Queen Elizabeth

Horses Queen Elizabeth

QUEEN ELIZABETH: BACK IN THE SADDLE

Even the threat of Covid doesn’t get between Queen Elizabeth and her horses. We were surprised to see this photo of the 94 year old Queen riding at Windsor Castle with the head groom of her stables in some rainy weather this week. It so happens she rides frequently – sometimes every day- regardless of the weather. Elizabeth has been obsessed with horses her entire life and owns horses for breeding, riding, and racing – she keeps a sharp eye on her stables. A few years back she started riding ponies instead of horses – they are sturdier and closer to the ground. In the photo she’s riding her favorite Fell pony named Fern.

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By Janet / December 14, 2020
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Queen Elizabeth Victoria Beckham

WHAT DO VICTORIA BECKHAM AND QUEEN ELIZABETH HAVE IN COMMON?

Victoria Beckham always looks like a runway model when she walks out of her NY hotel. How does she do it? Notice that her cute outfit is unencumbered by a coat – she’s not carrying a handbag, an umbrella or anything else. Not even a phone! Rather like Queen Elizabeth. Apparently she has a security man to carry everything she needs!

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By Janet / May 10, 2019
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Hunting Queen Elizabeth Royalty Sports

QUEEN ELIZABETH: THIS IS HOW ROYALS HAVE FUN?

If anybody is steeped in tradition, it’s Queen Elizabeth, 92, and after all these years she still thinks a “hunt” is a good time. Imagine getting up at the crack of dawn with freezing temperatures, and trekking through the misty woods in search of birds to shoot. There are plenty of cute dogs around, but killing quail (or whatever birds these Brits hunt) just doesn’t seem like that much fun. The Queen (with a hood and walking stick) was having such a good time with her friends on vacation, however, that she didn’t even go home when the Duke had his driving accident. By the way, the Queen drove her own Range Rover to the shoot.

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By Janet / January 27, 2019
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Anna Wintour Fashion Week Queen Elizabeth

QUEEN ELIZABETH AND ANNA WINTOUR AGREE ON ONE THING

Here’s someone we never thought we’d see sitting in the front row at London Fashion Week! Queen Elizabeth got all dolled up for her foray into the fashion world. Actually she made a speech about the importance of new young designer talent and the economy. We can only IMAGINE the competition to sit next to the Queen. Anna Wintour may have pulled some strings. We wonder what they talked about…they have something in common – they both found a hairstyle they like and stick to it!

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By Janet / February 20, 2018
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Couples Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth

THIS IS WHY THE BRITS LOVE THEIR QUEEN

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When we encountered this astonishing and tender photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Facebook, it instantly became one of our all time favorites. In a world changing at lightning speed, it’s nice to see some things have longevity.

By Janet / June 6, 2012
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Michelle Obama President Obama Queen Elizabeth Rita Wilson Tom Hanks

TOM HANKS AND RITA WILSON CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE EVENING TO BEGIN



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Tom Hanks is dolled up like Fred Astaire in a white tie and tails and Rita Wilson put on an evening gown to attend a huge event in London. They were invited to a very exclusive state banquet at Buckingham Palace with 171 celebrities and dignitaries plusPresident Obama and Queen Elizabeth. Certainly this Hollywood couple will add some sparkling conversation to the table. And the Obamas have never looked better!

By Janet / May 24, 2011
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Colin Firth Geoffrey Rush Helena Bonham Carter King George VI Lionel Logue Queen Elizabeth The King's Speech

THE KING’S SPEECH: LOOKS AREN’T EVERYTHING



When a film deals with real characters, it’s always fun to compare the actors with the people they portrayed. The Hollywood Reporter dug up photos of the stars of “The King’s Speech” and it’s evident the actors weren’t cast with much regard for for their looks – Colin Firth bears scant resemblance to King George VI, Geoffrey Rush isn’t nearly as handsome as speech therapist Lionel Logue, but Helena Bonham Carter DOES manage to look a little like Queen Elizabeth.

By Janet / February 22, 2011
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