Yesterday the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son. The announcement was made on the Palace’s Facebook and twitter accounts as well as the London BT Tower. Now the world awaits: Royal Babies What’s in a name? Ah but you have to love the hospital sending out a traditional town crier. Royal Babies What’s in a name? The easel at Buckingham Palace held an official announcement that provided the baby’s weight and time of birth. But no mention was made of the young prince’s ... View the Post
Day 25 A Royally Grand Day
Warning: this post has almost absolutely nothing to do with design. But please notice the elegant gilding on the palace doors. Day 25 A Royally Grand Day Day 25 A Royally Grand Day As many of you know I am a royal enthusiast. On Saturday, October 20, Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy were married. Prince Guillaume is the eldest son of Henri, Grand Duke and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. As is custom, a civil service ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee The Finale
Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen
On Saturday morning I awoke early to decorate our breakfast table for the Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen celebration. Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen The centerpiece featured a vintage biscuit tin celebrating the Queen’s 1952 coronation. I found it last summer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $2.50. The red roses and blue bachelor buttons came from the Fresh & Easy clearance bin ~ $2.00. The white peonies were a bit more at $7, but their lovely fragrance was ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore
There have been many events leading up to the Diamond Jubilee festivities over the past several weeks. Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore. Things really got underway on Tuesday, May 30th, with a garden tea party held at Buckingham Palace. Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore The Queen wore a lilac print silk dress and wool coat by Peter Enrione with a matching Angela Kelly hat. She carried her ever-present black patent Launer handbag. Proving once again she is a class act and wanting ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth
This weekend marks the Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth celebrating her 60 years on the throne. Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth There has been only one other monarch who celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth’s great great grandmother, Queen Victoria. The year was 1897. Even if you are not a Royal enthusiast, this is history in the making. I know it will never happen again in my lifetime nor that of my children. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21, 1926. ... View the Post
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