The Diamond Jubilee Luncheon and Dinner for the World's Monarchs: May 18, 2012

[EIIR]

Is Margareta the one who dated Gordon Brown for a while when they were younger? For some inexplicable reason. I wouldn't wish him on anyone let alone a seemingly nice lady like that.

 

[Artemisia]

Here is picture in the background after her father is CP Margareta
King Michael Of Romania Arrives At A Lunch For Sovereign

More pictures of the Princess:
- Crown Princess Margareta
- King Michael and Crown Princess Margareta

Is Margareta the one who dated Gordon Brown for a while when they were younger? For some inexplicable reason. I wouldn't wish him on anyone let alone a seemingly nice lady like that.

Yes, she's the one. They dated while both were at University.
I must say, I agree with you; it would have been such a shame if she married Gordon Brown.

 

[MagMil]

The King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

pic1 (courtesy to Artemisia )
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[Mademoiselle Lilo]

I also love this picture of Elizabeth and Beatrix because you can see that they genuinely like each other and are friends. The expression on Beatrix's face is just so happy and joyful. You can definitely see where Amalia gets her spark and spirit.

same here
i liked how they greeted each other its clear they are very good friends.

 

[muriel]

Yes, she's the one. They dated while both were at University.
I must say, I agree with you; it would have been such a shame if a nice lady like her married Gordon Brown.

Whilst a lot of people (including me) disagree with Gordon Brown's politics, I personally feel a comment of the type above is just distasteful and compeletely unwarranted. Unless you know Gordon and Margarete personally, I really do not know how one can refer to complete strangers in that vein.

 

[An Ard Ri]

William looks pretty bored in one or two of those pictures.

I'm afraid I don't quite understand the attendance of ex-monarchs at events like this. I wonder what the people of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania etc. think of the people they kicked off the throne being invited to a gathering of world monarchs. It just seems very odd to me.

Possibly a lot of them are related to Prince Philip,I'd imagine that's reason enough.

 

[Artemisia]

Whilst a lot of people (including me) disagree with Gordon Brown's politics, I personally feel a comment of the type above is just distasteful and compeletely unwarranted. Unless you know Gordon and Margarete personally, I really do not know how one can refer to complete strangers in that vein.

My apologise if the comment seemed offensive to you; while I dislike Gordon Brown (admittedly, along with most other politicians), I didn't mean to offend him.
I meant to say that it would be a pity for a woman like Princess Margareta to be merely content with the life of a "consort" of a British politician, and not pursue her interests and service to her country (Romania), as she does now. Whatever I think of Gordon Brown the politician, by all accounts he is a good husband and a father.

 

[melina premiere]

Albert and Charlene
Princess Charlene Of Monaco As Prince Albert II Of

 

[MagMil]

same here
i liked how they greeted each other its clear they are very good friends.

Here is another picture , of the two friends hugging and kissing

 

[windsorgirl]

Where are Charles and Camilla? Are they already on their way to Canada?

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Here is another picture , of the two friends hugging and kissing

priceless!!!
i love both ladies sush great Queens.
thanks MagMil

 

[Artemisia]

Where are Charles and Camilla? Are they already on their way to Canada?

They are still in Britain. In fact, Charles will be hosting a dinner for the royals in the evening.
They may or may not have attended the Lunch though; since there are no pictures as of now, I'm inclined to the latter.

 

[MarNoe]

Where are Charles and Camilla? Are they already on their way to Canada?

As far as I can remember reading, they were never included in the guest list for the luncheon.

 

[Molly2101]

Thanks for all the links to images and articles, lovely to see so many images of so many members of Royalty. It's so lovely to see them converse and have a good ole time!

The DailyMail article mentions that Edward joked about "safety in numbers" when he found King Mswati III and King Letsie III of Lesotho with their other halves. Did all their wive, or a large number, go with them?

ITNSource has some videos of the guests chatting in the Waterloo Chamber.

What has quite annoyed me is a lot of the articles have focused on Catherine's dress, and ignored the main reason why the people are gathered together. I know the press are obsessed with William and Catherine at the minute, but the whole point is to celebrate the Queen's reign, not some young up-start with a pretty dress on. I do not like the press sometimes.

