The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #9

[human]

Very blurry photos but.....

At just four months old, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor has made his official British pub debut.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were photographed with their baby boy on a sweet family outing to The Rose & Crown in Windsor, England, last month, enjoying a traditional roast dinner, the house specialty.
Harry and Meghan take Archie to their local pub

Lugging baby gear is such a hassle. Hats off to them for carrying their own stuff.

 

[Herat]

Lugging baby gear is such a hassle. Hats off to them for carrying their own stuff.

Um

Congratulations for carrying your own stuff?

 

[oviedo]

While we're on the topic of Blenheim Palace
For anyone who may be interested here's a bit of fun-trivia about the family's history...(very condensed version)

No doubt the family name is very familiar to some, which has probably caused a bit of confusion.
Blenheim being the family home of the Duke of Marlborough, the most famous in recent history being Sir Winston Churchill, who was born there.

-Now bringing us rightly On-Topic for this thread -

Sir Winston was also a relative of Diana, Princess of Wales...

Spencer family history

The House was founded in the 15th century by Henry Spencer, from whom all members descend...

Blenheim Palace
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The senior branch of the Spencers (later known as the Spencer-Churchill family) is currently represented by His Grace Jamie Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough, direct descendant via the eldest son male-line of Sir John Spencer, while the cadet branch of the family, the Spencers of Althorp who descends via the male-line from the younger son of the is represented by The Right Honorable Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer.

John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, by Thomas Gainsborough​

Rise to wealth
A close relative of Henry Spencer was John Spencer, who in 1469 had become trustee of Wormleighton in Warwickshire and a tenant at Althorp in Northamptonshire in 1486. His nephew, Sir John Spencer made a living by trading in livestock and eventually saved enough money to purchase both the Wormleighton and Althorp lands. Wormleighton in 1506, then in 1508, the estate of Althorp with its moated house and several hundred acres of farmland. He had grazed sheep here from the 1480s. Impressed by the quality of the land, he bought it and rebuilt the house...

Althorp House
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Spencer, of Althorp House
... putting down roots at Althorp, Spencer provided what was to become a home for the next 19 generations. In 1519 he was knighted by King Henry VIII, he is now buried in the family chapel at Great Brington.

After the death of his elder brother, Robert, in 1729, Charles Spencer had already inherited his titles as well as the Spencer family estates. In 1733, he succeeded to the Churchill family estates and titles and became the 3rd Duke of Marlborough, while the Spencer estates (including Althorp) passed to his younger brother John.

Spencer family

Very interesting - thank you !

 

[dotr]

Girl who lost toy monkey at Buckingham Palace visit has it returned by the Queen
September 19, 2019

Katie Hart's daughter forgot her toy monkey during a Buckingham Palace tour.

Royal Collection Trust/Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019"

"A young girl’s toy monkey had the vacation of a lifetime after it was left behind at Buckingham Palace.

While on a touristy trip to England in August, five-year-old Savannah Hart brought her monkey toy, Harriet, on a tour of one of London‘s most famous sites.

A day later while on a school bus, her mom, Katie, noticed the toy was missing.

“The next day we were on a bus and I just had the thought and said, ‘Where’s Harriet?'” Savannah’s mom told Australian news outlet 7News.
In a mission to repatriate Harriet, Savannah got together with her school friends to write a letter to the Queen.

Including photos of the travelling monkey in Northern Ireland, Scotland and France, they sealed the letter and put it in the mailbox, hoping for the best.

They addressed the letter to “Madam,” writing: “We are a small preschool located in Woodside, South Australia. We have some toy travelling monkeys that children take with them on holidays and bring back photos for their adventures. This helps our children learn more about the wider world.”

 

[Lilibet]

Um

Congratulations for carrying your own stuff?

Um (I don’t normally use this “word” since it drips with snark, but I will make an exception here)...unlike us, they have people with them who theoretically could be asked to carry stuff...so yeah, it’s refreshing that they don’t presume on them to do so. Is it really necessary or kind to continue to shoot down most positive news or comments about Harry and Meghan? What’s the point?

