Well, it’s a slow news day so now I suppose is the time to post the documentary, Charles and Diana: The Wedding of the Century. Click the links below to watch. 🙂
Category Archives: British Royals
T.M.s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan in London, England
On November 23, 2011, T.M.s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan arrived in London, England as part of their tour of the country.
The reigning couple met with T.R.H.s the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon at Clarence House. It is unknown at this time how long King Jigme and Queen Jetsun will tour England.
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H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh Officially Lord High Admiral (VIDEO)
On November 23, 2011, H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh was at Admiralty House in London, England where “The Queen has formally presented the Duke of Edinburgh with the title and office of Lord High Admiral of the Navy to mark his 90th birthday.” source
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Photo courtesy of: Daylife/WPA
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Host a Lavish State Banquet in Honor of the Turkish President’s Visit to Britain
On November 22, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of the President of Turkey, Abdullah Gül’s, three-day state visit to Britain.
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Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Reuters
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in Abertillery, Wales. Plus, Other News
On November 21,, 2011, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was in Abertillery, Wales for a brief visit where he toured the:
…Guardian of the Valleys memorial statue, in tribute to the 45 souls who lost their lives in the Gleision mining tragedy in the 1960s, before officially opening the community centre in Abertillery.
This afternoon, the Prince of Wales met with the President of Turkey, Mr. Abdullah Gül, at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Click here to view photos.
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Welcome the President of Turkey (VIDEO)
On November 22, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh officially welcomed the President of Turkey, Abdullah Gül, and his wife Hayrunnisa, with a traditional ceremony in London, England.
According to the newspaper, Telegraph, upon the President’s arrival at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall:
… a 41-gun royal salute, fired from nearby Green Park by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, could be heard in the distance.
The Band of the Coldstream Guards then played both Britain’s and Turkey’s national anthems. President Gül and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook the inspection of a guard of honour made up of 101 soldiers and three officers from the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
After the traditional welcoming ceremony they made their way back to Buckingham Palace where they viewed an “…exhibition of Turkish Artefacts from the Royal Collection, in the Picture Gallery…” at the palace.
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Source: Telegraph
Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Visits Guildford Cathedral. Plus, Other News
On November 18, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Guildford, England to attend a service at Guildford Cathedral to celebrate its “…50th anniversary of the dedication of the religious building.” Also, on that day the queen visited East Surrey College with H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Source and photo courtesy of: Daylife
The Royal Correspondent 