Clarence House on Twitter released a portrait of the Queen and the Prince of Wales on December 17th. It was released with the message; “As a year of 90th birthday celebrations draw to a close, we would like to share this special photo of The Prince and The Queen.” I predict this photo to have been taken at Windsor Castle before the 90th Birthday Parade on the last day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Continue reading
Queen at 90
Queen hosts a Private Birthday Party
HM the Queen hosted other members of the Royal Family and senior members of the Royal Household at a Private Party at Draper’s Hall, London. This was the last event to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday, which started in April and continued in May and June. This was one of the Queen’s last appearances in London, before she goes to Balmoral for the rest of the summer. Continue reading
Patron’s Lunch at Buckingham Palace
The Patron’s Lunch, the much anticipated finale to the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations, was held on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace on June 12th. The lunch, held for the Queen’s Patronages, was planned by her grandson, Peter Phillips. Members of the Royal Family attended with the Queen, excepting the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall who were attending a street party. There was a lunch, a royal walkabout, followed by speeches, and and a parade. Continue reading
Trooping the Colour 2016
The British Royal Family attended the Trooping the Colour, the official birthday of the Queen, in London on June 12th. The Royals rode in carriages to inspect he guards, and then watched a flypast on the Balcony of Buckingham Palace. This was the second event for the Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations in June, there was a Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on June 11th, and the Patron’s Lunch will be held on June 13th. Continue reading
Queen’s 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service
The British Royal Family attended a Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday on June 10th. This was the first of the three events to be held this month, the finale of the Queen’ 90th Birthday celebrations. The Trooping the Colour ceremony and the Patron’s Lunch will be held on the 11th and 12th. Continue reading
Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration at Windsor Castle
HM the Queen and members of the British Royal family attended the Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations at Windsor Castle, on the last day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The celebration, which was hosted by celebrity entertainers Ant & Dec, is the latest in a series of celebrations for HM 90th Birthday, which will continue to next month. It features 900 horses, a number of celebrity entertainers, and even a surprise Royal performance. Continue reading
Queen’s 90th Birthday
HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21st. There were a number of events, including two public engagements, a private dinner party, as well a a visit by the Obama’s. A number of pictures and documentaries were released to mark the occasion.