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With the Diamond Jubilee less than 4 months away we are of course seeing more and more about our gracious Queen; Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour Here is a link to the official website with a long list of 60 fascinating facts for 60 years you may be interested . . . → Read More: fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 60 years ago our gracious Queen; Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, crowned after sixteen months of preparations in an extravagant ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926 as a young girl lived through the 2nd World War, reigned during the Falklands war and has seen her troops sent . . . → Read More: Queen Elizabeth – celebrating 60 years With just 4 months to go to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012, excitement is mounting! Well mine is anyway! I cannot even begin to express how thrilled, delighted and privileged I feel to be able to attend what promises to be an amazing event! Of course London in 2012 is not . . . → Read More: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012 a Pearly King Pearly Kings and Queens, known as pearlies, are an organised charitable tradition of working class culture in London. At the time, “Costermongers” (London Street traders) were . . . → Read More: one photo tour of London – Pearly King Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at Trooping the Colour 2010 2012 promises to be an auspicious year for London. Not only do we have the 2012 Olympics but we also have the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012, celebrating 60 years on the throne. The Queen came to the throne on 6 February . . . → Read More: Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee – June 2012 The view of a very Royal Wedding from the other side of the fence……….. Katie, Katie give me your answer true, I’m half crazy just for the love of you. the newly married couple; Duke and . . . → Read More: …from the other side of the fence …….and my daughter!!! As mentioned on a previous post, Saturday 23rd was my birthday and I had the joy of spending this special day with my daughter and enjoying a couple of adventures in London. one of my favourite views of the City of London; just a glimpse I slept over at my daughter’s house the night before and . . . → Read More: celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday…a walk with the Bard …….here are a few snippets you may enjoy. there will be approx 800,000 people lining The Mall. 8,000 Journalists will cover the Royal Wedding. a TV audience of approx 1billion will tune in on the big day. from 6.30-8.30 roads around and along the Processional Route in London will be closed. 8:00 -10:00am Main congregation start to arrive After 10:00 Foreign Dignitaries . . . → Read More: as Will & Kate prepare for their #RoyalWedding….. Today 21st April is our Queen’s birthday: Elizabeth II – The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary aged 3 years The first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was third . . . → Read More: 21 April – Happy Birthday Queen Elizabeth are you coming to London for ‘The’ wedding – here is a great site, with info you may enjoy http://ht.ly/47wJ0 The Royal Wedding – view of the route passing #London’s landmarks – . . . → Read More: a Royal Wedding in London |
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