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As we all know, 2012 was a big year for the UK and for the Queen in particular as she celebrated 60 years on the throne. We had the good fortune to be in the UK during the major celebrations and it was a wonderful experience. So, I was delighted when this book arrived in the post. The People's Jubilee by Victoria Murphy is a pictorial guide to … [Read more...]
The End To An Epic Summer The Olympics are over, but boy, was it a jolly good show. In fact, it seems that most of 2012 has been spectacular for that jewel set in the silver sea. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee was another fantastic affair. The memories of both highly successful events will last a lifetime. The Jubilee occurred just prior to the … [Read more...]
Charles' Wedding Toast Sold HRH The Prince of Wales must've been amused when he heard that a piece of toast claimed to be his had gone on sale. It wasn't a speech-style toast, written nervously on a napkin. No, it was actual, consumable toasted bread from Prince Charles' own table. Nibbled by the Prince of Wales on the morning of his wedding … [Read more...]
Olympic Horsewoman and… Brat? Captain Mark Phillips, along with son Peter, 34, spoke candidly about family life in a joint interview recently. Captain Phillips, also the father of Olympic horsewoman Zara Phillips, reveals that she was quite a handful in her younger years. The Queen's eldest granddaughter was, in Captain Phillips' words, … [Read more...]
I just finished reading Her Majesty – Queen Elizabeth II and her Court by Robert Hardman. I enjoyed the insights into Queen Elizabeth II and loved the photographs. I have always admired the Queen and enjoyed the peek behind the scenes as to how she manages her work, etc. I did find the book a smidge dry. It is a little report-y versus a … [Read more...]
The budget airline Monarch has put together a fun infographic that looks at how air travel has changed during the Queen's 60 year reign. … [Read more...]
Three Cheers For Zara, Back In The Saddle For Olympics The Queen's granddaughter is set to get her shot at Olympic glory. The determined and sporty Zara Phillips has earned a spot on Britain's equestrian team. She will be competing in this summer's London Olympics in Greenwich Park. Zara's former horse, Toytown, has been retired, but she … [Read more...]
In a swirl of red, white, and blue, people across the world celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this weekend. From the royal flotilla down the Thames to the Jubilee Concert and service at St. Paul's, people from near and far came to cheer the woman who has been the public face of British heritage for generations. The Queen kicked off the … [Read more...]
It was really the icing on the cake of a fantastic weekend. Here's a short video of the various flypasts that took place today as well as the crowd singing a spirited rendition of God Save the Queen. … [Read more...]
As part of the Telegraph's Diamond Jubilee street party food series, the Telegraph's Xanthe Clay and the Big Lunch's Camilla Baker tell you how to make delicious Coronation Chicken. … [Read more...]
As part of the Telegraph's Diamond Jubilee street party food series, the Telegraph's Xanthe Clay and the Big Lunch's Camilla Baker tell you how to make a Union Jack cake. … [Read more...]
As party of the Telegraph's Diamond Jubilee street party series, The Big Lunch's Camilla Baker shows you how to make regal paper crowns for kids, or even adults, for your event. … [Read more...]
The Telegraph gets exclusive access onboard one of the Tall Ships that will form part of the Avenue of Sail during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee pageant down the river Thames. … [Read more...]
This June we will be enjoying an extended week-end to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This is only the second time in our nation's history that such an event will be taking place, the last being in 1897 when the Queen's great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria was on the throne. This once in a lifetime occasion will give people across the … [Read more...]
We've hinted about it on our Facebook page and we've been planning it for over a year and now it's time to reveal the details of our upcoming trip to England to cover the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This will be our longest trip to England yet - at almost 3 weeks - and it's something that only Anglotopia has been able to make happen. We're so … [Read more...]
Gary Barlow - who has the task of organizing the Diamond Jubilee Concert - was also commissioned to write a new song in honor of the Queen and it was released today. From the BBC: The song Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber have co-created for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations has had its first airing on BBC Radio 2. Sing features … [Read more...]
We've received word that our friends at British Airways have launched a 3 Day Diamond Jubilee Sale. They're offering Business Class fares to London during the Diamond Jubilee period for just $1952 (1952 is when the Queen ascended). This is a fantastic deal - especially if you've never travelled business class. British Airways is encouraging … [Read more...]
Madame Tussauds in London has revealed a new Jubilee waxwork of Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her 60 years on the throne. … [Read more...]
Leading country house and castle rental specialist Stately Escapes has announced that three of its featured properties will be offering unique ‘garden party’ packages for those looking to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style. Over the Jubilee double bank holiday weekend (1 to 5 June) the three properties – Inglethorpe Hall in … [Read more...]
The main Diamond Jubilee celebrations are just around the corner, as Britain prepares for four-day long festivities from 2-5 June to mark the impressive 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Whether you’re coming to Britain for the Jubilee or later on in the year, you can get a taste of royal life all over Britain any time. Drink (and … [Read more...]
As a cupcake lover and an Anglophile, this is probably the coolest thing ever. Leeds based baking brand Dr. Oetker has teamed up with food artist extraordinaire, Prudence Staite, to recreate a 6m² ‘Cupcake Queen’ portrait of Her Majesty with over 2,012 hand-decorated cupcakes. Yes, it's as cool as it sounds. Here's a video on how this … [Read more...]
BBC America has announced a full slate of plans to cover the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the other big events happening in the UK this summer. Despite their recent programming trends, they're going to be focusing a lot on actual British themed programming this summer, which is a good thing! Highlights include: The channel announced … [Read more...]
On June 3, over 1000 boats will gather on the Thames for a pageant to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Two canal boats from Shropshire taking part in the flotilla set off on their arduous three week journey which will cover over 240 miles and 200 locks. … [Read more...]
Our friends at Britain Magazine have provided us 3 copies of their Diamond Jubilee special on the Queen to giveaway. This special tribute to the Queen's 60 year reign is available at major bookstores and online on their website. We've had a copy for a couple of weeks now and we love it - it feature great commentary on the Queen's life from some … [Read more...]
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh braved heavy rain and driving winds to visit the spectacular million-pound row barge they will be using for the Diamond Jubilee Thames pageant. … [Read more...]
Hot Items: Royal Wedding Dolls Looking for a gift for a royal watcher? Maybe you'd like to add to your own royal collection? You're in luck - just in time for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's one-year wedding anniversary, American toy company Mattel has produced replica royals in their wedding day finery. The Duchess is even decked out in … [Read more...]
A new website about Queen Victoria's life, using material from the Royal Archives, has been launched by Buckingham Palace, as an educational and public resource to mark the Diamond Jubilee. “Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Scrapbook”, is focused on Queen Victoria’s life and reign, in particular her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. It contains … [Read more...]
A special barge, made for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, has been launched onto the Thames. Report by Sam Homewood. Can't wait to see the Queen on it in June! … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The Following is an excerpt from the latest book to come out about The Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year - Her Majesty by Robert Hardman. Introduction ‘It’s amazing that she didn’t crack’ When the world comes to look back on the early twenty-first century, two events in Britain – just weeks apart – will be lodged in … [Read more...]
We had the chance to interview Robert Hardman, the Royal writer who has just released a new book about the Queen called Her Majesty. The hotly anticipated American edition of Robert Hardman's biography of Queen Elizabeth (formerly Our Queen in the U.K.)—An intimate portrait of England's soon-to-be longest reigning queen, in celebration of her … [Read more...]
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