Elizabeth II

June 2, 2022

Posted by Jean Morton Emperors (Kings & Queens)

British Royal Family

Elizabeth II

In Profile

Queen Elizabeth II

Name: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
DoB: 21 April 1926 (96)
Death: 8 September 2022 (96)
PoB: Mayfair, London, UK
Spouse: Prince Philip (1921-2021)
Issue:
- Charles (Prince of Wales)
- Anne (Princess Royale)
- Andrew (Duke of York)
- Edward (Earl of Wessex)
Designation: Queen of United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth Realms
Defender of the Faith (Anglican Christian)

Facts & Factoids

The Queen was only 25 when she became Queen Regnant (meaning equivalent to a king)
She is the Queen of Hearts and Hats. Apparently, the Queen is quite the trendsetter these days. Her choice of hats is incredibly trendy.
The Queen’s handbag is from the British brand ‘Launer’. She had been using the same type of handbag from Launer since the1960s. (Now we know that she keeps marmalade sarnie for later!❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣)
2 – 5 June 2022: A long weekend celebration of The Queen’s 70th reign, the Platinum Jubilee.
6 June 2022: In another 7 days, The Queen would overtake Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand as the second-longest reigning monarch ever. The first was Louis XIV of France.
- 13 June 2022: The Queen is now officially the second longest-reigning monarch in the world ever.
The Queen has 8 Grandchildren: Mark Phillips, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, & James, Viscount Severn
6 June 2022: The Queen has 12 Great Grandchildren: Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Prince George, Mia Tindall, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Lena Tindall, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, Lucas Philip Tindall, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi
The Queen greeted 15 Prime Ministers in her reign.

The Queen was truly the star of the Jubilee.

5 June : World Environment Day

June 5, 2019

Posted by Jean Morton THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“If you can find a path with no obstacle, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”
– Frank A. Clark

Greenwich, photo by PH Morton

5 June

World Environment Day

Happy Birthday

Drama Diary

5 June 2022: You Are My Destiny, the Chinese version will start today.

Do something positive for the World Environment Day. Save the World! Save the Planet! Save Us!

Street Party5 June 2022

5 June 2022

All around the UK, street parties were held to celebrate the Queen’s Patinium Jubilee. The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years of service.

This anniversary created a especially long bank holiday weekend from 2 June – 5 June 2022 which became a day of chilling and celebration.

Many houses participated in the celebration, putting up flags and buntings.

A joyous street party then was held where neighbours who are strangers to each other gathered together bringing in food and drink to grace makeshift tables to share with each other.

There were singing, dancing, and even games.

Our street party was a joy.

The Forgotten Prince – Who?

October 25, 2013

Posted by Jean Morton Uncategorized

I am sure Charles is a good person, unfortunately he fell for the wrong person. That wrong person was not Diana, the late Princess of Wales, but I am talking about Camilla.

If he only put everything he’s got to loving Diana, all would have been well. Afterall, she gave him two handsome boys.

Instead, Charles behaved appallingly, like a spoilt brat. He wanted to have his cake and eat it too; his caddish behaviour ultimately almost brought down the monarchy.

The virginal Diana who gorged on Barbara Cartland novels wanted her very own prince who would love her and only her. But found out from the outset that her prince was still into his married mistress, Camilla, in a big way. Camilla was always there like a bad smell.

So Charles is just getting his karma now. He got his beloved mistress/wife but lose his subjects’ affection and “reverence”. Charles is not forgotten but rather ignored by his own making. He did not make it easy for the public to like him.

He once said apparently that when he sits on the throne, he , King Tampax, would like to be known as the Defenders of ALL faiths! He would rewrite the history of the Anglican Church presumably!

I would say that it would be better if he abdicates and leaves the succession to William. Hope the Queen goes on for a long, long, long time.

God Save The Queen!

The Forgotten Prince – Who?

Charles Fears Becoming A ‘Prisoner’ As King

Sky News – 1 hour 30 minutes ago

Charles Fears Becoming A ‘Prisoner’ As King

The Prince of Wales is not in a rush to become king because he views the role of monarch as a form of “prison”, according to an aide.

In an interview with Time magazine, the member of Prince Charles’ household claimed the 64-year-old heir to the throne is concerned he will not achieve enough with his various interests before “the prison shades” close.

The US weekly magazine’s editor-at-large, Catherine Mayer, was given unrivalled access to more than 50 of Charles’s close friends and staff for a profile ahead of his 65th birthday, which falls next month.

She was also granted an exclusive interview with Charles himself.

Ms Mayer says Charles is aware that as soon as he does ascend the throne he will have to drop his numerous charities and projects that he has spent his life nurturing and instead take on “joyless” duties.

She concludes: “Far from itching to assume the crown, he is already feeling its weight and worrying about the impact on the job he has been doing.”

Ms Mayer writes that the Royal has long suffered misperceptions that he is “aloof, spoiled and desperate to become king”.

She describes him instead as a “passionate philanthropist, magnetic in his personal interactions and deeply committed to making the most of his inherited position”.

Meanwhile, Charles tells the magazine he has had a lifelong desire to “heal and make things better.”

“I’ve had this extraordinary feeling, for years and years, ever since I can remember really, of wanting to heal and make things better,” Charles is quoted as saying.

“I feel more than anything else it’s my duty to worry about everybody and their lives in this country, to try to find a way of improving things if I possibly can.”

He also reveals that he recently staged a rehearsal to help teach his son, Prince William, how to host an investiture ceremony in which Britons receive knighthoods and other honours.

The Duke of Cambridge presided over his first investiture at Buckingham Palace last week without any problems.

In the feature, Ms Mayer quotes the actress Emma Thompson as saying dancing with her “old friend” Charles is “better than sex”.

Ms Mayer also revealed that the high profile guests that grace Charles’ dinner table are known as “Bond villains” by members of his household.

Buckingham Palace

August 16, 2013

Posted by Jean Morton Uncategorized

Buckingham Palace

Did you know?

Electricity was first introduced to Buckingham Palace in 1883.

Now, there are more than 40,000 light bulbs throughout the palace.

The Queen is well known for energy saving. She would turn off lights herself when she happens to pass a room not in use.

Crowns & Tiaras

June 23, 2013

Posted by Jean Morton Uncategorized

A tiara or a even a crown is now a popular accessory to wedding gowns, prom dresses and some other outfits. In fact I like nothing better than wearing my tiara while doing the vacuum cleaning. LOL

Anyway the woman who has the most magnificent collection of the real thing is the great lady herself, the Queen of England.

Crowns & Tiaras

Let’s have a peep at some of her fabulosity:

Imperial State Crown

Elizabeth II Coronation

The Queen wears the Imperial State Crown during the State Opening of the Parliament.
The crown is a gorgeous collection of 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 5 rubies, 11 emeralds and 17 sapphires.
It is newsworthy to note that the sapphire located at the Maltese cross on top of the crown was from a ring of Edward the Confessor, taken from his grave.

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