It’s been a very busy and successful two weeks for the Royal Family.  We saw Her Majesty make a historic visit to the Republic of Ireland — the first monarch to do so in 100 years.  This week, the Royal Family hosted a state visit for US President Barack Obama. Coming after Prince William & Catherine’s royal wedding in April 29, it caps a month of glory for the monarchy.  A fine, fine month it was indeed!

The next big event?  We’ll have to wait another 2 weeks for a big weekend:

• June 11 (Saturday): Trooping the Colour, celebrating the Queen’s ceremonial birthday. It will be extra special as she turned 85 this year. Many members of the Royal Family expected. Expecting Prince William to be on a horse for the parade, and Princess Catherine to make an appearance with him on the balcony for the fly-past.

• June 12 (Sunday): The Duke of Edinburgh’s birthday celebration.  Prince Philip turns 90.  A service for the royals at St. George’s Cathedral followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.  That afternoon, Prince William & Prince Harry play polo against each other for the Sentebale Polo Cup.
• June 13 (Monday): Order of the Garter Ceremony.  Expect the Queen, along with Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne & Prince William in full velvet robes and feathered hats.

In the meantime, a round of royal tidbits….

Pippa! Pippa!  Pippa!

Pippa Middleton has been followed around London and photographed in the past week.  The constant paparazzi presence is eerily reminiscent of Kate a few years ago, when she was in London working for Jigsaw.  She ended up quitting her job and moving to secluded Bucklebury with her parents.  Hopefully the paps back off this time around and the same thing won’t have to happen to Pippa.  Anyhow:

• Pippa in pink blouse & jeans running errands (May 26)
• Pippa in lovely short dress in London (May 25)
• Pippa casual in denims & boots (May 20)
• Pippa out & about in Kensington (May 19)

And that’s just the past week.  Let’s not forget she was followed around Madrid before that.  Pippa is also mentioned as a possible feature on the ‘Glee’ finale, amidst silly rumours that she’s getting her own show on Oprah’s own network.

Other Royal Tidbits:

• Video: Prince Charles goes full steam ahead of train ride in Hampshire
• The Queen pops in for lunch at Gunwharf Quays
• Girls night out: Fergie has dinner with daughters Beatrice & Eugenie
• Fergie & Eugenie shopping in Mayfair & chauffered around in a Bentley
• William & Kate won’t rush a baby
• Missed out on Kate’s sold-out Reiss Shola dress?  You can still rent or buy it on Ebay

And in preparation for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 90th birthday, I leave you with a must-see video about the steadfast consort to the Queen:

Prince Philip at 90 (Part 1)

Prince Philip at 90 (Part 2)

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