 

[LadyFinn]

HQ photos at this gallery
Reunión de Casas Reales en el almuerzo del Jubileo de la Reina Isabel: Galería en Bekia

 

[MagMil]

BBC picture gallery
BBC News - In pictures: Monarchs at Windsor for Diamond Jubilee

 

[Madame Royale]

Queen Margrethe's hair looks lovely when worn this way. It sits so well and suits her better than the french twist she seems to favour.

Queen Rania Al Abdullah looked quite lovely too, I thought. Very feminine and a lovely contrast of colours.

The Duchess of Cambridge would however have to be my pick of the day so far. Beautiful appearance. Soft material, lovely cut and a flattering colour for her as well.

 

[Artemisia]

What I loved most about this gather was just how informally most of the Monarchs greeted each other. You could see a lot of affection and/or respect on display today.
Some of the pictures of Sovereigns and/or their consorts (or representatives) greeting Queen Elizabeth:

- Queen Elizabeth and Queen Beatrix 1 - Queen Elizabeth and Queen Beatrix 2 - Queen Elizabeth and Queen Beatrix 3 (girl power! )
- Queen Elizabeth with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko - Prince Philip with the Emperor - Princess Alexandra with the Imperial couple
- Queen Elizabeth with King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie 1 - Queen Elizabeth with King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie 2
- Queen Elizabeth and King Carl Gustav - Prince Philip and Queen Silvia
- Queen Elizabeth with King Albert and Queen Paola
- Queen Elizabeth and Queen Margrethe
- Queen Elizabeth and King Harald

- Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene
- Queen Elizabeth and King Abdullah of Jordan
- Queen Elizabeth with Lalla Meryem
- Prince Philip and Sheika Mozah

 

[MagMil]

Telegraph Video :
Royal families attend the Queen's Jubilee lunch - YouTube

another video
Sovereign Monarchs Lunch - HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - Windsor Castle - May 2012 - YouTube

pictures: Diamond Jubilee lunch: Queen welcomes crowned heads of state to Windsor Castle for lunch

 

[izabela84]

pictures from hellomagazine.com
Kisses and camaraderie at the world's most exclusive lunch - hellomagazine.com

and from daylife.com
Queen Elizabeth II - News, photos, topics, and quotes

 

[Scarebaby]

Were the Spanish royals there, or, given the current swirling rumors, they chose to stay out of the limelight?

 

[Lumutqueen]

No Spanish royals attended. Queen Sofia pulled out this week.

I was just thinking, William, Catherine and Harry aren't attending the dinner tonight perhaps because they're going to see the torch arrive with their Aunt?

 

[principessa]

Our Jubilee girls:

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If they are talking about their first anniversaries?!?

http://images.dailyexpress.co.uk/img/dynamic/galleries/517x/28972.jpg

 

[altagrace]

Great pictures, great gathering - Thank you to all who posted.
My favourite is Charlene of Monaco: the new haircut is great and the aqua colour suits her so well [she wore aqua too at her civil wedding]. I must say i would have liked to see more colour outfits on the ladies [many of the dresses are gray, navy etc.]. Can;t wait to see the pictures of tonight.

 

[Jacknch]

What a superb occassion! It's great to see everyone together! Just wanted to thank all those who have kindly posted links and photos ;-)

 

[principessa]

Has there been any event where so many monarchs and royals came together in history? I guess this day today was a very historical day for the world.

 

[maria-olivia]

My King (Albert II) warmly welcomed by HM Queen Elisabeth and my Queen is wearing a usual a recycled dress (State visit of Sweden ??)

 

[carlota]

lovely pictures of the gathering. i hope we get to see some more footage!

a picture of charlene curtsying the queen:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0yo_xLzug44/T7Z8vcuNuKI/AAAAAAAA2wc/rEm5Wx-iplU/s640/x610.jpg
the picture made me confused. seeing charlene is the wife of the head of state, i wonder if it's appropriate for her to curtsy the queen. (however, clearly charlene is a less senior royal, younger and wife of the sovereign herself, whereas the queen is sovereign in her own right. but none of the other queens would curtsy her, so i don't know why charlene does so: how protocolar is it?)

 

[Scarebaby]

Charlene does do a beautiful curtsey, though! My guess is she was told that was the appropriate greeting, for whatever reason.

 

[NGalitzine]

Maybe she talked to Mette Marit before going to Windsor. I don't think as the wife of a head of state it was required of her but it is really no different than Philip bowing to the Emperor of Japan.