90th Birthday Celebrations of Queen Elizabeth: May and June 2016


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Skippyboo said:
I thought it was strange that Charles and Camilla were in Gloucestershire and everybody else was in London. If other royals were in different locations around the country, it would make more sense.
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Camilla had a commitment to her charity.
Prince Charles joined his wife.
If she had attended her event and Charles had joined the family in London then the small minds would have been wagging their big tongues.
If Camilla missed her event then the tongues would have wagged.
 
Yes, I think it's clear that the relationship between C&C and the Queen is strong enough that Charles and Camilla can meet their standing commitments without it being an issue. Charles and Camilla have the support of the Queen and Prince Phillip and that the reverse is true.

Plus, there were a *lot* of royals out to shake hands... the people there certainly seemed satisfied.
 
My first reaction on hearing that Charles and Camilla were attending their own street party was favorable as it made a statement that HM, The Queen is being celebrated all over the UK and not only in London.

It also happened to be one of Camilla's patronages that encourages the communities to get together and get to know and communicate with their neighbors around them. I thought it quite touching that Camilla brought a home made cake to the occasion such as any one of the people attending might do.

This past weekend has really lifted my spirits and reaffirmed my belief that there is still occasions where all can come together in peace and have a good time and just plain celebrate life. I only wish it was more contagious. :D
 
VictoriaB said:
. . . Finally, I love the shot of Prince Andrew lining up the family for a group photo.
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Check out various Family Balcony appearances and you will like as not find Andrew directing the traffic! :lol: I guess you can take a man out of the Navy but . . . :D
 
I'd love a photo of the royals on the balcony and who they all were. Actually, I'd like to know which members of the BRF attended any of the weekend festivities.
I didn't recognise all those on the balcony or all who worshipped at St Pauls.
Was the Duchess of Kent celebratng? I didn't see Gary Lewis or David Linley.
Where can I go to see close up pictures and names?

The Queen looked magnificent. Eugenie was a fashion star and I loved Serena Linley's hat. All appeared very joyous.
 
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King of the Jungle said:
I'd love a photo of the royals on the balcony and who they all were. Actually, I'd like to know which members of the BRF attended any of the weekend festivities.
I didn't recognise all those on the balcony or all who worshipped at St Pauls.
Was the Duchess of Kent celebratng? I didn't see Gary Lewis or David Linley.
Where can I go to see close up pictures and names?

The Queen looked magnificent. Eugenie was a fashion star and I loved Serena Linley's hat. All appeared very joyous.
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I would also like to know who was on the balcony as some of the Kent side were unfamiliar.

David Linley didn't seem to be at any of the events. Serena and the children were at the Thanksgiving service but I can't remember seeing them on the balcony after Trooping. They weren't in the group photo Andrew was organising at the lunch.

Katherine Kent has not been at any of the events.

Gary and Davina Lewis were at the Thanksgiving service but don't seem to have been at the other events.
 
Thank you everyone who has shared pictures and links of this wonderful weekend of events! By far my favourite part was seeing members of the Royal Family interacting with the crowds in the Mall - I hope they do this again at the Platinum Jubilee!!
 
VictoriaB said:
I would also like to know who was on the balcony as some of the Kent side were unfamiliar.

David Linley didn't seem to be at any of the events. Serena and the children were at the Thanksgiving service but I can't remember seeing them on the balcony after Trooping. They weren't in the group photo Andrew was organising at the lunch.

Katherine Kent has not been at any of the events.

Gary and Davina Lewis were at the Thanksgiving service but don't seem to have been at the other events.
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I'd like to know who was on the balcony too (is it an Australian thing?). I really enjoy seeing the BRF en masse and like seeing how all the children have grown. Who was the little blond boy in the sailor suit on the balcony? I'm guessing he might be Lord Nicholas Windsor's son but does anyone know for sure? And were the Chatto's there?
 
I must say that I'm watching the coverage of the Patrons Lunch and I'm just in awe of how Lady Louise was put out there -on her own- to learn the ropes of talking to a large group of strangers at a young age. It's a little uncomfortable to watch, but that's how one learns.

I would've been terrified at that age.
 
Island Princess said:
I'd like to know who was on the balcony too (is it an Australian thing?). I really enjoy seeing the BRF en masse and like seeing how all the children have grown. Who was the little blond boy in the sailor suit on the balcony? I'm guessing he might be Lord Nicholas Windsor's son but does anyone know for sure? And were the Chatto's there?
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Usually the Daily Fail has a who's who pic in one of their articles, but I didn't see it this time.
I'll give it a try.

