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Queen Elizabeth II Opens Glasgow Commonwealth Games

July 24, 2014 at 1:45 pm by JessRulz

The twentieth edition of the Commonwealth Games were officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II last night, at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Queen was guest of honour at the opening ceremony, which featured performances by Sir Rod Stewart and Susan Boyle, lots of kilts and plaid, an inflatable … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth Attends WWI Volunteers Tribute

June 29, 2014 at 1:13 am by JessRulz

Queen Elizabeth was yesterday joined by several members of her family for a Drumhead Service of Remembrance at the Royal Chelsea Hospital. The service was held to commemorate the British volunteer soldiers who fought in World War One, and was particularly poignant in that it was held on the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the death which is widely named as the starting point of the war. … Continue reading →

Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Anniversary, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Military, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, World War I | Leave a comment

Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip Open Heathrow’s Terminal Two

June 24, 2014 at 6:07 am by HereditaryPrincess

On June 23, the Queen and Prince Philip opened Terminal Two at Heathrow Airport in London, England. The Terminal has been named ‘The Queen’s Terminal’ in her honour. After she had cut the ribbon, The Queen was shown around the new terminal before catching the plane to Belfast to begin her three day tour of Northern Ireland. During the visit, Prince Philip pulled another of his infamous gaffes as he … Continue reading →

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Pink All Around For Ascot’s Final Day

June 21, 2014 at 8:57 pm by JessRulz

It was pink for all at the final day of Royal Ascot, with Queen Elizabeth and her two granddaughters all wearing varying shades of the popular colour. The Queen arrived to the Royal Enclosure in a carriage with the Duke of Edinburgh, Charles Barnett and John Deer, in a dusty pink coat over a floral pink, white and grey dress with a matching hat. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York were … Continue reading →

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s 93rd Birthday

June 11, 2014 at 1:50 am by HereditaryPrincess

On 10 June, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, celebrated his 93rd birthday. To mark the occasion, a 62-gun salute was fired at the Tower of London, whilst soldiers from the Honourable Artillery Company paid tribute to the Duke at Gun Wharf. There was also a garden party in his honour at Buckingham Palace in the afternoon. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on 10 June 1921 at … Continue reading →

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D-Day 70th Anniversary Commemorations

June 6, 2014 at 7:56 am by JessRulz

Royals from across Europe, as well as many heads of state, have gathered in Normandy to mark the seventieth anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Allied invasion of German-occupied territory which became the beginning of the end of World War Two. This morning, local time, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a Royal British Legion service at the Bayeux Cathedral, as did British Prime Minister David Cameron … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Anniversary, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, D-Day, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, France, Governor-General Mateparae of New Zealand, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Harald V of Norway, King Philippe of the Belgians, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Margrethe II of Denmark, President Hollande of France, President Napolitano of Italy, President Putin of Russia, Prime Minister Abbott of Australia, Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Key of New Zealand, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, World War II | 1 Comment

Queen Elizabeth Begins State Visit to France

June 5, 2014 at 10:54 pm by JessRulz

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh today began their fifth state visit to the French Republic. The couple departed from St Pancras Station in London aboard the Eurostar – their typical option for travel between London and Paris – headed for Paris Gare du Nord. The Queen unveiled a plaque at the London station to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Channel Tunnel, which was opened in 1994 by Queen … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth Presents Maundy Money

April 17, 2014 at 10:37 pm by JessRulz

The Queen today was in Blackburn to mark this year’s Royal Maundy Service. She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh. Standing out from the crowd in a bright pink double-breasted cashmere coat with a matching dress by Stewart Parvin, the service took place at Blackburn Cathedral where Queen Elizabeth was presented with a nosegay of yellow, purple and white flowers. Following the service, Queen Elizabeth continued with a centuries-old … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth Hosts Historic Irish State Visit

April 9, 2014 at 5:27 am by JessRulz

The President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is currently on a state visit to the United Kingdom, upon the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II. It is the first official visit by an Irish head of state to the United Kingdom. Having arrived into the country on Monday, the President and his wife Sabina were collected by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall from the … Continue reading →

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A Royal Christmas

January 5, 2014 at 2:59 am by HereditaryPrincess

On Christmas Day 2013, members of the British Royal Family attended an early morning and morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church near Sandringham, Norfolk. The Queen and her husband Prince Philip are expected to stay at Sandringham until February 6. The early morning service is a private affair, but the morning service is more public – members of the public can watch the royals walk to church and hand … Continue reading →

Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Christmas, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Religion, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh | 4 Comments

British Royals At Remembrance Day

November 13, 2013 at 10:16 am by HereditaryPrincess

On November 10, The Queen, Prince Philip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, The Countess of Wessex, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, the Duke of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra attended a service at the Cenotaph in London. Also present were Britain’s past and present Prime Ministers; David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Deputy Prime … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip visits Dersingham Bog Nature Reserve

September 30, 2013 at 8:36 pm by An Ard Ri

September 30th, 2013 The Duke of Edinburgh was back in Norfolk today where he paid a visit to the Dersingham Bog Nature Reserve. The 92-year-old Prince was all smiles in the autumnal sunshine as he walked with the aid of a stick around the site. The Duke is patron of the Conservation Volunteers, who have been working on preserving this nature reserve site in Norfolk. Prince Philip recently flew up … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip Presents Medals in Edinburgh

August 12, 2013 at 8:47 am by JessRulz

The Duke of Edinburgh made his first public appearance in almost two months today, presenting medals in Scotland. He presented the Royal Medals, which are awarded for contributions to life sciences, physical and engineering sciences, humanities and social sciences, and business and commerce, at the Royal Society of Edinburgh to Professor Sir John Cadogan, Professor Michael Ferguson and Sir Ian Wood. He is an Honorary Fellow of the RSE, and … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip’s Return

August 6, 2013 at 2:03 am by An Ard Ri

It has been announced that The Duke of Edinburgh will undertake his first official engagement since his spell in hospital and period of recovery earlier this summer. The 92 year old Duke is expected in Edinburgh on August 12th, where he will deliver the Royal Society of Edinburgh medals, as per a press release from Buckingham Palace. Earlier this summer, the Duke of Edinburgh left the London Clinic on June … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip Leaves Hospital

June 20, 2013 at 2:36 pm by An Ard Ri

The Duke of Edinburgh left the London Clinic on Monday evening, June 17th, after having spent 11 days at the hospital. The 92 year old Greek-born Prince was in good spirits and thanked the staff he left. Over the previous few days, the Prince had received visits from several members of the Royal Family including Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince of Wales and Princes Edward, William and Harry. It’s expected that Prince … Continue reading →

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Trooping the Colour 2013

June 16, 2013 at 3:09 am by JessRulz

The British Royal Family were out in full force yesterday to mark the Queen’s official birthday with the annual Trooping the Colour parade. Queen Elizabeth II was joined by her first cousin, the Duke of Kent, for the journey from Buckingham Palace down The Mall towards Horse Guards Parade to receive the official salute from the Household Cavalry. She was joined by the Duke in place of her husband, the … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth visits Prince Philip at London Clinic

June 11, 2013 at 11:09 am by An Ard Ri

London – June 10th, 2013 Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the London Clinic shortly after 7pm on Monday June 10th. The Prince, who has been in hospital since last Thursday, was celebrating his 92nd birthday and had recieved a visit from his youngest son, the Earl of Wessex, earlier that afternoon. Buckingham Palace announced that the Prince was “comfortable and … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip “Satisfactory” Following Operation

June 8, 2013 at 5:32 am by An Ard Ri

London – June 7th, 2013 Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh underwent “an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations” at a London hospital on Friday June 7th. The 91 year old Prince was admitted to the London Clinic on Thursday evening. A statement was issued from Buckingham Palace shortly after 6pm London time to state “at this early stage the Prince is progressing satisfactorily” and that the “results from the scheduled surgery … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip Admitted to Hospital

June 7, 2013 at 1:44 am by An Ard Ri

London – June 6th, 2013 Shortly after 7.30pm London time last night, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh had been admitted to a hospital in central London that evening. The Prince, who turns 92 on June 10th, was admitted “following abdominal investigations” and could remain there for up to two weeks. He is to undergo an exploratory operation. Earlier this week, the Prince was forced to cancel … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Hosts Palace Garden Party

May 23, 2013 at 11:03 am by An Ard Ri

London – May 22nd Queen Elizabeth II hosted a garden party on the grounds of Buckingham Palace yesterday. Also present to lend a hand were the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall brought umbrellas just incase the cloudy London weather changed. The Queen hosts a number of garden parties throughout the summer … Continue reading →

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