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The British Royal Family on Flickr

Jul 27

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The Queen, the Duke, with their young children - Prince Charles & Princess Anne

The Queen, the Duke, with their young children - Prince Charles & Princess Anne

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II may be 84 but she still has plenty of byte – as she’s shown by joining the photo-sharing website Flickr.

The Queen has already uploaded more than 600 snaps, many of which are very rare, and she plans to write a frequently-updated diary of the Royal Family’s engagements.

The pictures include historic shots of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert from the early days of photography, plus the Queen as a child with her parents and in early royal duties.

The launch follows that of royal.gov.uk, the monarchy Twitter account in 2009 and the Royal Channel on YouTube in 2007.

A Palace statement said: “The Flickr photo site is the latest way the royal household is engaging with technological innovation.”

Article: The Sun
Link: The British Monarchy’s Flicker account

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Queen Leads Royal Family on Island Cruise

Jul 25

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It’s a slow weekend… and the Royals are on holiday…

The monarch used to adore her annual cruises around the Western Isles of Scotland aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia and wept when the ship was decommissioned in 1997. Those days seemed destined to be more than a memory, but so keen was she to repeat the experience that she has spent an estimated £200,000 chartering a new cruise for her children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Among the highlights of the trip will be two parties to celebrate the 60th birthday of The Princess Royal next month and the 50th birthday of The Duke of York earlier this year.

Bathed in glorious sunshine, an excited Royal Family arrived en masse at Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis to begin their holiday.

The Queen, dressed in a lime green trouser suit and pastel headscarf, boarded the luxury Hebridean Princess, which will be their home for the next ten days. She was joined by the Duke of York and his daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.

The Princess Royal, boarded with a backpack and wearing cream trousers and a jacket, followed by her husband, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence, who was carrying two bags. Viscount Linley, Princess Margaret’s son, was present with his wife Serena Stanhope and their two children, Charles and Margarita. The viscount’s sister, Lady Sarah Chatto, her husband, Daniel, and their sons, Samuel and Arthur, appeared cheerful as they boarded.

Among those due to join the trip later are the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, with their children, and Peter Philips and his wife, Autumn.

Article: Telegraph
Pictures: Zimbio

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Happy Easter from the Royals

Apr 6

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Queen Elizabeth, Easter 2010

Queen Elizabeth, Easter 2010

The Queen was joined by two of her granddaughters as she took part in the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.

A crowd of well-wishers gathered outside St George’s Chapel to see members of the Royal Family as they arrived for the Mattins service.

The Queen, wearing a long violet coat and matching hat accessorised by a flower, was joined by her children Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. The Duke of York’s daughters Eugenie, wearing a dark purple dress, white beret and jacket, and Beatrice, who was in a floral dress and pale grey hat, were also present, as were the Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne’s husband Tim Laurence.

The Daily Mail also featured their story, focusing on Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s Easter glamour.

Articles: The Telegraph | Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images

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Royals at Work: March 2010

Mar 4

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Princess Royal’s surprise visit boosts morale in Afghanistan

The Princess spent time in Camp Bastion, the forces’ main base on March 1st, and met soldiers from a number of units including a group of military dog handlers. She was was welcomed by soldiers and officers of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistics Regiment, with a traditional battle display. She also met servicemen from 9 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps and the Household Cavalry Regiment and toured the British field hospital.

The visit was said to have been a great morale boost for the troops.

Article: The Telegraph

Prince William says homelessness ‘tarnishes’ society

Prince William, who is patron for Centrepoint – a charity for homeless young people that he first visited with his mother – admitted that he has had a privileged upbringing but said his work with the group had given him a greater understanding of the issues involved.

In remarks focusing on the number of homeless people in London he said: “I realise that I am very fortunate. But through my involvement with Centrepoint, and talking with the disadvantaged young people it looks after, I feel I have an understanding of some of the issues surrounding homelessness, one of the many manifestations of poverty in this capital city.”

Article: The Telegraph | Daily Mail

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The Queen Shows No Sign of Letting up at 83

Jan 2

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She may be approaching her 84th birthday, but the Queen is still carrying out official engagements at the rate of more than one a day. Figures compiled by the Daily Mail suggest that she conducted 375 visits, investitures and audiences in 2009 – two decades after most people her age retired.

The crown for “hardest working royal” once again goes to Princess Anne. Here are 2009’s numbers:

  • Princess Anne ———- 554 public engagements
  • Prince Charles ——— 540
  • Prince Andrew ——— 490
  • The Queen ————– 375
  • Prince William ———- 27
  • Prince Harry ———— 15

Article: Daily Mail

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Christmas 2009 for the Royals

Dec 25

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Christmas 2009 went according to tradition, with the Royal Family attending the Christmas Day service at Mary Magdalene Church, greeting people lined up in the streets to meet them, and returning to Sandringham House for lunch. The Queen’s Christmas message was then broadcast in the afternoon.


The Queen’s Christmas Message

Transcript: Read the Queen’s Christmas Message

The whole family was there for the church service. Pictures show Prince William and cousin Zara Phillips linking arms, the Queen receiving flowers from children, William hugging a church regular, Zara & Autumn (visiting with husband Peter Phillips) in killer heels, plus a host of Philip Treacy hats. Security is reportedly significantly tighter this year.

Article: Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images

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