This is the only pic of the whole balcony I've seen so far.

Balcony

From L to R:

Richard, the Duke of Gloucester; Brigitte, the Duchess of Gloucester; Claire, the Countess of Ulster; Rose Gilman, the youngest daughter of the Gloucesters; George Gilman; Xan, Lord Culloden, son of Alexander, the Earl of Ulster; Autumn Phillips; Mike Tindall; Zara Tindall; the Princess Royal; Albert, son of Lord Nicholas Windsor; Camilla; Charles; the four Cambridges; a piece of Harry's head behind his brother's; the Queen; Prince Philip; Peter Philips; the Countess of Wessex; Princess Beatrice's hat behind her aunt; the Duke of York; James and Louise Mounbatten-Windsor; Princess Eugenie; Lady Helen Taylor and her two daughters, Eloise and Estella; I'm not sure, maybe Paola, the wife of Lord Nicholas Windsor; the Duke of Kent; Lord Nicholas Windsor; Princess Alexandra; George, the Earl of St Andrews; Zenouska Mowatt, granddaughter of Alexandra; no idea; no idea; Sophie, wife of Lord Frederick Windsor; Lady Gabriella Windsor; Prince and Princess Michael.

I think the Chattos were there too, but they don't appear in this photo. I remember seeing their eldest son standing near Mike.

Also, the Linleys didn't attend Trooping the colour, just like Lord Nicholas' children and Lady Davina Lewis and her husband Gary. They were all at the National Thanskgiving Service thought.

The Duchess of Kent didn't attend any of the events. I hope she's ok as she usually attends these family gatherings.
 
Golly the Queen must be ready for a sleep in and a couple of days with her feet up.


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royal rob said:
Golly the Queen must be ready for a sleep in and a couple of days with her feet up.


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Prince Harry think that would've been the best birthday present for her. I think the family would like their grandparents to get more rest and just put their feet up for awhile.
 
Dman said:
I must say that I'm watching the coverage of the Patrons Lunch and I'm just in awe of how Lady Louise was put out there -on her own- to learn the ropes of talking to a large group of strangers at a young age. It's a little uncomfortable to watch, but that's how one learns.

I would've been terrified at that age.
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I would have had a panic attack.
 
Yashal said:
Usually the Daily Fail has a who's who pic in one of their articles, but I didn't see it this time.

I'll give it a try.



This is the only pic of the whole balcony I've seen so far.



Balcony



From L to R:



Richard, the Duke of Gloucester; Brigitte, the Duchess of Gloucester; Claire, the Countess of Ulster; Rose Gilman, the youngest daughter of the Gloucesters; George Gilman; Xan, Lord Culloden, son of Alexander, the Earl of Ulster; Autumn Phillips; Mike Tindall; Zara Tindall; the Princess Royal; Albert, son of Lord Nicholas Windsor; Camilla; Charles; the four Cambridges; a piece of Harry's head behind his brother's; the Queen; Prince Philip; Peter Philips; the Countess of Wessex; Princess Beatrice's hat behind her aunt; the Duke of York; James and Louise Mounbatten-Windsor; Princess Eugenie; Lady Helen Taylor and her two daughters, Eloise and Estella; I'm not sure, maybe Paola, the wife of Lord Nicholas Windsor; the Duke of Kent; Lord Nicholas Windsor; Princess Alexandra; George, the Earl of St Andrews; Zenouska Mowatt, granddaughter of Alexandra; no idea; no idea; Sophie, wife of Lord Frederick Windsor; Lady Gabriella Windsor; Prince and Princess Michael.



I think the Chattos were there too, but they don't appear in this photo. I remember seeing their eldest son standing near Mike.



Also, the Linleys didn't attend Trooping the colour, just like Lord Nicholas' children and Lady Davina Lewis and her husband Gary. They were all at the National Thanskgiving Service thought.



The Duchess of Kent didn't attend any of the events. I hope she's ok as she usually attends these family gatherings.
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You've done a great job!

The two 'no ideas' to the right of Zenouska Mowatt I believe are Julia and Flora Ogilvy, the daughter in law and granddaughter of Princess Alexandra.
 
I hope I just didnt miss it, but although I understand quite a lot english (I'm not a native speaker) I didnt get the joke the queen was making at the end of her speech. Can someone maybe just write it down? Thanks in advance.
 
