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The national anthem of the United Kingdom and New Zealand has a rich and mysterious history. It may be one of the most recognizable patriotic songs in the world, but it has been sadly neglected by many native Brits. According to a study performed by the Sun, 37% of Brits don’t know the first line of “God Save the Queen.” A true … [Read more...]
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...]
It’s rare that my library world and reviewer world collide, but I’ve been dying to read Mrs. Queen Takes the Train by William Kuhn, since I saw it advertised while perusing one of the many publisher’s catalogs that seem to multiply daily on my desk at work. I was still on the waiting list for the book when my Anglotopia package arrived with a … [Read more...]
On Christmas Day in Britain, the nation stops at 3 O'clock in the afternoon to hear a message from their Queen. It's a time honored tradition. It's just been released on YouTube so here's the 2012 Christmas message from the Queen. Happy Christmas everyone! … [Read more...]
Dame Helen Mirren is set to reprise her Oscar award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II on stage in "The Audience" early next year. Written by Peter Morgan, "The Audience" covers weekly “audiences” (or meetings) between Queen Elizabeth II and her Prime Ministers at Buckingham Palace. According to What’s On Stage.com the play follows the … [Read more...]
Camilla Cancels Due To Illness A Clarence House spokeswoman said: "The Duchess of Cornwall has developed sinusitis and a severe middle ear infection over the last few days, which means she will not be able to carry out her engagements in London this evening and tomorrow." Camilla was scheduled to attend the Classical BRIT Awards at the Royal … [Read more...]
A new portrait of the Queen by artist Ralph Heimans was unveiled today at Australia's National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. What an amazing picture! … [Read more...]
Windsor Castle is The Queen's favourite weekend retreat and a perfect day trip from London as it's under an hour away by train. Highlights of a visit include The State Apartments, Changing of the Guard, Queen Mary's Dolls House – which even has miniature crown jewels – and St George's Chapel – a beautiful ecclesiastical building and the … [Read more...]
PBS announced last week that ROYAL MEMORIES: PRINCE CHARLES’ TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN, which premiered to 10 million viewers in the UK as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee weekend, will air Sunday, September 2, 2012, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET on PBS. In this touching, personal film, Charles, Prince of Wales reflects on Her Majesty’s 60-year reign … [Read more...]
In the year of the Diamond Jubilee a collection of cars used by the Queen has been put on display at Goodwood, here the curator of the collection explains the history of the 1954 Rolls Royce Phantom IV. … [Read more...]
The Queen's Second Historic Tour of Northern Ireland The Queen arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, June 26, kicking off a brief - but historic - two days. Her Majesty visited victims of IRA bombings and even met with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness, now Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister. The tour started in Enniskillen, … [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...]
Madame Tussauds in London has revealed a new Jubilee waxwork of Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her 60 years on the throne. … [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...]
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...]
As Queen Elizabeth II marks her birthday on Saturday April 21, the Telegraph takes a look back at Her Majesty's 86 years. … [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...]
There are exactly sixty days to go until 16 June, the official birthday of the Queen, who celebrates sixty years on the thronethis year. To mark the occasions, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be making a series of regional visits, ahead of the celebrations on Jubilee weekend (2 – 5 June). She will attend the Epsom Derby on 2 … [Read more...]
With the Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a video guide of all the events taking place during the central weekend the first week of June. Check it out below as we guide you through the main events and what's happening on each day. … [Read more...]
Yesterday the Queen began her official Jubilee Tour of London and we've got some video highlights of the day as well as a photo gallery. The evening news report. HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited Valentines Park and Mansions, Redbridge, Essex, attended a lunch at Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London E17 and … [Read more...]
Queen Honored In Parliament A proposal has been brought forth to rename the tower that houses the iconic "Big Ben" bell. In honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it will be named Elizabeth tower. 23 Conservative MPs have signed a motion requesting the name. The west tower, or Sovereign's entrance, is named after Queen Victoria, the only … [Read more...]
The Queen visited Manchester today as part of her Jubilee Tour of Britain and we've got a video report on her visit. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
The BBC is reporting that the Royal Household is looking for a trainee butler. The role pays £15,000 a year (a pretty low wage for London, honestly, but imagine who your boss is!) for a 45-hour week, and could lead to a City & Guilds Diploma for Butlers. The official job description outlines the purpose of the role: "To provide the … [Read more...]
The folks over at Confused.com have put together a new Royal Themed infogrpahic showcasing the different types of transport at The Queen's Disposal. I think it's rather awesome that she has her own train. Brought to you by Confused.com - Get cheap car insurance in minutes … [Read more...]
The Queen has made a rare address to both houses of Parliament today with her Diamond Jubilee Speech. It was a day of pomp and circumstance that only the British can master. We've grabbed the BBC's coverage of the event and put it on YouTube for you to watch. It's a very enjoyable watch! Check it out below: Also, here is a gallery of … [Read more...]
In the past year, I have read 7 biographies on Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Many of the works read, had the same stories, same milestones and bits of facts and scattered throughout. One book though changed that, Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith. This is a biography of both a woman and a Queen who has … [Read more...]
The Queen has accomplished much in her life and has served her people well. We were astounded by the sheer numbers backing up her reign - here is just a sampling: 102 State banquets, 404,500 Medals Awarded, Patron of 600 Charities - I could go on. So, we thought it would be fun to have an infographic commissioned of the Queen's Reign based on … [Read more...]
The porcelain company Royal Crown Derby, known for its high-quality bone china, will be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a special exhibition this year, as well as producing special commemorative items to mark the occasion. Royal Derby Exhibition – A history of the Queen and Derby will showcase the company’s royal heritage and … [Read more...]
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