Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 21: October 2009-August 2010


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All of these rather rude slams against the Queen and the RF reminds me of a simple but true adage..

One can never make a stupid person say an intelligent thing.

Don't these folks realize that making comments like that are just drawing attention to their own failings? :bang:
 
I rather think that’s the point, Osipi.
He’s promoting his book, after all – so much free publicity at the expense of the Royal Family! :angry:
 
I simply don't understand why people are suddenly making remarks about the royal family personally. There is no reason to insult them. :bang:
People need to grow up.
 
Skydragon said:
Ben Elton has launched a foul-mouth tirade against the Royal Family as he shamelessly tried to plug his new book during a tour of Australia.
The novelist called The Queen 'a sad little old lady' and Prince Philip a 'mad old bigot who wishes it was still the war'

Read more: Ben Elton launches sick foul-mouthed tirade against the royal family as he plugs new book on Australian TV | Mail Online

Pathetic excuse for a comedian.
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I have read the article and have come to the conclusion that he's not funny, he's insulting. Which means he has no talent.
 
iceflower said:
Joye, they are from picture.belga.be! :)


Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh talks to ex-members of the Auxiliary
Territorial Service outside Westminster Abbey at the official opening
of the Royal British Legion's Field of Remembrance on November 5,
2009 in London, England. Hundreds of small crosses bearing a poppy
have been planted in the Field of Remembrance to pay tribute to
British servicemen and women who have lost their lives in conflict.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** gettyimages **
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I have been remiss in thanking you for the belga info. Many thanks
 
I think the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are going on a state visit to Trinidad and Tobago and a visit to Bermuda next year!
 
Impossible, that is scheduled to take place this month! But it can be that The Queen remembered to these visits, but nothing announced for next year then?
 
QueenElizabeth said:
Impossible, that is scheduled to take place this month! But it can be that The Queen remembered to these visits, but nothing announced for next year then?
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I listened to the Speech, I think what Her Majesty said was that she and the Duke look forward to the visits to Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago, which are scheduled at the end of this month.
There is only one State Visit announced, the incoming one, from South Africa. So i think, it should be in March.
 
Ok, because I just missed one last minute of the speech; and that is all I want to know; so South Africa will come to the UK on an inbound State Visit. Thank you.
 
Oops, sorry - obviously these trips are this year not next year then.
 
No, the Trinidad and Tobago visit will be this month, but the inbound State Visit from South Africa will be in Spring I suppose.
 
As there is an election next year and then another Opening Speech - both of which will be before the end of July I think - I would suspect the announcement of State Visits for the second half of next year to be announced after the election.
 
Pics 19.11.2009

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have been in Cambridgeshire today.

They attended a Service to mark the 900th anniversary of the Diocese
of Ely, in Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire (pics 1-3), a visit to a company,
and to King's College (to mark the 800th anniversary of the University
of Cambridge) were also on their list today, we'll surely get pics from
these events as well.

It's obviously been quite windy, according to ap parts of Britain have
been battered by high winds and heavy rain..


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** belga **
 
Queen Elizabeth comforts her devoted footman after tragic family loss - hellomagazine.com (19/11/2009).:)

The Queen has personally comforted one of her loyal footmen after learning that his brother had been tragically killed in Afghanistan.
It is reported that upon hearing the news the British monarch left dinner to be by the side of Fraser Marlton-Thomas, and spent half-an-hour consoling the 25-year-old.
It was the Queen herself who was able to comfort a grieving brother.
"The Queen has a special relationship with her servants," the source added. "She is incredibly loyal and cares deeply for all of them. They respond in kind."
 
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Brave footman insists on escorting Queen to Parliament days after his brother was killed in Afghanistan

Quotes from the DM article and from the Hello! article posted by queenofthelight.

A Palace source told The Sun: 'Both these brothers have devoted their lives to serving Queen and country. 'For them personal duty is not a fancy idea, it is the core of their being.
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True heroes, both of them. To me, they symbolize everything Britain once was and hopefully, will be again one day.

'And when Loren laid down his life for his comrades, it was the Queen herself who was able to comfort a grieving brother. She pleaded with Fraser to take more time to come to terms with the loss. But he is so devoted, he simply refused to be absent on her busiest day.'

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"The Queen has a special relationship with her servants," the source added. "She is incredibly loyal and cares deeply for all of them. They respond in kind."
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I wish there had been less grim occasion to highlight the twofold respect and loyalty; people are devoted and loyal to Her Majesty because she, in turn, is devoted to them and the country, just as a true Monarch should be.


My sincere condolences to Corporal Loren Marlton-Thomas's family; I hope his parents, wife and brother will find at least some consolation in the fact that he was really a true hero and saved many lives on course of his work.
Rest in piece, Loren.
 
queenofthelight said:
Queen Elizabeth comforts her devoted footman after tragic family loss - hellomagazine.com (19/11/2009).:)

The Queen has personally comforted one of her loyal footmen after learning that his brother had been tragically killed in Afghanistan.
It is reported that upon hearing the news the British monarch left dinner to be by the side of Fraser Marlton-Thomas, and spent half-an-hour consoling the 25-year-old.
It was the Queen herself who was able to comfort a grieving brother.
"The Queen has a special relationship with her servants," the source added. "She is incredibly loyal and cares deeply for all of them. They respond in kind."
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How beautifully sweet. How brave of that man. He is still serving his Queen after everything. The fact that the Queen left the dinner table to console him personally is amazingly wonderful. :p
 
I think part of the reason why some people hate the monarchy is that they got their position with no effort but by an accident of birth - it is envy.
 
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A handout picture from the media office of Vice President, Prime
Minister and Defence Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Duabi, Sheikh
Mohammad bin Rashid al-Maktoum shows the latter shaking hands
with Queen Elizabeth during a meeting in Windsor Castle in London
on November 23, 2009.


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Yes. My brother-in-law won't stand up when "God Save the Queen" is played. He's also a penny-pinching miser. I'm sure that there's a connection.

Iluvbertie said:
I think part of the reason why some people hate the monarchy is that they got their position with no effort but by an accident of birth - it is envy.
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Sorry if it has been already posted

Lady GaGa to sing for Queen Elizabeth

God Save The Queen! Pop’s most beloved fashion nightmare has been invited to sing for Queen Elizabeth II of England at this year’s Royal Variety Performance Benefit Concert. Lady Gaga joins the royal line-up as the latest act confirmed for this year’s show, Royal Variety producers said Friday.

Lady Gaga Queen Elizabeth Royal Variety Performance Benefit Concert
 
Pics 1.12.2009

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh arrives to attend the funeral of
Warrant Officer Class One Regimental Sergeant Major Darren Chant
of the Genadier Guards in the Guards Chapel on the Wellington Barracks
on December 1, 2009 in London, England.
Warrant Officer Chant was killed whist serving in Afghanistan on November
3, 2009. He was one of five soldiers shot by an Afghan policeman they
were training at a police checkpoint in the country.


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Lady Gaga at the Royal Command Performance - it just shows that the Queen has a wicked sense of humour.
 
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