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September 19, 2016 at 10:12 am by JessRulz
The Countess of Wessex has this morning departed from the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on a 716km bike ride to Buckingham Palace as her Duke of Edinburgh Award Diamond Challenge to mark the 60th anniversary of the organisation. Prince Philip, who started the scheme back in 1956, and Prince Edward were on hand at the Palace to see off Sophie and her team of six fellow riders, who are … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Sport, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, The Earl of Wessex | 1 CommentFlashback Friday: Prince Philip Visits His Birth Country
September 16, 2016 at 9:30 am by JessRulz
September 16, 1964: Prince Philip takes in the Acropolis in Athens with his eldest son, Prince Charles (taking a photograph), and his daughter, Princess Anne. The trio were in Greece for the wedding of King Constantine II of the Hellenes and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark, both cousins of Prince Philip. Princess Anne was a bridesmaid, while Prince Charles held one of the crowns above the bridal couple during the Greek … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Greece, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal | 2 CommentsQueen Elizabeth Joined by Charles and Anne For Braemar Highland Games
September 3, 2016 at 4:34 pm by JessRulz
The annual Braemar Highland Gathering took place today at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, Scotland, with Queen Elizabeth joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence for this year’s games. Sitting in the royal pavilion, the royals were in stitches, sharing laughs amongst themselves, as they enjoyed the traditional events – Highland dancing, tug-of-wars, … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Braemar Gathering, Elizabeth II, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Timothy Laurence | 3 CommentsRoyals Offer Condolences To France Following Terrorist Attack in Nice
July 16, 2016 at 7:38 am by JessRulz
After the horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France on Thursday night – as the country was full of joy celebrating Bastille Day – heads of state have offered their condolences to French President François Hollande and the victims and families of the 84 people killed in the attack. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth sent a message on behalf of herself and Prince Philip, offering “most sincere condolences to you, the families of … Continue reading
Posted in Belgian Royals, British Royals, Danish Royals, Dutch Royals, Jordanian Royals, Monaco Royals, Norwegian Royals, Spanish Royals, Swedish Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Carl XVI Gustaf, Dubai, Elizabeth II, Felipe VI, France, Harald V, King Philippe, King Willem-Alexander, Margrethe II, President Hollande, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Queen Letizia, Queen Rania, Queen Silvia, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Terrorism, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentQueen Elizabeth Opens New Air Ambulance Base With A Kiss From Her Grandson
July 13, 2016 at 11:47 am by JessRulz
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh travelled up to Cambridge today for the official opening of the Egerton-Smith Centre at Cambridge Airport, which is the new operating base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance. On hand to greet them as their helicopter touched down was their grandson, the Duke of Cambridge, who works as a pilot for the EAAA. William gave both his grandparents a kiss on the cheek in … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh | 2 CommentsOrder of the Thistle Service Takes Place at St Giles’ Cathedral
July 7, 2016 at 5:30 pm by JessRulz
The 2016 Order of the Thistle service has taken place at the St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, attended by the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and Princess Anne. Wearing their ceremonial robes, they were joined by the other Knights and Ladies of the Order for the service ahead of a lunch at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Order of the Thistle is Scotland’s highest order of chivalry, and … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Order of the Thistle, Royal Orders, Scotland, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentA Day in Dundee For Queen Elizabeth and Her Duke
July 6, 2016 at 3:15 pm by JessRulz
Holyrood Week continued in Dundee today, as Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit to the city for a day of engagements. One of the main parts of the day was the official opening of the Slessor Gardens along the Dundee Waterfront, which are named after Mary Slessor, a missionary born in Aberdeen, but raised in Dundee who spent most of her adult life working in Africa. After the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentQueen Elizabeth Advises All to ‘Stay Calm’ During Opening of Scottish Parliament
July 2, 2016 at 3:12 pm by JessRulz
Speaking at the opening of the Fifth Session of Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh today, Queen Elizabeth spoke of the benefits of keeping calm “in an increasingly complex and demanding world”, a statement of particular relevance considering the aftermath of last week’s ‘Brexit’ vote. “Retaining the ability to stay calm and collected can at times be hard. As this Parliament has successfully demonstrated over the years, one hallmark of leadership in such a fast-moving world … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Parliament, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh | 2 CommentsQueen Elizabeth Arrives in Scotland For Holyrood Week
July 1, 2016 at 4:13 pm by JessRulz
Holyrood Week has kicked off today, as Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Scotland via train for their annual week of engagements in the country. They travelled directly to the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh for the traditional Ceremony of the Keys, in which the keys to the city are presented to the monarch by the Lord Provost, which are then immediately returned. The Queen wore a … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentBattle of the Somme Centenary Marked in France and Britain By The British Royals
June 30, 2016 at 8:07 pm by JessRulz
The largest Western Front battle of World War One, the Battle of the Somme, started tomorrow on the battlefields of France 100 years ago, and members of the British Royal Family this evening attended vigils to mark the anniversary. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Sir Timothy Laurence represented Queen Elizabeth at the official vigil at the Thiepval Memorial in France, which is the memorial to the over 70,000 … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Elizabeth II, France, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, World War I | 3 CommentsElizabeth and Philip Continue Visit to Northern Ireland
June 28, 2016 at 5:46 pm by JessRulz
