Queen Elizabeth II, Part 2

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II sings a hymn at St. Paul's Cathedral during a service of thanksgiving in honour of her 80th birthday, Thursday June 15, 2006. More than 2,300 people, including Prime Minister Tony Blair, military chiefs and multi-faith leaders packed into St. Paul's Cathedral in London to commemorate the monarch's landmark. The Queen was joined by more than 30 members of the Royal Family, including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and grandsons Princes William and Harry for the religious service. (AP Photo/Chris Young/WPA Rota, Pool)

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A view of a thanksgiving service taking place to mark the 80th birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in St Paul's Cathedral, London, Thursday June 15, 2006. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh along with 42 members of the royal family and 2,300 guests including politicians and leaders of faith communities attended. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II accepts flowers from Royal fan Terry Hutt outside at St. Paul's Cathedral in London after a service of thanksgiving in honour of her 80th birthday, Thursday June 15, 2006. More than 2,300 people, including Prime Minister Tony Blair, military chiefs and multi-faith leaders packed into St. Paul's Cathedral in London to commemorate the monarch's landmark. The Queen was joined by more than 30 members of the Royal Family, including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and grandsons Princes William and Harry for the religious service. (AP Photo/Fiona Hanson/WPA Rota, Pool)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at St. Paul's Cathedral for a service of thanksgiving in honour of the Queen's 80th birthday, Thursday June 15, 2006. More than 2,300 people, including Prime Minister Tony Blair, military chiefs and multi-faith leaders packed into St. Paul's Cathedral in London to commemorate the monarch's landmark. The Queen was joined by more than 30 members of the Royal Family, including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and grandsons Princes William and Harry for the religious service. (AP Photo/Fiona Hanson/WPA Rota, Pool)

[Lucien]

Today,Trooping the Colour:
http://members3.boardhost.com/Oranjes/msg/1150540698.html

The balcony scene;
http://members3.boardhost.com/Oranjes/msg/1150556125.html

The Fly past:
http://members3.boardhost.com/Oranjes/msg/1150549283.html

[Grace]

The lady has never looked more radiant...

[emeraldeyes1969]

For those that enjoy some irreverent humour:

http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/index.jsp?program=Pop+Up+Royals

also, 'The Queen by Rolf' is on CBC tonight at 8:00, many thanks to Mike for the reminder!!!

[Lucien]

The Most Noble Order of the Thistle,Edinburgh this morning:
http://members3.boardhost.com?Warholm/msg/1152287206.html

Courtesy Marianne.

[Lucien]

This morning at the opening of the Queen Mother Tribute Garden,Edinburgh:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/5154128.stm

[aussiechick12]

  Sorry Lucien but when I open the link it says "page not found".

[Lucien]

You will find it now Aussiechick.

[Lucien]

"Dress for the Occasion",a special exhibition for the summer opening of the State Rooms:
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/microsites/dressfortheoccasion/default.asp

The RF was on a cruise of the western isles off the coast of Scotland the past week,funny story...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=397655&in_page_id=1770

[Kimberly]

Re The Western Isles... I have been to Gigha  (pronounced Geeha) and it is a tiny ,beautiful  place (The owner of the shop used to be a Scottish gentleman called Jock MacSporran, I kid you not)

[boffer]

I was wondering, are there any pictures of Her Majesty wearing just the sash and star of the order of the thistle for a reception of gala? as i have never seen her wearing any of the regilia other then for the annual service when she wear it all. Has she ever worn just the sash and star (like she does with the order of the garter?)

many thanks inm advance if you can answer my question.

[Lucien]

Re The Western Isles... I have been to Gigha  (pronounced Geeha) and it is a tiny ,beautiful  place (The owner of the shop used to be a Scottish gentleman called Jock MacSporran, I kid you not)

Ofcourse not Kimberley......

Stornoway,july 29th,the RF desembarkes from the cruise:
http://members3.boardhost.com/Warholm/msg/1154205342.html

Courtesy Marianne.