The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #8

[BetteDavisEyes]

Did William and Kate Fly Budget Plane to Send a Message to Meghan and Harry?

 

[Keine Engel]

..It’s now an angry and strident thread that lovely tiaras and tartans and positive stories can’t overcome. Thank you to those who try.

I'm working on a 'Tartan Tiara!'
- There's gotta be one somewhere right? -

But back to Balmoral for now...
Not only did Queen Victoria fall in love with the castle but also with the woollen plaid, so much so apparently the whole place was decorated and furnished top to bottom with the cheeky checked-out fabric.

Much of the Castle was decorated in Royal tartan with pine coloured woodwork and Victorian patterned wallpapers. Subsequent redecoration has replaced the printed wallpaper and some of the tartan décor with a blend of modern contemporary styles although tartan is appropriately still evident.

Images taken at Queen Victoria's beloved Scottish Highland retreat of Balmoral Castle.​

...behind the scenes' period images from Queen Victoria's Private Apartments which attempt to portray something of Her Majesty's personal world away from the public gaze.

Balmoral Castle by Francis Frith, circa 1860's - 70's

Queen Victoria's Drawing Room, 1857.
The whole house was decorated in royal tartans.

Queen Victoria's Dressing Room.
A Watercolour by James Roberts, 1857

Queen Victoria's Bedroom, 1850's
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Whilst most are familiar with the famous pic of Queen Vic and John Brown I'm not sure I've seen this one before?​

Queen Victoria on "Fyvie" with her Highland Servant
John Brown (June 1863)
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The Lothians

An Eclectic Appreciation of Things Old, Stately, Quirky or Simply of Historical Interest
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The Lothians: The Royal Residences of Queen Victoria - Balmoral Castle

 

[Keine Engel]

Not quite...

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Here's one I made earlier

 

[Herat]

Not quite...

Is that a Christmas tree decoration? it’s very cute

 

[Herat]

There must be a Christmas cracker that has paper tartan crown in it

 

[Keine Engel]

...P.S. If you’re all reeeeeallly good, I will tell you about my great-great grandfather who made a few pieces of jewelry for Queen Victoria.

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[CoverMeCagney]

Did William and Kate Fly Budget Plane to Send a Message to Meghan and Harry?

I thought there was a rule that two future monarchs shouldn't fly together? Something like that. I mean, if that flight had gone wrong, Harry would eventually become King.

 

[Keine Engel]

Here's one I made earlier

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*My 'Like' button is still very glitchy so this is for all of you!

 

[Keine Engel]

There must be a Christmas cracker that has paper tartan crown in it

Reversible Plaid Fabric Crown
£14.99​

http://wildthingtoys.com/product/reversible-celtic-crown/

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[BetteDavisEyes]

When gregjrichards mentioned his addiction to Ferraro Rocher chocolate hazelnut candies, I searched for a FR crown to share with him. I found several photos but could not post them due to copyright issues. Maybe Keine Engel can find one that can be shared here

 

[Keine Engel]

Is that a Christmas tree decoration? it’s very cute

Yes!
- Gotta love Amazon -

^Tartan Crown with Scotland Christmas Ornament
Price:£10.50 + £1.00 delivery

St. Nicholas Thistle Xmas Tree Decoration

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tartan-Crown-Scotland-Christmas-Ornament/dp/B00PG8HC3Y

 

[Keine Engel]

I thought there was a rule that two future monarchs shouldn't fly together? Something like that. I mean, if that flight had gone wrong, Harry would eventually become King.

Yeah I think that's true.
It is as far as The Queen & Charles definitely.

 

[Keine Engel]

When gregjrichards mentioned his addiction to Ferraro Rocher chocolate hazelnut candies, I searched for a FR crown to share with him. I found several photos but could not post them due to copyright issues. Maybe Keine Engel can find one that can be shared here

Is this it?

( I ♡ Ferraro Rocher )

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Thank you, Sweetie! That one is perfect for our greg There are others, too, but they were mostly on private Pinterest pages that I couldn't copy and paste. Those chocolates are very popular in the states during the holiday season.

 

[Keine Engel]

Ooo_o

Ferraro Rocher
DIY Golden Crown

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LOL - Step by step guide :
DIY Golden Crown - ferrerorocher.com

 

[Keine Engel]

God bless Amazon

Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolate Christmas Star
Out of Stock

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Since "sweets" have been mentioned a few times today, here's a dessert food quiz. Enjoy!

http://quizly.co/french-desserts/

 

[Keine Engel]

OMG look what I found!

Y'all can keep your cupcakes this one's mine

 

[Keine Engel]

Since "sweets" have been mentioned a few times today, here's a dessert food quiz. Enjoy!

http://quizly.co/french-desserts/

You are such a bad influence..