 

[Pi Thoughts]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived in Italy to attend the wedding of her BFF Misha Nonoo and energy entrepreneur Mikey Hess.

The New York Post reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be guests at the nuptials in Rome tomorrow — just three days before embarking on their much-anticipated tour of South Africa.
Meghan jets off to Italy for A-list wedding

 

[gregjrichards]

Kate Middleton looks radiant as joins the winner of Blue Peter's sculpture competition in her Back to Nature garden

Kate Middleton reveals the winning sculpture for her Back to Nature Garden at RHS Wisley | Daily Mail Online

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

https://my.xfinity.com/articles/entertainment-eonline/20190919/Meghan-Markle-and-Pr-6780

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are taking a short weekend trip for a very special occasion just days before their first Royal tour with their son.

The two recently jetted off to Rome to attend the wedding of the Duchess of Sussex's friend and designer Misha Nonoo and American energy entrepreneur Michael Hess, according to multiple reports. The Royal couple's 4-month-old son Archie Harrison was not spotted with them...

 

[maggieg]

The two recently jetted off to Rome to attend the wedding of the Duchess of Sussex's friend and designer Misha Nonoo and American energy entrepreneur Michael Hess, according to multiple reports. The Royal couple's 4-month-old son Archie Harrison was not spotted with them...

Does this mean they're doing to fly back to England from Rome before flying to SA?

 

[human]

Um

Congratulations for carrying your own stuff?

Yes. They could have someone carry for them but they are doing it like other parents.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Does this mean they're doing to fly back to England from Rome before flying to SA?

It's called a "short weekend trip", so I assume they will return to UK before flying to SA because Master Archie will accompany them on the royal tour.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Does this mean they're doing to fly back to England from Rome before flying to SA?

Yes I would think so, it's less than 3 hours away.

 

[human]

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Kate Middleton looks radiant as joins the winner of Blue Peter's sculpture competition in her Back to Nature garden

Kate Middleton reveals the winning sculpture for her Back to Nature Garden at RHS Wisley | Daily Mail Online

I hope we see pictures as different flowers cover it

 

[human]

It's called a "short weekend trip", so I assume they will return to UK before flying to SA because Master Archie will accompany them on the royal tour.

I wonder why they did not bring the baby with a nanny.

I wonder if Meghan has stopped nursing.

 

[Lilibet]

I wonder why they did not bring the baby with a nanny.

I wonder if Meghan has stopped nursing.

I doubt they’ll be gone long enough to go to that much disruption for Archie right before their big trip. Better to fly to Africa with a well-rested baby.

She’s either stopped nursing or she has a breast pump for times she’s away at feeding time.

 

[gregjrichards]

“Her Majesty the Queen is secretly a fan of 1980s pop duo Wham! and even asked for an audience with them, it has been revealed.

The new insight into the Royal's personal interests comes from the band's late manager Bryan Morrison, who biography was published recently.

In his memoirs, published after his untimely death in 2008, Morrison writes how she met Wham! at a polo match in June 1985.

So enthralled by the music of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley was the Queen, that she even requested to meet them in private.”

The Queen is a massive Wham! fan, the band's former manager reveals | Daily Mail Online

Princess Diana was also a big fan of George Michael.

 

[Keine Engel]

Have we not had a post for these Downtown Tiaras?

Ooops.. lol​

Especially for you @gregjrichards
(I can't quote as post was from last thread)

Apparently a lot of thought & effort went into this area of the movies costumes. Some of the tiaras are the original actual antiques which were loaned from a top London Jewellers which specialises in antique jewels.

- Garrard must be cursing every single piece of publicity for this film - ​

Film Will Include Diamonds Fit For Royalty
Including three stunning Bentley & Skinner tiaras​

The center of the plot of the new Downton Abbey movie is a royal visit. Upstairs and down, the inhabitants of our favorite fictional British estate are thrown into an uproar by a visit from King George V and Queen Mary.

