 |
|
12-03-2008, 11:13 AM
|
 |
Heir Presumptive
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Roma, Italy
Posts: 2,371
|
|
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 11:33 AM
|
 |
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: -, United States
Posts: 2,158
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Elly C
I was wondering what would happen if the Queen was "indisposed " and unable to attend the State Opening of Parliament. I recall reading somewhere that the Lord Chancellor deputised & read the Queen's speech on two occasions quite early on in her reign, but Charles would have only been a young boy then. Would he deputise now? I would think there must be a contigency plan.
|
I don't believe he would. When the Queen's back was bad in 2006, there were talks that she might not attend, and the reports said it would be a Commission opening if she didn't. Perhaps he could be a Lord Commissioner, though.
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 11:40 AM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: -, United States
Posts: 2,158
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by muriel
Just saw the Queen deliver her speech, whch she did with usual aplomb. Just wondered if anybody knew who the two ladies in gowns standing behind her and the DoE were?
|
One was the Countess of Airlie.
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 12:57 PM
|
 |
Royal Highness
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Posts: 1,649
|
|
|
Every year when I see the old Duke of E. I am thinking , that wll be the last time..
But he is still doing well and the Queen with the ages never change..
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 01:01 PM
|
 |
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: London / Guildford, United Kingdom
Posts: 3,898
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wbenson
One was the Countess of Airlie.
|
Thx. Do you know why she is present?
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 01:30 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Anywhere, United States
Posts: 952
|
|
|
She's the Lady of the Bedchamber, one of the most senior ladies in waiting. I think she accompanies the Queen to lots of ceremonial occasions.
__________________
"I have to be seen to be believed." HM The Queen
|
12-03-2008, 01:34 PM
|
 |
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: , United States
Posts: 3,137
|
|
|
When was the last time that Charles attended? It would seem that he should be at these events, as he will eventually become king.
|
12-03-2008, 01:42 PM
|
 |
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Posts: 3,239
|
|
__________________
Everything we see in the world, is the creative work of woman.- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
|
12-03-2008, 01:44 PM
|
|
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Posts: 3,239
|
|
__________________
Everything we see in the world, is the creative work of woman.- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
|
12-03-2008, 09:10 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: -, United States
Posts: 2,158
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Empress
When was the last time that Charles attended? It would seem that he should be at these events, as he will eventually become king.
|
He hasn't been there, I believe, ever since the event was (ever so slightly) downsized during the early years of Tony Blair's government. That's also when the royal peers stopped attending (although that's also because they are no longer members of the House of Lords, which may very well be why Charles no longer attends, as he ceased to be a member of the house in 1999). The number of ladies in waiting was also cut down from three to two, and black rod starts from halfway down the corridor instead of starting from the Lords' chamber.
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 10:58 PM
|
 |
Courtier
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: pomona, Australia
Posts: 528
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Empress
When was the last time that Charles attended? It would seem that he should be at these events, as he will eventually become king.
|
C & C should be introduced as part of the procession just to get us used to the idea. What role did Princess Anne have this year? Was she in the procession?
__________________
|
12-03-2008, 11:11 PM
|
 |
Aristocracy
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Posts: 122
|
|
|
sorry for my ignorant, but why the Queen always wear white on the occasion of the SOP? Is it the same dress every year? She also always wear the same necklace isn't she?? Is there any special dress code to the event?
__________________
"The Hardest Thing to Govern, is the Heart"
|
12-04-2008, 01:39 AM
|
 |
Royal Highness
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Posts: 1,641
|
|
|
__________________
|
12-04-2008, 03:13 AM
|
 |
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Ryde, Australia
Posts: 3,815
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by banda_windsor
sorry for my ignorant, but why the Queen always wear white on the occasion of the SOP? Is it the same dress every year? She also always wear the same necklace isn't she?? Is there any special dress code to the event?
|
I'm not really exactly sure banda_windsor, but it has always been a long time that for the Opening of Parliament, HM chooses white dress colour. Some years ago, back in 2004, she wore a gold dress though. I do not think it is the same dress for every year, but the one this year definitely not a new piece, it has been worn in Canada in 2005 i believe.
__________________
"God save our Gracious Queen,
Long live our Noble Queen,
God save The Queen"
God save Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
|
12-04-2008, 03:48 AM
|
 |
Gentry
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Mechernich, Germany
Posts: 73
|
|
|
It isn´t every year the same dress, but in 1998 and 2003 it was. And the neckless is a coronation peace. But I know it not exactly
__________________
|
12-04-2008, 03:55 AM
|
 |
Serene Highness
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Grundisburgh, United Kingdom
Posts: 1,306
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by banda_windsor
sorry for my ignorant, but why the Queen always wear white on the occasion of the SOP? Is it the same dress every year? She also always wear the same necklace isn't she?? Is there any special dress code to the event?
|
Ever since her coronation the Queen has always worn her robes of state with a white gown (or predominantly white with gold embroidery etc). White is the symbol of purity and very fitting for her high office. It is also a "colour" that goes best with her crimson robes of state otherwise it would look to colourful. I think the Queen is a traditionalist and is a great upholder of continuity so that the familiarity of the ceremony remains the same. Sudden changes or differences from the previous year such as wearing a blue or red dress might deflect from the solemnity of the occassion and people would comment on what she is wearing rather than her speech. Don't forget, the Queen has no interest in fashion as such and isn't the type to say "right I want something even more flamboyant than last year so lets go for green and pink stripes!".
__________________
|
12-04-2008, 05:26 AM
|
|
Nobility
|
|
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Diest, Belgium
Posts: 312
|
|
|
The jewels Her Majesty The Queen are wearing as follows:
The Queen wears Queen Mary's pendant earrings with Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee necklace, which has been worn regularly during State Openings.
On her head, she wore the George IV State Diadem during the Procession to and from the Houses of Parliament; and the Imperial State Crown during the actual Queen's Speech.
About the dress, this is certainly not a new dress, but Her Majesty The Queen uses white, grey or gold for the State Opening, because it matches majesticly with the Robe. Imagine a yellow dress with the scarlet robe... it would make not the spectacular view as we had it yesterday.
__________________
|
12-04-2008, 05:57 AM
|
 |
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posts: 3,148
|
|
|
She is, and always has been, a very astute woman. She realises the celebration of such 'State' events are all rooted in history, and she does her best to maintain the standard so that we are all able to appreciate the tradition and splendour of a history that goes back centuries and has survived!
That is why she can talk aout the current financial markets and their impact on those least able to manage whilst wearing the quintessential trappings of wealth and yet not be perceived as "out-of-touch".
Her appeal is both timeless and ageless. A Queen for all Seasons in fact!
__________________
MARG
"Words ought to be a little wild, for they are assaults of thoughts on the unthinking." - JM Keynes
|
12-04-2008, 06:20 AM
|
|
Heir Apparent
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melbourne & Sydney, Australia
Posts: 3,992
|
|
|
I do wish Charles would attend like he used too...
__________________
"Dressing is a way of life" - Monsieur Saint Laurent
|
12-04-2008, 08:31 AM
|
|
Royal Highness
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Posts: 1,641
|
|
The full regal splendour of the British monarchy was on display this week as the Queen presided over the State opening of Parliament in a spectacular ceremony dating back to 1536.
http://www.hellomagazine.com/photo-g...liament3-a.jpg
__________________
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional Links |
|
|
|
Chevy Camaro Forum
Ford Mustang Forum
Jeep Wrangler Forum
Volkswagen Touareg Forum
Land Rover Defender Forum
