Diamond Jubilee Luncheon & Dinner for the World's Monarchs - 18 May 2012

[Nico]

Looking good Camilla !

[James VI]

Originally Posted by TortillaChips

I've spent a while trying to catch up and been hoping to see pictures of them, so hoping someone can answer your questions

The Bhutanese Royal family are`nt the only absentees. The Cambodian Royal family is not represented and given that several deposed Monarchs are in attendance, it`s surprising to learn that former King Guyanendra of Nepal is absent, the UK and Nepal are long standing allies after all. Perhaps they are being represented by their diplomats in London? I am personally disappointed that neither the Empress Farah Diba or Crown Prince of Iran, appear to have been invited. The late Shah was a great friend of the UK and paid a state visit to our country, in the mid-70`s. His wife has endured her 30+ years in exile with great dignity and their son is a credit to his memory.

[kathia_sophia]

platinum? thats awesome, she seems healthy so far, so im sure she'll stay around in the next years to come. i hope i live to see the next jubilee happening, so far this one is been splendid.

[Rossina]

AP :: Images :: Search Results :: Sovereign Monarchs Jubilee dinner

[Breffney]

Originally Posted by EIIR

I've decided that Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are my new favourite people. I just love them.

Oh, yes. ! I love them too, so gracious, so humble. !

[Artemisia]

- The Duchess of Cornwall with Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
- The Duchess of Cornwall with Queen Rania
- The Duchess of Cornwall with Lalla Meryem
- The Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Charlene

- Charles and Camilla
- Charles and Camilla with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko
- Charles and Camilla with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene (Charlene curtsied to the Prince)
- Charles and Camilla with Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katharine of Serbia
- Charles and Camilla with King Mswati III and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland
- Charles and Camilla with King Constantine and Queen Anne Maria of Greece
- Charles and Camilla with Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik of Denmark

[sugarbaby318]

Charlene's gown is stunning! She looks amazing. Thanks for all of the pictures and updates everyone!

[tihkon2]

Originally Posted by James VI

The Bhutanese Royal family are`nt the only absentees. The Cambodian Royal family is not represented and given that several deposed Monarchs are in attendance, it`s surprising to learn that former King Guyanendra of Nepal is absent, the UK and Nepal are long standing allies after all. Perhaps they are being represented by their diplomats in London? I am personally disappointed that neither the Empress Farah Diba or Crown Prince of Iran, appear to have been invited. The late Shah was a great friend of the UK and paid a state visit to our country, in the mid-70`s. His wife has endured her 30+ years in exile with great dignity and their son is a credit to his memory.

It was mentioned somewhere earlier in this thread that Buckingham palace said that all the world's monarchs were invited, so I am assuming that members of the Bhutanese and Cambodian families simply decided not to attend for whatever reasons. That may well be the case for Empress Farah and the Nepalese as well.

[Fanvanmaxima]

Where was Queen Beatrix tonight? Wasn't she attending the dinner?

[NGalitzine]

Didn't see any pics of her. Maybe she decided to spend the night with Mabel and the girls.

[Lindy]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

From what the news read, it was only The Crown Prince of Japan that has attended both the coronation and today's events.

According to Emperor Akihito himself, he and King Albert of Belgium are the only two royals who attended both the coronation and today's events. Prince Akihito, age 19, represented Emperor Showa, while Prince Albert, age 18, stood in for King Baudouin.

Reflections on the occasion of the Visits to foreign counries - The Imperial Household Agency
(Thanks to Neville at GRMB for link)

[angieuk]

Getty Images - Search: GBR: Foreign Sovereigns Attend Dinner to Commemorate the Diamond Jubilee

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Sheikha Mozah and Sheikh Hamad didn't attend Prince Charles Banquet?

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by Mademoiselle Lilo

Sheikha Mozah and Sheikh Hamad didn't attend Prince Charles Banquet?

There are no pictures of either, so I'd assume they didn't. They weren't the only royals to miss the banquet; Queen Beatrix and several others weren't anywhere to be seen as well. Of course, it may just be there are no pictures available.

[Lady Marmalade]

How wonderful to see William and Catherine FINALLY in pictures with other royals and not people like Beckham and such low. He will be king one day and it is important he and his wife get to know the other royals. I think they all look wonderful and so happy and relaxed with each other. Fabulous pictures of them all.

[suztav]

Does anyone know if the Cambridges, Harry, and the York girls attended the evening dinner? I'd love to see pictures if they did. They all looked fabulous this afternoon -- Granny must have been very proud.

[garbo]

Hey Where Will e Kate??????????????
What designer do the dress of Kate?

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by suztav

Does anyone know if the Cambridges, Harry, and the York girls attended the evening dinner? I'd love to see pictures if they did. They all looked fabulous this afternoon -- Granny must have been very proud.

They were scheduled to attend the luncheon only; since there are no pictures of them at the dinner, it's safe to assume there was no last-minute change of plans.
All the younger royals - William, Kate, Harry, Beatrice and Eugenie - did a very good job for the day reception; I am sure Her Majesty is very proud of her grandchildren.

[timtonruben359]

Originally Posted by Fanvanmaxima

Where was Queen Beatrix tonight? Wasn't she attending the dinner?

No Queen Beatrix did not attend this evening's dinner. It also appears that the King and Queen of the Belgians didn't attend. Here is the official list of attendees:

THE QUEEN'S DINNER GUEST LIST


British Royal Family
HRH The Prince of Wales
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
HRH The Duke of York
HRH The Earl of Wessex
HRH The Countess of Wessex
HRH The Duke of Gloucester
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester
HRH The Duke of Kent
HRH Prince Michael of Kent
HRH Princess Michael of Kent
HRH Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

Guests
HM The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei
HM Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (Brunei)
HM King Simeon II of the Bulgarians
HM Queen Margarita of the Bulgarians
HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
HRH Prince Henrik, The Prince Consort (Denmark)
HM King Constantine of the Hellenes
HM Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes
HM The Emperor of Japan
HM The Empress of Japan
HM The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
HM Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
HH Sheikh Nasser Mohamed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait
HM King Letsie III of Lesotho
HM Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho
HSH Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein
HRH The Grand Duke of Luxembourg
HRH The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
HSH The Prince of Monaco
HSH The Princess of Monaco
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco
HM The King of Norway
HM The Queen of Norway
HM King Michael I of Romania
HRH Crown Princess Margarita of Romania
HRH Prince Mohamed Bin Nawaf Bin Abdulaziz (Saudi)
HM King Mswati III of Swaziland
HRH Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland
HM The King of Sweden
HM The Queen of Sweden
HRH The Crown Prince of Thailand
HRH Princess Srirasm of Thailand
HM The King of Tonga
HM The Queen of Tonga
HH The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
HRH The Crown Prince of Yugoslavia
HRH The Crown Princess of Yugoslavia

[mtatum]

Why was Princess Anne and her family absent in today's events?