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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 Exactly one month from today on 29th April, Prince William will marry Kate Middleton in what will surely be the wedding of the year and possibly the decade. a beautiful couple; Prince William and Kate Middleton to marry April 29th 2011 When William’s mother, the oh so very young Diana Spencer married Prince Charles, I was still living in South . . . → Read More: a very Royal Wedding on 29th April 2011 Since starting 3 Days In London, I have explored and researched, digging through London’s history for her hidden secrets. It has been a great journey so far and during my endeavours and my London walkabouts I have uncovered and discovered some amazing facts and places. I am learning stuff I never knew and it is all . . . → Read More: Geoffrey Chaucer and Canterbury Tales The list of famous and infamous names; people who have had a major impact on London, goes on and on – Kings, Queens, Statemen, architects and indeed there are many. However, there is one person whose name must surely be on the lips of every visitor to London, the one person whose visual genius has created . . . → Read More: “Reader, if you seek his memorial – look around you.” last week I went #walkabout through the Southwark area of London, near London Bridge. crossing the London Bridge; Southwark to the right of the picture and City of London to the left I spent a very happy two hours meandering the cobbled streets and narrow lanes, visiting ancient landmarks and historical places. One of which was Southwark . . . → Read More: The George Inn, London |
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