The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the Solomon Islands
17 Monday Sep 2012
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Diamond Queen, 5 June 2012
05 Tuesday Jun 2012
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Crowds lined the streets of central London, many singing “God Save The Queen” as The Queen arrived at St Paul’s Cathedral for a service of thanksgiving.
Jubilee Thanksgiving Service from St Paul’s
The Queen emerged on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to a deafening roar from tens of thousands of her loyal subjects who gathered below in euphoric mood for the final and most historic moment of the Diamond Jubilee.
The enthusiasm on the crowds, again undaunted by the rain, can be in no small part attributed to the young royals who have done so much to help a new generation fall in love with Britain’s monarchy. (Source: Daily Mail)
The Queen greets her subjects from the balcony of the Palace as she stands alongside Camilla, Charles, William, Kate and Harry
Monarchs Galore!
19 Saturday May 2012
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British Royal Family, Diamond Jubilee, European royal families, King Michael of Romania, Queen Elizabeth II, South-East European Monarchs
King Michael of Romania, a relative of Queen Elizabeth sits immediately to her right, while on her left is King Simeon of Bulgaria. Continue reading »
The Queen’s address to Parliament, 20 March 2012
20 Tuesday Mar 2012
Queen Elizabeth II
History links monarchs and Parliament, a connecting thread from one period to the next. So, in an era when the regular, worthy rhythm of life is less eye-catching than doing something extraordinary, I am reassured that I am merely the second Sovereign to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee.
As today, it was my privilege to address you during my Silver and Golden Jubilees. Many of you were present ten years ago and some of you will recall the occasion in 1977. Since my Accession, I have been a regular visitor to the Palace of Westminster and, at the last count, have had the pleasurable duty of treating with twelve Prime Ministers.
Over such a period, one can observe that the experience of venerable old age can be a mighty guide but not a prerequisite for success in public office. I am therefore very pleased to be addressing many younger Parliamentarians and also those bringing such a wide range of background and experience to your vital, national work.
The Crown Jewels: Symbols of the British monarchy
20 Tuesday Mar 2012
On 29 March 2012, a new display of the crown jewels will be revealed at the Tower of London to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. This year’s display will feature new lighting and film footage to showcase the Crown Jewels in their full glory. Continue reading »
