As is the tradition every year on her official Birthday (her real one was in April), The Queen has released her selection of Honours (or honors to us Americans). There were some interesting names on the list. We'll summarize the most notable honors and below you can download the entire list, if … [Read more...]
The Queen’s 2010 Birthday Honours List Video Highlights and Full List Inside
June 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Royal Round Up 06-01-10: Sneaky Sarah to Dish on Oprah; Diana ‘Murdered’ Over Diary; Charles Visits Oslo; Perth Celebrates
June 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Shady Sarah sits down with American chat queen Oprah Sarah Ferguson is determined to plow through her sell-out scandal with as little egg on her face as possible. Today the Duchess sits down with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey about selling her ex-husband's influence. Fergie says she … [Read more...]
Watch the Queen’s Speech in Full Here – State Opening of Parliament
May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you missed the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament today, ITN news has posted a video of the whole there. Here is the entire Queen's Speech: If you'd like to see the entire pomp and circumstance behind the State Opening of Parliament, CSPAN has the whole thing for view on … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 5-25-10: Desperate Duchess Doublecrosses; Chelsea Flowers Burst With Life; Parliament Opens
May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I'm sure you've all heard the news - Sarah Ferguson sold out the Duke of York in a desperate attempt to earn cash. It had been barely a week since my Royal Round Up article detailing Fergie's financial woes when a video cropped up all over the internet showing the Duchess making a dirty deal - … [Read more...]
The Queen Has Her Say on UK Immigration – New British Immigration Policy Revealed
May 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
[picappgallerysingle id="8908904"] The Queen was activated and made her speech today to the House of Lords and outlined the new coalition government's plans. Immigration made it into the Queen's Speech, as expected. Here's what the Queen said about UK Immigration: “My Government will … [Read more...]
Where to Watch the State Opening of Parliament in the USA
May 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The recent British Election drama doesn't officially end until tomorrow when the Queen makes her way from Buckingham Palace, dons the Crown of State and delivers her government's speech to the House of Lords. The House of Commons then votes on whether or not to accept the speech - and when they do … [Read more...]
The Queen at 4 – Video of 4 Year Old Princess Elizabeth Released
April 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
File this under too cute not to mention - a video has recently surfaced of the Queen when she was just 4 years old - then known to everyone as Princess Elizabeth. She was filmed posing for photographs by a renowned Royal Photographer - years before it was even known that she would one day be … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Your Majesty – Queen’s Birthday Today
April 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
[picappgallerysingle id="8540372"] Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II Today! Today is her actual Birthday - with the official birthday being celebrated in June. The Queen is 84 years young today and may she have many happy returns! How does the Queen mark the occasion? According to her … [Read more...]
The Queen is to address the UN General Assembly This Summer in July
January 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Queen will be addressing the United Nations this summer - which is strange since she's not really one to make grand speeches like this and General Assembly speeches are generally reserved for executive heads of state. The BBC Reports: She will make her speech on 6 July, following a royal … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 1-5-10: Not Yet a King; Camera Chaos; Tattoo Honored
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Treasury paper is out of date, admits the Telegraph The broadsheet recently stated that it had obtained a secret paper from the Treasury, which revealed the amount of funds set aside for William's travel expenses when, no doubt, he would represent the Queen. The funds for William's travel … [Read more...]
The Queen’s 2010 New Year’s Honours List in Full
December 31, 2009 By 3 Comments
If you're interested in who all has been given an honour by the Queen this year, then we've dug up the list for you to look at in full. If you need a handy guide to decoding the complicated British Honours System, then check out a breakdown from the BBC below. Queen's 2010 New Year's Honours … [Read more...]
The Queen says Make it So: Patrick Stewart Knighted
December 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
[picappgallerysingle id="6965573"] Pardon my bit of Trekkie geekery but the Queen has said 'Make it So' and knighted Patrick Stewart in her New Year's Honors List. Sir Patrick Stewart is known to many as the captain of the Starship Enterprise, but he also has a long and distinguished stage … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 12-29-09: William in the Rough; The Queen’s Christmas Message; More Windsor Goodies
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Praise to the Nation's Military Men and Women Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to her nation's troops fighting in Afghanistan in her Christmas speech on Friday. The Queen praised their work while expressing her sadness at the casualties. [picappgallerysingle id="6992278"] Elizabeth … [Read more...]
