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The Queen Celebrates 96th Birthday in Sandringham
BBC 21 Apr 2022 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...0_birthday.jpg A photograph for the Queen's birthday reflects her lifelong interest in horses The Queen will celebrate her 96th birthday on Thursday in Sandringham. Britain's longest-reigning monarch travelled by helicopter to her Norfolk estate, where she will be joined by family and friends. She is expected to stay in a cottage on the estate particularly liked by her late husband, Prince Philip. A photograph has been released to mark the birthday, showing the Queen with two ponies and reflecting her lifelong interest in horses. The picture was taken at Windsor Castle, where the Queen now mostly stays, and shows her with two Fell ponies, who will appear in the forthcoming Royal Windsor Horse Show. Birthday wishes Prince Harry suggested in a US TV interview that the Queen might be downplaying this latest milestone, saying that "after a certain age you get bored of birthdays". But she will be spending time at Wood Farm, a cottage described as "small and intimate" by former housekeeper Teresa Thompson, and a place with strong associations with Prince Philip, who died a little over a year ago. The Queen was in Sandringham earlier this year when she marked her accession to the throne in 1952. She was born in 1926, not in a royal residence, but in a London townhouse on Bruton Street, where she first lived with her father and mother, who became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Birthday wishes have been sent by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and gun salutes will be fired. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...678b7be186.jpg The house on Bruton Street where the Queen was born was demolished in the 1930s The Queen has had mobility problems in recent months and has had to miss a number of events, including church services over Easter. Her only public appearance this year, outside of her own residences or on video, was at the Thanksgiving Service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. The Queen's 96th birthday marks another unprecedented age for a British monarch, in a year in which she has become the first monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee of 70 years on the throne. The next longest-lived monarchs were Queen Victoria and George III, who lived to the age of 81, and were the only other monarchs to have lived into their 80s. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, the Queen is one of about 124,000 people in the 95 to 99 age group in the UK, almost three quarters of these being women. A Barbie doll celebrating the legacy of the Queen is being released to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee, featuring a recreation of her wedding tiara and an ivory gown fitted with a blue ribbon. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...9447584dd6.jpg Barbie doll of the Queen |
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Two Future Kings Keep 500-Year-Old Tradition Alive as Charles Reads Queens' Speech
Queen's Speech 2022 IN FULL: From Black Rod to Prince Charles ITV News 12 MAY 2022 https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y....fc2065e81ee5fa https://i0.wp.com/www.nytimespost.co...50%2C550&ssl=1 https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AR...b09e990de22c58 The last time an heir to the throne read the speech on behalf of the Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament, it was 1819 https://metajaunnews.com/wp-content/...suffering.jpeg The future Queen Victoria had just been born and the Prince Regent, who had been acting for his father for nearly a decade, was still a year away from being crowned King George IV. 203 years later, it happened again. |
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Platinum Jubilee-Queen Thanks Nation as Jubilee Weekend Begins
The Queen Hails Incredible’ Crowds Royal Milestone: Marking 70 Years of Service BBC 3 JUN 2022 https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/pr...111f5779d3.jpg https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...110_queen1.jpg The Queen has said she is "inspired" by the goodwill of the nation as celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee begin. A new official photograph of the Queen at Windsor Castle was also released. In a Jubilee message, she thanked the public for organising events and said "many happy memories" would be made. Millions are gearing up for street parties to mark the monarch's 70 years on the throne over the four-day bank holiday weekend. As well as community celebrations across the country, there are a series of official events, starting with Thursday's Trooping the Colour parade and ending on Sunday with a Jubilee Pageant through London. The monarch said: "I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last 70 years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm." The portrait released along with her message was taken by Ranald Mackechnie in the Victoria Vestibule at Windsor Castle earlier this year. It shows the Queen looking contented, sitting on a cushioned window seat at the castle which has been her main home for the last couple of years. The famous Round Tower is visible through the window. Mr Mackechnie took two previous portraits of the Queen alongside the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince George to mark her 90th birthday in 2016. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1241051344.jpg Princes George and Prince Louis with Princess Charlotte arrived by carriage with their mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1400583519.jpg The Queen's guard, taking part in Trooping the Colour More than 1,500 soldiers, with hundreds of musicians and horses, are taking part in Trooping the Colour https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i076452449.jpg Crowd on the Mall for Trooping of the Colour People gathered on the Mall early on Thursday, with some having camped overnight The traditional Trooping the Colour parade to mark the Queen's official birthday involves more than 1,500 officers and soldiers and 350 horses from the Household Division, as well as an RAF flypast. The 96-year-old monarch, who has mobility issues and has recently cancelled several public appearances, is likely to join members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the display. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are watching the parade, although they will not appear on the balcony. The couple, who now live in the US, have a prime vantage point from the Duke of Wellington's former office, overlooking Horse Guards Parade, where they can see Prince Charles inspect the guardsmen and officers and take their salute in his mother's place. They travelled with their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, who turns one on Saturday. Lilibet is the Queen's family nickname. The Queen's son Prince Andrew, whose royal titles were returned to the Crown amid a lawsuit in the US, is not present. History is Being Made Analysis by Sean Coughlan, royal correspondent The Platinum Jubilee celebrates something that has never happened before. No British monarch has ever reigned for 70 years - it's a remarkable length of time on the throne. To put it in perspective, the Queen's reign is already longer than the reigns of her four predecessors put together. Her time as monarch has stretched over multiple eras, across 14 different UK prime ministers and 14 US presidents. Older readers might be scratching their heads finding it hard to believe it's 45 years since the Silver Jubilee and the long, hot summer of 1977. The nearest comparison in length of reign is Queen Victoria's 63 years - and in international terms, the Queen isn't far behind the 72 years of the Sun King of France, Louis XIV. Reaching the age of 96 is also unprecedented for a British monarch. The Queen is one of about 138,000 people in the UK over the age of 95, the great majority of them women. Apart from Elizabeth II, only two other monarchs have even lived into their eighties - Victoria and George III. Events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...s_2x640-nc.png On Thursday evening, more than 3,000 beacons will be lit across the UK and the Commonwealth in tribute to the Queen, with the Tree of Trees beacon illuminated outside the palace. The monarch is to lead the lighting of the principal Jubilee beacon in a special ceremony at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace said. Also on Thursday the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will guest star in an episode of TV soap EastEnders, on BBC One at 19:30 BST. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i076455000.jpg Prince Charles and Prince William on horseback during Trooping the Colour https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1241044081.jpg House with jubilee decorations in Windsor Houses in Windsor - and across the country - were decorated with flags and balloons for the weekend https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...00493417-1.jpg People dressed in Union flags camping on the Mall Royal enthusiasts began camping out on the Mall on Wednesday for a good view of the events Prince Charles and Camilla join the residents of Albert Square at their jubilee street party. At a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday, there will be other accommodations made for the Queen's comfort, with no ceremonial journey to the event. If the monarch does attend, she will use a different entrance rather than scaling the steps. And it is not certain she will make the planned trip to Epsom for the Derby on Saturday. On that evening, the BBC's Party at the Palace concert - set on three stages in front of Buckingham Palace - will see Diana Ross, George Ezra, Alicia Keys and Nile Rodgers entertain a live crowd of 22,000 people and a television audience of millions. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i076453176.jpg Crowd in Trafalgar Square for Trooping of the Colour https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/pr...nsinLondon.jpg https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/pr...en=a0.8,r1,t1& Prince Louis steals the show The Royal Family on the balcony for Trooping the Colour 2019 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...e56345a3c1.jpg The last time the Royal Family appeared on the balcony was in 2019 - with Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and Prince Andrew https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...jeff_overs.jpg Crowds walk down the Mall leading to Buckingham Palace On Wednesday, crowds flocked to the Mall leading up to Buckingham Palace to get an early taste of the Jubilee celebrations At the concert, heir to the throne Prince Charles and his son, the Duke of Cambridge, will pay tribute to the Queen who will be watching on television. On Sunday there will be street parties, picnics and barbecues across the UK with more than 85,000 Big Jubilee Lunches planned. The finale of the weekend will be the Jubilee Pageant which will make its way through the streets of the capital with a cast of 6,000 performers and close to 200 celebrities. It will end with Ed Sheeran singing the national anthem with a choir made up of "national treasures" outside Buckingham Palace. Ahead of the celebrations, the Queen took a short break at Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, but returned to Windsor on Tuesday. Saturday is the first birthday of Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet - who is named after the Queen's family nickname. The Queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie has led tributes to her in an article in the Spectator, describing her "grannie" as "a woman who has transcended time and has been that constant rock for so many when the world can feel so fragile". She said she would love her son August to "have her patience, her calmness and her kindness, while always being able to laugh at himself and keep a twinkle in his eye". Not everyone will be celebrating the occasion. Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic said a recent poll had shown the British public "just aren't that bothered about royal events". Speaking for the group, Graham Smith said: "The Jubilee is not a national celebration, it is a carefully staged event to promote the monarchy and the royal brand." MORE LIVE: Queen's Platinum Jubilee - Charles, William and Kate arrive for thanksgiving service |
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Platinum Jubilee: Queen Humbled and Touched by Celebrations
The Queen has said she was "humbled and deeply touched" by the Platinum Jubilee celebrations held across the UK. BBC News 6 JUN 2022 https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/pr...736Pageant.jpg In a "thank you" letter after a concluding pageant in London, she said she remained committed to serving as monarch with the support of her family. The Queen said despite not being at every event marking her 70-year reign: "My heart has been with you all." She was joined by three generations of her family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the finale of the pageant. Her appearance rounded off a huge star-studded procession along The Mall which saw carnival floats celebrating the seven decades of her reign. Millions of people also held Jubilee parties and street lunches in towns and cities across the UK on the final day of the four-day bank holiday weekend. The 50"s decade dancers on the Mall during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace, Londo The Platinum Pageant, along The Mall, was the last of the official events for the Queen's Jubilee In a statement issued as the long weekend's events drew to a close, the Queen, who is 96, said she had been inspired by the kindness, joy and kinship she had seen over during the four-day celebration. It said: "When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee. "While I may not have attended every event in person, my heart has been with you all; and I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family. "I have been inspired by the kindness, joy and kinship that has been so evident in recent days, and I hope this renewed sense of togetherness will be felt for many years to come. "I thank you most sincerely for your good wishes and for the part you have all played in these happy celebrations." It was signed, Elizabeth R. Sunday's pageant began with a military parade with personnel from the UK's armed forces and from across the Commonwealth. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1241118936.jpg The 260-year-old Gold State Coach which carried the Queen to her coronation in 1953 rode through the streets, with the Queen appearing as a hologram inside. As the floats made their way past during the two hour show, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George - the next three generations of monarchs - all watched from the royal box. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later tweeted: "Amazing display of street art, theatre, music, sport and more... what a joyous occasion!" https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...m125283932.jpg The Duchess of Cornwall laughs with Prince Louis during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles took a turn keeping Prince Louis engaged - bouncing him on his knee The military section was followed by colourful open-top double-decker buses depicting the different decades of the Queen's reign - with a host of celebrities representing achievements in music, fashion and the arts aboard each one. There was a peloton of 300 cyclists on bikes of all shapes and sizes, led by the Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy, and a parade of vintage cars that saw a fleet of Morris Minors in various vivid colours drive up The Mall. It was followed by a collection of James Bond cars - all moving very slowly. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...fe4f9bb85e.jpg Participants on vintage motorcycles during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in front of Buckingham Palace, London A fleet of vintage cars and mopeds made their way along The Mall https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...89a02bb697.jpg The car carrying Bake Off judge Prue Leith is pushed after it broke down https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...m125282162.jpg Kate Moss and Patsy Kensit danced on the 90s bus TV personalities, musicians, chefs, sportspeople, designers, and artists who have helped shape British culture of the last 70 years took part. Among them were singer Cliff Richard, boxer Chris Eubank, model Naomi Campbell and athlete Sir Mo Farah. Cultural icons such as the Trotters' yellow van from sitcom Only Fools and Horses, the video game character PacMan, and children's TV characters filled the streets. The pageant also saw street theatre acts and urban dance from groups across the UK. