Queen Elizabeth (1926-2022) and the Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)

[An Ard Ri]

https://www.rct.uk/about/news-and-features/largest-exhibition-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-fashion-announced

This will be a real treat for royal and fashion lovers - an exhibition of over 200 items including both her wedding and coronation dress. I’ve seen both displayed and can confirm they are stunning

That will be one highly interesting exhibition and so may iconic looks from the queens long reign!

 

[Hans-Rickard]

That sounds like a really interesting way to highlight her centenary !

 

[Stefan]

That sounds like a very interesting exhibtion. Hopefully the put also some of her favourite Jewels (like the girls tiara, the Vladimir tiara etc) on display

 

[An Ard Ri]

I'd imagine there will be numerous events post April 2026 to honour the late Queen and the centenary of her birth.

 

[Durham]

More on the Winning designs for the QEII National Memorial in St James's Park.
Glass bridge inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's wedding tiara among plans for national memorial

I think the statues are appropriate. The location for the equestrian one is spot on. Let's hope they're done well.

Not too sure about the bridge though. We will see.

 

[Elly C]

Not sure about the statue of the Queen & Prince Philip- I like the idea of it but it’s all about the execution.

 

[Hallo girl]

Not sure about the statue of the Queen & Prince Philip- I like the idea of it but it’s all about the execution.

I like the idea as well, the two of them together looking at each other is an iconic image, but as you say, the execution.

I have registered my interest for updates on the exhibition.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

More Sneak Peeks Into the New Queen Elizabeth II Fashion Exhibition

Tickets have officially gone on sale for next year's major fashion exhibition at Buckingham Palace, and we've got even more sparkling previews of the gorgeous ensembles that will go on display in April! On Friday,

www.thecourtjeweller.com

Tickets are now on sale for the King's Gallery exhibition starting next April

 

[An Ard Ri]

More Sneak Peeks Into the New Queen Elizabeth II Fashion Exhibition

Tickets have officially gone on sale for next year's major fashion exhibition at Buckingham Palace, and we've got even more sparkling previews of the gorgeous ensembles that will go on display in April! On Friday,

www.thecourtjeweller.com

Tickets are now on sale for the King's Gallery exhibition starting next April

So many iconic outfits, ballgowns and designers!
2026 hopefully will be a better year for the BRF

 

[Elly C]

So many iconic outfits, ballgowns and designers!
2026 hopefully will be a better year for the BRF

These gowns are so beautiful. I agree with your sentiments for the Family in 2026. I look at the gorgeous evening wear worn on a fairly regular basis by other European royals and long to see more of the British royal ladies in similar attire.

 

[ladongas]

Not sure about the statue of the Queen & Prince Philip- I like the idea of it but it’s all about the execution.

Google “bad sculptures” if you want a chuckle. David Beckham’s looks pretty good, but lots of them are hideous!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Queen Elizabeth II attended the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium ,November 10th, 1975.
Royal Variety Performance, 1975

 

[Tatiana Maria]

Thanks for the explanation. That's why I'm not sure if my subjective assessment is correct. My impressions are based on biographies, newspaper articles, and television documentaries, which of course aren't always accurate. And what sticks in your memory is what you believe or how you interpret it.
This is the reason, why I said that my knowledge about that part of the past might be wrong.

Thank you for sharing what you read. Of course, my reading is limited as well, and confined to British sources.

Do you think those biographies etc. could perhaps have been discussing the prejudice against Philip's German ancestry (which existed even though Elizabeth was also of German ancestry) and/or the sentiment from the German nobility that the Battenbergs were not prestigious enough by German standards to marry into the British royal family?

 

[hereditarytitles]

Thank you for sharing what you read. Of course, my reading is limited as well, and confined to British sources.

Do you think those biographies etc. could perhaps have been discussing the prejudice against Philip's German ancestry (which existed even though Elizabeth was also of German ancestry) and/or the sentiment from the German nobility that the Battenbergs were not prestigious enough by German standards to marry into the British royal family?

Oh no, the German nobility, at least the family to which Philip belonged through his mother and his sisters who married members of the German nobility, were, I believe, very proud and delighted that this marriage took place.

I think it was 1965 when the Queen and Philip visited Langenburg Castle, where close relatives of Prince Philip lived and still live today.

This was an event that was celebrated throughout Germany, and especially by the people in the area. They received a euphoric welcome. I remember it well because I had an uncle who came from the area and told me what a fantastic event it was. The whole town was out and about, cheering enthusiastically for the royal couple. I found an old video, unfortunately only in black and white, that was broadcast on television at the time. This video is from 1965 and worth watching IMO

SWR Retro – Abendschau: Besuch auf Schloß Langenburg - hier anschauen

Königin Elisabeth II. und Prinz Philipp zu Besuch auf Schloß Langenburg.

www.ardmediathek.de

Maybe it's the wrong thread for these old videos, but It is so nice to watch it.
Another one showing the late Queens departure from a ship in Koblenz for the visit.

