On June 25, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Henley Business School, University of Reading, in Oxfordshire to attend the “…Henley-on-Thames Jubilee river pageant…” The purpose of today’s event was, again, to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.
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Sources: Royal.gov.uk and BBC News
On June 21, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall met with Burmese opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, at Clarence House in London.
During her visit with the prince and the duchess, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, had a private meeting with the royals then “… planted a tree in the garden at Clarence House.” Today, she was at Westminster Hall where she was “…greeted by applause when she was introduced to MPs and peers…” Click here to read more about her speech to Parliament.
If you are interested in learning more about the life of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi as well as about the situation in Burma please click the links below:
On June 22, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales celebrated National Insect Week with various students at Clarence House.
Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk
On June 21, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Royal, Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York attended the third day of Royal Ascot. Also in attendance was the Duchess of Cambridge’s lovely mother, Ms. Carole Middleton.
And, once again, on the fourth day of Royal Ascot, Her Majesty along with the duke attended the races with other members of the royal family.
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On June 20, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Clarence House.
Awesome! 🙂
According to the Press Association, the Prince of Wales has been “…long-time supporter of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader who is seen by China as a separatist threat.”
Upon His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival at Clarence House the Prince of Wales smiled from ear to ear like a giddy child waiting to open his gifts on Christmas Day. Then the future king of England, “… threw up his arms then placed his hands together in a prayer sign before hugging the Dalai Lama and sharing a few words with the spiritual figurehead.” The Duchess of Cornwall was also excited to met His Holiness. She gave him a kiss on the cheek before the three of them, “…moved into the house’s garden room for their informal chat.”
Earlier in the day, His Holiness attended a Service of Prayer and Reflection at Westminster Abbey along with hundreds of attendees as well as many leaders from different faiths. He also met with Burmese opposition leader, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Sources: Royal.gov.uk, Press Association, and the official FB page of His Holiness Dalai Lama. 🙂
On June 20, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh along with Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal and Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex attended day two of Royal Ascot.
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And, finally, if you missed the 2012 Trooping the Colour well now is your chance to watch the entire event. Again, click the links below and enjoy! 🙂
On June 6, 2012, an important three-day conference began at Kensington Palace in London. Scholars from around the world, including Harvard University Professor Maya Jasanoff and Princeton University Professor Sir David Cannadine, gathered to discuss the, “... British monarchy and its relationship to the modern world.”
On June 19, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attended day one of Royal Ascot 2012. Other members of the royal family were also at the races including Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie, and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
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Meanwhile, in a recent interview His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge spoke out against those idiot black rhino poachers in Africa. The duke referred to those who participate in the illegal killing and trade as, “… extremely ignorant and selfish…” Ya think? Click here to read more from the BBC News.
Source: Royal.gov.uk and BBC News
