Yes, it’s that time again; time for your daily royal documentary, ladies and gentleman. This evening I have linked an old interview with The Prince and Princess of Wales from the 1980’s. By the way, pay no attention to the guy with the creepy Tom Selleck mustache at the beginning of the program… just put him on mute. 🙂
Click the links to watch: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, and Part Six.
On June 15, 2011, is day two of the famous Royal Ascot in Ascot, Berkshire and once again there are many photos for your viewing pleasure.
To view all the photos from today please click the links here, here, and here.
To watch the royal procession enter the racecourse please click the link here.
Photo courtesy of: AP Photo/Alastair Grant
The Royal Windsor Horse Show has been:
…an annual fixture for which the Royal Family have a great affection.
Held annually for five days in May or June in Windsor Home Park, the Royal Windsor Horse Show has always enjoyed the enthusiastic support of the Royal Family.
It began in 1943 with the founding of the Royal Windsor Horse Show Club which was set up to hold horse shows for charity. King George VI became its Patron and the first Royal Windsor Horse was held on 27 May 1944, attended by numerous members of the Royal Family including the King and Queen. Princess Elizabeth (now our current Queen) won the Single Private Driving on her pony Hans and Princess Margaret won the Wartime Utility Driving Class on the King’s Fell pony Gipsy.
The show steadily grew in popularity and size during the latter half of the 20th century and Royal involvement continued. The Queen became Patron in 1952, and two years later she donated The Queen’s Cup for Armed Services team jumping.
Her Majesty still attends each year along with other members of her family.(source)
With that being said, here is yet another documentary about the Royal Windsor Horse show with appearance and commentary from The Duke of Edinburgh.
Click the links and enjoy: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four.
Photo courtesy of: Royal.gov.uk
If you haven’t heard by now, today was the first day of Royal Ascot 2011 in Ascot, Berkshire. Many members of the British royal family attended the 300th year (which began in 1711 by Queen Anne) of this most prestigious social event of the year including The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Edinburgh, and of course Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
During the event, Her Majesty unveiled the Yates Statue. To watch the unveiling and to learn about Yates please click the link here. To watch the royal procession entering Ascot please click the link here.
To view photos from Ascot 2011 please click the links here, here, here, here, here, and here.
To learn more about Ascot please click the link here.
Photo courtesy of: AP Photo/Alastair Grant
And, here’s another documentary about the brilliant British royals. 🙂
In this series, The Queen’s Wedding, focuses on the relationship between a then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece and how their relationship blossomed into marriage.
Click the links, again, to watch: Part One and Part Two
Photo courtesy of: DM
On June 13, 2011, the British royal family attended, and some participated in, the most ancient and noblest of all Orders of Chivalry… the Order of the Garter. Garter Day, as it is called, began eons in 1348 by King Edward III to be exact. What makes the Order of the Garter so special is that it is the sovereign who appoints the order. Meaning it is his/her personal decision; not by a collective group. In the end, it’s a huge honor to those who receive it.
Anyway, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, The Duke of York, and the awesome Princess Royal, got all dressed up in the ancient robes and orders as they, along with the Military Knights ahead of them, slowly walked from Windsor Castle to St. George’s Chapel.
Meanwhile, The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge looked on with much amusement and happiness.
To view photos click the links here, here and here. To read two articles please click the links here and here. To learn about the history of the Order of the Garter please click here.
Source: The Telegraph
Photo courtesy of: DM
The Royal Correspondent 