Category Archives: British Royals
The British Royal Family: The Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle
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
Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots: A Documentary by Historian Simon Schama
In September 200o, the BBC documentary, A History of Britain, aired in the United Kingdom. This fifteen part series was written and hosted by the super awesome historian, Simon Schama.
The chapter I have linked from this series is entitled, The Body of the Queen, which focuses on two uniquely different women: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, and Part Six
If you would like to watch the entire A History of Britain documentary, please click the link here.
Enjoy! 🙂
For those who are interested in purchasing the complete series you may do so at Amazon.com
Photos courtesy of: Wikipedia
The Queen’s Coronation: Two Different Documentaries
In keeping with today’s theme of all things British here are two very different documentaries regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
The first documentary entitled, The Queen’s Coronation, focuses on what allegedly happened behind the scenes before the big day that would forever change her life. Part One and Part Two.
The second documentary, A Queen is Crowned, made in 1953, follows the entire coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, and Part Seven
Balmoral Castle: A Documentary
Trooping the Colour 2011
On June 11, 2011, the Trooping the Colour took place in London, England. The entire British royal family came out for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday parade.
There are so many photos as well as videos so please click the links below to view:
To watch the entire Trooping the Colour 2011 ceremony please click these links: Part One, Part Two, and Part Three.
To view photos click the links: Photos galore, Photos , Photos , and more photos.
A Happy Birthday to H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh!!
Okay, I am not afraid to admit that H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is one of my all time favorite royals.
With this being said, today is The Duke turns 90 years young.
Here is a documentary that I hope you will enjoy about Prince Philip entitled, The Duke at 90.
Click the links to watch: Part One and Part Two
So, yeah, Happy Birthday, dude! 🙂
Photo courtesy of: Wikipedia
The Royal Correspondent 