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...ea3c4bf317.jpg There was a float featuring well known children's TV characters https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...5f350ffd08.jpg Participants performed a Bollywood wedding scene in one section of the parade https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1241119474.jpg There was a carnival section that saw some impressive costumes A number of enormous animal puppets depicting swans, a bull, snakes, ravens and a rainbow pea**** then moved along the route. There was a big Bollywood wedding party, with dancers parading an enormous tiered cake topped with a number of corgis, and puppets of African animals - including elephants, giraffes and flamingos. The show ended with a performance of Perfect from Ed Sheeran, and the mass rendition of God Save the Queen. However, a planned flypast by the Red Arrows was cancelled due to poor weather. Analysis by Sean Coughlan, Royal Correspondent So the Queen appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the final event of the Jubilee. There was rapturous applause from a crowd, who were surprised as well as delighted to see her. After so many concerns about her health there had been doubts about her being there. The Red Arrows didn't make it, because of the weather, but she made it. It seemed appropriate for such a tenacious monarch. She arrived at the end of the pageant. That parade had been an hallucinogenic Jubilee ****tail of music, puppets, dancers, classic cars and even older celebrities. It was baffling, brilliant and bonkers. The Queen's appearance had its own symbolism, accompanied by those who will follow her, Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Catherine and their children. It felt like a bit of history and an image we'll see in the years ahead. The event rounds off a long weekend of celebrations across the UK. Saturday night saw affectionate tributes from the Prince of Wales and national figures during the evening's Platinum Party at the Palace. Stars including Diana Ross, George Ezra, Queen and Elbow performed in front of a crowd of about 22,000, and an average of nearly 12 million people in the UK watched the show on BBC One. The Queen, who has been experiencing mobility problems in recent months, was not able to attend the event herself. But she kicked off the event with a pre-filmed comedy sketch showing her sharing a pot of tea with Paddington Bear, where they both confessed to carrying around a marmalade sandwich. The Platinum Jubilee events began on Thursday, with Trooping the Colour - at which the Queen also appeared on the balcony. There was a service of thanksgiving on Friday, which she was unable to attend because of discomfort she felt on Thursday. She had to cancel her appearance at the Epsom Derby on Saturday for the same reason. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...77b2410b47.jpg Away from Buckingham Palace, some 10 million people have been holding Big Jubilee Lunches, picnics and barbecues, across the UK. Charles and Camilla began the day by meeting guests at a street party in south London amid tables strung with union jack bunting and laden with cakes. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i076528136.jpg Prince Charles and Camilla did not tuck in to this table of food at the Big Jubilee Lunch at the Oval - because it was all knitted https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...b9e42c26b3.jpg A group raised their glasses to the Queen at a street party on the seafront in Morecambe https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...9a2c8d710c.jpg And in Reading, people also drank to the Queen's 70 years https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/pr...111f5779d3.jpg |
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Kate Middleton and Prince William Look Dazzling in First Official Joint Portrait Together
Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge today to unveil a newly commissioned portrait of themselves, which shows them gazing into the distance in glamorous evening BBC News 25 JUN 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Y-23RD-JUN.jpg https://www.geo.tv/assets/uploads/up...12_updates.jpg A new portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made a surprise appearance to unveil a newly-commissioned dazzling royal portrait - the first of themselves together as a couple. Prince William and Kate arrived at the 200-year-old Fitzwilliam Museum today to unveil the painting by award-winning portrait artist Jamie Coreth. In the stunning artwork, William is depicted in a black suit with a white shirt and blue tie while Kate wears the emerald green Vampire's Wife gown she wore while on a visit to Ireland in 2020. She also wears the Queen's Cambridge Pearl Pendant brooch as well as Princess Diana's pearl bracelet and Collingwood pearl earrings. The pair also have their arms around each other with the painting showing them gazing off into the distance. The duke and duchess, both 40, met Coreth as they viewed the painting of themselves while in Cambridgeshire for a series of engagements. William said, after looking at the painting: “It’s quite big.” He told Coreth it was “amazing”. The duke and duchess both studied history of art at St Andrews University, though William later switched to geography. The portrait was commissioned last year by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, held by the Cambridge Community Foundation, as a gift to Cambridgeshire. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ridgeshire.jpg William and Kate's first look at their portrait Love the royals? Sign up for the Mirror's daily newsletter to get all the latest news on the Queen, Charles, Kate, Wills, Meghan, Harry and the rest of The Firm. Click here to sign up. With this brief in mind, the artist worked to incorporate the city of Cambridge into the portrait by painting the background with the tones and colours of many of the historical stone buildings that are synonymous with the city. The portrait also includes the use of a hexagonal architectural motif which can be seen on buildings across Cambridge. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Museumjpge.jpg The couple arrive at the Fitzwilliam Museum to unveil the portrait Members of the public will be able to view the portrait at the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum for an initial period of three years, after which the artwork will be exhibited in other community spaces and galleries around Cambridgeshire. The painting will also be loaned to the National Portrait Gallery for a short time in 2023 to mark the Gallery’s reopening. Coreth is described on his website as “one of Britain’s leading portrait artists” who “focuses on the character of his sitters, evoking a sense of their presence in his work”. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ridgeshire.jpg The couple outside the museum He said: "It has been the most extraordinary privilege of my life to be chosen to paint this picture. I wanted to show Their Royal Highnesses in a manner where they appeared both relaxed and approachable, as well as elegant and dignified. "As it is the first portrait to depict them together, and specifically during their time as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I wanted the image to evoke a feeling of balance between their public and private lives. "The piece was commissioned as a gift for the people of Cambridgeshire, and I hope they will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed creating it.” Luke Syson, director of Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum, said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be the first to be able to show the only double portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge so far to have been painted, and commemorating of course their connection with Cambridge through their titles. “It’s a great moment for the Fitzwilliam.” |
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Man Caught With Crossbow at Windsor Castle Said "I'm Here to Kill The Queen"
Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, appeared via video-link at Westminster Magistrates Court this morning charged under Britain's Treason Act - he was arrested on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day Daily Mirror 18 AUG 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...s-Lockdown.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...orton-Down.jpg The man who was allegedly caught at Windsor Castle with a loaded crossbow said he was there to "kill the Queen", a court heard today. The man allegedly said he had intention 'injure' the Queen https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ingh-Chail.jpg Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, appeared via video-link from Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire today charged with an offence under Section 2 of the Treason Act, possession of an offensive weapon and making threats to kill. The supermarket worker was arrested on Christmas Day last year close to the Queen's private residence, with a line of sight to her apartments, where she was at the time. He was allegedly wearing a hood and a mask and carrying a crossbow loaded with a bolt with the safety catch off and ready to fire. Jaswant Singh Chail appeared via video-link in court today Jaswant Singh Chail appeared via video-link in court today Chail, from Southampton, Hampshire, is said to have told a protection officer: "I am here to kill the Queen," before he was handcuffed and arrested, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard. Prosecutor Kathryn Selby told the court that the Supersonic X-Bow weapon he is said to have been carrying had the potential to cause "serious or fatal injuries". The hearing was also told Chail wanted revenge on the establishment. Prosecutors alleged he sought revenge against the establishment for the treatment of Indians and had sent a video to some 20 people claiming he was going to attempt to assassinate the Queen. The court heard Chail had previously applied to join the Ministry of Defence Police and the Grenadier Guards, in a bid to get close to the royal family. Chail, who wore a dark jacket over a black top, sat at a table with his arms folded during the hearing, only spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and current address at Broadmoor. The Queen was at Windsor Castle at the time with her son Prince Charles and Camilla as well as other close family members. The most serious charge under the Treason Act states that "on December 25 2021 at Windsor Castle, near to the person of the Queen, you did wilfully produce or have a loaded crossbow with intent to use the same to injure the person of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, or to alarm her Majesty". A separate charge alleges Chail made "a threat intending that the other would fear that it would be carried out to kill a third person, namely Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second". A third charge states he had "an offensive weapon, namely a loaded crossbow" in a public place. Chail was not asked to enter pleas to any of the charges and Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded him in custody ahead of his next appearance at the Old Bailey on September 14. |
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Prince William and Kate Middleton to Move Onto The Windsor Estate With Their Children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to move into Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate this summer - and the property has a lot of history Scandalous past of Kate Middleton and William's new 'modest' home as they release statement Daily Mirror UK 23 AUG 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...age-132244.jpg The Cambridges will be moving into Adelaide Cottage, a 'modest' home just a short walk from Kensington Palace.... The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have long been rumoured to be leaving the "goldfish bowl" of their London lives in favour of the privacy of Windsor - and they've now finally confirmed the move. Prince William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis will set up home in Adelaide Cottage, which is just up the road from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Frogmore Cottage. The four-bedroomed Grade II listed Adelaide Cottage is on the Queen's Windsor Estate and they're now just a 10 minute walk from their Gan-Gan's house. A source said the family had been "very keen for a modest home" and felt the downsize "fits the bill". But the cottage also comes with a scandalous past as it was once home to Princess Margaret’s lover Peter Townsend, who lived in the grace and favour property in the 1940s with his first wife Rosemary to be on hand for the king in his role as equerry. A map showing the location of Frogmore Cottage and Adelaide Cottage https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...sor-Castle.jpg Frogmore Cottage and Adelaide Cottage are just a short stroll from each other The cottage is steeped in history, as Princess Elizabeth, now the Queen, her mother Queen Elizabeth and sister Margaret, as a teenager before the romance began, would regularly take tea in the gardens with the Townsends and their two young sons. Margaret’s love affair rocked the Establishment, but she put duty before desire when she called off plans to marry divorced Townsend in 1955. Nearby lies Frogmore Cottage, which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex use when visiting the UK, although the brothers’ long-running fallout makes it unlikely they will be socialising together any time soon. The property was rebuilt more than 190 years ago as a cottage orné, or decorated cottage, for Queen Adelaide, the wife of William IV, to be used as a summer retreat. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...um-Pageant.jpg Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge It was built in 1831 on the site of the old Head Keeper’s Lodge on the North Slopes of Home Park. According to Historic England, the public body which cares for England's historic buildings and places, Adelaide Cottage is a "picturesque" two-storey stucco-faced dwelling with casement windows, and elaborate pierced bargeboards edging the roof. The principal bedroom has a coved ceiling decorated with gilded dolphins and rope ornament reused from the 19th century royal yacht Royal George, and a good marble Graeco-Egyptian fireplace. The south entrance is flanked by paired diagonally set chimneys with stepped bases, and the house has a porte-cochere, a canopied entrance to provide shelter. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-of-Sussex.jpg The Sussexes are expected to stay at their nearby home, Frogmore Cottage There is a verandah with bargeboard eaves on the east side. Its four-bedrooms mean that for the first time since she joined the family, William and Kate’s full-time nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo will live elsewhere, as will other staff including the housekeeper and the chef, giving the Cambridges more privacy. The location offers the family easy access to the private 655-acre Home Park and the historic royal estate's network of drives, gardens, farms, nearby trout stream, Frogmore House and Royal Mausoleum, and Queen Victoria’s Walk flanked by cedars. Other benefits include neighbouring Windsor Great Park, which spans more than 5,000 acres, with its Long Walk leading up to Windsor Castle, deer park and woodland trails in the Valley Gardens. The property, previously known as Adelaide Lodge, was constructed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville using materials from John Nash’s Royal Lodge built for the indulgent Prince Regent. Its entrance bears the initials AR (Adelaide Regina) and the date of 1831. It sits next to another property called Adelaide Lodge, which is empty and inhabitable due to problems with it not being underpinned. Queen Victoria often visited the cottage for breakfast or tea, according to the Royal Collection Trust. Her beloved King Charles spaniel Dash, whom she would dress in a scarlet jacket and blue trousers, was buried there after his death in 1840. He was honoured with an emotional inscription on his grave reading: "Here lies Dash, the favourite spaniel of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, In his 10th year. His attachment was without selfishness, his playfulness without malice, his fidelity without deceit. Reader, If you would be beloved and die regretted, profit by the example of Dash." The house, which features a fountain in the centre of the garden, was more recently home to Simon Rhodes, the son of the Queen’s late first cousin Margaret Rhodes. |
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Queen Under Medical Supervision at Balmoral