Royal Bonus: Brits Get an Extra National Holiday to Celebrate Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In the year 2012, Britain will be celebrating a wonderful achievement - the Queen will have been on the throne for 60 years - and it's called the Diamond Jubiblee. Well, to help Brtions celebrate the momentous occasion properly, they will be given an extra Bank Holiday - free day off - for the … [Read more...]
The Queen’s 20009 Christams Broadcast Special Message – Video
December 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
As promised, here it is folks - the Queen's 2009 Christmas Message video. Many thanks to the official Royal Channel on YouTube for posting it.. Happy Christmas Everyone! … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: BBC America To Air Queen’s 2009 Christmas Message
December 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
The Queen's Christmas message - a holiday tradition in Britain - is hopping over the pond this year. BBC America will show the 2009 Queen's Christmas Message at 12:30pm EST/11:30PM CST on Christmas Day. We're looking forward to it! We will, of course, post a video of the message as soon as we … [Read more...]
How does the Queen celebrate Christmas?
December 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
It's Christmas time and I always enjoy learning about Britain's Christmas Traditions. One thing I've always wondered is how the Royal Family celebrates the holiday. Well, the folks over at Project Britain have put together a lovely post telling us all how the Queen and Co. celebrate the best … [Read more...]
A Pint of Bitter: Queen and Crown, Baroness and Brown
November 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
I was delighted to discover a new drinking establishment very near me last week - it's new to me, anyway - the Crown Hotel in Cricklewood. There are two bars, the busy front one and the pleasanter hotel bar at the side, with comfy sofas and real beer - which is why it appeals to me. It has speakers … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Your Majestry!
April 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
The Queen's Birthday is today - her actual birthday - though it's officially celebrated in June. She is now 83 years young. I really admire The Queen - she is a very inspiring and calming figure. Britain is very lucky to have her. The Daily Beast has a very thoughtful article reflecting on the … [Read more...]
From Mental Floss: What to do when you meet the Queen
April 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
All right, someone has finally clarified the correct protocol for meeting the Queen. The cool guys over at Mental Floss have put together a great guide to the rules you should follow if you're lucky enough to meet the Queen. From the post: Firstly, don't speak until you're spoken to. But after … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama and the Brits
April 3, 2009 By 5 Comments
Yes, I know everyone is hyperventilating over the fact that the Michelle Obama had the nerve to hug the Queen. But everyone fails to notice that The Queen was hugging back. I don't think it's a big a deal as everyone is making out. The Brits have an interesting view of Michelle Obama. Tina Brown … [Read more...]
The Queen Gets a New Virtual Realm
February 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I work in Web Development, so I was excited to see that the Queen launched a new website for herself this week. I love the idea of the Queen having her own virtual realm. The site features a lot more content, videos and history information pages about the monarchy. It's an Anglophile's dream! The … [Read more...]
Australia: No Queen Please, We’re Australians
February 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Most Anglophiles know that the Queen isn't just the Head of State of Britain. She's also the Head of State of 16 countries around the world, most former colonies that haven't shed that last vestige of colonialism. One of those countries is Australia and there is a movement afoot to kick the Queen … [Read more...]
Anglophile Links: Are You on the List?
January 19, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Wikipedia is a continual source of entertainment for the wayward Anglophile. Anything you want to know about Anglophile matters, you can usually find easily. The link I'm sharing today, is a page that lists the almost entire order of succession on the British Throne. That's right. All 1500 … [Read more...]
Christmas Message from the Queen
December 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
Here's the yearly British Christmas Tradition of the Queen's Yearly Christmas message. Good to see Her Madge in such good health, God Bless Her. Happy Christmas to all my Anglophiles out there! … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: The State Opening of Parliament is Tomorrow December 3rd
December 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I just found out about this today, the State Opening of the British Parliament is tomorrow, December 3rd. It always seems to sneak up on me! What's the State Opening of Parliament? I'll let the Parliament's website explain it: The State Opening usually takes place in November or December on the … [Read more...]
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