The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #6

[zencompass]

Namaste to you, dear @BetteDavisEyes

 

[zencompass]

Here's a video of the winning jockey, Calvin Borel, who met the Queen and the U.S. President in 2007.

Mr. Borel is such a likeable guy. In the video he mentions that the President asked him where he "stole the tuxedo" and Mr. Borel said he found it at the side of the road.

Apparently this really broke the ice for Mr. Borel as he said he was so nervous to meet the Queen. Really cute story.

 

[Keine Engel]

I was raised in the Episcopal Church... I think Godparents had a greater role when life expectancy was shorter and communities and family were closer situated. And in wartime.

My church community was strong. I had four Godparents who were willing to raise us three sibs... it was post WWII, Father stationed in Korean War, nuclear high alert 1950’s...

The world has become more transient, greater distances between people. Multiple faith families have grown.

What I like about the CofE is a much more relaxed attitude about level of participation in rules. It’s there if you choose it.

For the RF, traditions are strong.

That exactly what it is ... traditional

That's why *3* thou, to all help raise the godchild if they lost their parents, which as you point out, was very much a reality not so many generations ago.
Particularly in England & across Europe

 

[Keine Engel]

Speaking of the 145th Run For the Roses, has anyone from BRF ever attended the Kentucky Derby?

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, was a special guest of Churchill Downs and attended the race in her first visit to the United States since 1991. The Queen has stated that it was one of her dreams to attend the Kentucky Derby

2007 Kentucky Derby - Wikipedia

ETA: I see I'm too slow

 

[Keine Engel]

1 hour ago

A potential new name has emerged as a front runner for those trying to guess the royal baby's moniker.

A "huge" number of bets have been placed on Ivy, according to Paddy Power.

Updates as Meghan and Prince Harry prepare for birth of first child

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

2007 Kentucky Derby - Wikipedia

ETA: I see I'm too slow

It's the thought that counts

 

[Keine Engel]

2 hours ago
Star Wars fans in particular are hoping for an announcement over the birth of the royal baby today.

May 4 marks 'Star Wars Day' around the globe - thanks to the pun (May the 4th be with you).

And some fans are wishing for a baby girl Leia:

Maybe not so slow !

Haha thought of this myself

Girl, Princess Leia

(Same link as ^)

 

[Bravo]

I luv the name Ivy

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I luv the name Ivy

I quite like it too, but it seems more Christmassy to me!

 

[Bravo]

The Queen Mother's former Caribbean retreat is up for sale – take a look inside

 

[Simply Southern]

Celebrities

Interesting, fun, facts.....

 

[JDG]

1 hour ago

A potential new name has emerged as a front runner for those trying to guess the royal baby's moniker.

A "huge" number of bets have been placed on Ivy, according to Paddy Power.

Updates as Meghan and Prince Harry prepare for birth of first child

Ivy is the name used for Jessica Mulroneys daughter so I hope this is NOT true.

Had more than enuf of the Muldoons.

 

[JDG]

2 hours ago
Star Wars fans in particular are hoping for an announcement over the birth of the royal baby today.

May 4 marks 'Star Wars Day' around the globe - thanks to the pun (May the 4th be with you).

And some fans are wishing for a baby girl Leia:

Maybe not so slow !


(Same link as ^)

A bit O/T

Our doggie, a Cavalier King Charles is called Solo. He's a rescue, came with the name but the breeder named them all after Star Wars characters. I thought it was kind of cute.

 

[Herat]

I think Beyonce is gonna side eye “Ivy”, but that’s not my problem.

Rose, Daisy, Geranium, Iris, Hollyhock, Violet, Olive

Just not Hyacinth

 

[Keine Engel]

The Queen Mother's former Caribbean retreat is up for sale – take a look inside

But of a disingenuous exaggeration in that headline

A luxurious Caribbean estate previously visited by the late Queen Mother is up for sale,

 

[zencompass]

I like the name Lily.

I could see the name "Elizabeth" being chosen.

Lily is a lovely name with meaning and reminds me of Queen Elizabeth's nickname by her father as a child - "Lillibet".

 

[Keine Engel]

I think Beyonce is gonna side eye “Ivy”, but that’s not my problem.

Rose, Daisy, Geranium, Iris, Hollyhock, Violet, Olive

Just not Hyacinth

My exact first thought

 

[zencompass]

I think Beyonce is gonna side eye “Ivy”, but that’s not my problem.

Rose, Daisy, Geranium, Iris, Hollyhock, Violet, Olive

Just not Hyacinth

I loved watching the show "Keeping up appearances". British comedy shows always make me laugh out loud. They are so witty!

I'm sure most of us have heard a "Hyacinth" in our lives telling us on and on and on about their "splendid" lives.

When a "well-meaning" neighbor said to me last week that it was such a shame to see me out gardening (which I love!) and that I don't have a "proper gardener" I thought of Hyacinth.

 

[rosemadderlake]

Ivy is problematic because it’s also a poisonous plant by that name, at least here in USA... I can just see the comments in the DM and other tabloidish publications.

 

[rosemadderlake]

One of my school chums was named Crocus. I always loved that.

Heather, Lila, Nina, Rosalita, Juliette, Isabelle, many nice short versions for Elizabeth, Liza, Lizzie, Betty, Betsy, Bette, Beth, Eliza...

It’s probably a boy!