Royal Family Gathers in Balmoral Amid Concerns For Queen's Health The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. BBC 8 SEP 2022 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...03500x1970.jpg The Queen was seen on Tuesday when she appointed Liz Truss as prime minister at Balmoral "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," a statement said. The Queen is comfortable, it added. It is very unusual for Buckingham Palace to put out a statement like this - it is usually unwilling to provide a commentary on the 96-year-old monarch's medical matters, which are seen as private. Prince Charles has travelled to Balmoral with his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall. The Duke of York and the Count and Countess of Wessex are travelling to the Scottish estate, about 40 miles (64km) west of Aberdeen. The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, was already in Scotland undertaking engagements. The Duke of Cambridge is also on his way, with the Duchess of Cambridge remaining in Windsor with their children on their first full-day at school. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were due to attend a charity event in London, are travelling to Balmoral, their spokesperson said. Barriers are being placed outside one of the entrances to the estate. There are clearly pressing concerns for the Queen's health - much more explicitly put than before and without any reference to this only being about difficulties with mobility. There are also warnings against unfounded speculation, such as that she might have had a fall. And on Tuesday she was on her feet and photographed smiling as she appointed new Prime Minister Liz Truss. But from the last-minute cancellation of what would only have been a virtual meeting of the Privy Council - of senior ministers - there is no mistaking the fragility of the Queen's health. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1243040700.jpg A police officer carries a sign saying 'no guard changing today' outside Buckingham Palace in London The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace was not held on Thursday Ms Truss said the "whole country" would be "deeply concerned" by the news. "My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time," she added. The Queen appointed Ms Truss as prime minister at Balmoral, instead of travelling to London for the event. During her 70-year reign the Queen has typically had an audience with her new prime minister at Buckingham Palace. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: "My prayers, and the prayers of people across the [Church of England] and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. "May God's presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral." News of the Queen's ill-health came as MPs heard details of the government's new plan to help households and businesses with energy costs in the House of Commons. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Nadhim Zahawi entered the Commons and spoke to Ms Truss. Notes were then passed to the Commons speaker and Labour front bench. The palace statement came minutes later. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said in a statement he was "deeply worried", while Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent her thoughts and wishes to the Queen. Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford sent his best wishes on behalf of the people of Wales. The monarch has been on a summer break at her Scottish home since July. |
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HM Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Buckingham Palace Announces
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. BBC News 8 SEP 2022 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.u...Fj&pid=Api&P=0 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...976x549_v3.png Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision. Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way. Queen Elizabeth II's tenure as head of state spanned post-war austerity, the transition from empire to Commonwealth, the end of the Cold War and the UK's entry into - and withdrawal from - the European Union. Her reign spanned 15 prime ministers starting with Winston Churchill, born in 1874, and including Liz Truss, born 101 years later in 1975, and appointed by the Queen earlier this week. She held weekly audiences with her prime minister throughout her reign. At Buckingham Palace in London, crowds awaiting updates on the Queen's condition began crying as they heard of her death. The Queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, in Mayfair, London, on 21 April 1926. http://i9.glitter-graphics.org/pub/1...g4tz9sbbum.jpg https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.A...=0&w=181&h=152 . |
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Queen Elizabeths’ Life and Legacy as The Countrys’ Longest-Reigning Monarch
ITV News 8 Sept 2022 https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/sites/...652551_640.jpg https://cdn.sanpedrosun.com/wp-conte...-1-657x493.jpg https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/sites/...izabethII.jpeg https://cdn.sanpedrosun.com/wp-conte...-2-657x437.jpg Bells toll for the Queen at Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral When Queen Elizabeth II was born, she was never expected to sit on the throne. But when she did, she reigned for longer than any British Monarch before her. Here ITV News looks at her life and legacy following her death. |
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NEW Royal Titles Following Queens Death - King Charles III and Changes For William and Kate
Prince William and Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge Will Now Become The New Prince and Princess of Wales The death of the Queen not only means that Charles has become King, a whole host of other royals including Prince William, Kate Middleton, Camilla and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children Archie and Lilibet could see their titles change BBC News 9 Sept 2022 https://www.newstuck.com/wp-content/...harles-III.jpg His accession to the throne came immediately following the death of his mother who dedicated the last 70 years of her life to being monarch. Clarence House confirmed he will be known as King Charles III. Charles – now styled His Majesty rather than His Royal Highness – will be expected to deliver a televised address in honour of his beloved mother later today. https://s.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/L7...4&qlt=90&dpr=2 But the Queen's death has not just brought a major title change for Charles, it has also sparked a raft of title changes for other royals, with some kicking in immediately and others expected in the future... King Charles III https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...TARCHARLES.jpg King Charles III who is now monarch following the death of his mother Charles – the nation’s longest-serving heir apparent, having been so since he was three years old – is now fulfilling his royal destiny and reigning as monarch. He has automatically become King due to the 17th century Bill of Rights (1689) and the Act of Settlement (1701). But there must be a formal proclamation of him as the new monarch at an Accession Council in St James’s Palace in London as soon as practically possible. First, the Privy Council – to which 200 of the 700-plus privy counsellors will be summoned – meets without the sovereign to proclaim the new monarch and arrange business relating to the proclamation. Then, secondly, the new King holds his first Privy Council. Charles will make a personal declaration about the Queen and then take the oath to preserve the Church of Scotland – because in Scotland there is a division of powers between Church and State. Charles is now King https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ndo-Parade.jpg Charles with his late mother in Edinburgh in June Afterwards, the first public proclamation of the new sovereign is read in the open air from the Friary Court balcony at St James’s Palace by the Garter King of Arms in the presence of the Earl Marshal and two of the sovereign’s Serjeants at Arms. Amid great ceremony, trumpeters usually play a fanfare from the balcony and gun salutes are fired in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London. The proclamation will then be read at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. It is also read out publicly at some stage in other cities including Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast and usually at Windsor and in York, where the mayor traditionally drinks to the new sovereign’s health from a golden goblet. As the UK’s head of state, Charles will now undertake constitutional and representational duties which have developed over 1,000 years of history. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ering-2022.jpg Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Camilla is now Queen Consort Camilla is now the Queen Consort and will take on her official new role of supporting King Charles III as head of the monarchy. She was handed the role as the Queen passed away at her beloved home of Balmoral on Thursday and it means she will be crowned alongside Charles "unless decided otherwise" by the royals. Queen Consort is not the same role as Queen, and merely relates to the wife of a King who is the monarch. As the Queens' eldest child, Charles has now become King, he married Camilla at Windsor Castle in 2005. The last Queen Consort in Britain was Queen Elizabeth I, who was given the title upon her marriage to King George VI. In a showing of support and continuity, the Queen named Camilla as the future consort in February this year. She said in a statement: "When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when the time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service." In her role, Camilla is expected to continue amplifying the voices of people in causes close to her heart. This includes raising awareness about the tyranny of domestic violence, illiteracy as well as sexual abuse. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...YAL-ATTACK.jpg Prince William and Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge Will Now Become The New Prince and Princess of Wales Prince William and Kate Middleton are now also the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge As well as their titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are now also the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall - having inherited the King and Queen Consort's former titles. The couple updated their social media accounts to reflect their new titles following the Queen's death. Their bio now reads: "The official account of The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge and the Royal Foundation, based at Kensington Palace." Their handle remains the same as @KensingtonRoyal. They will also take the titles Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when they are in Scotland. King Charles is also expected make his oldest son William the Prince of Wales, the title traditionally handed to the heir to the throne. This is not automatic and has to be bestowed upon the heir by the monarch. If this happens, Kate will be able to use the title Princess of Wales - a title previously held by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...The-Colour.jpg The Kings' grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis With their parent's titles changing, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have also seen their titles tweaked slightly. Previously they were Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge. Now they are Prince George of Cornwall and Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cornwall and Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cornwall and Cambridge. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...8022_nwebp.jpg Archie and Lilibet with their parents Prince Charles and Meghan Markle https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...r-in-Manha.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Following the death of the Queen, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children Archie and Lilibet are now entitled to HRH titles. It means the Sussex children are now technically Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The change comes under rules set out by King George V in 1917. As the children of a son of a sovereign – grandchildren of the newly named King Charles III – they also now have an HRH style title if they wish to use it. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Day-Three.jpg The Queen's youngest son Prince Edward and his wife Sophie Instead of being made a duke, Prince Edward was made Earl of Wessex when he married his wife Sophie in 1999. However, now it is expected he will eventually get the title of a duke if his older brother the King approves this - and that the title will be Duke of Edinburgh. It was announced at the time of Edwards' wedding he would one day succeed his father as the Duke of Edinburgh with the blessing of the late Prince Philip and the late Queen. If this change takes place Sophie, currently the Countess of Wessex, would become the Duchess of Edinburgh - a courtesy title which was held by the Queen. |
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King Charles III Addresses Nation For First Time
The Kings’ Speech – King Charles III addresses nation as world mourns Queen Elizabeth’s death Daily Mail 9 Sept 2022 https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A8XQPqEZ1...r+Crawford.png LIVE: The King’s Speech – King Charles III to address nation at 6pm as nation mourns Queen Elizabeth’s death. At 6pm tonight, a televised speech by the new monarch King Charles III will be broadcast to a nation in mourning for Queen Elizabeth. At the same time, the Prime Minister Liz Truss and senior ministers will attend a public service of remembrance at St Paul's Cathedral. |
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A Princess At WAR: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II
During the Second World War, life changed dramatically for the people of Britain, including the Royal Family. Princess Elizabeth Was The Only Member of The Royal Family to Serve as an ACTIVE Soldier During World War II BBC News 10 SEP 2022 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIF.H...Rg&pid=Api&P=0 https://www.nationalww2museum.org/si...20KB%20M-4.jpg Princess Elizabeth, pictured in her ATS uniform, April 1945. Image from the Imperial War Museum collection, On September 13, 1940, shortly after the start of Germany’s bombing campaign on the towns and cities of Britain, five high explosive bombs were dropped on Buckingham Palace. The Royal Chapel, inner quadrangle and Palace gates were hit, and several workmen were injured. Rather than flee the city under attack, https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Z...Eu&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.A...Fv&pid=Api&P=0 King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth, remained at Buckingham Palace in solidarity with those living through the Blitz. This was a highly symbolic decision and received much attention in the press. The royal couple visited areas of London which had been devastated by air raids, speaking to residents and members of the local emergency services. The Queen took a keen interest in what was being done to help people who had lost their homes. After Buckingham Palace was bombed, she is reported to have said:
