Royal Happenings

[mountaineer]

She seems in much better shape than many women in their 80s, let alone other 96-year-olds, but it's still hard to get around. Quite understandable that she'd skip the event.

[Kamaji]

Prince Charles to open UK parliament for first time after Queen Elizabeth II forced to miss it over mobility issues

By Lee Brown
May 10, 2022

Prince Charles was due Tuesday to formally open Britain’s Parliament for the first time after his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was forced to miss the key ceremony for the first time in nearly 60 years.

Charles was set to deliver the Queen’s Speech at the formal opening because his monarch mother was forced to skip it due to “episodic mobility problems,” Buckingham Palace had confirmed Monday.

The palace said that “in consultation with her doctors has reluctantly decided that she will not attend the State Opening of Parliament.”

The queen has only missed two previous state openings during her 70-year reign, in 1959 and 1963, when she was pregnant with sons Andrew and Edward, respectively.

“At Her Majesty’s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read the queen’s speech on Her Majesty’s behalf,” the palace said of Charles, the 73-year-old heir to the throne.

He will be supported at the grand set-piece ceremony by his eldest son, Prince William, 39, who is also destined to be a future king as second in line to the throne.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2022/05/10/uk-parliament-opens-with-pomp-problems-for-boris-johnson/

[mystery-ak]

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William proceed behind the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery for the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster (Photo by Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images)



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https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2022/05/10/pomp-and-circumstance-pics-prince-charles-delivers-queens-speech/

[Kamaji]

Standing ovation! Her Majesty is clapped and cheered as she gets to her feet while watching Royal Windsor Horse Show... three days after pulling out of state opening of Parliament due to her health

By MARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER
13 May 2022

The delighted Queen took home a cup today at her first public appearance since missing the State Opening of Parliament.

Her Majesty was back on her feet and brimming with excitement as she visited the Royal Windsor Horse Show - one of her favourite events of the year - despite ongoing mobility problems.

The 96-year-old monarch, wearing sunglasses, pink lipstick and dressed casually in a white blouse and dark cardigan, looked in good health and spirits as she watched her horse Balmoral Leia compete at the show that marks the beginning of her official Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Source:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10812857/Queen-smiles-arrives-Royal-Windsor-Horse-Show.html

[catfish1957]

The 96-year-old monarch, wearing sunglasses, pink lipstick and dressed casually in a white blouse and dark cardigan, looked in good health and spirits as she watched her horse Balmoral Leia compete at the show that marks the beginning of her official Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Source:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10812857/Queen-smiles-arrives-Royal-Windsor-Horse-Show.html

The fact she has attended the same exact event for 79 consecutive years is quite an achievment in its own right.  I'd say the lady kind of likes horses.   

[mountaineer]

I'd say the lady kind of likes horses.   

Add some Corgis, and she'll be there!

[mystery-ak]

So many good photos of QE2
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10812857/Queen-smiles-arrives-Royal-Windsor-Horse-Show.html

[mountaineer]

In these last few years, she has reminded me in many ways of my own mother, who died at 89 in 2014. They both lived through WWII and probably could have swapped a few war stories. I doubt the queen had to turn in ration coupons to get a lump of oleo, but still. 

[Kamaji]

In these last few years, she has reminded me in many ways of my own mother, who died at 89 in 2014. They both lived through WWII and probably could have swapped a few war stories. I doubt the queen had to turn in ration coupons to get a lump of oleo, but still. 

Apparently, the Royal family did have to follow the rationing rules during WW2:  https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-reflects-royal-familys-rationing-16183584

[Texas Yellow Rose]

So many good photos of QE2
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10812857/Queen-smiles-arrives-Royal-Windsor-Horse-Show.html

Fantastic Photos!!

[Right_in_Virginia]

The Queen, 96, walks to her seat at Platinum Jubilee celebration and is all smiles as the nation salutes her 70 years of service joined by celebs including Tom Cruise amid pageantry at Windsor Castle
Daily Mail, May 15, 2022

The Queen was all smiles last night as she walked to her seat at the first of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations  -where an all-star lineup including Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise and Katherine Jenkins performed alongside equestrian, military and musical talent from all over the world.

Making her second public appearance in three days, Her Majesty, 96, was greeted with a standing ovation at Windsor Castle and was all smiles as she made her way to her seat in the royal box.

Organisers of the horseback event at Windsor Castle, entitled A Gallop Through History, had always hoped the 96-year-old monarch would attend as their guest of honour. But given her recent mobility issues, nothing was confirmed until last night.

