Ladies Day at Royal Ascot 2009
June 18, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Ladies Day, the third day of Royal Ascot, is one of the highlights of the event that combines British horse-racing and fashion in a signature way. It is the ladies’ day to shine with the most unique hats seen anywhere.
Queen Elizabeth was very stylish in her blue and white combination. Here she is arriving with Prince Philip today, June 18, 2009:
British Royals Celebrate Easter 2009
April 13, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Sophie (behind the wall) on Easter Sunday 2009
The British royals, minus the younger set, got together on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, for their traditional celebration at Windsor Castle’s Saint George’s Chapel.
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attended the morning services led by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Rev David Connor. There seemed to be a threat of rain that morning, but the royals came prepared!
Prince Charles and Camilla were reported to be in Scotland.
More photos after the cut:
Video: Princess Anne in Australia
March 3, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
Last week, Princess Anne represented Queen Elizabeth at the memorial for the victims of the fires in Australia. The national service was held at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on February 22, 2009.
The Princess Royal read a message from the Queen during the memorial service, which said in part:
"Although a little daunted, when faced with the scale of loss, and the physical and mental impact that these bushfires have made and are still making for Victoria, individuals and towns have responded with resilience, ingenuity, courage and selflessness to situations that were changing at terrifying speed”
The Queen and her family have expressed their condolences for the tragedy. They have also signed the official condolence book at Australia House in London.
Who is Princess Anne, The Princess Royal?
November 19, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
Full Name: Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise
Birthday and Birthplace: August 15, 1950 at Clarence House, London
Royal House: The House of Windsor (The British Royal Family)
Rank in Succession: 10th in line to the British throne
Parents: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Siblings: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (b. 1948); Prince Andrew, The Duke of York (b. 1960); and Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex (b. 1964)
First Marriage: To Captain Mark Phillips (wedding day: November 14, 1973 at Westminster Abbey), until their divorce in April 1992.
Spouse: Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence (wedding day: December 12, 1992 at Crathie Church in Scotland)
Children: Peter Mark Andrew Phillips (b. 1977) and Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips (b. 1981), from Princess Anne’s marriage to Mark Phillips
Princess Anne’s Vintage Dress
July 22, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
In front: Princess Anne the Princess Royal, and her brother Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex; behind them, Autumn and Peter Phillips (Princess Anne’s son)
Much is being made of the dress that Princess Anne wore to last weekend’s wedding between Lady Rose Windsor and George Gilman. The white and yellow print dress was the same one that the Princess Royal wore to the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, 27 years ago! She even wore the same yellow hat.
Royal Ascot, Ladies Day (Day 3)
June 23, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
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 from Windsor Castle by horse drawn carriage. Joining her are several members of her family, decked out in their daytime best.
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Zara’s Family Gives their Support at the Badminton Horse Trials
May 3, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
As Zara Phillips concentrates on her events during the Badminton Horse Trials, her family and boyfriend are there to support her and cheer her on. Spotted on the grounds during the event were her mother Princess Anne and father Mark Phillips. Her brother Peter and his fiancee Autumn Kelly took time off from preparations for their wedding to also show their support. And of course, Zara’s boyfriend Mike Tindall was there as well.
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