Everyone gather round!  Something splendid is about to happen and you must pay attention.

As of tomorrow, the Queen will have surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning British monarch in history, a milestone that Her Majesty won’t be celebrating with a victory lap, but it’s a remarkable achievement nonetheless.

Imagine if the Queen looked back on photos during her reign?  What memories would come to mind?  What has been blocked out (aside from the Windsor fire and three out of her four kids getting a divorce)?

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Let’s see, shall we?  [Read more…]

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Hurrah!  It’s the first day of 2015’s Royal Windsor Horse Show!  Time to put away the hats, purse and gloves and throw on a respectable (but casual) skirt, for the RWHS is a time to stop and smell the manure.

According to the Daily Mail, the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been put on since 1943, when it was originally created as a war-time fundraiser.  Her Majesty was joined by the Duchess of Cornwall, who greeted the monarch with a customary curtsy and one kiss on each cheek.  [Read more…]

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She carries out countless engagements each year, will surpass Queen Victoria as the longest-serving British monarch in history come September, and takes part in a parade put on as an “official birthday celebration” (despite being in June), but one day out of the year is meant just for Queen Elizabeth II alone.

On April 21st, 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born to the Duke and Duchess of York on Bruton Street in London.  At the time, she was third-in-line to the throne, not expected to rule since her uncle David (who reigned for a short time as Edward VIII) was Prince of Wales.  [Read more…]

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You won’t find a bigger fan of Her Majesty than thisgirl.  What other leader – male or female – filled a massive pair of shoes at 25, reigned through 11 prime ministers (and counting) and still carries out royal engagements at 88?

Today, the Queen and Prince Philip attended Sunday service at the church of St Peter and St Paul near King’s Lynn, England.  After, the Queen warmly greeted well-wishers and accepted flowers, which complemented her pink ensemble.  [Read more…]