Princess Elizabeth was just 13 years old when war broke out on September 3, 1939. Like many children living in London, Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret were evacuated to avoid the dangers of bombing raids. They were sent to Windsor Castle, approximately 20 miles outside of London. The young princesses were two of over three million people—mainly children—who left cities for the safety of small towns and the countryside over the course of the war. The government’s Children’s Overseas Reception Board also evacuated over 2,600 children to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. On October 13, 1940, in response to this mass movement of people, Princess Elizabeth gave her first address from the drawing room of Windsor Castle as part of the BBC’s Children’s Hour in an attempt to boost public morale. She spoke directly to the children who had been separated from their families as part of the evacuation scheme. “Thousands of you in this country have had to leave your homes and be separated from your fathers and mothers. My sister Margaret Rose and I feel so much for you, as we know from experience what it means to be away from those you love most of all. To you living in new surroundings, we send a message of true sympathy and at the same time we would like to thank the kind people who have welcomed you to their homes in the country.” Hear Princess Elizabeth’s address to the children of the United Kingdom in this Smithsonian Magazine video. Public responses to this broadcast varied. Interviewers from the social research project Mass Observation took to the streets to ask people what they thought in an effort to gauge the reaction of the British public. Out of 57 people surveyed, 38 had heard the broadcast. More than 20 people positively commented how “charming,” “sweet,” “beautiful,” or “lovely” Princess Elizabeth sounded, but also that she spoke “very clearly,” was “wonderful,” and “did very well.” Most people assumed that the speech had been written for her and suggested it was “propaganda” or “a way to ‘keep the population quiet.’” However, several newspapers reported positively on the speech and included a photograph of the two princesses at the microphone. As the war progressed, Princess Elizabeth championed more aspects of wartime life and resilience. In 1943, she was photographed tending her allotments at Windsor Castle as part of the government’s “Dig for Victory” campaign, in which people were urged to use gardens and every spare piece of land to grow vegetables to help combat food shortages. Before the Second World War, Britain had relied on food imports from across the world, but when the war started, shipping was threatened by enemy submarines and warships. This resulted in food shortages and led to rationing of foods such as meat, butter cheese, eggs, and sugar. On the morning of her sixteenth birthday, Princess Elizabeth undertook her first inspection of a military regiment during a parade at Windsor Castle. She had been given the role of honorary colonel of the Grenadier Guards, which symbolized her military involvement in the war effort. When Princess Elizabeth turned 18 in 1944, she insisted upon joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army. For several years during the war, Britain had conscripted women to join the war effort. Unmarried women under 30 had to join the armed forces or work on the land or in industry. King George made sure that his daughter was not given a special rank in the Army. She started as a second subaltern in the ATS and was later promoted to Junior Commander, the equivalent of Captain. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/si...-%20KB%20M.jpg Princess Elizabeth, as a 2nd Subaltern in the ATS, leans against a vehicle during training. Imperial War Museum, TR 2835. Princess Elizabeth began her training as a mechanic in March 1945. She undertook a driving and vehicle maintenance course at Aldershot, qualifying on April 14. Newspapers at the time dubbed her “Princess Auto Mechanic.” There were a wide range of jobs available to female soldiers in the ATS as cooks, telephonists, drivers, postal workers, searchlight operators, and ammunition inspectors. Some women served as part of anti-aircraft units, although they were not allowed to fire the guns. The jobs were dangerous, and during the course of the war, 335 ATS women were killed and many more injured. By June 1945, there were around 200,000 members of the ATS from across the British Empire serving on the home front and in many overseas theaters of war. While Princess Elizabeth spent the majority of her days at the training facility, it was close enough to Windsor Castle that the princess would return there each evening rather than sleep at the camp with her fellow ATS members. The King and Queen and Princess Margaret visited Princess Elizabeth at the Mechanical Transport Training Section in Camberley, Surrey, and watched her learn about engine maintenance. When describing the visit to LIFE Magazine, the Princess commented “I never knew there was quite so much advance preparation [for a royal visit] ...I’ll know another time.” TRIBUTE FROM Ex PM BORIS JOHNSON TRIBUTE FROM Ex PM TERESA MAY |
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Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan Unite to Greet Well-Wishers Outside Windsor Castle.
BBC News 11 SEP 2022. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ishers-Out.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, joined Prince William and Princess Catherine to view floral tributes and greet well-wishers outside Windsor Castle. Prince Harry tells mourners Windsor Castle is 'a lonely place' without the Queen Prince Harry told mourners that Windsor Castle is a "lonely place up there now without her" as he marked the Queen's death. Prince William is understood to have personally invited his brother and sister-in-law Meghan to join him and Princess Catherine outside the royal estate to greet the crowds and read tributes this afternoon. They have put any differences aside to honour Elizabeth II and take time out to meet members of the public. Prince William Issues Emotional Statement On The Queen’s Death: Prince William has issued a statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, paying tribute to the woman who was both his sovereign and his grandmother. In his statement, the new Prince of Wales hails the Queen as “an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign.” William then offers a personal note of reflection. “I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had twenty years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives,” he states https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W....b4b7fa69bc576e Queen William And Harry https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...n-Lighting.jpg |
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Queen Elizabeth II's FINAL JOURNEY From Balmoral to London
The Queen to Lie in State For Four Full Days Before State Funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19 September. BBC News 11 SEP 2022. Queen Elizabeth II Tribute to 9/11 Victims in 2001: 'Grief is The Price We Pay For Love' https://www.digitaljournal.com/wp-co...2661810456.jpg The Queen will lie in state for four days before her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19 September. The public will be allowed to view the coffin during that time. Before this, the Queen will be at rest in St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh for 24 hours from Monday 12 September, with people able to pay their respects. Her family, politicians and world leaders will attend her state funeral at 11:00 BST. It will be a bank holiday. The Queen's final journey will begin on Sunday, with her oak coffin being carried by her Balmoral gamekeepers - her own staff bringing her to a hearse that will take her to Edinburgh. The coffin will drive slowly to the Palace of Holyroodhouse for 16:00 BST. On Monday afternoon, it will process to St Giles' Cathedral, with members of the Royal Family. There will be a service and the coffin will rest here for 24 hours, for people to pay their respects. The following day, Princess Anne will accompany her mother's body as it is flown back to London. The Queen's coffin will be taken from Edinburgh Airport to Buckingham Palace via RAF Northolt. On Wednesday afternoon, the coffin will be taken to Westminster Hall, arriving at 15:00 BST. Four clear days of lying in state will happen from Thursday, before the funeral. Monday 19th's state funeral will be followed by a procession from London to Windsor Castle. The Queen will be laid to rest at King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor. Her journey, beginning in simplicity, will end with the sombre grandeur of the first state funeral that many people will have seen - the last being Sir Winston Churchill in 1965. King visits nations Ahead of the funeral the new King will visit Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Prime Minister Liz Truss will accompany him. A period of national mourning will last until the day of the state funeral, the government has announced. The Royal Family will observe a further period of mourning for seven days afterwards. Westminster Abbey is the historic church where Britain's kings and queens are crowned - but there has not been a monarch's funeral service there since the 18th Century. Funerals for the Queen's father, grandfather and great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in the 1900s, were all held at St George's Chapel, Windsor. Heads of state from across the world will be invited to join members of the Royal Family to remember the life and service of the Queen. Senior UK politicians and current and former prime ministers are also expected at the televised service. There is no obligation for organisers to cancel planned events on the day of the funeral but government guidance suggests organisers of sporting fixtures or pre-planned events may wish to adjust timings to avoid clashing with the service or processions. Some events in the immediate aftermath of the Queen's death were cancelled or postponed. Football matches in the Premier League, English Football League or in Scotland or Northern Ireland have been postponed until Tuesday, while all games in the Women's Super League, Women's Championship and Women's FA Cup have also been put on hold. A number of horse racing, golf, and boxing fixtures have also been called off. Large-scale strike actions planned for next week were immediately cancelled, and the Trades Union Congress said it was postponing its annual conference in Brighton. The King confirmed earlier on Saturday that the day of the funeral would be a bank holiday, when he was proclaimed as monarch at St James's Palace, London. In his speech, he praised the Queen's "unequalled reign". The King became the monarch after the death of his mother, but the meeting of the privy council of politicians, officials and clergy formally confirmed it. The packed room, including all of the six living former British prime ministers, repeated the phrase. The proclamation was then read out on a balcony above Friary Court in St James's Palace. Clerk of the Privy Council Richard Tilbrook proclaimed Charles "King, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the faith", before declaring "God Save the King". On Saturday evening, the King's car stopped on its way down the Mall and he and Camilla, the Queen Consort, got out to greet some of the thousands of well-wishers who lined the road down from Buckingham Palace. There were joyful shouts of "God Save the King", as he and his wife accepted bunches of flowers and handshakes. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/81/e6/14/8...147a9cbe8a.jpg HM Queen Elizabeth II: A Day-by-Day Guide From Now to The Funeral... The Queen's coffin is in Balmoral, but soon will embark on its journey to the nation's capital ahead of her state funeral on Monday 19 September. People will be given the chance to pay their respects to the Queen, as her body will be placed in the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Westminster Hall for people to see her coffin - a tradition known as lying in state. King Charles III will also embark on a tour of all four nations that make up the UK. Here is your guide to what will happen, day by day. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126664081.jpg The Queen's oak coffin, which sits in the ballroom at Balmoral Castle, will be transported by her gamekeepers to a waiting hearse. Her body will depart Balmoral at around 10:00, proceeding slowly on the six-hour journey to Edinburgh along more than 175 miles (280km) by road. You can see here a map of the full route, which will pass through the cities of Aberdeen, Dundee, and Perth, here. The coffin will arrive at the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the official residence of the British monarch in the Scottish capital - and lie in the Throne Room. In London, the King will meet with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth at Buckingham Palace. He will later host in the palace's Bow Room the High Commissioners from the countries of which he is head of state. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126664083.jpg King Charles will begin the day with a visit to Westminster Hall, where both Houses of Parliament will meet to express their condolences. Accompanied by Camilla, the Queen Consort, the King will travel by air to Edinburgh. It is part of Operation Spring Tide, the codename for his first trip around all four nations of the United Kingdom as king. In the afternoon, the Queen's coffin will travel by procession to St Giles' Cathedral, accompanied by the King and members of the Royal Family. The Queen's body will lie in rest at St Giles' and members of the public will be able to view her coffin, which will remain under continuous vigil for 24 hours. The King will then return to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where he will have an audience with the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. He and the Queen Consort will then attend the Scottish Parliament where they will receive a Motion of Condolence. In the evening, King Charles will hold a Vigil with members of the Royal Family at St Giles' Cathedral. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126664085.jpg Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, will accompany the Queen's coffin from St Giles' Cathedral to Edinburgh airport, and then by plane to RAF Northolt. The Queen's final flight from Scotland to London is expected to arrive shortly before 19:00. From there it will travel to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of British monarchs in London since 1837. The coffin's arrival at the palace will be witnessed by King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, before it goes to rest in the Bow Room. Before that, the King and Camilla will visit to Belfast in Northern Ireland. They will then travel on to Hillsborough Castle to view an exhibition on the Queen's long association with Northern Ireland. King Charles will then meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harrris MP, as well as other party leaders. He will also receive a message of condolence led by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. After a meeting with religious leaders, King Charles and Camilla will attend a prayer service at St Anne's Cathedral, and then return to London. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126664087.jpg The Queen's body will travel in a public procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall shortly after 14:00. Her coffin will be carried on a gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, and will be accompanied by a military parade as well as members of the Royal Family. King Charles will lead the procession behind the carriage, which will be draped in the Royal Standard. Crowds will be able to watch as it makes the journey along Queen's Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square and New Palace Yard. The journey is expected to last around 40 minutes. There will also be large television screens set up for the occasion especially in the capital's Royal Parks. Once in Westminster Hall, the coffin will rest on a raised platform known as a catafalque and topped with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre. Each corner of the platform will be guarded 24-hours-a-day by soldiers from units that serve the Royal Household. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will conduct a short service attended by King Charles and other members of the Royal Family, before the Hall is opened to the public. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126667461.jpg The day marks the first of four full days that the Queen's body will lie in state in Westminster Hall, where she will remain until the morning of the state funeral. The closed coffin will be placed upon a raised platform and the public will be able to file past and pay their respects. Details will be released later on how people can take part, but it is expected that hundreds of thousands of mourners will be able to pay their respects in the 11th-Century building, the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster and the heart of the British government. Lying in state is a traditional formality given to the sovereign, the current or past Queen Consort, and sometimes political leaders - although no former prime minister has laid in state since Winston Churchill in 1965. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126667463.jpg The Queen's coffin will lie in state for the second full day in Westminster Hall, where people will be able to pay their respects. The King and Camilla will travel to Wales, marking the final of his visits to all four nations of the United Kingdom as king. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126667465.jpg The Queen's coffin will lie in state for the third full day in Westminster Hall. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126667467.jpg The Queen's coffin will lie in state for the fourth full day in Westminster Hall. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...m126667492.jpg During the morning the Queen's lying in state will end, and the coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral, which is a Bank Holiday in the UK. Among the guests that will join members of her family will be senior UK politicians and heads of state from across the world. Following the funeral, the coffin will travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, from where it will travel to Windsor. The state hearse will then take the coffin along the Long Walk to St George's Chapel in Windsor Chapel, where a committal service will take place. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cp...0x55_2x-nc.png |
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Queens’ Coffin Seen For First Time as it Leaves Balmoral Castle on its Journey to Edinburgh.
