Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip current events 9: Sept - Nov 2005

[BeatrixFan]

Well, she can hardly be beaming all day long; imagine the strain on the facial muscles.
And you "want to shake her"? A clear-cut case of lese-majesty, surely!

Understood. I wouldn't expect her to dazzle us with a grin every time she's seen but sometimes she sports this dead-pan, jowly grimace which makes her look miserable when she just isn't.

I'll refrain from shaking her but a word from Bea wouldn't go a miss! When QE2 smiles, it lights up her whole face and makes you smile too - sadly, she doesn't do it enough!
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[Elspeth]

Didn't she say something about that herself? Something along the lines that unfortunately she has the sort of face where, when she isn't smiling, she looks cross even though she isn't.

[Elise27]

Elspeth I remember reading something across those lines too. I would say Queen sophia is the same too. But anyway I do think that QEII does smile more often than given credit for, her smiles are not as often and as big as say Beatrix but if you look at pictures from her engagements she does smile a lot. But I would venture to say that hospitals are not her thing though, less smiles there.

[CATS]

I believe when she said that, she blame her german facial features, which made her face hurt if if she smiled too long. (no insult to germans intended, as I am part german too)

[Warren]

Originally Posted by BeatrixFan

...but sometimes she sports this dead-pan, jowly grimace which makes her look miserable when she just isn't.

I think it just makes her look Hanoverian.

[sophie]

Originally Posted by seto

I know Diana wore them at the beginning of being royal. I thought the only ones that regularly wore hats was the Queen and the late queen mother. The others wear them to church and at the beginning of tours I thought.Please correct me if I am wrong.

DIANA AND FERGIE WORE THEM ALL THE TIME, BUT SOPHIE NEVER WORE THEM ON ROYAL TOURS AND SO FAR CAMILA EITHER!!!

[tiaraprin]

Originally Posted by Elspeth

No, I think that's the two aquamarine clips that were one of her first presents from her parents.

http://royal-jewels4.tripod.com/brooch/qe2/page-14.html

Those are the Cartier aquamarine clips that were given to the Queen Mother who then gave them to the then Princess Elizabeth. Cartier was inspired to make these clip brooches after watching woman hang her washing with clothing pins on the clothes line.

[fanletizia]

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) arrives at St. Paul's Cathedral in London 24 October 2005 accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh for a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to celebrate the Sixtieth anniversary of the United Nations organisation

From anp

[ElisaR]

I love that dress. :) (Sorry, I say it everytime ).

[Harry's polo shirt]

it looks like a coat to me...

[HMQueenElizabethII]

It seems there will be really special year 2006 in British Royal Family as The Queen going to celebrate her 80th birthday.Buckingham Palace today released some information about that:
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page4533.asp
Buckingham Palace press releases
THE QUEEN'S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 2006
26 October 2005
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
Buckingham Palace is planning a number of events to celebrate The Queen's 80th birthday in 2006, both around Her Majesty's actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on 17 June.

Events are being planned to take place at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle and will combine private family celebrations with more public occasions.

The Queen will spend her actual birthday, 21 April, at Windsor Castle as usual, and the official birthday will be marked by the annual Trooping the Colour on 17 June. Other events planned around these two dates will include:
80th birthday reception and lunch - London
On 19 April 2006, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will host a reception and lunch at Buckingham Palace for some of those people who will also be celebrating their 80th birthday on 21 April 2006.
Birthday dinner
The Prince of Wales will host a family dinner for The Queen on the evening of 21 April 2006.
Family Service of Thanksgiving - Windsor
On Sunday, 23 April 2006, Members of The Royal Family will attend a special Service of Thanksgiving at St George's Chapel, Windsor, to celebrate The Queen's 80th birthday.
National Service of Thanksgiving - London
On 15 June 2006, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral followed by a Lunch given by the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of London.
Children's Garden Party - London
On 25 June 2006, The Queen will host a "birthday" Garden Party at Buckingham Palace for children from all over the UK.
Special travelling exhibition of works by Leonardo da Vinci
Ten of the Royal Collection's finest drawings by Leonardo da Vinci will travel to museums and galleries in Exeter, Aberdeen, Leeds and Cardiff in 2006 to mark The Queen's 80th birthday.

[tiaraprin]

God Bless Her Majesty and GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!

[ElisaR]

I'll send my wishes to the Queen and I think I should begin to write something down NOW. I'm

[sara1981]

have plans for HM Queen's 80th birthday and who intives on her birthday the Majesties,CP couples,Duke,Grand,etc and includes her children and grandchildren also

Sara Boyce

[HMQueenElizabethII]

The Queen yesterday invested Dame Judi Dench with the Insignia of a Companion of Honour at Buckingham Palace:
Pics from Abacausa Press:

[Warren]

In the second pic (thanks HMQEII) Dame Judy looks very touched. Quite an honour indeed. And doesn't HM look happy and relaxed?

[Margrethe II]

Originally Posted by Warren

In the second pic (thanks HMQEII) Dame Judy looks very touched. Quite an honour indeed. And doesn't HM look happy and relaxed?

Absolutely!

I adore Dame Judi and can imagine how touched she shall be by such a gesture. Can you imagine standing in your sovereign lady's private audience room in 'Buck House', recieving a decoration and engageing in conversation with the Queen herself. I would faint for sure....

"MII"

[xicamaluca]

The Queen gives warm welcome to dame Judi and Prince Seeiso

The Queen is well-known for her very British sense of reserve and decorum when entertaining guests at Buckingham Palace, but even she couldn't help breaking into a grin when Dame Judi Dench stopped by this week.

Her Majesty presented the renowned actress with a very special prize on Wednesday afternoon. The Oscar-winning star became one of only 65 people to be given the title Companion of Honour, which is reserved for those whose achievements are considered to be of national importance....

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty.../27/judidench/


Photo: © Empics
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty...ench-dop1a.jpg
Prince Seeiso, who hosted Harry's trip to Lesotho, is greeted by the sovereign
Photo: © Empics
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty...ench-dop2a.jpg

[LadyS]

I was just wondering how any other languages does the Queen speak?


(Sorry if this is a repeat question. Please delete if there is another thread already dealing with this topic)

[BeatrixFan]

So, we now have Dame Judi Dench, CH, DBE, OBE

She must be fed up of getting new letterheads printed.