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

[udyusa]

So true, Russo! I am so happy that HM finally has switched her black gloves to her white summery ones... So much prettier!

 

[iceflower]

Prince Philip attended a reception for adult volunteers who run the Cadet
Forces, London, 2 June 2010. The reception was part of the national
Cadet150 celebrations, marking 150 years of Cadet Forces in the UK.
The event pays tribute to the 25,000 adult volunteers who work with
131,000 cadets across the UK.


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[Russophile]

He looks quite dapper today! How old is Prince Philip Ice??

 

[Lillibetforever]

He looks quite dapper today! How old is Prince Philip Ice??

DOE will be 89 in 6 days... Hard to believe isn't it?! What incredible role models we are all blessed to have in Her Majesty and Prince Philip!!

 

[Mermaid1962]

They've worked for so long for the UK and the Commonwealth. Wonderful people.

DOE will be 89 in 6 days... Hard to believe isn't it?! What incredible role models we are all blessed to have in Her Majesty and Prince Philip!!

 

[iceflower]

89 - it's really impressing, but also kind of worrying if you think
of the fact how quickly things can change - I'm sure you know
what I mean..

Queen Elizabeth today attended Derby Day, the second day of the
Epsom Derby, in Surrey, southern England, and enjoyed it a lot.


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[Lumutqueen]

Oh she does look very beautiful in yellow.
She must be quite warm though.
She really has always enjoyed watching horse races.

 

[Mermaid1962]

She must miss her friend Lord Porchester on these "horsey" occasions. He'd usually be standing in her area somewhere.

 

[Renata4711]

It's not just watching horses she enjoys. She's been a formidable horsewoman herself.

Although I don't like the idea of side saddles for women, I've always thought the Queen looked very elegant on side saddle at the Trooping the Colour events.

 

[Mermaid1962]

Riding a horse while sitting sideways must be quite awkward. I'd think that it would be harder to control the horse. But you're right, Renata. HM always looked elegant side-saddle.

 

[Renata4711]

Until, say, a century ago, anything other than riding side-saddle would have been unthinkable for women, in terms of "modesty"....

 

[Lumutqueen]

It's not just watching horses she enjoys. She's been a formidable horsewoman herself.

Although I don't like the idea of side saddles for women, I've always thought the Queen looked very elegant on side saddle at the Trooping the Colour events.

I do know that, but because she was watching the horses, I chose to comment on her like for watching horse racing.

 

[Tiggersk8]

You know, HM is one of the very few on whom yellow really looks good on. It's one of the few colours where you either look awful in it or you look stunning.
HM usually looks lovely in it.
I'm so happy her upcoming tour of Canada will allow her and the Duke to attend this year's running of The Queen's Plate. I also enjoy watching horse racing, so this year I'll have two reasons to tune into the broadcast of the race.

 

[Russophile]

I completely agree and throw the color green in there as well.
Then again, IMO, HM looks awfully wonderful in anything of late. I think Russo is a romantic where HM is concerned. . .

 

[udyusa]

Than I must be as well, Russo, as I So agree with you! HM just looks so stunning and stylish... Young Princesses take notes!

 

[iceflower]

Today, June 8, Queen Elizabeth received His Excellency the Ambassador
of Austria, Dr Emil Brix (pic 1) and the High Commissioner for Rwanda,
Ernest Rwamucyo (2) as they presented their credentials at Buckingham
Palace in London.


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[wbenson]

BBC News - Prince Philip undergoes minor surgery on hand

The Duke of Edinburgh has had a minor operation on his left hand to treat a common condition that can cause pain and numbness.

Prince Philip had the surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome as a day patient at an undisclosed hospital on Monday.

Duke of Edinburgh has surgery on his hand | Mail Online

The Duke of Edinburgh has had an operation on his left hand just days before his 89th birthday.

He was taken into hospital on Monday and underwent day surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome - a condition that causes pain, numbness and a burning sensation in the hand and fingers.

 

[iceflower]

It seems Prince Philip is doing well, he attended a reception yesterday
evening:

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh meeting Canadian
former servicemen at the Canadian High Commissioner's Residence on June
8, 2010, in London England - You can see the bandage on some of the pics.


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[Lumutqueen]

I've heard of th is surgery, well he's well enough to do this engagement. It's amazing how the pair both continue with engagements even after accidents or surgery's.

 

[iceflower]

Their duties always come first, it's indeed amazing..


Queen Elizabeth today presented Lord Patel with the insignia of a
Knight of the Thistle, during an audience at Buckingham Palace..

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... and attended Royal Investitures, also at Buckingham Palace.

Milk deliveryman Tony Fowler (pic 3) has worn a very special jacket
designed like the coat of a Friesan cow He for example had
helped the police catching some criminals including blocking car
thieves with his milk delivery vehicle.


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[Lumutqueen]

Wow that is a beautiful coat and an ingenius way of catching criminals.

 

[iceflower]

Sounds more like being taken from a cartoon film, doesn't it?


Today, June 10, Queen Elizabeth attended the Drumhead Service of
Thanksgiving to mark the return of 1st Battalion Royal Welsh from
operations in Afghanistan, at Chester Racecourse, Chester.


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[Osipi]

Sounds more like being taken from a cartoon film, doesn't it?

I found the coat very aMOOsing. Sorry folks, I just couldn't resist this

I think too that HM looks her best when she wears any solid pastel color. Makes her look younger than her years.

 

[Tiggersk8]

*groan* That was just sooo bad Osipi, but I've been unable to resist temptation of that sort myself, so...
Love HM's coat.
Happy Birthday to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh!!!

 

[Mermaid1962]

That pale pink and black outfit is always a winner when she wears it.

I think too that HM looks her best when she wears any solid pastel color. Makes her look younger than her years.

 

[iceflower]

The Queen attended a second event yesterday, she toured Reaseheath
College in Nantwich on her visit to Cheshire. On the plaque she unveilled
Prince Philip is mentioned as well, but I couldn't find any pics of him.

Love the first pic with the Queen looking at the horse!


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Today, June 11, Queen Elizabeth visited the Cabinet Office in London.
During the visit, she attended a meeting with permanent secretaries
and received a posy of flowers.


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[Lumutqueen]

Vandals desecrate British WW1 graves with racist slogans in France | Mail Online

Nicolas Sarkozy today personally apologised to the Queen after a cemetery commemorating British war dead including one of her uncles was desecrated.

 

[Saragli]

I love the pics of the smiling Queen! and what wonderful choice of brooches she made. Terrible about the vandals though. Absolutely awful.

 

[Russophile]

Vandals desecrate British WW1 graves with racist slogans in France | Mail Online

Oh that is AWFUL! I hope they find those jerks and make them clean their mess up then have them do service listening to vets and cleaning up a Holocaust museum or something.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Elizabeth toured the gardens at Capel Manor College in Enfield,
Middlesex, where she opened the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother
Centenary Garden and met with staff and students, June 11, 2010.


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