The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #7

[human]

Critics back home sneer she’s icy and remote - but as she dazzles in London, one new admirer says: Stop being so mean to Melania!

Interesting article from the DM.
Stop being so mean to Melania! | Daily Mail Online

So many untrue things.

 

[Lilibet]

O/t response, On the medicine bottles, turn the cap upside down and screw on. If you have no kids to worry about, that way does not have the childproof feature

OT—Yes, we are able to do that with prescription meds from the pharmacy (that thankfully don’t come encased in plastic!). But most of our OTC meds like ibuprofen don’t have lids like that and DO come with plastic “protection.” Even my protein powder plastic container is encased in clear plastic.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Don't worry, it's traditional costume, but what a good looking couple.

Sweden's Princess Sofia stuns in traditional outfit as she celebrates with Prince Carl Phillip | Daily Mail Online

 

[CoverMeCagney]

As the royals prepare to wind down for their summer break, Hello magazine has counted up the number of days each royal family member has spent on public engagements this year so far.

Meghan Markle - 16
Kate Middleton - 25
The Queen - 28
Earl of Wessex - 30
Prince William - 31
Prince Harry - 33
Duke of York - 37
Camilla - 42
Prince Charles - 58
Princess Anne - 73

Princess Anne is STILL the hardest-working royal | Daily Mail Online

 

[human]

Donald Trump's UK visit cost taxpayers £18m - Barack Obama's was £1.6m

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Today at 5:45PM (Eastern) on TCM:

Battle of Britain (1969) - Overview - TCM.com

England defends itself against the Nazi Blitz.

 

[Keine Engel]

The princes salute heroes of D-Day:
Harry joins tribute to the fallen and William repeats the speech his great-grandfather King George VI gave on the day of invasion​

The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge have paid tribute to the heroes of D-Day at commemorations in Britain.

The brothers, who both served in the Armed Forces, are leading the 75th anniversary services in the UK while their father Prince Charles, 70, joins world leaders for events in Normandy.

Prince William, 36, marked the occasion by delivering the D-Day address made by his great-grandfather George VI on the day of the 1944 invasion.

The address was made to a crowd of uniformed veterans and military personnel after he laid a poppy wreath at the Normandy Campaign Memorial.

'A supreme test has to be faced': George VI's speech delivered on D-Day - and spoken by William today​

 

[Keine Engel]

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Prince Harry was at the Royal Hospital Chelsea to review its legendary scarlet-coat wearing residents on their annual Founder's Day Parade, which commemorates King Charles II founding the institution in 1681.

It is the nation's most famous retirement and nursing home for servicemen and women and currently houses some 300 veterans.

Prince Harry, 34, donned military uniform to attend Founder's Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, in London, where he met D-Day veterans and Chelsea Pensioners
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Don't they both scrub-up pretty well

Prince William delivers a speech as he leads D-Day commemorations

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Re: Baby Sussex christening. This article is from May 10 but gives some details about potential date, godparents, media coverage, etc.

When Is Baby Sussex's Christening? - When Will Harry and Meghan's Baby Be Christened

...A christening for the baby is expected this summer at St. George’s Chapel, where Harry and Meghan were married less than one year ago. The couple have apparently already discussed godparents with Harry’s royals cousin Zara Philips, and Princess Eugenie is said to be top of the list...

 

[Keine Engel]

A lone piper plays on the Mulberry harbour at Arromanches in Normandy

A lone piper marks the exact moment a British soldier landed in Arromanches​

A lone piper has played in northern France to mark the time the first British troops landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-day 75 years ago.

Pipe Major Trevor Macey-Lillie, from East Ayrshire, performed on a piece of Mulberry Harbour , the huge sections brought from the UK to make a port.

The service was followed by a ceremony at Bayeux War Cemetery, where many of the fallen were buried.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-

 

[Bravo]

Wow, Trump almost confronted Prince Harry about calling Meghan Markle "nasty"

 

[Bravo]

DH and I shared Poutine at an eatery at Eaton Centre on one of our (many) trips to Toronto. Not really my cup of tea, but I had to try it once. Poutine is on the menu at The Salty Dog on Princess ships, so maybe I'll have it again next winter.

And while you were in TO besides the Eaton Centre you were likely at Royal Alexander or Princess of Wales

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Oh, I had to look that up. Wow, yum!

Description
Poutine is a dish that includes french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. It originated in the Canadian province of Quebec and emerged in the late 1950s in the Centre-du-Québec area. It has long been associated with Quebec cuisine

Bon Appetit!

60 Top Poutine Pictures, Photos, & Images - Getty Images

 

[rosemadderlake]

A kiss for Camilla! Decorated veteran plants a peck on the Duchess' cheek as she joins Prince Charles in Normandy for D-Day commemorations (while others settle for taking her hand)

Camilla gets a kiss from a decorated war veteran as she joins Charles for D-Day commemorations | Daily Mail Online



-Very sweet, very charming.
Camilla looks lovely.

 

[gregjrichards]

Re: Baby Sussex christening. This article is from May 10 but gives some details about potential date, godparents, media coverage, etc.

When Is Baby Sussex's Christening? - When Will Harry and Meghan's Baby Be Christened

...A christening for the baby is expected this summer at St. George’s Chapel, where Harry and Meghan were married less than one year ago. The couple have apparently already discussed godparents with Harry’s royals cousin Zara Philips, and Princess Eugenie is said to be top of the list...

Thank you very much for this BDE. Her Majesty is normally at Balmoral from mid July to September so Archie’s christening should be anytime from now to mid July.

Balmoral is said to be Her Majesty’s favourite residence the grounds look amazing.

The Queen arrives at Balmoral – but she won't be able to stay in her castle just yet

 

[floridagrrl]

Has this been mentioned?

I just now realized it

Prince Philip was not in any pics during the state visit of DT?

 

[rosemadderlake]

I believe Prince Phillip is formally and officially retired.

 

[floridagrrl]

I believe Prince Phillip is formally and officially retired.

Oh REALLY?

Not sure why that surprises me being that he is 97 (?) but good that he finally has

 

[floridagrrl]

I believe Prince Phillip is formally and officially retired.

I guess all I had to do was google! Lol

@rosemadderlake you are correct!

Prince Philip NOT PRESENT for Trump: Where is Prince Philip during Trump's state visit?

Where is Prince Philip?
Prince Philip, 97, retired from official duties on August 2, 2017, and as such is not required to attend events such as this.

He is most likely in Sandringham, Norfolk, in a cottage on the royal estate, where he has spent most of his retirement.

 

[Laughing]

I guess all I had to do was google! Lol

@rosemadderlake you are correct!

Prince Philip NOT PRESENT for Trump: Where is Prince Philip during Trump's state visit?

Where is Prince Philip?
Prince Philip, 97, retired from official duties on August 2, 2017, and as such is not required to attend events such as this.

He is most likely in Sandringham, Norfolk, in a cottage on the royal estate, where he has spent most of his retirement.

I wondered if we would see Prince Philip as the WWII veteran that he is!