The British Royal Family #6

[astheworldfallsdown]

I wonder if she has been unwell? You can get that kind of bruising from an IV in the back of the hand as well.

 

[CSIDreamer]

I wonder if she has been unwell? You can get that kind of bruising from an IV in the back of the hand as well.

That was a year and a half ago. I'm thinking she smacked her hand on something. My mother is 95 and bruises like that, too. Jmo

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Windsor Castle garden open to public for first time since 1970s

For more than 40 years, it has been a private haven for the Queen and her family at Windsor Castle.

But now the garden where Her Majesty enjoyed walks during more than four months of lockdown is opening to the public for the first time since the 1970s.

Visitors can explore the stunning East Terrace Garden on weekends throughout August and September, while she is on holiday at Balmoral.

The enclosed, sunken garden, overlooked by the Queen’s private apartments, boasts sweeping views over the surrounding parkland and offers a tantalising glimpse of a side of the Castle that is very rarely visible to the public.

Royal watchers will recognise the East Terrace steps from a portrait of the Queen with her Corgis and Dorgis by Annie Leibovitz and a shot of the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Alexi Lubomirski. It was also the setting for a 1997 photograph of the Queen and Prince Philip by Patrick Lichfield.

The space is in the Castle’s Upper Ward is also overlooked by semi-state rooms including the Green Drawing Room – which was the main setting for Harry and Meghan’s official wedding portraits.

Originally laid out as three bowling greens by Charles II, the East Terrace was transformed into a garden by George IV in 1824 and then redesigned by Prince Albert, creating a much-loved sanctuary for him and Queen Victoria.

During World War II the flowerbeds were used to grow fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, sweetcorn and dwarf beans cultivated by the-then Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret.

The garden in its current form was designed by Duke of Edinburgh in 1971.

More than 3,500 perfumed rose bushes of eight different English varieties fill geometric beds set around a bronze lotus flower fountain, also designed by Prince Philip.

The gardens, as seen on the Royal Family's Twitter

 

[Laughing]

Sophie Wessex says her 'prayers go out to the victims and their families' of deadly Beirut blast | Daily Mail Online

Image from linked article, taken during last year's official visit to Lebanon.

 

[Niner]

Whoa - 3,500 rose bushes!! Now that is a lot!! I love roses.

 

[Herat]

Windsor Castle garden open to public for first time since 1970s

For more than 40 years, it has been a private haven for the Queen and her family at Windsor Castle.

But now the garden where Her Majesty enjoyed walks during more than four months of lockdown is opening to the public for the first time since the 1970s.

Visitors can explore the stunning East Terrace Garden on weekends throughout August and September, while she is on holiday at Balmoral.

The enclosed, sunken garden, overlooked by the Queen’s private apartments, boasts sweeping views over the surrounding parkland and offers a tantalising glimpse of a side of the Castle that is very rarely visible to the public.

Royal watchers will recognise the East Terrace steps from a portrait of the Queen with her Corgis and Dorgis by Annie Leibovitz and a shot of the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Alexi Lubomirski. It was also the setting for a 1997 photograph of the Queen and Prince Philip by Patrick Lichfield.

The space is in the Castle’s Upper Ward is also overlooked by semi-state rooms including the Green Drawing Room – which was the main setting for Harry and Meghan’s official wedding portraits.

Originally laid out as three bowling greens by Charles II, the East Terrace was transformed into a garden by George IV in 1824 and then redesigned by Prince Albert, creating a much-loved sanctuary for him and Queen Victoria.

During World War II the flowerbeds were used to grow fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, sweetcorn and dwarf beans cultivated by the-then Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret.

The garden in its current form was designed by Duke of Edinburgh in 1971.

More than 3,500 perfumed rose bushes of eight different English varieties fill geometric beds set around a bronze lotus flower fountain, also designed by Prince Philip.

The gardens, as seen on the Royal Family's Twitter

I think they need to water the grass. We want to see a palace garden with lush green grass

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I think they need to water the grass. We want to see a palace garden with lush green grass

It does look a bit parched, mind you it’s 36c / 97f in London today. Her Maj will be glad she’s in Scotland!!

 

[Yvettea]

Prince Harry Says Social Media Is Stoking A ‘Crisis Of Hate’


Britain’s Prince Harry on Thursday said social media was stoking a “crisis of hate,” and he appealed to companies to rethink their roles in advertising on digital platforms...

...Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, called for online communities to be “defined more by compassion than hate; by truth instead of misinformation; by equity and inclusiveness instead of injustice and fear-mongering; by free, rather than weaponized, speech.”

 

[Corina]

I thought Duchess Meghan wasn't suppose to be addressed or called Duchess Meghan anymore. Am I incorrect in thinking that?

As long as she is married to a Duke, she remains a Duchess.
She is, however, not to use the style of "Her Royal Highness".

 

[Oregonmama]

What pints would royals order at the pub? Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and more favourite beers

 

[Oregonmama]

Queen wishes Princess Beatrice happy 32nd birthday following secret wedding

 

[human]

Prince Harry Says Social Media Is Stoking A ‘Crisis Of Hate’


Britain’s Prince Harry on Thursday said social media was stoking a “crisis of hate,” and he appealed to companies to rethink their roles in advertising on digital platforms...

...Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, called for online communities to be “defined more by compassion than hate; by truth instead of misinformation; by equity and inclusiveness instead of injustice and fear-mongering; by free, rather than weaponized, speech.”

he is so right!

 

[Oregonmama]

he is so right!

He needs to stop reading the comments and realize ppl see things differently than what he feels personally.. MOO

Prince Harry Reads the Comments in Press About Meghan Markle

 

[Yvettea]

He needs to stop reading the comments and realize ppl see things differently than what he feels personally.. MOO

Prince Harry Reads the Comments in Press About Meghan Markle

Just an advert for the book.

 

[Luna20]

Harry's childhood friend 'had doubts' about Meghan, new book claims | Daily Mail Online

 

[Laughing]

The Queen shares touching photos of Princess Anne to celebrate milestone birthday

Image from linked article.

Not a tiara, The Crown!

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

The Queen skips church at Balmoral to avoid crowds gathering

The Queen has been in Balmoral since the beginning of last week, having headed to her beloved Scottish residence with husband Prince Philip for the summer. But on Sunday, the monarch missed the weekly Sunday service at the nearby Crathie Kirk, where she goes to worship every week while staying there. This was because Her Majesty wanted to avoid encouraging crowds gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. The royal will not be attending church for the foreseeable future, it has been revealed.

The Queen and Prince Philip are staying in Balmoral for the summer

 

[Oregonmama]

Princess Charlotte's teacher marries her godfather with just their parents and siblings present | Daily Mail Online

 

[Herat]

The Queen skips church at Balmoral to avoid crowds gathering

The Queen has been in Balmoral since the beginning of last week, having headed to her beloved Scottish residence with husband Prince Philip for the summer. But on Sunday, the monarch missed the weekly Sunday service at the nearby Crathie Kirk, where she goes to worship every week while staying there. This was because Her Majesty wanted to avoid encouraging crowds gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. The royal will not be attending church for the foreseeable future, it has been revealed.

The Queen and Prince Philip are staying in Balmoral for the summer

This makes me very sad. This is one outing I think she really enjoys

 

[Luna20]

Meghan Markle guided Prince Harry on his public 'journey to wokeness' | Daily Mail Online