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Archive for the ‘Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’ Category

July 8th, 2008

Video: Queen Elizabeth when She’s not ‘Being Queen’

What is Britain’s Queen Elizabeth like when she’s not performing official duties? What does she do when she doesn’t have to be all prim and proper? We’ve seen some aspects of her lighter fun-loving side. Here’s another video showing The Queen “off-duty”. She’s shown winning £16 on a horse race, being concerned about clashing with […]

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June 25th, 2008

Royal Ascot 2008 (Last Photos)

Here are three more photos of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip from the Royal Ascot held last week.
For the fourth day, Queen Elizabeth sported a summery look, with her straw hat decorated with flowers. On the fifth and last day, she was all in blue, but happy to greet her horse Free Agent after the […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Royal Ascot, Ladies Day (Day 3)

Royal Ascot 2008 is one for the books, but we still get to enjoy the hats and fashion of Ladies Day. Founded in 1711 by Queen Ann, followers of the Ascot Races switch their focus from the race to the stands. As traditional for all the days of the race, Queen Elizabeth II arrived […]

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June 18th, 2008

Royal Ascot 2008, Day 2

More hats as Royal Ascot continues into its second day. The Queen and Prince Philip arrived on a horse-drawn carriage as is customary for the meeting. Prince Charles and Camilla also made their appearance in the Royal Enclosure.
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June 18th, 2008

Royal Ascot 2008, Day 1

This is Royal Ascot week, June 17-21, 2008. And although the meeting is the most famous in the horse-racing world, all eyes were on the Royal Enclosure.
The British royal family came out in full fashion for the first day. Queen Elizabeth, of course, set the tone with her usual elegance in a cream ensemble with […]

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June 17th, 2008

Prince William, Knight of the Garter

The Queen in full regalia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
On June 16, 2008, Prince William was appointed a Royal Knight of the Garter, in recognition of his position as second in line to the British Throne. William is the 1000th person to receive the honor. Appointments to the order are by the […]

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June 17th, 2008

Photos: Trooping The Colour 2008

In case you missed seeing these last week, here are some photos from the Trooping the Colour ceremony held at London’s Mountbatten Memorial onJune 14, 2008.
This centuries-old tradition is also Queen Elizabeth’s official birthday parade. Her actual birthday is April 21.
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June 16th, 2008

Queen Elizabeth at the Vivari Queen’s Cup

Queen Elizabeth was the royal guest of honor at the High Goal Polo Match Queen’s Cup in Windsor Great Park on June 15, 2008. The event, sponsored by Vivari, is one of the most important in the polo season. Historically, The Queen presents the trophy, which she donated to the club in 1960, to […]

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June 9th, 2008

Queen Elizabeth Brightens Epsom Races

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It’s no secret that Queen Elizabeth loves horses and horse-racing. Her delight was evident at the Epsom races on Saturday, June 7, 2008. The monarch, who wore a cheery bright pink coat and matching hat, was accompanied by Prince Philip. The couple watched the race from the royal […]

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June 5th, 2008

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Celebrate Town’s 300th Anniversary

The town of Whitehaven in Cumbria celebrated their 300th anniversary with royal guests today, June 5, 2008.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited the town and officially opened its renovated Beacon Museum. The royal couple also witnessed a re-enactment of the freedom of the harbor given to the United States Navy in 1999.
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