Tirilschatz said:
I hope I just didnt miss it, but although I understand quite a lot english (I'm not a native speaker) I didnt get the joke the queen was making at the end of her speech. Can someone maybe just write it down? Thanks in advance.
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The Queen's speech:

To everyone here today, and to those holding street parties elsewhere, I would like to say thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you continue to give me.

I hope these happy celebrations will remind us of the many benefits that can flow when people come together for a common purpose, as families, friends, or neighbours. And I pay tribute to the commitment, selfless devotion and generosity-of-spirit shown by the hundreds of charities and voluntary organisations represented here today. You are an example to us all.

I much appreciate the kindness of all your birthday wishes, and have been delighted and moved by the many cards and messages I have received. How I will feel if people are still singing “Happy Birthday” to me in December, remains to be seen!
 
10 June 2016 Court Circular

Buckingham Palace:
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended the Thanksgiving Service in St. Paul's Cathedral for Her Majesty's Ninetieth Birthday.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Henry of Wales, The Duke of York with Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex with Viscount Severn and The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tindall, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with Earl and Countess of Ulster, The Lady Davina and Mr. Gary Lewis, and The Lady Rose and Mr. George Gilman, The Duke of Kent with Earl and Countess of St. Andrews, accompanied by Lord Downpatrick, The Lady Marina-Charlotte Windsor and The Lady Amelia Windsor, and The Lord and Lady Nicholas Windsor, The Lady Helen and Mr. Timothy Taylor, accompanied by Mr. Cassius Taylor, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent with The Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor and The Lady Gabriella Windsor, Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy with Mr. and Mrs. James Ogilvy, Viscountess Linley, accompanied by the Hon. Charles Armstrong-Jones and the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, and The Lady Sarah and Mr. Daniel Chatto, accompanied by Mr. Samuel Chatto and Mr. Arthur Chatto also attended.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received at the Cathedral by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor and Her Majesty and His Royal Highness and other Members of the Royal Family were received by the Dean and Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Service was conducted by the Dean of St. Paul's with the Bishop of London, Lessons were read by the Canon Pastor, Canon in Residence, and the Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP, Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, the Address was given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a piece was read by Sir David Attenborough.

Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon entertained Commonwealth Governors-General to Luncheon at Buckingham Palace at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were present.

Other Members of the Royal Family attended a Reception at Guildhall given by the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation.

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duke of Edinburgh.
 
11 June 2016 Court Circular

Buckingham Palace:
Her Majesty was present at The Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The Queen's Colour of Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards (2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards) was trooped.

The Queen was accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Kent (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Duke of Cambridge (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).

Her Majesty was attended by Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards) and Major General Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Major General Commanding Household Division).

The Lord Vestey (Master of the Horse), Colonel Toby Browne, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Vernon (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Captain Hugo Codrington (Coldstream Guards, Dismounted Equerry in Waiting) and Lieutenant Colonel James Gaselee (The Life Guards, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.

Colonel Crispin Lockhart (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Harry Scott (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.

The procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel David Hannah, Irish Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).

The Troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James Thurston, Coldsteam Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The Queen with a Royal Salute.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Henry of Wales, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York with Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The Queen's Birthday Parade.

On the conclusion of the Parade, Her Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The Queen's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Robert Skeggs, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Alexander Owen, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division. On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The Queen's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard.

Her Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander James Freeborough, Royal Air Force, to mark the official celebration of The Queen's Birthday.

Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain George Cobb.
 
12 June 2016 Court Circular
Buckingham Palace:

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the Patron's Lunch in the Mall, a celebration of Her Majesty's Patronage of over Six Hundred organisations within the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth since 1952.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh drove down the Mall in the State Review Vehicle and were received at Admiralty Arch by Mr. Peter Phillips (Event Director, the Patron's Lunch).

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales, Joint Patrons, the Patron's Lunch, and Sir Stuart Etherington (Chairman of the Trustees, the Patron's Fund) addressed The Queen and Her Majesty was graciously pleased to reply. Afterwards The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales, travelled back to Buckingham Palace and entered the Royal Box at the Queen Victoria Memorial to view the parade representing Her Majesty's Reign and Patronages.

The Duke of York with Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex with The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence with Mrs. Peter Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tindall, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, The Lady Sarah and Mr. Daniel Chatto with Mr. Samuel Chatto were also present.
 
Harry didn't actually talk at the podium for the patrons lunch but it said he did in the CC. I wonder if they were behind on the time and he got cut out.


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