Here is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee message of thanks. The video was recorded last evening, prior to the Diamond Jubilee concert, in the Presence Room at Buckingham Palace.
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Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving and More (VIDEOS)
Well, the Service of Thanksgiving, held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, is over. If you missed the live coverage you still have a chance to watch the carriage procession down The Mall as well as the balcony appearance live at Buckingham Palace here beginning roughly around 2:20 pm London time according to press release.
Of course, for those living in the United States you can watch a recorded version of the entire Service of Thanksgiving on BBC America (the channel will air it back to back early this morning). And, finally, if you do not receive BBC America I have no doubt today’s event will be uploaded on You Tube in the near future. 🙂
Oh! I almost forgot. This evening at 6pm London time Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will “…make a special broadcast of thanks following this weekend’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations” according to a press release via the palace.
The message from Her Majesty will be recorded and shown on British television network, ITN, and later uploaded to the official You Tube channel for the British monarchy. Yay! 🙂
Any way, click the links below to watch videos and to view photos from today’s Service of Thanksgiving, carriage procession and balcony appearance.
- VIDEO
- VIDEO 2
- VIDEO 3
- VIDEO 4
- VIDEO 5
- VIDEO 6
- VIDEO 7
- VIDEO 8
- VIDEO 9
- VIDEO 10
- VIDEO 11
- Gallery One
- Gallery Two
- Gallery Three
Source: Royal.gov.uk
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Buckingham Palace aka The Fantastic Concert for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (VIDEOS GALORE)
Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Concert is over and if you missed it, well, all I can say is that you missed one heck of a fantastic event. Performers included legendary singers Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John and many more.
At the end of the concert Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall took to the stage. Whilst there the Prince of Wales gave a moving speech in tribute to his “mummy” as well as to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh stating:
The only sad thing about this evening is that my father couldn’t be here with us because unfortunately he has taken unwell, but if we shout loud enough he might just hear us in hospital.
Soon, there was an enormous applause and cheers for the super awesome duke. After thanking his mummy for “…inspiring us with your selfless duty and service and for making us proud to be British…” Her Majesty lit the National Beacon located on the Mall. Afterward there was a fantastic fireworks show that delighted everyone!
Yay!
Click the links below to read various articles from the Telegraph as well as to watch concert highlights, brief news clips and photos.
Video performances from Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Concert. Enjoy! 🙂
- Stevie Wonder
- Sir Paul McCartney
- Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Life Goes On La la la Life Goes On!
- Goddess Kylie Minogue
- Robbie Williams
- Will.I.Am and Jessie J.
- Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Elton John
- Madness
- Gary and Cheryl
- Dame Shirley Bassey ‘Diamonds Are Forever’
Sources: Telegraph and me who watched the concert live. 🙂
Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Concert (LIVE VIDEO)
Well, the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has just begun. 🙂 Want to watch it? Click here to watch the show!
By the way, the link takes time to load so hang in there. 🙂
Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium
On June 4, 2012, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has been hospitalized for a bladder infection.
The 90-year-old duke was admitted to “…King Edward VII Hospital in London this afternoon, from Windsor Castle, as a precautionary measure after developing a bladder infection, which is being assessed and treated” according to a palace spokesperson.
He will remain in the hospital “for a few days” and unfortunately will miss the Diamond Jubilee concert as well as Thanksgiving service to be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Meanwhile, in Brussels, His Majesty King Albert II held an audience at Château de Laeken with Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo.
Sources: Scotsman, BBC News via Buckingham Palace and La Monarchie Belge
Photo courtesy of Daylife
The Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla Breaks Guinness World Record (VIDEOS)
On June 3, 2012, the Guinness World Records announced that the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant flotilla broke “... a new world record for the largest parade of boats.”
According to the British newspaper, Guardian and the official Twitter page for the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, the record “…was [officially] announced as 419 boats reached Tower Bridge…over 1000 expected by the end of the day!!!”
Awesome!
Click here, here, and here to view photos as well as a videos from today’s fantastic event! 🙂
Sources: Guardian and the Diamond River Pageant Twitter page
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Make a Surprise Visit to the Piccadilly Big Lunch (VIDEOS)
On June 3, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made a surprise visit to the Piccadilly Big Lunch prior to the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in London.
Meanwhile in Fulham, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of York along with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice also made a surprise visit to the Big Jubilee Lunch to the delight of all. The celebration was held at All Saints Church.
Click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos.
- VIDEO (with an article)
- Gallery One