SWR Retro – Abendschau: Abfahrt der Königin in Koblenz - hier anschauen

Ankunft der englischen Königin Elizabeth II. und Prinz Philipp, Herzog von Edinburgh, in Koblenz . Jubelnde und winkende Menschen säumen die Straßen.

www.ardmediathek.de

 

[Stefan]

Oh no, the German nobility, at least the family to which Philip belonged through his mother and his sisters who married members of the German nobility, were, I believe, very proud and delighted that this marriage took place.

I think it was 1965 when the Queen and Philip visited Langenburg Castle, where close relatives of Prince Philip lived and still live today.

This was an event that was celebrated throughout Germany, and especially by the people in the area. They received a euphoric welcome. I remember it well because I had an uncle who came from the area and told me what a fantastic event it was. The whole town was out and about, cheering enthusiastically for the royal couple. I found an old video, unfortunately only in black and white, that was broadcast on television at the time. This video is from 1965 and worth watching IMO

SWR Retro – Abendschau: Besuch auf Schloß Langenburg - hier anschauen

Königin Elisabeth II. und Prinz Philipp zu Besuch auf Schloß Langenburg.

www.ardmediathek.de

Maybe it's the wrong thread for these old videos, but It is so nice to watch it.
Another one showing the late Queens departure from a ship in Koblenz for the visit.

SWR Retro – Abendschau: Abfahrt der Königin in Koblenz - hier anschauen

Ankunft der englischen Königin Elizabeth II. und Prinz Philipp, Herzog von Edinburgh, in Koblenz . Jubelnde und winkende Menschen säumen die Straßen.

www.ardmediathek.de

Yes during the State Visit in 1965 QEII and Philip visited both Langenburg and Salem where they also stayed for some days,

 

[hereditarytitles]

Yes during the State Visit in 1965 QEII and Philip visited both Langenburg and Salem where they also stayed for some days,

Yes, that was a much remembered wonderful visit. I was too young at the time, but I remember from family members talking about it. It is so nice to watch these old videos. I try to finde something of the visit to Salem.

 

[Stefan]

Yes, that was a much remembered wonderful visit. I was too young at the time, but I remember from family members talking about it. It is so nice to watch these old videos. I try to finde something of the visit to Salem.

I wasn't even born then. Here the talk is always that when they visited Marbach (where Schiller was born). The Queen asked "And where are the Horses" because apparently she thought they would visit the Landesgestüt in Marbach which is an entire different Marbach

The Visit to Salem was not official but a private one where they stayed I think over the Weekend

 

[hereditarytitles]

It's a shame the organizers hadn't prepared accordingly, because otherwise they would have known that the Queen was more interested in the stud farm than in Schiller. There are indeed no old television recordings of the visit to Salem; apparently, no press team or broadcaster were present.

 

[Stefan]

It's a shame the organizers hadn't prepared accordingly, because otherwise they would have known that the Queen was more interested in the stud farm than in Schiller.

It actually isn't sure if she really said this, but the Story is going one ever since.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Queen and Duke's Silver Wedding Celebrations in November ,1972
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Wedding Anniversary, 1972

 

[Stefan]

The Queen and Duke's Silver Wedding Celebrations in November ,1972
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Wedding Anniversary, 1972

A bit confusing to me. They had an carriage ride through the City of London, but then they are seen to leave Westimster Abbey, where i think and Thanksgiving 'Ervice was held. So why the carriage ride through the
City?

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Service was held at Westminster Abbey and the luncheon at the Guildhall hosted by the Lord Mayor.
I assume they left BP by carriage towards Westminster abbey and after that then to onto the Guildhall?

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the December 1962 Royal Film Premiere of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square in London.
Queen at ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Premiere, 1962

 

[An Ard Ri]

An update on the planned memorial statue to Queen Elizabeth.
Why the Monument to Queen Elizabeth Won’t Feature Her on Horseback

 

[An Ard Ri]

Drawings by the young the young Princess Elizabeth are to go under the hammer after being found under a bed and are expected to fetch £4,000 at auction.
Queen Elizabeth II's childhood hobby and plea revealed in never-before-seen letter

 

[Blog Real]

A tribute to the life, legacy, and style of the late Queen Elizabeth II in the new commemorative edition of HELLO!

Celebrating the late Queen's life, legacy and fashion in HELLO!'s new keepsake issue

Introducing our commemorative edition, Queen Elizabeth II: A Centenary Tribute, in honour of the monarch's 100 years

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[PrincessofEurope]

Britain's Royal Christening Gown to Be Displayed at Buckingham Palace

This week, the Royal Collection Trust dropped another tantalizing preview of their upcoming exhibition on the fashion and style of Queen Elizabeth II, announcing that the royal christening gown worn by the future monarch in

www.thecourtjeweller.com

Royal christening robe is to be part of the display opening at the King's gallery in April - this is the original one from Queen Victoria and worn up to Lady Louise I believe being the last to wear this version