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

[Zonk]

Welcome to part 22 of the current events of the​

Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh​

commencing October 2009​

Part 21 covering the period March 2009 to October 2009 can be found
here
​

 

[iceflower]

Pics 22.10.2009

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with credentials from the Ambassador
of Panama, Gilberto Arias (pic 1) and the Ambassador of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Dr. Barnabe Kikaya (pic 2), at Buckingham Palace,
London, October 22, 2009.


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[Sunnystar]

GillW will be most displeased. More blue from the Queen. Heheheheh.

 

[Warren]

Yes, but Gill will be excited to see the whopper emerald brooch HM is sporting!

 

[GillW]

GillW will be most displeased. More blue from the Queen. Heheheheh.

..but at least the Blue Dahlia brooch gets an airing - not seen that one for a few months, so, hey ho, I'll just wait for another day!

 

[Russophile]

More blue from the Queen.

It's PERIWINKLE. . . .

Mr. Russo sent me an e-mail that had lovely pictures of HM with 10 presidents. HM has outlasted them all!

 

[iceflower]

Pics 23.10.2009

Guess what's the colour today.... but I feel it never gets boring

Queen Elizabeth IIand Prince Philip visit the Gloucestershire College,
October 23, 2009


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[Skydragon]

After my much-talked-about disclosure last Wednesday that the Duke of Edinburgh had accompanied the Queen to the West End to see War Horse, I hear that the great man didn't have to venture out of his own home to be entertained last night

Duke of Edinburgh has X Factor - Telegraph

He certainly does, HRH gets my vote!

 

[queenofthelight]

Courtesy of Abaca Press.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visit Gloucester, England (23/10/2009).

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[Mermaid1962]

Indeed. Blue is my favourite colour on HM.

Guess what's the colour today.... but I feel it never gets boring

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[GillW]

Guess what's the colour today.... but I feel it never gets boring

....and the trend continues!

Thursday saw a visit to a school near Windsor, although the coverage was minimal and hard to find - but it was blue again!!

Maidenhead Advertiser Online - Queen leads commemoration of much-loved headmaster

Queen visits St John's Beaumont School on Independent Catholic News

PS - If there is anyone in the area of Windsor who has the local paper with a photo, I'd really appreciate a scan, or even a mailed copy... ;-)

 

[udyusa]

Only You, GillW! Her Majesty never looks boring in her wonderful shades of blue....

 

[ada]

Just as an addition to the 'blue' issue, as a matter of interest, does anyone know how long HM has been wearing the same earrings and pearls for day wear?

 

[joye]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visit Gloucester, England (23/10/2009).

The Queen wears the large rose brooch, from the Nizam's tiara on this engagement.

 

[joye]

Just as an addition to the 'blue' issue, as a matter of interest, does anyone know how long HM has been wearing the same earrings and pearls for day wear?

The earrings will be the same each time, but the 3 strand pearls could be 1 of 3 pearls necklaces that are worn for daywear. Each looks almost the same.

 

[queenofthelight]

Revealed: The battered table that carries tea, toast, jam (and mismatched crockery) for the Royal breakfast in bed | Mail Online (26/10/2009).

 

[Emeralds and Opals]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...-dressmaker-Sir-Hardy-Amies-to-be-opened.html

"Archives of the Queen's dressmaker Sir Hardy Amies to be opened(to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth)."

 

[wbenson]

Queen fury at BNP | Outrage at Nick Griffin Churchill hijacking | News Of The World

THE QUEEN has declared WAR on the BNP.

She's furious at the party for using Winston Churchill to promote its racist image and has ORDERED all the royals to join forces with her to unite Britain against hated BNP leader Nick Griffin. A senior royal aide told us: "The Queen thinks it is a disgrace that the name of such a courageous leader in our hour of need has been hijacked in this way.

 

[wbenson]

Nine Faiths, One Vegan Lunch at Windsor Castle

On Tuesday November 3, His Royal Highness Prince Philip will host over 200 guests for lunch at Windsor Castle, the 900-year-old palace that serves as an official residence of his and Queen Elizabeth’s. But this lunch will be noticeably different from the roasted quail and crème fraîche typical of castle meals. Instead, the menu is entirely vegan and centered on seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients.

 

[dazzling]

Queen Elizabeth II visits Newmarket Animal Health Trust on October 29, 2009 in Newmarket, England.
During her visit the Queen toured the new visitor's centre and saw a presentation on the work of the Cancer Centre.

Picture Gallery

 

[Russophile]

Oh Gill, HM is in red and looks lovely. . . .

 

[udyusa]

Indeed she does... I love her brooch as well. May I ask which one it is?

 

[Mermaid1962]

Wouldn't it be great if she wore this outfit for Christmas service!

 

[Roslyn]

I'll second that suggestion, though I fear she might attract some Santa Claus jokes!

HM has been wearing some very smart and colourful outfits in recent years, and she looks wonderful in them. For too long older ladies have worn drab outfits on the basis they thought they were too old for bright colours, but HM's example has put paid to that idea.

 

[udyusa]

Oh for sure, Mermaid! Perhaps you could write to Her Majesty and suggest she do just that. flowers for you, as well.

 

[Russophile]

I'll second that suggestion, though I fear she might attract some Santa Claus jokes!

HM has been wearing some very smart and colourful outfits in recent years, and she looks wonderful in them. For too long older ladies have worn drab outfits on the basis they thought they were too old for bright colours, but HM's example has put paid to that idea.

I think, because we tend to look "washed out" as we age, that HM is wearing those lovely bright colors. I think she looks lovely!

 

[thedittybopper]

Queen Elizabeth II of England visited the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, here is a link showing some lovely pictures of her visit.

La reine d’Angleterre à Newmarket | Noblesse & Royautés

 

[GillW]

Indeed she does... I love her brooch as well. May I ask which one it is?

It's a modern gold, diamond and ruby spray - one she helped to design herself. Not worn too often - maybe a couple of times a year. You may remember it from the Kentucky Derby.

 

[udyusa]

Thank you so much, GillW. Now that you mentioned it I do remember her wearing it at the Kentucky Derby. It is lovely but not one of my favorites.

 

[Mermaid1962]

Perhaps she'd better leave any ermine accessories at home, then.

I'll second that suggestion, though I fear she might attract some Santa Claus jokes!