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have continued their visit to Northern Ireland, visiting Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills and Bellarena. They began the day at the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway, in County Antrim. After stopping at the Causeway Visitor Centre to see some exhibits and meet with staff, the Queen and the Duke then headed over to the actual site, which was formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. It … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Northern Ireland, Official Visit, The Duke of Edinburgh | 2 Comments“I’m Still Alive” Quips Queen Elizabeth During Northern Ireland Visit
June 27, 2016 at 5:14 pm by JessRulz
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh have begun a two-day visit to Northern Ireland, and the Queen was straight to the point in her response to Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness’ inquiry on how she was. “Well, I’m still alive…quite busy,” she said as she shook the Deputy’s hand during their meeting at Hillsborough Castle. It has been quite a busy few months for the 90-year-old monarch, whose milestone birthday … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Northern Ireland, Official Visit, The Duke of Edinburgh | 2 CommentsA Hearty Welcome In Liverpool For Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
June 22, 2016 at 3:25 pm by JessRulz
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh received a rapturous welcome during their visit to Liverpool today for a day of engagements. The couple arrived by train, a number of locals gathering at the station to be among the first to catch a glimpse of the visiting royals, before heading to International Festival for Business where Elizabeth and Philip were shown several new technological items that were on display. It … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Children, Elizabeth II, Hospital, The Duke of Edinburgh | 2 CommentsQueen Elizabeth Takes Home A Trophy on Final Day of Ascot
June 18, 2016 at 3:44 pm by JessRulz
It was a banner final day at Royal Ascot for Queen Elizabeth, as she watched on with glee – and suspense – as her horse Dartmouth took out the Hardwicke Stakes. After a steward’s enquiry found no fault with the win, the 90-year-old monarch, dressed in a fetching deep blue coat with an aqua blue hat – was presented with the owner’s trophy and a bottle of Bollinger champagne by her … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Horse Racing, Horses, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Royal Ascot, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales | 1 CommentRoyal Runners All Round On Fourth Day of Ascot
June 17, 2016 at 4:50 pm by Lumutqueen
It wasn’t just The Queen who had a horse running today. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had Carntop running in the King Edward VII Stakes. A short interview with the trainer Ralph Beckett revealed that Charles and Camilla are both very passionate about their horses and their training. They were seen in the pre-parade ring before Carntop went out and placed 5th out of 9 horses. … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Jordanian Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Horse Racing, Horses, Prince El Hassan, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Michael of Kent, Princess Sarvath, Royal Ascot, Sarah Duchess of York, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Prince of Wales, Viscount Linley | 2 CommentsLadies Day at Royal Ascot
June 16, 2016 at 3:59 pm by HereditaryPrincess
It was Ladies Day at Royal Ascot today, which was attended by various members of the royal family. Those in attendance were the Queen, Prince Philip, the Duke of York, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Princess Royal, the Countess of Wessex, Princess Alexandra, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lord Frederick Windsor, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark, Prince El Hassan and Princess Sarvath al-Hassan of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Horse Racing, Lord Frederick Windsor, Prince El Hassan, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Michael, Princess Sarvath, Royal Ascot, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal | 3 CommentsTwos A Charm! Kate and Mary Make Their Ascot Debuts
June 15, 2016 at 6:40 pm by Lumutqueen
We were treated to a right royal show at Ascot today with the debut appearance of not only the Duchess of Cambridge but also Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. As guests – we believe – of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, who have known the couple for over 10 years, Mary and her husband Crown Prince Frederik enjoyed a seat in the second carriage and dinner at Windsor castle with The … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals, Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Dubai, Elizabeth II, Horse Racing, Princess Haya, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex | 4 CommentsBritish Royals at Day One of Royal Ascot
June 14, 2016 at 6:26 pm by HereditaryPrincess
Today, various members of the British Royal Family attended the first day of the Royal Ascot races. In attendance were the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke of York, Prince Harry, Zara and Mike Tindall, the Countess of Wessex, Princesses Beatrice, Viscountess Linley and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were unable to be present as they were attending … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Horse Racing, Mike Tindall, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice of York, Royal Ascot, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Prince of Wales, Zara Tindall | 2 CommentsRoyals Offer Condolences After Shooting in Orlando, Florida
June 14, 2016 at 8:57 am by JessRulz
Following the horrific mass shooting in Orlando, Florida over the weekend, a number of European royals have sent their condolences to US President Barack Obama. 49 people were killed in the shooting at Pulse nightclub, while a further 53 were injured. A statement was released yesterday on behalf of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh: The Queen: "Prince Philip & I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals, Monaco Royals, Norwegian Royals, Spanish Royals, Swedish Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Ambassador, Carl XVI Gustaf, Elizabeth II, Felipe VI, Harald V, Margrethe II, Queen Letizia, Terrorism, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, United States of America | 4 CommentsA Knight to Remember….
June 13, 2016 at 9:46 pm by Lumutqueen
If there was ever a day, other than the state opening of parliament, where the British Monarchy shows off that tried and tested pomp and circumstance, it would be Garter Day. Due to wet weather unfortunately we didn’t get to see the beautiful procession of carriages and royals arrived in cars instead. Despite the damp weather, hundreds of well-wishers turned out to watch the royal event. The Order of the … Continue reading
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