked it up, apparently Diamond can be from 60-75 years.
What so ever, does anyone know when the celebrations will be held
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Old 03-02-2007, 11:21 PM
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What so ever, does anyone know when the celebrations will be held
That was a little rude, no? I would imagine it would be held around the time of their 60th anniversary in November of this year.
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Let's put the hackles down, folks, thank you.

Since the wedding was in November, I assume the celebrations won't be happening till sometime around then. I always get nervous when some of these major celebrations, especially when involving old people, are planned a long way ahead of time, but so far the people concerned have always managed to survive.

Just FYI Sister Morphine, Queen Victoria's 60th anniversary as Queen was called the Diamond Jubilee. I did wonder what would have happened if she'd lived another 15 years and had a 75th anniversary, but I suppose it was pretty much certain that she wouldn't. I'm afraid the same will probably be the case for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's wedding anniversary.
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Given the last fifteen years HM has had, I couldn't survive another fifteen and I'm several decades younger!

I expect they'll both be around for this celebration. The Queen Mother used to joke about the rehearsals for her funeral. HM must expect, if not demand, the long preparations by now. After all, most Royal events are planned up to years in advance. This is just another date...in some ways.
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Letter from Princess Elizabeth to be auctioned.

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On the Royal Insight page, one question was asked concerning the Diamond Jubilee and they answered that nothing had been planned yet.
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HRH Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for a concert celebrating the Barbican's 25th Birthday. Funded by the City of London, the Barbican is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe, housing a 2,000-seater concert hall, 2 theatres, 2 art galleries, 3 cinemas, 3 restaurants and conference suites and with a floor space of 20 acres, London, England - 06.03.07

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Wow thats a very green dress
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I love it! Green is probably my favourite colour.

HM has been dressing very smartly lately, and in wonderful, bright colours. I like her current style much better than that of a few decades ago, and, no, I don't think that's just because I'm a few decades older.
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I like the dress too. It's very bright and cheery.
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I love it! Green is probably my favourite colour.

HM has been dressing very smartly lately, and in wonderful, bright colours. I like her current style much better than that of a few decades ago, and, no, I don't think that's just because I'm a few decades older.
She's very much a stylish older lady now.
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She's very much a stylish older lady now.
She also seems to be getting very laid back in that she seems so calm and relaxed anymore. Perhaps her horribus anum that she suffered years ago and now a faded memory and allowing her to enjoy her last years of her life/throne.
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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Brighton on March 8, 2007 , England. (Photos by Tim Graham)

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She's always looking cheerful and contented. A great lesson in Healthy Living for her subjects and for us who greatly admire her. Long May She Reign!!
And Oh! Yes! She is dressing fabulously too.
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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Brighton on March 8, 2007 , England. (Photos by Tim Graham)

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Great photos. Thanks for posting them, Iceflower

HM has such a wonderful smile. She looks genuinely happy, and has a beautiful face. Even her eyes are smiling.
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Brighton welcomes Queen and Duke
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Brighton Welcomes Queen And Duke (from The Argus)

Outside the library, the Queen accepted flowers from small children waiting patiently outside in the sunshine with their parents.