The Queen reached the event by car with an escort from the Household Cavalry as the national anthem was played. She handed her now familiar walking stick to a member of the greeting party as she carefully eased herself down from her Range Rover – in which she was accompanied by her youngest son, Prince Edward.

Cheers from the 5,000-strong crowd rang through the arena as she received a standing ovation.

The elderly monarch smiled broadly at the welcome and had clearly dressed for the occasion in an iced-blue sequinned dress, around which she had draped a grey embellished wrap against the chill.

The Queen then carefully made her way to her seat in the Royal Box - flanked by Simon Brooks-Ward, 45, a Territorial Army officer and friend of the royals - away from the glare of the cameras.

More:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10818849/Queen-attends-Platinum-Jubilee-Celebration-Tom-Cruise-Helen-Mirren-perform.html

[Right_in_Virginia]

From Sunday's Jubilee .......

[Right_in_Virginia]

[Gefn]

She looks like she’s having a good time.

I’ve seen some really nice souvenirs from this event,  but the majority are above my price range. Especially once you convert dollars from pounds sterling and add postage.

[mountaineer]

... Queen Elizabeth II couldn’t stop smiling as she cruised in on a luxury golf cart at the Chelsea Flower Show in London after health concerns caused her to miss several royal engagements over the past few months.

The 96-year-old Queen appeared happier than ever as she sat comfortably in the vehicle, manufactured by the Danish brand Garia. The four-seated cruiser, dubbed the “Rolls-Royce” of golf carts, reportedly costs nearly $78,000. ... NY Post


 

[mystery-ak]

She's wearing a beautiful cape..very unlike her...and I love it!

Her hands seemed to be all bruised...I remember my mom's hands did this especially after she had blood drawn or from an IV.....

[Kamaji]

She's wearing a beautiful cape..very unlike her...and I love it!

Her hands seemed to be all bruised...I remember my mom's hands did this especially after she had blood drawn or from an IV.....

My late FiL had the same problem with his hands and, toward the end, with most of his skin.

[mountaineer]

My late FiL had the same problem with his hands and, toward the end, with most of his skin.

The skin becomes so thin, and easily bruised.
So we have that to look forward to!

[Kamaji]

The skin becomes so thin, and easily bruised.
So we have that to look forward to!

Tell me about it.  I was sitting in the dentist chair this afternoon, under the bright light, and I looked at the back of my hands and realized that I was developing old-man skin on my hands.

[mystery-ak]

Tell me about it.  I was sitting in the dentist chair this afternoon, under the bright light, and I looked at the back of my hands and realized that I was developing old-man skin on my hands.

I already have it..I barely bump my hand or arm and I get a bruise...it's hell getting old.

[Gefn]

She's wearing a beautiful cape..very unlike her...and I love it!

Her hands seemed to be all bruised...I remember my mom's hands did this especially after she had blood drawn or from an IV.....

She’s wearing a cape because she’s a Super Queen!

[mystery-ak]

Meghan Markle makes surprise appearance in Uvalde where she lays bouquet of white roses at memorial honoring 19 kids and two teachers shot dead in elementary school massacre

    Meghan Markle on Thursday visited Uvalde, Texas to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly shooting there
    She laid a bouquet of white roses at an impromptu memorial outside the Uvalde County Courthouse
    The flowers were laid at a cross honoring eight-year-old boy Uziyah Garcia, the youngest victim killed
    Markle did not address the press as she visited the memorial surrounded by news crews and cameras
    Accompanying her was bodyguard Alberto Alvarez, who once handled protection for Michael Jackson
    The trip from her California home was unannounced, and comes as her own father recovers from stroke
    Markle was dressed casually, but sported a $7K Cartier Love Bracelet and Princess Diana's $23K Cartier watch

By Keith Griffith For Dailymail.com

Published: 14:10 EDT, 26 May 2022 | Updated: 15:23 EDT, 26 May 2022

Paying her respects in Texas, Markle was dressed incognito in a simple T shirt, jeans and ballcap, but nevertheless sported on her left wrist a $6,900 Cartier Love Bracelet and Princess Diana's $23,000 Cartier Tank Watch.

It was unclear whether Markle's husband Prince Harry, who lives with her and their two children in Montecito, accompanied her on her journey to Texas, but he was not seen at the memorial with her.



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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10858357/Meghan-Markle-lays-bouquet-white-roses-memorial-Uvalde.html

[mountaineer]

"Incognito," but thank goodness the press got a good photo of her.

[mystery-ak]

"Incognito," but thank goodness the press got a good photo of her.

Yeah..imagine that!

[mountaineer]

Yeah..imagine that!

Her PR staff are working overtime.