The Website for People Who Love Britain - Anglophiles
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...]
Queen Elizabeth – studious, stoic and worthy of her diamond jubilee A good, if backhanded, article by Simon Jenkins of the Guardian. Jenkins delicately sidesteps any ebullience or truly complimentary adjectives, lest he be branded as a monarchy supporter. This is expected from a writer for the Guardian. "In her mid-80s, she glides over … [Read more...]
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's 63rd monarch, has steered the monarchy through decades of social change while remaining a symbol of national stability in a shifting world. This video from The Telegraph is a good overview of her life and times. … [Read more...]
Full Text: "Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to his mercy our late Sovereign Lord King George VI, of blessed and glorious memory, by whose Decease the Crown is solely and rightfully come to the High and Mighty Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary: We, therefore, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of the Realm, being assisted with these … [Read more...]
We found this audio recording of the BBC reporting that the King had died and that Britain now had a new Queen. Very sad and moving. Death of King George VI - 6 Feb 1952 - Snagge (mp3) … [Read more...]
Buckingham Palace has released two new official portraits of the Queen to mark the beginning of the Diamond Jubilee year. Check them out below! … [Read more...]
Sixty photographs of Her Majesty The Queen, including the work of leading press photographers of the past six decades, will go on display at Windsor Castle to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. The exhibition presents a portrait of The Queen's reign as captured in fleeting moments on both official occasions and at relaxed family gatherings. For … [Read more...]
The Queen released a statement today to mark her accession to the throne on February 6th 1952. It's reproduced below. Today, as I mark 60 years as your Queen, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip over these years and to tell you how deeply moved we have been to … [Read more...]
Andrew's Air Miles Still Accumulating Despite giving up his role as a special trade envoy several months ago, Prince Andrew is still making trips abroad on business. It should not be unusual for the Prince - who is the Duke of York and the second son of the Queen - to perform duties representing Her Majesty, but Andrew's track record of late … [Read more...]
From the beginning, the unexpected has pervaded the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As a child, “Lilibet” and her younger sister Margaret were groomed for a life considered ordinary by royal standards. However, at the age of 10, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s future as Defender of the Faith was sealed when her father took the … [Read more...]
The BBC is reporting that The Queen will make a speech to a rare joint session of Parliament (including the House of Commons and the House of Lords). From the BBC: The Queen will make a personal address to MPs and peers as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the leader of the Commons has announced. Sir George Young said the Queen … [Read more...]
During her inaugural address Jamaica's new Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the time has come for her country to cut ties with the British monarchy. While Jamaica is an independent country - they kept Queen Elizabeth as they're head of state. They now plan to end this tradition. See the video below: … [Read more...]
As we have posted in previous years, here's the traditional Queen's annual Christmas message to her subjects for 2011. Watch it now below! Happy Christmas Your Majesty! … [Read more...]
A Diamond Jubilee Pageant will take place at Windsor Castle over three evenings in May. The World Comes to Windsor will celebrate over 250 State and Commonwealth visits that the Queen has made during her 60-year reign. The show will involve over 500 horses and 800 performers and will take the audience on a journey ‘around the world in 60 years … [Read more...]
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a series of regional visits and engagements throughout the United Kingdom during 2012. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, supported by other … [Read more...]
Saturday Night Live spoofed the Royal Family again this past Saturday, riffing on the Kate Middleton pregnancy rumors to hilarious affect. Features impressions of The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Features Katy Perry as Pippa Middleton. Check out the Royal Family SNL spoof video below: … [Read more...]
Like many of us, the Royal Family will gather together around a trimmed tree this Christmas and pause to reflect upon the passing year. The royals also celebrate the season, like many families, with traditions that have been passed down through the years. Let's take a look at some of the Royal traditions at Christmas: Prince Albert of … [Read more...]
1). Visit The Queen’s official home Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, is an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Highlights include the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, the burial place of ten monarchs, and Queen Mary's Dolls House. The Changing of the Guard, usually accompanied by a band, takes … [Read more...]
The Queen has been caught looking down in astonishment at Hayrunnisa Gul's killer heels, while the Turkish first lady was on a state visit. … [Read more...]
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh give President Gül a ceremonial welcome before reviewing a Guard of Honour on Horse Guards Parade. … [Read more...]
Sixty photographs of Queen Elizabeth II are to go on display at Windsor Castle in February to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen: Sixty Photographs for Sixty Years will include the work of leading press photographers of the past six decades. The photographs show relaxed family gatherings as well as official occasions. There … [Read more...]
The state rooms of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s London residence, will open to visitors next summer with a special exhibition of diamonds. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration will celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne. Visitors to the Palace will be able to see an unprecedented display of a number of personal jewels inherited by … [Read more...]
British Prime Minister David Cameron announces that the 16 Commonwealth heads of government have agreed to end gender discrimination in succession to the UK throne. Report by Adam Sich. … [Read more...]
Quoting an Aborigine proverb, the Queen states we are here "to learn, to grow, to love" as she opens the 21st Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Perth. … [Read more...]
This post is brought to you by Aussietopia - The Website For People Who Love Australia. Highlights of The Queen's third day in Australia include a speech to the Australian Parliament. If you're in Australia - check out P & O Cruises. The Queen's speech Queen Elizabeth II has addressed a formal reception at Parliament House, praising … [Read more...]
This post is brought to you by Aussietopia - the website for people who love Australia. The Queen's second day of her official visit to Australia has come to a close and there was much excitement. The big news of the day was that the Prime Minister of Australia - Julia Gillard - failed to curtsey to the Queen or wear a hat. Tut tut. Here … [Read more...]
This post was brought to you by Aussietopia - the website for people who love Australia. The Queen has arrived in Australia for her official visit as Queen of Australia. Here's a video: Here's another video: Here are some pictures: If you're curious about what The Queen will be up to in Australia - here's the itinerary. … [Read more...]
One of the highlights for the Diamond Jubilee next June will be the Queen's Pageant on the Thames where hundreds of boats will be led down the thames in a ceremonial flotilla led by the Queen. The prospect of the even is so popular that it's been oversubscribed by 3 times! According to the Evening Standard: Organisers have been overwhelmed … [Read more...]
I'm not sure why British Prime Minister David Cameron is spending valuable political capital on this when it has a huge liklihood of failing - but he's going ahead with it none the less. Multiple outlets are now reporting that's he's written to the heads of the 15 Commonwealth countries that use the Queen as their Head of State to let them know … [Read more...]
A new coin has been unveiled by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. From the Guardian: A £5 coin to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee next year, featuring the monarch's head on both sides, has been issued by the Royal Mint – priced at £12.99. The mint explained the cost by saying that it was a commemorative … [Read more...]
Latest from our London Blog
Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
British Pound Exchange Rate
