Diamond Jubilee

[angelwind]

For those who are interested....like me...

And congratulations to our UK forum members...this queen has lived a remarkable life in the public eye.

Thousands celebrate Queen's jubilee at giant flotilla | World | News | Toronto Sun

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

We have seen clips on the news

Congrats and blessings ~ have a wonderful celebration

 

[angelwind]

I am enjoying the flotilla of boats on the Thames river...love the fog and rain...this woman is 85 or 86 years old...she is still going strong. thumbsup!

 

[davedajobauk]

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons

Born(1926-04-21) 21 April 1926 (age 86)
Mayfair, United Kingdom

 

[nChrist]

CONGRATULATIONS!
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[davedajobauk]

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[NorwayUnn]

congratulations from Norway

 

[davedajobauk]

Thank you Unni Sis'

 

[angelwind]

I have learned that the queen's husband has been taken to the hospital and he will miss the last of the party events. These two are certainly "seniors"...I need more rest than they do it seems.

 

[rebornfree]

Yes, Prince Philip missed the concert last night, and the service, carriage ride and fly past today. He is said to be getting better thankfully.

It has been a wonderful weekend. The Queen is very popular and sixty years is a long reign. Today there was a church service in St Paul's Cathedral to thank God for it.

Thank you, overseas friends for your interest. I had wondered if the news of it had been broadcast in your countries.

 

[angelwind]

The Jubilee Procession by The British Monarchy, on Flickr


Jubilee Picnic at Buckingham Palace by The British Monarchy, on Flickr

 

[angelwind]

Service at St. Paul's Cathedral by The British Monarchy, on Flickr



Service at St. Paul's Cathedral by The British Monarchy, on Flickr

 

[angelwind]

Footguards at Buckingham Palace by The British Monarchy, on Flickr


Westminster Hall by The British Monarchy, on Flickr

 

[angelwind]

We do not have one person in America who can generate this much patriotism or affection from so many.

The media has not done much for televizing the events...I watched BBC America or went online for news.


The Diamond Jubilee Concert by The British Monarchy, on Flickr

 

[angelwind]

We have an extremely rich Christian heritage from the British...the KJB for one and the Puritans etc....I am very thankful for that island country.

 

[rebornfree]

What lovely posts Anglewind; thank you for your affection for our country. I see you're in California. I have second cousins there. My great-aunt left Wales about 100 years ago to live in the States.

I love that photo of Prince Charles kissing his mother's hand, and the choir of children sang beautifully. Another moment which stays in my mind is the choir at the end of the flotilla, who were on the deck of a boat in pouring rain, singing to the Queen. They were soaking wet, hair plastered down their faces, but they continued to sing. The music was wonderful.

 

[angelwind]

I love seeing those boats on the Thames too....history in the making.


D7K_2359 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Flotilla on the Thames 3 June 2012 by David Dawson Photography, on Flickr

 

[angelwind]

Here is a pic of the royal barge...


Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant by ComSec, on Flickr

 

[angelwind]

I love this one because we can see the clock tower,,,and other landmarks...


Queen's Diamond Jubilee River Thames Pageant by Defence Images, on Flickr

If you click on these Flickr links you can scroll thru lots of photos.

 

[angelwind]

Ok...last pic....the queen with her husband before he took ill...


Queen's Diamond Jubilee River Thames Pageant by Defence Images, on Flickr