Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 20: March-October 2009

[wbenson]

Am I being really thick over this medal thing? Isn't Trinidad and Tobago a republic? Where the Queen isn't Head of State?

It is. I just realized that.

I do like how the George Medal is "clearly very Anglocentric," though, as if it was about St. George and not King George.

Read the Daily Mail comments, people seem to be raging about it being something stolen from our country's heritage....but Trinidad isn't our country.

Gone mad I say!

 

[Warren]

Coverage of the visit to Northern Ireland can be found in the Royal visits to Ireland and Northern Ireland thread.

 

[iceflower]

Pics 12.5.2009

Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad
bin Khalifa Al Thani at the inauguration of the South Hook Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in Milford Haven South Hook, which is
one of the biggest terminals in Europe today, is a liquefied natural
gas (LNG) receiving terminal which will allow the importation and
regasification of LNG. Milford Haven , Wales - 12.05.09

- Prince Philipp attended as well, you can see a little bit of him on pic 3

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

 

[Lumutqueen]

Lovely to see purple on Her Majesty, she does look treuly incredible for her age. Don't like the event though. x

 

[QUEENECE29]

Queen Elizabeth II and Amir of Qatar
BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In Pictures

 

[Turkish Delight]

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Queen steps out with Emir of Qatar

 

[iceflower]

Pics 13.5.2009

Queen Elizabeth II receives Her Excellency the High Commissioner
for the Republic of Maldives, Dr Farah Faisal and His Excellency the
Ambassador of Gabon, Mr Omer Piankaliat Buckingham Palace where
she presented them Credentials on May 13, 2009 in London, Uk.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

 

[anabell]

Queen Elizabeth Receives Credentials At Buckingham Palace - Pictures - Zimbio

 

[iceflower]

Pics 14.5.2009

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh rides a two horse carriage around
the grounds of Windsor Castle on the second day of the Windsor
Horse Show on May 14, 2009 in Windsor, England.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **


HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh presents rosettes to the
carriage driving winners during day three of the Royal Windsor Horse
Show 2009 on May 14, 2009 in Windsor, England.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** getty gallery **

 

[giov]

HRH Queen Elizabeth II visits trade stands as she attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2009 on May 15, 2009 in Windsor, England.
Gallery Zimbio
Royal Windsor Horse Show 2009 -Day 4 - Pictures - Zimbio

Gallery Mediumphoto
http://www.mediumphoto.com.pl/index.php?function=news/shownews/15809

IBL*
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The Queen's Horse 'Balmoral Moorland' won a prize for best in its class, that's probably the reason why Queen Elisabeth looks so happy!

 

[ElisaR]

I love her headscarf.

 

[Emeralds and Opals]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1182971/How-Prince-Philip-lady-companion-faced-real-conversation-killer.html

"Lady Brabourne - formerly Lady Penny Romsey."

 

[Duchess]

hope this hasn't already been posted.

How Prince Philip and his lady companion faced a real conversation killer | Mail Online

i say that it's a bit of a stretch to say that they're trying to hide after spotting the photographer or that she's "gazing fondly at him". just two people having a laugh.

 

[Warren]

Lady Brabourne, neé Penelope Eastwood, has been a member of the Royal Family's trusted inner circle for about 30 years. She and Prince Philip share an interest in carriage racing and they obviously get on well together. She is family after all. In any case, the media have been speculating about their close friendship for many years.

 

[Iluvbertie]

Lady Brabourne, neé Penelope Eastwood, has been a member of the Royal Family's trusted inner circle for about 30 years. She and Prince Philip share an interest in carriage racing and they obviously get on well together. She is family after all. In any case, the media have been speculating about their close friendship for many years.

They do seem to make a lot of the 'friendship' but conveniently ignore the fact that they are 'family' as that fact might very well explain why they spend time together, besides the fact that they enjoy some activities in common. 'Let's not let the truth get in the way of a good story' seems to be the most appropriate comment I can think of here.

 

[Zonk]

Most be a slow royal news day for the Daily Mail. No Beatrice, Harry, or Eugenie to throw daggers at.

Interesting to read some of the comments...apparently some of the Daily Mail readers want to know what the big deal as well.

 

[iceflower]

Pics 16.5.2009

The Queen and Prince Philip at the fifth day of the Royal
Windsor Horse Show, May 16, 2009, here's the zimbio gallery:

Royal Windsor Horse Show 2009 - Day 5

 

[Duchess]

Musical Ride star gets royal posting - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

 

[Lumutqueen]

Not bad for an 87-year-old: Prince Philip shows that age doesn't matter as he clears a 3ft wooden fence with ease | Mail Online His Royal Highness. x

 

[QUEENECE29]

Elizabeth enjoys herself at Horse Show
News Summary Royalblog.nl: Elizabeth enjoys herself at Horse Show

 

[iceflower]

Pics 17.5.2009

Queen Elizabeth II presents awards in the Land Rover
International Driving Grand Prix parade at the Royal
Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire, May 17, 2009


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

 

[georgiea]

Must be cold in England.

 

[GillW]

Must be cold in England.

It usually is......

 

[joye]

cold

It usually is......

Don't cast the clout, until May is out, is the saying, I believe.

 

[iceflower]

Pics 21.5.2009

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip arrive
for a visit to the Heinz food factory in Wigan, northern England,
May 21, 2009.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 **

 

[Turkish Delight]

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Queen hosts members of Order of Merit

 

[MAfan]

She seems to be sleeping in pic 4...

 

[QUEENECE29]

Crown frown
Queen frowns on drive through central London | The Sun |News|Royals

 

[Turkish Delight]

Queen takes home bean feast from visit to canning factory

 

[BMC]

In picture #4 it looks like she's taking a quick power nap
Mmmmm...I'm a Heinz ketchup girl myself