The Queens’ coffin began its journey to its final resting place when it left her beloved Balmoral castle on its journey to Edinburgh. BBC News 11 SEP 2022 https://www.dreamteamdownloads1.com/...4x538.jpg.webp https://www.newsnpr.org/wp-content/u...-to-London.jpg https://newscinema.in/wp-content/upl...urney-from.jpg The Queen’s coffin begins the 500-mile journey from Balmoral Castle to Buckingham Palace Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and with a wreath of flowers on top, it had remained at rest in the Balmoral ballroom so the late monarch’s loyal Balmoral estate workers can say their last goodbyes. The Queen’s coffin begins its journey to its final resting place in London, after it left her beloved Balmoral Castle on its journey to Edinburgh on Sunday. Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and with a wreath of flowers on top, it had remained at rest in the Balmoral ballroom so the late monarch’s loyal Balmoral estate workers can say their last goodbyes. The oak coffin was lifted into a hearse on Sunday at 10am by six of the estate’s gamekeepers, who were tasked with the symbolic gesture, ready for a six-hour journey to Edinburgh. |
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Queens’ Coffin Arrives in Edinburgh.
The Queen has arrived at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. BBC News 12 SEP 2022 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/624x351/p0czdt9r.jpg Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96. https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/up...510&height=356 Queens’ Coffin Arrives in Edinburgh. As her children Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward looked on, her coffin was greeted with a guard of honour as it was carried inside. The late monarch will remain in the throne room of the palace overnight. King Charles is currently in London but will travel to Edinburgh on Monday. |
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Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral
King Charles III Leads Procession Behind Queens' Coffin Mourners Queue Overnight to Pay Respects to Queen at St Giles' Cathedral BBC News 13 SEP 2022 https://news.stv.tv/wp-content/uploa...0-1195x720.jpg King Charles III Leads Procession Behind Queens' Coffin https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...h-II-death.jpg https://news.stv.tv/wp-content/uploa...-1280x720.jpeg Queen Elizabeth II Coffin in St Giles’ Cathedral https://static.independent.co.uk/202.../newFile-3.jpg King Charles III and siblings keep vigil over Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral https://wp.inews.co.uk/wp-content/up...all&quality=90 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Cathedral.jpg Thousands queue ‘ten-deep’ overnight outside St Giles’ Cathedral to pay respects to the Queen in Edinburgh https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...3e8ffd3-nc.png What You Can Expect Today The King and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will fly to Belfast to meet Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris MP and party leaders After meeting religious leaders, the King and Camilla will attend a service at St Annes Cathedral, before returning to London 17:00 The Queens' coffin will be moved from St Giles' Cathedral to Edinburgh airport, with public viewing along the route 18:00 The coffin will be taken by plane to RAF Northolt, west London, accompanied by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/c...c37509d-nc.png On arrival, the coffin will be taken to Buckingham Palace to be met by the King and other members of the Royal Family |
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Queen Elizabeth II's FINAL JOURNEY From Edinburgh to London
Queens' Coffin Flown to London Princess Anne Escorts Queen on Journey Home Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin Arrives at Buckingham Palace BBC News 13 SEP 2022. https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/pr...II%20death.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3093040066.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3093436681.jpg Applause had rang out from the crowds packing both sides of the Royal Mile in the Scottish capital as the Queen's coffin was led out of St Giles' Cathedral. Her hearse travelled up the Lawnmarket, then swept down Johnston Terrace on its journey from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. The monarch's only daughter, Princess Anne, is accompanying the casket as it is flown down to RAF Northolt, before it is driven to Buckingham Palace, where it will lie in rest tonight.... NB: The Queens' coffin is lined with lead following royal tradition dating back hundreds of years Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been made with a lining of lead, it's been revealed, and was designed more than 30 years ago by the same company that made Prince Philips' Queen Elizabeth II 's funeral will take place on Monday September 19, where she will be buried within the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle during a private committal service. There, once her casket is lowered, she will join King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and her sister Princess Margaret. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...IP-FUNERAL.jpg Prince Philips' coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queen’s. The Queens' coffin was made for her more than 30 years ago, by the same firm that made the lead-lined casket in which the Duke of Edinburgh lies buried. Scotland Bids Farewell to Queen Queens' Coffin Leaves Edinburgh Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin Arrives at Buckingham Palace... https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxne....jpg?ve=1&tl=1 https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxne....jpg?ve=1&tl=1 https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3097855759.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3096080867.jpg Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at Buckingham Palace, where it will stay overnight before being moved to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, where the Queen will lie in state for four days. https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3094953098.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3097406892.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3091988189.jpg Applause and shouts of “rest in peace” met the cortège as it proceeded towards the Mall and round the Victoria Monument, before it passed through the Buckingham Palace gates. The hearse was received by King Charles III, Princes William, Prince Harry and Royal Family. at Buckingham Palace to receive Queen Elizabeth II's coffin https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3085420633.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3064795864.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3083266022.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3081686790.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3100425083.jpg The Queen and Prince Philip with their great-grandchildren, from left, George, Louis, Charlotte, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Lena Tindall and Mia Tindall. This picture was taken by the Princess of Wales in 2018 https://i1.wp.com/theideal.ng/wp-con...ate-mother.jpg King Charles VIGIL |
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The Queens' Coffin Leaves Buckingham Palace in a Procession to Westminster Hall
HM Queen Elizabeth II Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in London. BBC UK 14 SEP 2022 https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3164324129.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3160580801.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3162694216.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3162417915.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3164042841.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3165656078.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3173902950.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3165649570.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3162430600.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3168019730.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09...3168736458.jpg The Queen lies in state: Her Majesty's coffin arrives at Palace of Westminster where she will rest for four days - as solemn King Charles, Princes William, Harry, Andrew, Edward and Princess Anne join prayers led by Archbishop of Canterbury The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is transported from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where the Archbishop of Canterbury is expected to conduct a short service. The Queen’s coffin will lie in state at Westminster Hall until the morning of the funeral on Monday, September 19. Members of the public pass through the Hall throughout the day and night to pay their respects to The Queen as members of the military stand watch around Her Majesty’s coffin. The Queens' Coffin P;ocession to Westminster Hall |
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Queens' Grandchildren Stand Vigil at Her Coffin
BBC News 18 SEP 2022. The Queen's eight grandchildren have stood vigil over her in Westminster Hall with Prince William and Prince Harry wearing military uniforms as mourners continued to pay their respects. Dignitaries Arrive in UK Ahead of Queens' Funeral The prime minister of Canada is among leaders from across the world who have begun to arrive in London ahead of the Queen's funeral. Some 500 foreign dignitaries, representing nearly 200 nations, will be attending the ceremony - and the security operation required to keep them safe will be a huge task. |
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Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II Reflects on Her Life, Rare Footage |
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Qiueue of Mourners Waiting to Pay Their Respects to The Queen is Now 10 MILES LONG
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte to Attend State Funeral For Great-Grandmother The Queen
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend the Queens’ state funeral, the order of service has shown. The nine-year-old future king and his seven-year-old sister will gather with 2,000 people in Westminster Abbey to remember their late great-grandmother on Monday, as millions watch the televised service across the globe. The Guardian UK 19 SEP 2022 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...7d20937cbf.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...um-Pageant.jpg Prince George and Princess Charlotte Will Attend The Queens State Funeral, |
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Elizabeth R: Queen Elizabeth II Final Resting Place -WINDSOR Castle
19 SEP 2022 https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.3...Ha&pid=Api&P=0 https://www.yanoom.com/wp-content/up...er-750x375.jpg Dame Vera Lynn Shares Stories of Her Relationship With Queen Elizabeth II Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again |
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Queens’ Body Is Lowered Into The Royal Vault at Windsor, Marking End of State Funeral
Queens' Coffin Lowered into Royal Vault in Heartbreaking Moment for Monarchs' Family At the end of an emotional service at St Georges' Chapel in Windsor following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey, the Queens' coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault BBC News 20 SEP 2022 https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIF.f...Iw&pid=Api&P=0 ELIZABETH II 1926-2022 Queens' Coffin ;Lowered Into Royal Vault Ahead of Burial https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-at-164941.jpg The Queen's coffin was slowly lowered into the royal vault in St George's Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, ahead of her burial later in a private family service. The service was the last of the public events before she is laid to rest next to her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/inco...ther-Vault.jpg https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/inco...ges-Chapel.jpg https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/inco...ther-Vault.jpg The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk – who is organising the funeral – described the task as "both humbling and daunting". He said: "Her Majesty’s passing has left many people across many continents with a profound sense of loss. "The respect, admiration and affection in which the Queen was held make our task both humbling and daunting. An honour and a great responsibility The Queen's great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended her state funeral service at Westminster Abbey - and were also at the committal service at St George's Chapel in Windsor https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-at-163252.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Elizabeth.jpg George and Charlotte with their parents at Westminster Abbey |
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The Wives of Windsor Step Up to Fill The Void Left by Queen Elizabeth