..but all efforts are rewarded by a suitably grand party, complete with tiaras!

And not just any tiaras— Queen Mary (the present Queen's grandmother) wears the storied Vladimir Tiara! which would go on to be among her granddaughter's favorites.

Mary of Teck wearing the tiara with emeralds
(You all know I couldn't resist adding a pic.)​

Costume designer Anna Robbins worked with Bentley & Skinner to ensure that each tiara suited its wearer's distinct personality and style.

The diamond foliate tiara worn by the Dowager Countess, (Dame Maggie)

Lady Cora's diadem boasts foliate swags, floral motifs

Nine diamond-set fleur-de-lis motifs with old brilliant-cut diamond tops adorn Lady Edith's tiara
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Known as a leading supplier of vintage tiaras in London, Bentley & Skinner has provided the three period pieces for debut film of the popular ITV series.

Established in 1880, by Royal Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Bentley & Skinner has been supplying jewellery to the Royal Family since the latter part of Queen Victoria’s reign

The Downton Abbey Film Will Include Diamonds Fit For Royalty
Bentley & Skinner tiaras adorn leading ladies in new Downton Abbey film - Professional Jeweller

 

[gregjrichards]

Royal shyness! Kate Middleton gushes over 'sweet' little boy who turned timid when tasked with giving the Duchess a bouquet

Kate Middleton laughs as adorable little boy who is overcome with shyness over meeting her | Daily Mail Online

The Duchess of Cambridge is really good with children she is a great member of the royal family.

 

[rosemadderlake]

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Royal shyness! Kate Middleton gushes over 'sweet' little boy who turned timid when tasked with giving the Duchess a bouquet

Kate Middleton laughs as adorable little boy who is overcome with shyness over meeting her | Daily Mail Online

The Duchess of Cambridge is really good with children she is a great member of the royal family.

Aww, that’s an adorable picture.

I notice everyone’s wearing polka dots. Is there a significance to that or is it just a coincidence?

 

[Keine Engel]

Countess of Wessex urges Commonwealth to secure gender equality ​

The Countess of Wessex has urged Commonwealth leaders to listen to women and promote a “feminist peace”, telling them she is “honour bound” to report their progress back to the Queen.

The Countess, who delivered a speech to the 12th Commonwealth Women's Affairs Ministers Meeting in Kenya, said the Queen was “delighted” that the meeting to further women’s rights was being held and would await news of its “full and productive outcomes”.

The Countess said: “We must not limit our ambitions - we also want to promote women as negotiators, as ceasefire and peace agreement monitors, as front-line peacekeepers and as political leaders."

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“Today I bring you special greetings from Her Majesty The Queen, who is delighted this meeting is convening once again and, as you would expect, I am honour bound to return with a good account of the full and productive outcomes of this conference, particularly as an important precursor to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda next year.”

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While the Countess, Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Sussex have recently spoken of gender inequality in public, the speech is a rare example of a member of the Royal Family using the word “feminist” in a major public address.

The Telegraph

Same event...

Best foot forward! Countess of Wessex dons stunning £1,665 Erdem dress as she joins in traditional dance with a 15-year-old refugee girl on charity trip to Kenya
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The Countess of Wessex looked in good spirits today as she danced with refugees during a visit to the RefuSHE girls empowerment programme in Nairobi.

Short video of Sophie dancing ​

Many of the women met by the Countess have fled Somalia, South Sudan and other countries affected by conflict in the region and some are survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

Sophie, 54, took the hands of 15-year-old Gizele as she joined her for a traditional dance
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RefuSHE offers refugees safe shelter, education, counselling, and legal advocacy support and Sophie visited as part of the Girls Empowerment Programme.

The programme teaches women and girls to make things in order to give them a marketable skill and earn income.

Daily Mail