British Royal Family Current Events 10: July 2018 - Sep 2022

[CyrilVladisla]

The arrival of the Royals

 

[TLLK]

Aren't they too big for the gown anyway?

No. Eugenie wore the original as 9 month old baby and the gown was kept open in the back. No doubt that the replica one was made to accommodate older infants too.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

But wasn't the original gown damaged because at 9 months...which is rather late for a BRF christening...it was too small a fit even with the back left unbuttoned?

I remember reading that is when the original was retired and a replica made.

 

[Somebody]

I'm really glad this whole thing wasn't just a rumour and that HM was indeed able to attend. I hope everyone had a lovely day.

I can't tell if that's Kate in the car with Peter but it might be.

I'm assuming Lindsay Wallace (next to Peter) and Cressida Bonas were probably godparents.

I hope Eugenie does post a couple of pictures in the next few days.

Interesting that Lindsay Wallace, whom Peter visited in March, is now seen in a car with him attending a family christening. As a family friend, she could be one of the godparents of Lucas I suppose.

 

[Prinsara]

But wasn't the original gown damaged because at 9 months...which is rather late for a BRF christening...it was too small a fit even with the back left unbuttoned?

I remember reading that is when the original was retired and a replica made.

No, it was simply fragile because it was over 150 years old. Eugenie wore it in 1990. Lady Louise Windsor was the last wearer of the original Victorian gown and she was born in 2003. By the time her brother James was born Angela Kelly had made the replica.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

Did Lena Tindall wear the Angela Kelly replica gown ?

She was baptized when she was 11 months old, so if she did, its definitely made to be flexible in size...

 

[King of the Jungle]

How lovely to have a joint family Christening.
A joyous celebratory occasion so near the 74th Wedding Anniversary of the Queen and the late Philip.
Very sweet that both boys have Philip as a middle name.

How far from the Queen's residence is this chapel?

 

[Iluvbertie]

It is about 5 miles. It is in the grounds of Royal Lodge and that is 5 miles from Windsor Castle, where the Queen is currently living. She often goes there to worship when she stays at Windsor.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Thank you.

Is it the same church in which Beatrice and Edoardo married?

 

[Iluvbertie]

Yes it is.

 

[Heavs]

Interesting that Lindsay Wallace, whom Peter visited in March, is now seen in a car with him attending a family christening. As a family friend, she could be one of the godparents of Lucas I suppose.

It's possible that they're together but the article I read emphasised that she and Zara had been friends since school which is why I thought godparent. Although they did mention that she and Peter "are pictured together for the first time." So...

 

[Elektra]

Jack Brooksbank has been looking so grim lately. I hope we will see him smile again someday soon.

His father passed away very recently

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...h-husband-Jacks-father-George-Brooksbank.html

 

[muriel]

Wonder if they had a celebratory meal after the christenings at Frogmore House, or possibly, Windsor?

 

[Marengo]

Posts about the BBC documentary 'The Princes and the Press' have been moved to the Electronic Domain of the Royal Library. You can find the thread here.

 

[polyesco]

Mike Tindall speaking about the “very, very lovely” double christening of Lucas Tindall and August Brooksbank, and reveals that Princess Eugenie was chosen as a godmother for Lucas, on his podcast The Good, The Bad and The Rugby on 22 November 2021

https://princessanneftw.tumblr.com/post/668655873090109440/mike-tindall-speaking-about-the-very-very

 

[Erin9]

^^^ That’s sweet.

 

[iceflower]

The Rifles Awards Dinner took place at the City of London Guildhall this evening, November 24:


** pa images gallery ** rex gallery **


** gettyimages gallery: GBR: Members Of The Royal Family Attend Biennial Rifles Awards Dinner **

 

[CrownPrincessJava]

I have no idea if this has been answered, but is there any indication if the Diplomatic Reception will be held this year?

 

[A-Bik]

Mike Tindall speaking about the “very, very lovely” double christening of Lucas Tindall and August Brooksbank, and reveals that Princess Eugenie was chosen as a godmother for Lucas, on his podcast The Good, The Bad and The Rugby on 22 November 2021

https://princessanneftw.tumblr.com/post/668655873090109440/mike-tindall-speaking-about-the-very-very

Sweet.
Princess Eugenie seems like the Lady Sarah Chatto of this generation.?

 

[muriel]

I have no idea if this has been answered, but is there any indication if the Diplomatic Reception will be held this year?

Until the appearance of the Onicron variant, I would have expected the reception to take place. Difficult to tell how the regulations and government guidance may now evolve.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Until the appearance of the Onicron variant, I would have expected the reception to take place. Difficult to tell how the regulations and government guidance may now evolve.

Yes I was thinking as much myself earlier.

We will have to wait and see I guess.

 

[Iluvbertie]

I have no idea if this has been answered, but is there any indication if the Diplomatic Reception will be held this year?

If it does I doubt that The Queen would attend - Charles and Camilla, William and Catherine only but I suspect that it will not be held due to the new variant.

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Cambridge met Diana Award winners from the UK at Kensington Palace, meanwhile the Duke of Sussex spoke to winners from across the world in a live video meeting.

The awards ceremony at Althorp House will be hosted by Earl Spencer, on December 9.


** dm article: Princes William and Harry stay apart while holding 'joint' event for Diana Award winners..**

 

[iceflower]

Queen Elizabeth has cancelled her annual pre-Christmas family lunch next week because of the current Corona/Omicron risks.


** dm article: Queen CANCELS family pre-Christmas lunch for 50 people at Windsor Castle 'with regret'..**

 

[An Ard Ri]

I was just wondering if this too would be cancelled

 

[iceflower]

Princess Anne with husband Tim, the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra and the Duke of Gloucester attended a service at Norwich Cathedral today, January 20, to celebrate the life of Sir Timothy Colman:


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** edp24 article: 'Served with devotion' - Sir Timothy Colman celebrated at memorial service **

 

[iceflower]

Tim Laurence and the Earl of Snowdon were seen driving together near the Sandringham estate yesterday, January 30:


** rex gallery **

 

[Alisa]

Boys and their toys!

 

[muriel]

Tim Laurence and the Earl of Snowdon were seen driving together near the Sandringham estate yesterday, January 30:


** rex gallery **

Great. It is so rare to see members of the BRF is a nice sports car these days.

 

[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to The Prince's Foundation training site for arts and culture at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London today, February 3:


** rex gallery ** dailymail article **


** gettyimages gallery: GBR: British Royals Visit Trinity Buoy Wharf **