The Royal family’s matriarch is gone, but the women behind the throne give King Charles III all the strength he needs BBC News 20 SEP 2022 https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.5...GB&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.K...EZ&pid=Api&P=0 Countess of Wessex The Royal family has lost its matriarch, but rediscovered the formidable strength of a matriarchy that will prove pivotal to the reign of Charles III. The wives of Windsor may have been excluded from the walking aspects of Monday’s state funeral procession, but the events of the last 10 days have seen the Queen Consort, the Princess of Wales and the Countess of Wessex step up like never before. Along with the Princess Royal, who reaffirmed her royal trouper status by once again accompanying Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin - this time on its “final great journey” from London to Windsor - this quartet has emerged as central to the future prosperity of the House of Windsor. The Princess Royal has been a constant alongside the coffin of her mother From Anne’s steely work ethic to Camilla’s role as the King’s rock, and with Sophie and Kate both bringing a welcome dose of normalcy to this more than 1,000-year-old institution, the newly-slimmed down Firm appears in safe hands. Once the former Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were viewed as the “fab four”. But with Harry and Meghan now off the scene and the disgraced Duke of York relegated from senior royal life, the Crown is more dependent on girl power than ever before. It might not quite be a case of “Charlie’s Angels”, but it certainly comes close. For as these leading royal ladies carried out their respective roles in the austere surroundings of Westminster Abbey and St George’s Chapel, we were reminded that even in the late Queen’s absence, the monarchy retains a woman’s touch. That’s important when we’ve not only lost the grandmother of the nation but also face the prospect of three male monarchs. Of course, there is nothing wrong with an overtly alpha line of succession - but history from Nefertiti to Grace Kelly suggest that it is princesses who maintain the fervent interest in the royals, as well as making them seem relatable to the public. Self-Assured Princess of Wales https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIF.2...Rw&pid=Api&P=0 As the wife and mother of a future king, Kate, 40, is now the Diana figure that we have been missing since the Princess of Wales title was set aside 25 years ago – highly photogenic, deeply maternal and with a likeability that appeals to people from all walks of life. Unlike Diana, however, she has the self-assuredness that comes with a stable family background – and 10 years of experience as a royal girlfriend before she even married William, 40. Although she may be the youngest of the sorority, it would be wrong to consider Kate a newcomer. She first met the heir to the throne in 2001, so has 20 years of royal experience under her belt. With more now expected of the couple - and the Prince of Wales needing to act as his father’s “liege man of life and limb” - he will become increasingly reliant on the wise counsel of this level-headed and unflappable future queen. As she grows into her more senior royal role, comparisons will inevitably be made not with Diana, but Queen Elizabeth - who, like Kate, gained a reputation for never putting a foot wrong. The Princess of Wales shares the late monarch’s mild-mannered nature, as well as her aversion to conflict. As we witnessed during the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, which reunited William and Harry just a month after that Oprah Winfrey interview, Kate is the Royal family’s most natural peacemaker. Camilla, Queen Consort is undoubtedly a calming influence on the King Just as Kate has helped to mellow William, Camilla, 75, is undoubtedly a calming influence on the King, who can become frustrated with the demands placed upon him at times. Those viewing the Queen Consort as a sort of jovial “plus one” misunderstand her influence not only on the monarch, 73, but also his court. It was Camilla, for instance, who insisted on the appointment of former newspaper executive Tobyn Andreae as the King’s new spokesman - a move that apparently even blindsided Sir Clive Alderton, the monarch’s long-serving private secretary. As one royal insider explained: “I think there is a sense that behind the scenes, it’s largely the Queen Consort who is running the show. She makes a lot more decisions than people think, especially with [former aide] Michael Fawcett out of the picture. “She’s a stabilising and reassuring presence for the King. She makes him laugh and they have a lot of shared history together. He adores her and truly believes that she is the only person on earth who truly understands him.” After spending most of the week winning the hearts of well-wishers with her down-to-earth and tactile approach, Sophie, 57, once again endeared herself to the public at the funeral by tenderly putting an arm around Prince George, nine. Such gestures come naturally to the former public relations executive and only serve to make the Royal family look more human. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, married Prince Edward in 1999 Before she married Prince Edward in 1999, her father-in-law Prince Philip suggested that his youngest son should inherit his Duke of Edinburgh title. What better way to keep Queen Elizabeth’s legacy alive than for the King to allow her favourite daughter-in-law to be known as the Duchess of Edinburgh? It would also elevate the Wessexes to the superior standing deserving of a pair who have spent nearly 25 years carrying out public duties with hardly any fanfare. As the royal who regularly carries out more engagements than any other bar the King, Anne, 72, will continue to supply much-needed sibling support, as well as continuing her late mother's historic relationship with the racing world. Devoted to duty and regarded as a no-nonsense grafter, the seafaring princess provides some much needed ballast for a royal ship sailing in choppy waters. Elizabeth I famously spoke of having the heart and stomach of a king - but it was her self-description as a “rock that bends to no wind” that appeared to characterise the strength required of females operating in a man's world. The women of the second Elizabethan age are fast proving that they don’t just bring femininity to the monarchy, but a similar degree of fortitude. https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIF.z...xw&pid=Api&P=0 Diana, The TRUE Queen |
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Queen Elizabeth II: Picture of Chapel Ledger Stone Released
First Picture of Queens' Ledger Stone Released BBC News 24 SEP 2022. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...edgerstone.jpg The freshly engraved stone features the names of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Queen's parents The first picture of the new ledger stone marking the Queen's final resting place in Windsor has been released by Buckingham Palace. The black burial stone has been set into the floor of the George VI Memorial Chapel, where the monarch was buried on Monday. The stone is engraved in memory of the Queen, her parents, and her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. It replaces a previous slab dedicated to George VI and the Queen Mother. The fresh stone now reads "George VI 1895-1952" and "Elizabeth 1900-2002" followed by a metal Garter Star, and then "Elizabeth II 1926-2022" and "Philip 1921-2021". All four royals were members of the Order of the Garter, the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system. The order of chivalry dates back to medieval times and is made up of the monarch and other senior figures, including ex-prime ministers and former military chiefs. The freshly installed stone is also surrounded by floral tributes and wreaths to mark the Queen's death. It is made of hand-carved Belgian black marble with brass letter inlays, to match the previous ledger stone. The Queen was laid to rest in a private burial at George VI Memorial Chapel attended by King Charles III and immediate family members on Monday, when the late monarch joined her parents, her sister and her husband. The service in the evening followed the public elements of the day - the Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey and committal service in Windsor. Members of the public will be able to pay to see the ledger stone in person from Thursday. The chapel will reopen to visitors that day, and will be open every day excluding Sundays when it is only open for worshippers. Entry to the castle is £28.50 for adults on Saturdays and £26.50 on other days, according to the chapel's website. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...701000x563.jpg The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor followed by members of the Royal Family The chapel was commissioned by the Queen in 1962 as a burial place for her father King George VI and was designed by George Pace. The pale stone annexe was added on to the north side of the building behind the North Quire Aisle and was completed in 1969. The Queen's sister Princess Margaret, who died in 2002, was cremated and her ashes were initially placed in the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel, before being moved to the George VI memorial chapel with her parents' coffins when the Queen Mother died a few weeks later. Old ledger stone, dedicated to George VI and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...2b8aa0f99a.jpg The new stone replaces this one, which was dedicated to the Queen's mother and father, George VI and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Prince Philip has only recently been relocated to the chapel, however. When he died in April 2021, his coffin was interred in the Royal Vault, ready to be moved to the memorial chapel to join his wife upon her death. The royal family is observing a seven-day period of mourning for the Queen, which will draw to a close at the end of Monday. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cp...0x55_2x-nc.png For one day, the nation stood still This was history - solemn, spectacular and intense |
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King Charles III: New Royal Cypher Revealed
The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, showing an image to be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes. BBC News 27 SEP 2022. https://people.com/thmb/9fpy4hF8YePN...febda2e788.jpg It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms. The monogram combines his initial "C" and "R" for Rex, the Latin for king, plus III for the third King Charles. The cypher, a visual identity for the new reign, replaces the E II R of Queen Elizabeth II. There will be other changes ahead to mark the new reign of King Charles: The Bank of England says new bank notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III are "expected to enter circulation by mid-2024", with the image to be revealed before the end of this year New coins will be produced, says the Royal Mint, and will appear "in line with demand from banks and post offices". There is no date set for when they will be in use, but an image of the new King Charles coins will be revealed before they come into circulation Existing banknotes and coins will continue to be valid, with Charles and Elizabeth notes and coins being used alongside each other. The Royal Mint says there are approximately 27 billion coins from Queen Elizabeth II's reign in circulation The Royal Mail says that new stamps featuring King Charles will "enter circulation once current stocks of stamps are exhausted" But a set of four memorial stamps are to be released in November, showing portraits of Queen Elizabeth II taken at different stages during her reign. As the period of royal mourning ends, the new cypher of King Charles will be used for the first time. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i079083599.jpg There is a Scottish version of the cypher to be used by King Charles This personal monogram of the new monarch will have its first application in the Buckingham Palace post room on Tuesday, when it will be used to frank letters from the Royal Households. It's an image that will begin to be used more widely, from uniforms to official stationery to public buildings. --- King Charles III coins to enter circulation in UK There is a separate version of the cypher for Scotland, which features the Scottish Crown. But there won't be a sudden change on post boxes. There are still boxes in use from the reign of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V and VI, and the original cyphers remain until boxes need to be replaced. Almost 70,000 of the current post boxes, about 60% of the total, date from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. There are only about 170 surviving from the short reign of Edward VIII, who abdicated in 1936. Boxes already under construction or ready for installation will continue to have the late Queen's cypher, Royal Mail says. Where royal cyphers appear on buildings, it will be up to individual organisations to decide when or if they will be updated. |
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Soldier 18, Who Walked Beside Queens' Coffin at Funeral Found Dead in Army Barracks
Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams, 18, took on an important role at the Queens' state funeral last Monday, less than two weeks before he was found to have passed away Daily Mirror UK 1 OCT 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...15/1_Image.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...LUG_6714-D.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...0p/1_Image.jpg An eighteen-year-old Guardsman who walked behind the Queen's coffin during her state funeral procession has been found dead at his London barracks. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...izabeth-II.jpg Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams, 18, took on an important role at the Queen's state funeral last Monday, less than two weeks before he was found to have passed away. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...h-II-death.jpg The Queen's coffin was carried atop the State Gun Carriage on the day of her funeral The Household Cavalry took part in the Queen's coffin procession Police and paramedics from London Ambulance Service were called to Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, London, at 3.48pm on Wednesday in an attempt to save the young man. However, there was nothing they could do and Burnell-Williams was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The soldier's mother Laura, 42, shared an emotional tribute to her son - known as Jak to family and friends - alongside a picture of the young troop, adding: "Never ever thought I would be saying this but we as a family are all heartbroken with the sudden passing of our wonderful son Jak Williams yesterday." Burnell-Williams has been found dead at Hyde Park Barracks Police are not currently treating the death as suspicious, reports the Mail Online. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. "The death was unexpected, it has been investigated and is not being treated as suspicious. Officers will assist with preparing a report for the coroner." Burnell-Williams' family shared their heartbreak on social media Police are not treating the trooper's death as suspicious At Her Majesty's funeral, Burnell-Williams guarded the late monarch's coffin as it made its final journey earlier this month, much to the delight of his family and friends. His family proudly declared that their son was "doing his duty for the Queen on her final journey". They had posted a video of troops from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, including the late soldier, taking part in the ceremony as Elizabeth II made her way to her final resting place. On the day of the Queen's funeral, the soldier's dad Daniel Burnell wrote: "My son doing his duty for the Queen on her final journey. So proud of you Jak Williams xx very proud father xx" The heartbroken father was reportedly told of his son's death hours after it happened on Wednesday. Burnell-Williams' girlfriend Molly Holmes wrote on social media: "Forever going to miss you my love. Truly heartbroken." The young trooper's sister Elisha added: "We will get through this together as a team. We need to do him just as proud as he's done us." Meanwhile, his aunt Jodie Danks said: "Such heartbreaking news. I can't believe you're gone. You was taken way too soon. We all love you so much my handsome nephew. You made us all so proud. Rest in peace." Burnell-Williams from Bridgend, South Wales, was likely one of the Household Cavalry's most recent recruits at just 18 years of age. To celebrate his life and mark his untimely death, his family will release blue balloons into the sky tomorrow. |
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Secret Estate Prince William and Kate Have Inherited Since Queens' Death
