In the past few weeks, the British royal family has enjoyed a few notable moments. To celebrate Sweet Guy and I decided to do a bit of decorating in their honor. So we bring you A Christmas Tree For Queen Elizabeth.
More goodness to come further down in the post.
The Queen and Prince Philip recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November the 20th. The couple is noted as having the longest royal marriage in history.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1947.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were captured by British photographer Matt Holyoak to commemorate their platinum anniversary.
Mr. Holyoak also photographed the couple in the White Drawing Room at their home, Windsor Castle, in early November. The Queen wore a cream day dress by Angela Kelly that she had previously worn to a thanksgiving service marking the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary. She also wore the yellow gold, ruby and diamond “Scarab” brooch” given to her by Philip in 1966. It is probably no accident that the Queen and Duke stood in front of Thomas Gainsborough’s 1781 portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte, who were married for 57 years.
Then, just seven days later a statement from Clarence House (Prince Charles’ residence) announced the engagement of Prince Harry, 33, to Ms. Meghan Markle, 36. They are set to marry in May.
A Christmas Tree For Queen Elizabeth
Our Christmas decor this year began with a Victorian Dickens-themed Christmas in the formal dining and living room areas.
My children also generally decorate in their bedrooms. This year Sweet Guy asked if he could enjoy his tree in the sunroom which is next to the living area behind French doors.
So decorate we did.
Rule Britannia
The room is normally decorated with a Rule Britannia theme. You can see how the daybed pillows were made from vintage British tea towels HERE.
Just a few touches were needed to add a festive flair.
The Christmas in London pillow was found at TJ Maxx.
The showstopper is, of course, the tree. It was set upon an antique tea table.
I created the paper chain by printing out small images of the Union Jack, then cutting them out and gluing them together.
The crown ornament came from the gift shop at Hampton Court Palace, a favorite of King Henry VIII, on our last visit.
There are also Royal Guards…
…Big Ben in various forms…
…as well as the iconic red telephone booth and double-decker buses.
Queen Elizabeth Christmas Tree Topper
The tree topper is truly majestic!
A plain picture frame was purchased at Hobby Lobby and painted blue. Next, a favorite image of the Queen, which can be found HERE, was printed, cut out and glued on. Her Majesty was then accented with a bit of wire tinsel and glitter.
The antique tea table top turns so that the tree can be enjoyed from every angle. Plus one never turns their back on the Queen. (smile)
She now faces the daybed and you can catch a small glimpse of the entertainment center on the opposite wall.
It is filled with vintage figurines in their red and white finery accented with classic blue and white china.
The happy room is frequently admired by doxie Anglophile Gracie.
We hope you enjoy it too!
Laura
The adorable picture of your furr baby in the chair just about says it all. What a cutie.
Blessings,
d
Your home is just gorgeous! I love that you have the red and aqua both in your decor. The Queen fits perfectly!
The white tree is such a great way to show off this collection of ornaments. The Union Jack paper chain is perfect on your themed tree. You and Sweet Guy make a great decorating team.
Oh I love it and Ian was so right to add his tree to the sunroom. Perfect.
This is just wonderful! I love the Rule Brittania theme you have in this room. What a lucky find on that Christmas in London pillow! I bet you did a happy dance as it just jumped into your cart! Love how you created so many fun things for the tree!
The tree and all of your decorations are beautiful. I love those portraits of the Queen and her man — I always feel a bit sorry for them. I feel like they have had no life of their own, and probably haven’t!
This is my favorite Christmas decor of all time…I love Britain and the Royal Family…wow! This is just the best!
Laura,
Lovely tribute to Her Majesty, The Queen.
So thrilled that they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. I sent them a card, and am awaiting in anticipation for a reply. One of my Instagram friends – Gert’s Royals – sent them a card and got a lovely keepsake picture that wasn’t released to the media.
~Kiki~
Your home is beautiful! I’m loving Me Sweets tree especially. It’s perfect.
Silly typo…. Mr.
That is an awesome tree! I think you might be more British than the British themselves! lol
What a fun idea for a garland printed out and made into chains. The iconic ornaments of all things British are amazing. It must make you happy when you see them all and they remind you of wonderful trips to the UK.
Thank you so much for sharing a peek at your decorations. That little sunroom really deserved its own tree. I think Sweet Guy is also a very Smart Guy! 🙂
How lovely! What a charming royal theme – you have complimented your inspirationally decorated home.
Blessings from England
Mrs Hawkins
Oh yes, how I enjoyed this room! Your style is so fun!
You are a down to earth Martha Stewart, Laura. I hope someone sees this and gives you a television show. You deserve it.
Ginene
Oh Laura, with all my Anglophile passions and royal memorabilia, you have to know this is just my cuppa tea! I love every single bit of this post, not the least of which was your dedication in making the wonderful Union Jack chain and the gorgeous tree topper. I love all the bits you have in your decoration collection (even recognized a few, like the crown and phone booth and Big Ben!) I love the tea towel pillows — I should do something like that with mine! Oh, this post makes me outrageously happy! God Save the Queen!
Ahh what fun! Love it all!
Wonderful, Laura!
Oh Laura, this is marvelous!!!! I ADORE the white tree so much and the way your charming decorations play against it.
Everything looks beautiful as always.
Linda
This is adorable!!! I love it!!! The tree topper is the best.
Your house looks great, btw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Merry Merry!!!!!!
As usual, I had to save this post and visit it again a second time! It is just such a lovely tree and room. Your attention to detail is unbelievable. And the paper chain you made is genius. Thx for sharing this lovely room. . Enjoy. mary
Laura, I love this tree dedicated to the Queen and how everything was decorated in this room. Such a great idea and I enjoyed all the photos you shared. Thanks for sharing this at Share Your Style!
Lovely, and creative!! Gracie is a charmer!
What a wonderful tribute to our Queen! The tree topper is just beautiful, and I love the Union Jack paper chains. You’ve really done a beautiful job, Laura! Thank you so much for sharing your pretty decorations with us at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Your little dog is gorgeous!
Oh, Laura. As one Anglophile to another, I have to say that I’m smitten with this room! I love your tribute to the Queen: beautiful and elegant, just like ER herself. Isn’t it fun that so many people are now learning more about the Queen via The Crown? Oh boy, you’ve inspired me today; I’ll be humming “Jerusalem” to myself all day! Or maybe “I Vow to Thee, My Country” or “Zadok the Priest”. . . so many choices!
I have to say that of all the photos in this gorgeous post, the one with the dachshund steals the show. What a cutie!
Thank you so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week! A very merry Christmas to you!!
This post made me so giddy! I was squealing at every picture! lol I adore London, and this post was positively perfect in every way!
Merry Christmas!
I believe if Queen Elizabeth herself were to see all your displays, she would be pleased and impressed. I know I sure am! I love the topper, the tree garland, the British-themed ornaments, and that pillow is darling. Your whole tree is so eye-catching with the red and white. Absolutely decor to adore.