Posted in Duke of Edinburgh, President Bush, Prince Philip, The Queen, Windsor Castle on June 15th, 2008
President Bush and his wife, Laura, have arrived at Windsor Castle for afternoon tea with the Queen.
Marine 1, the Presidential helicopter, lands at Windsor Castle
The visit is the final leg of the European tour to mark the ending of George Bush’s term as President of the United States.
Tonight they will dine with Prime Minister Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street in London.
President Bush and First Lady greeted at Windsor Castle
The Presidential couple will spend a day and a half in Britain, mainly saying their goodbyes but also fitting in some business meetings too, especially with Brown.
Posted in Duke of Edinburgh, Edmund Hillary, Prince Philip, St George's Chapel, The Queen, Windsor Castle on January 18th, 2008
In the aftermath of the death of Sir Edmund Hillary at the age of 88, the Queen has offered to honour the explorer by holding a special memorial service for his family at Windsor Castle.
Sir Edmund Hillary being honoured by Nepal
New Zealander Sir Edmund was the first man to conquer Mount Everest as part of the British 1953 expedition team. The news of the triumph came through just before the Queen’s Coronation and added considerable sparkle to the beginning of the new Elizabethan Age.
Mount Everest — world’s highest peak
His recent passing has “deeply saddened” the Queen who sent a personal message of condolences from herself and the Duke of Edinburgh to the Hillary family.
The service is expected to be held at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on a date to be fixed in April.
Hillary started out as a bee farmer before becoming one of the world’s most famous explorers. He was made a Knight of the Garter, which means the Windsor ceremony will include the “laying up” of his banner in the chapel. His family will meet the Queen personally after the service.
Sir Edmund has been granted the rare honour in his native New Zealand of a State funeral, where the Queen will be represented by the Governor-General of New Zealand.
The service will be held in Auckland next Tuesday and the Queen and the Duke will send a personal wreath to be laid at the lying-in-state before the funeral.
Posted in Royal Family, Royalty, The Queen, Windsor, Windsor Castle on July 26th, 2007
With more flooding expected around Windsor, and the banks of the River Thames already under 4-feet of water, the Queen, 81, was unable to ride her normal route yesterday.
In a message to victims of the flooding, the Monarch said, “I have been shocked and deeply concerned by the extent of the devastation caused by the most recent severe flooding across large parts of the country.”
Her Majesty sympathized with “all the many people whose homes have been damaged, livelihoods threatened, or who have been affected by the power and water shortages. May I also express my continued admiration for the emergency services, military personnel, local authorities and volunteers working tirelessly and selflessly to bring people to safety and avert further damage.”
Posted in Royal Family, Royalty, The Queen, Windsor Castle on April 21st, 2007
It’s the Queen’s 81st birthday today and Royal Anecdotes raises a loyal toast of virtual champagne to Her Majesty.
After the pomp and ceremony of last year’s 80th, the Queen is spending the day quietly at Windsor Castle. However, some of London’s mayors are to turn up in full regalia to present a giant birthday card to her.
Royal gun salutes will be fired in the Queen’s honour.