Prince William and Kate have inherited the ancient Llwynywermod Estate on the outskirts of Myddfai where King Charles enjoyed spending time each year around St David's Day Daily Mirror UK 3 OCT 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...m-and-Kate.jpg Prince William and Kate have inherited a 'secret' home hidden away in rural Wales since the death of the Queen. Situated in a corner of Carmarthenshire, the sprawling, ancient property was bought by King Charles 15 years ago. The former Prince of Wales and his wife Queen Consort Camilla would often stay at the tranquil farmhouse and even ingratiated themselves with the locals. They most frequently re-located to the home on the Llwynywermod Estate on the outskirts of Myddfai, near Llandovery, around St David’s Day each March, reports WalesOnline. During this time, Charles would have a packed schedule of duties around Wales. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...0_17395JPG.jpg North Range Cottage, on the Llwynywermod estate He and Camilla also spent some time there in April 2021 in the days and weeks after the death of Prince Philip. Since the death of the Queen last month, William has inherited the title of Prince of Wales. But also others, including Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Chester and Duke Rothesay. He also now owns the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate established in 1337 by Edward III to provide independence to his son and heir, Prince Edward. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Llandover.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...it-Day-One.jpg Charles and Camilla outside their welsh property Llwynywermod in 2009 As such, the Duke of Cornwall is always the eldest surviving son of the ruling monarch. With this in mind, Kensington Palace has confirmed that everything which forms part of the Duchy Estate belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall, and that includes Llwynywermod Estate. The estate was bought by the Duchy of Cornwall in 2007 for a reported cost of £1.2m. Charles and Camilla would use the estate - made up of three cottages, a Grade-II listed barn and a main house - to enjoy breaks surrounded by 192 acres of Welsh countryside. Charles had reportedly spent as long as 40 years searching for the perfect country retreat before settling on Llwynywermod, parts of which can actually be booked out by families or couples looking for a relaxing break. Since the Queen's passing, residents of Myddfai have spoken fondly of the new King. They say he would attend church services on Sunday mornings with the minimum of fanfare, donated prizes for local raffles, and also officially opened the new village hall. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...m-and-Kate.jpg William and Kate chat to nursery children in Holyhead, north Wales, last month But some were concerned that he may now, as monarch, not have as many opportunities to visit his favourite part of Wales. It may be that the villagers have to switch their affections to the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate. The couple previously lived for three years in Anglesey in north Wales when William was stationed in the area as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot between 2010 and 2013. The new Waleses have three permanent homes in England, and last month moved with their three children to Adelaide Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Castle. But they do have a clear fondness for Wales, having promised to visit regularly since inheriting their titles - including a trip to Cardiff before Christmas. They are said to be keen to use their new platform to promote Wales, and spent time in both Anglesey and Swansea last week. |
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King Charles Steps in to Save Princes Andrew and Harry From Being Sacked From Major Job
It was widely thought the King would strip his estranged son Harry and disgraced brother Andrew of the roles since they are no longer working members of the royal family BBC UK 27 OCT 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Cathedral.jpg King Charles has decided not to strip Princes Harry and Andrew from a prestigious role after they stepped down from their royal duties, but will instead spare their blushes by expanding his pool of advisors. The new monarch will for the first time take on more than five Counsellors of State to assist him in official business should he be out of the country or become unwell. Until the late Queen’s passing, the positions were held by the then Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, chosen because they were the four next in line to the throne and are at least over the age of 18. The Queen’s beloved husband, Prince Philip, as spouse of the monarch also held the position until his retirement in 2017. At present, when the monarch is absent, state business, such as approvals for most appointments and legislation, can be conducted by two Counsellors of State. It was widely thought the King would strip his estranged son Harry and disgraced brother Andrew of the roles as they are no longer working members of the royal family. King Charles has stepped in to protect Prince Harry and Andrew’s blushes by not sacking them from a prestigious role But in a new twist, royal sources have confirmed the King will not allow his son and brother to suffer further embarrassment caused by their separate departures from The Firm. Well placed sources suggest there may now be three additions to the current list of five - the Queen Consort, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York and Princess Beatrice. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...In-Windsor.jpg Harry has been largely estranged from the family since moving to California with wife Meghan Under the terms of the Regency Acts of 1937 and 1953, these can be appointed from the four most senior adults in the line of succession, plus the consort of a monarch. However, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and the Princess of Wales are now likely to be brought into the fold. A palace source said: “No-one will be excluded. The pool of Counsellors of State will be expanded, this is for purely practical reasons. “As the King and Queen Consort are likely to be away, as could the Prince and Princess of Wales, it is only right this is attended to.” The source added a formal process would be necessary which would be completed before the King’s first overseas trip at the beginning of next year. It is thought to be the second time more than five Counsellors of State have been on the list. The Regency Act 1953 specifically added The Queen Mother for the rest of her life, but she lost the Counsellor of State role, on the death of George VI as she was no longer the wife of the monarch. Another source said the monarch had made the decision, with the knowledge of his late mother some months ago, in order to “spare the blushes” of Harry and Andrew. Dr Craig Prescott, a constitutional expert at Bangor University, said the changes would be the “simplest way of dealing with the problem”. He added: "It makes perfect sense. “It deals with the present problem in that there are not enough working royals to act as Counsellors of State. “This is the simplest way of dealing with the problem. “In that the legislation could specifically make Prince Edward and Princess Anne Counsellors of State, adding to those who are already there. “Adding the Princess of Wales is unprecedented, but this also makes sense. “As two counsellors of State need to act together, it follows that the Prince and Princess of Wales could act together. “Overall, this is the simplest way of solving the problem, and the legislation should pass through Parliament without too much difficulty." https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...17-Day-One.jpg Prince Andrew, Duke of York On Monday, during a parliamentary reply from the Leader of the Lords, Lord True, the upcoming reform was all but confirmed. Lord True, the Lord Privy Seal and leader of the House of Lords, acknowledged that the King’s accession could prove “a useful opportunity” to amend the law. Asked whether there were any plans to do so, he noted that “on occasion”, the Act had been changed in order to better support the sovereign “and ensure the resilience of our constitutional arrangements”. He added: “The Government will always consider what arrangements are needed to ensure resilience in our constitutional arrangements, and in the past, we have seen that the point of accession has proved a useful opportunity to consider the arrangements in place.” |
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Kings' Fury as Donald TRUMP Said Kate Had Herself to Blame' Over Topless Snaps
In 2012, whilst on holiday at a private location in France, Kate Middleton was snapped topless by French paparazzi - sparking fury within the Royal Family BBC News 6 NOV 2022. https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.3...AA&pid=Api&P=0 Trump’s standing in the eyes of the Royal Family was already diminished after he had previously made vulgar comments about Princess Diana. https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.v...Hh&pid=Api&P=0 Catherine, Princess of Wales https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ary-Servic.jpgv Prince William, Prince Harry and King Charle s exploded into ‘torrents of profanity’ after Donald Trump wrote about Kate Middleton ’s 2012 topless photo scandal, a new book has claimed. Back in 2012, photos of a topless Kate on a private holiday with husband William were snapped in Provence, France, and published in the French magazine Closer sparking fury within the royal household. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...TTER-TRUMP.jpg But Trump - who was elected to the White House four years later - waded into the furore around the controversy and blasted Kate as only having ‘herself to blame’. The 76-year-old tweeted: “Kate Middleton shouldn’t be sunbathing in the nude--only herself to blame. Who wouldn’t take Kate’s picture and make lots of money if she does the nude sunbathing thing. Come on Kate!” The Princess of Wales was on a private holiday when the photos were taken in 2012 In Christopher Andersen’s upcoming biography ‘The King: The Life of Charles III’ he claimed that the tweets sparked fury in senior royal circles. William and Harry, and their father, King Charles all are said to have exploded into ‘torrents of profanity’, the book said, citing a Clarence House butler. It also led to King Charles reportedly branding Trump ‘detached from reality’ and checking in with American friends whether he could be impeached, the book claimed. An extract of the book says, according to Newsweek: "Trump's criticism of Kate resulted in what one Clarence House butler referred to as 'torrents of profanity' from both Prince Charles and his sons." Prince William exploded into ‘torrents of profanity’ after Trump's comments The book said: "It didn't help that Trump had aggressively pursued Princess Diana after her divorce—overtures that were rebuffed—and claimed later on a radio program that he could have 'nailed her if I wanted to,' but only if she passed an HIV test." The book also claimed that the King was ‘disappointed’ when Trump referred to him as the ‘Prince of Whales’. However, Trump’s inappropriate comments on the pictures take of Kate didn’t end there. The book also claimed that the King was ‘disappointed’ when Trump referred to him as the ‘Prince of Whales’. On Fox and Friends at the time, he also said: “While we're all fans of Kate, can you imagine why she would ever be out in the nude? “Why would she be standing in the nude in a swimming pool or wherever she was. She's Kate. It's terrible what they did, it's terrible to take pictures, but boy, how can you do a thing so stupid?” In the aftermath of the pictures, St James’s Palace released a statement saying that the decision to publish them was ‘grotesque’. It continued: “The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of [Princess Diana], and all the more upsetting to the Duke and Duchess for being so.” In 2017, Kate and William were awarded £91,000 in punitive damages, and two French executives were reportedly slapped with £40,000 fines as well. In addition to this, the two photographers were ordered to pay £44,000 to the Duchess and the same amount to the Duke. |
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King Charles to Axe Number of Queens’ Key Staff at Windsor Castle in Radical Overhaul
Insiders with knowledge of the plans have revealed staff numbers across the Windsor estate will be cut in the coming weeks, following the King’s decision to put 100 staff at Clarence House, his former official residence, on notice of redundancy BBC News 19 NOV 2022. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Businesses.jpg The King is to axe a number of the late Queen’s key staff at Windsor Castle in a radical overhaul of workers at royal residences. It is believed that staff numbers across the Windsor estate will be cut in the coming weeks. A source told The Mirror that many royal workers are “extremely worried about their futures” and fear being made redundant before the new year amidthe dire financial climate. Buckingham Palace did not respond to the claim. It comes after the King put 100 staff at Clarence House – his former official residence – on notice of redundancy. The Windsor insider said: “It’s a really testing time. Many are already resigned to leaving jobs they have cherished for years. It’s left a real sense of dread among staff.” The news follows the King’s decision to put 100 staff at Clarence House, his former official residence, on notice of redundancy The King and Consort are understood not to have stayed at Windsor since the death of his mother in September. Staff say the castle “feels eerily quiet”. The late Queen’s ladies in waiting and personal staff at the Royal Stud in Sandringham, Norfolk, are among those whose jobs are thought to be at risk. The King has still not revealed his plans for the breeding facility, despite agreeing for 14 horses to be sold. Many Windsor staff had been preparing to welcome the Queen back from her summer break at Balmoral when she died. She had spent much of her time there since the pandemic. The King and Consort are understood not to have stayed at Windsor since his mother’s death in September. The King and Consort are understood not to have stayed at Windsor since his mother’s death in September Insiders say the King and Camilla have “no desire” to stay at the castle in the near future. William and Kate, who moved to a cottage on the Windsor estate to be closer to the Queen, are also said to be unwilling to move in. Royal watchers now wonder whether the King will keep the castle for weekends, as well as Sandringham. He also has homes at Balmoral, Highgrove, Gloucs and a cottage in Wales. Camilla also has a six-bedroom house in Wiltshire for when her family visits. |
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The Prince and Princess of Wales Launched The Countdown to Fridays' Event by Lighting up The City's Landmarks Green.
US President Joe Biden plans to meet Prince William and Catherine in Boston Prince Williams’ Godmother Lady Susan Hussey Quits Palace Over Comments to Black Charity Boss Former lady-in-waiting to queen issues apology after Ngozi Fulani questioned over where her ‘people’ came from BBC News 1 DEC 2022. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...liamboston.jpg Prince William and Catherine have arrived in the US, where they will hand out awards for their Earthshot Prize. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...kateboston.png The Prince and Princess of Wales watched an NBA basketball game where Boston Celtics played host to Miami Heat https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...ateboston1.png The royal couple with governor-elect Maura Healey and mayor Michelle Wu as they lit up Boston City Hall Shortly after landing, the prince thanked the US city for hosting his environmental awards. The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 to search for innovative solutions to problems facing the planet. The arrival of the royal couple came as a spokesperson for Prince William sought to distance the royal from a race row back in the UK. His godmother Lady Susan Hussey, a member of the Royal Household, resigned after repeatedly asking a black British charity boss where she was "really" from. The Prince and Princess of Wales launched the countdown to Friday's event by lighting up the city's landmarks green. Crowds stood in the rain to welcome them to the city hall in Boston, home town of former US president John F Kennedy - the Earthshot prize is based on his 'Moonshot' challenge to put a human on the moon. "Like President Kennedy, Catherine and I firmly believe that we all have it in ourselves to achieve great things, and that human beings have the ability to lead, innovate and problem-solve," Prince William told the crowd. He said he wanted to thank the people of Boston for "their many tributes paid to the Queen", on this, his first overseas visit since her death. "My grandmother was one of life's optimists. And so am I. That is why last year we launched the Earthshot Prize with the ambition to create a truly global platform to inspire hope and urgent optimism as we look to save the future of our planet," he said. "To the people of Boston, thank you. I'm so grateful to you for allowing us to host the second year of the Earthshot Prize in your great city. "Catherine and I can't wait to meet many of you in the days ahead." Later on Wednesday evening, the royal couple attended an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at TD Garden, sitting courtside with Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck and his wife Emilia Fazzalari. A planned trip for the royal couple to New York earlier this year was cancelled following the death of the Queen. The couple was last in the US in 2014 in a trip that included a reception at the White House with the then president Barack Obama and his then vice-president Joe Biden. When asked about the arrival of the royal couple in Boston, the White House said that President Biden intends to greet them and his team are "working through the details". Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, honor JFK in Boston Prince Williams’s Godmother Quits https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...61782x1196.jpg The late queens’ lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey has resigned and apologised after a black guest at a reception hosted by the queen consort was left feeling traumatised and violated after she questioned her repeatedly about where she “really came from”. Ngozi Fulani, the founder of the charity Sistah Space, claimed Susan Hussey moved her hair to reveal her name badge and persistently questioned her over where her “people” came from, despite having been told she was a British national. A spokesperson for the Prince of Wales, who is Lady Hussey’s godson, said the comments were unacceptable and that “racism has no place in our society”. The encounter on Tuesday at a violence against women and girls reception was witnessed by two other women: Mandu Reid, the leader of the Women’s Equality party, who is of mixed heritage, and another black female charity representative. Hussey, 83, the widow of the former BBC chair Sir Marmaduke Hussey, had recently been appointed one of the ladies of the household. She is a close friend of the king. Her daughter, Katherine Brooke, has just been appointed as one of Camilla’s new queen’s companions. Buckingham Palace described the remarks as “unacceptable and deeply regrettable”. Hussey has offered her “profound apologies” for hurt caused and resigned her honorary position with immediate effect. Fulani wrote on Twitter: “Mixed feelings about yesterday’s visit to Buckingham Palace. 10 mins after arriving, a member of staff, Lady SH, approached me, moved my hair to see my name badge. The conversation below took place. The rest of the event is a blur.” She then described the conversation: Lady SH: Where are you from? Me: Sistah Space. SH: No, where do you come from? Me: We’re based in Hackney. SH: No, what part of Africa are YOU from? Me: I don’t know, they didn’t leave any records. SH: Well, you must know where you’re from, I spent time in France. Where are you from? Me: Here, UK SH: NO, but what Nationality are you? Me: I am born here and am British. SH: No, but where do you really come from, where do your people come from? Me: ‘My people’, lady, what is this? SH: Oh I can see I am going to have a challenge getting you to say where you’re from. When did you first come here? Me: Lady! I am a British national, my parents came here in the 50s when … SH: Oh, I knew we’d get there in the end, you’re Caribbean! Me: No Lady, I am of African heritage, Caribbean descent and British nationality. Buckingham Palace said: “We take this incident extremely seriously and have investigated immediately to establish the full facts. In this instance unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made. We have reached out to Ngozi Fulani on this matter, and we are inviting her to discuss all elements of her experience in person if she wishes. “In the meantime, the individual concerned would like to express her profound apologies for the hurt caused and has stepped aside from her honorary role with immediate effect.” |
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Prince Louis to Take Leading Royal Role at Christmas After Stealing Nation's Heart
The young prince Louis will join other members of the Royal Family on their traditional Christmas celebrations including the walk to the Church on Christmas Day BBC News 20 DEC 2022. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...um-Pageant.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Photograph.jpg Prince Louis is set to join the royal family’s Christmas Day celebrations after stealing the show at the Queen’s Platinum jubilee. The Wales family released an adorable Christmas card As senior members of the family return to tradition and come together at Sandringham for Christmas, the younger generation are expected to step into the limelight. Prince Louis, four, is set to join the family’s traditional Christmas Day walk to church for the first time. The mischievous Prince tickled the nation with his antics at the jubilee celebrations. The snaps of him making faces and covering his ears went viral and were enjoyed worldwide. Cheeky Louis even played up as he stood next to the late Queen during a flyover at Buckingham Palace. He was snapped shushing mum Kate by putting his hand over her mouth. Amused by his antics, his parents later commented: “We all had an incredible time, especially Louis.” The final decision about the important Sandringham milestone, will not be made until the day itself. This year King Charles will make history with his first festive speech. He will be the first male monarch to address the nation on TV on Christmas Day, with a recent poll suggesting 38% of the population would be tuning in. Reportedly filmed on Tuesday, December 13, his speech is expected to honour the late Queen. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...2-Jun-2022.jpg Prince Louis with George and Charlotte during the Jubilee It is also thought the King, 74, will mention the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the speech which was planned for recording on December 13. This was before the latest episodes of their Netflix show were released in which Prince Harry accused the King of “lying” at the tense Megxit crisis meeting with the Queen in January 2020. Earlier in the day the royal walk is a treasured Christmas Day family tradition. They go from Sandringham, to St Mary Magdalene Church to attend the morning service. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...The-Colour.jpg Prince Louis stole the nation's heart with his adorable behaviour at the Jubilee They greet well-wishers who line the route to the church which fits 100 people in with the monarch on the front row. The monarch decided to return to the much-loved tradition of gathering his family at Sandringham House, a 20,000 acre country estate in Norfolk and to make the 300-metre public walk on Christmas morning. They have celebrated at Sandringham since 1988 but due to the pandemic the late Queen stayed in Windsor in 2020 and 2021. Their return to Sandringham will be tinged with sadness because the beloved Queen will not be there. The nation couldn't get enough of the adorable little prince But it is hoped the expressive Prince Louis will give proceedings a lift, as he joins his siblings, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven. Charlotte was four when she took part in her first Christmas “walkabout” in 2019. She wowed crowds by giving hugs to royal fans, including one who gave her an £1.50 inflatable flamingo toy. But it is not only Prince Louis’ behaviour the royals have to watch out for on Christmas morning. His dad has previously admitted getting the giggles during the church service. |
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Man Pleads Guilty to Treason in Plot to Kill Queen on Christmas Day 2021
'I am here to kill the Queen': Crossbow-wielding intruder whose 'assassination' plot was foiled on grounds of Windsor Castle becomes first person to be convicted of treason since 1981 BBC 5 FEB 2023 https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02...5428746975.jpg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02...5428746976.jpg Marcus Sarjeant The 1842 Treason Act was last used in 1981, when Marcus Sarjeant being arrested) was jailed for five years after he fired blank shots at the Queen while she was riding down The Mall in London during the Trooping the Colour parade A British man today became the first person to be convicted of treason since 1981 after he was caught in the grounds of Windsor Castle with a loaded crossbow and told police and soldiers: 'I am here to kill the Queen'. Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has admitted intending to injure or alarm the Queen under the Treason Act after he was arrested in the grounds of the castle on Christmas Day 2021 Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to intending to injure or alarm Her Majesty after he was arrested outside her Berkshire home on December 25, 2021. The 21-year-old, who was dressed in black and wearing a metal mask, told an armed officer he was there to kill the Queen and this was heard by two soldiers from the Grenadier Guards before he was calmly arrested. The last person to be convicted under the same 1842 Treason Act was Marcus Sarjeant, who fired blank shots at the Queen while she was riding down The Mall in London during the Trooping the Colour parade in 1981. Nazi propagandist William Joyce, also known as Lord Haw-Haw, was the last person to be convicted under the separate and more serious 1351 Treason Act, in 1945. Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has admitted intending to injure or alarm the Queen under the Treason Act after he was arrested in the grounds of the castle on Christmas Day 2021 https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02...5424194413.jpg Shocking video showing the crossbow-wielding man threatening to ‘assassinate the Queen in revenge for 1919 The 1842 Treason Act was last used in 1981, when Marcus Sarjeant (left; and right, being arrested) was jailed for five years after he fired blank shots at the Queen while she was riding down The Mall in London during the Trooping the Colour parade Since the Crime and Disorder Act became law in 1998, the maximum penalty for treason in the UK has become life imprisonment. Chail will be sentenced on March 31. https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02...5428344372.jpg The Queen Elizabeth II comforts her horse Burmese after Michael Sarjeant fired six blank shots during Trooping the Colour in 1981 He had recorded a video four days before his arrest in which he made the same kill threat, demanding revenge for the 1919 Amritsar massacre where 379 protesters were killed and 1,200 wounded by British forces in India in the Sikh holy city in Punjab. Close to where he stood with the crossbow, the Queen had been celebrating Christmas in the private apartments at her main Royal residence before her tribute to late husband Philip was broadcast to the nation at 3pm. https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02...5428790200.jpg The last person to be convicted under the more serious 1351 Treason Act was William Joyce, also known as Lord Haw-Haw |
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Charles III Remember La Guillotine
The Kings' State Visit to France Has Been Postponed Amid Widespread Rioting in France BBC 25 MAR 2023 https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...eg?imwidth=960 It was common sense and friendship according to the French President Emmanuel Macron - after calling King Charles and postponing his French visit. Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen Consort would look forward to visiting France "as soon as dates can be found". More than a million people took to the streets of Paris and other French cities last night in the latest protests against raising the pension age without a parliamentary vote. |
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Camilla is Officially Called Queen For First Time on Invitation to Charles Coronation
The Queen Consort Officially Named Queen Camilla Ahead Of The Coronation King Charles' coronation is just four weeks away and the official royal invitation shows that Camilla's title is about to change, seven months after the death of the Queen BBC 6 APR 2023 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ny-Day-One.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Parliament.jpg Camilla will now be known as Queen, the Palace have officially revealed for the first time on the official invitation to King's coronation. Seven months after the death of the late Monarch, Camilla's title will change forever. The official coronation invitation, designed by Andrew Jamieson, a heraldic artist and manuscript illuminator, names King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Camilla will now be known in future simply as 'Queen' Camilla, AGAINST Queen Elizabeths' Decree.. Last February, the late Queen Elizabeth II expressed her “sincere wish” that her daughter-in-law would be known as Queen Consort when Charles became King. REMEMBERING... Princess Diana https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.U...Fj&pid=Api&P=0 |
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The Prince of Wales Surprises Customer by Answering The Phone at Curry House
Prince William Pranks Customer at Indian Restaurant as Kate Dubbed Roti Queen BBC News 21 APR 2023 https://resources.stuff.co.nz/conten...ptimize=medium Prince William has showcased his front-of-house prowess after candidly answering the phone to an unsuspecting customer during a visit to an Indian restaurant in Birmingham on Thursday. During their visit to Birmingham in central England, the British heir apparent and his spouse, Kate, dropped by the family-owned Indian Streatery. Prince William engaged in a conversation with the caller, and mangled the restaurant's address before discussing table availability. "May I have the name for the reservation?," the Prince inquired as the call came to an end. "We'll see you at 2:15 pm." "I've probably sent him somewhere else in Birmingham." Following the amusing phone call, the royal couple participated in a friendly roti-making competition. https://resources.stuff.co.nz/conten...ptimize=medium While Prince William struggled with his red beetroot roti, Kate effortlessly crafted a flawless green spinach roti, earning her the title of Roti Queen. |
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