UK Royal Family News & Discussion

[jerseyboi]

Healthy and happy Queen leaves hospital smiling after being treated for nasty stomach bug

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz2MaLIV2i9

[lajofa]

Walked 'unaided' out of the hospital 'without any help', and 'taken their for treatment'. Good to see English journos are just as shit as their Aussie counterparts.

[jerseyboi]

Rare public occasion for the Duchess , as she has reduced her work load
because of her pregnancy. ( carrying Australia's royal future. )

[crazyknightsfan]

can't wait for kate to be queen...then i can say i'd f the queen. right now that's just wrong...

[Danubis]

Is she laying an egg?

[thewallpart6]

Horse doesn't lay eggs.

[jerseyboi]

Message from Elizabeth II

Commonwealth Day message for 2013.

"particularly those that may have seemed challenging, daunting or even impossible which have helped to build strength, resilience, and pride in our young people, in our communities and in our nations.

"Great achievements in human history have a number of common characteristics. From climbing the highest mountain, to winning a sporting competition, making a scientific breakthrough, building a successful business or discovering unique artistic talent, these outcomes all begin as a simple goal or idea in one person's mind.

"We are all born with the desire to learn, to explore, to try new things. And each of us can think of occasions when we have been inspired to do something more efficiently, or to assist others in achieving their full potential. Yet it still takes courage to launch into the unknown.


"Ambition and curiosity open new avenues of opportunity.

"That is what lies at the heart of our Commonwealth approach: individuals and communities finding ways to strive together to create a better future that is beneficial for all.

"Our shared values of peace, democracy, development, justice and human rights, which are found in our new Commonwealth Charter, mean that we place special emphasis on including everyone in this goal, especially those who are vulnerable.

"I am reminded of the adage, nothing ventured, nothing gained. As we reflect on how the Commonwealth theme applies to us individually, let us think about what can be gained with a bold heart, dedication, and teamwork.

"And let us bear in mind the great opportunity that is offered by the Commonwealth of joining with others, stronger together, for the common good."


500 days to Commonwealth games in Glasgow marked around the world http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21716783

[lajofa]

Nice to see that they've got a black bloke in that 500, showing that the sweaties are far from racist. A bet there's an Asian in there too, but it would have been better if they made him or her look at the camera just so we could check.

[Danubis]

I drove through Glasgow, it felt like driving down the gold coast highway, the bit where you go past the logan hyperdome.

[MPJK]

It's not really a message from the Queen. She doesn't write any of these at all. All she does is read them. (In fact, she hardly does anything at all and garners respect from it - lucky bitch). In any case, it's a message from one of the royal writer people things. Thank you Royal Writer People Thing.

[jerseyboi]

Historic Charter for all Member Nations



HM Queen Elizabeth II to mark Commonwealth Day with signing of historic Charter

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, will mark Commonwealth Day on Monday, 11 March by signing the Commonwealth Charter, an historic document which brings together, for the first time in the association's 64-year history, key declarations on Commonwealth principles.

The Charter signing will take place at a reception hosted by the Commonwealth Secretary-General at Marlborough House in London. It will be the Queen’s first official engagement since leaving hospital earlier this week.

After the signing, the Queen will address High Commissioners and other dignitaries at the reception.

Heads of Government adopted the Commonwealth Charter on 14 December 2012, following a year-long consultation with member governments and civil society. The signed Charter will remain on display at Marlborough House.

Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma said: “The modern Commonwealth is built on the shared values, principles and goals in our Commonwealth Charter. We are deeply honoured that the Queen will endorse the Charter on what is a significant day for the entire Commonwealth family.”

Noting the Commonwealth Day 2013 theme ‘Opportunity through Enterprise’, Mr Sharma added: “Converting the words of the Charter into practical action and results can be achieved and indeed accelerated by taking full advantage of opportunities created by enterprising Commonwealth citizens, organisations and governments.”

The theme will be marked throughout the week with a series of events across the Commonwealth’s 54 countries.

A special Commonwealth Day message from the Queen, in her capacity as Head of the Commonwealth, will be broadcast on radio stations and read at public events across the Commonwealth to mark the day.

In London, Commonwealth Day will be celebrated with a multi-faith Observance at Westminster Abbey, also attended by the Queen and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson, award-winning soul singer Beverley Knight, indie-rock favourites The Noisettes, and acclaimed ‘Young Global Leader’ Ricken Patel will lead celebrations in the Abbey. Children’s poet, John Agard, will read a poem specially commissioned for the Observance.

Also on Monday, Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 will unveil the international route to be taken by the Queen’s Baton Relay. The relay is a unique tradition, which begins at Buckingham Palace on 9 October and ends at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Games unite the two billion citizens of the Commonwealth in a celebration of sport, diversity and peace.

On 12 March, the Commonwealth Foundation will host the 16th Commonwealth Lecture at Guildhall in London. Ricken Patel, founding President and Executive Director of the global campaigning movement Avaaz, will deliver this lecture.

The Commonwealth Youth Programme's Africa, Asia, Caribbean and Pacific regional centres will all host commemorative events.

Since 1977, Commonwealth Day has been celebrated on the second Monday in March each year – a day when schools are open in all Commonwealth countries. It is an opportunity to promote understanding on democratic values, the dignity of citizens and opportunities for youth across the Commonwealth.

http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/...80313cwday.htm

[jerseyboi]

Cosy and comfy, one's sitting room: Cluttered with treasures and just a little bit messy, the Queen's private retreat (it has the everyday cosiness of a granny’s front room.)

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz2NKmEwt3G

[Urbania]

Random Lizziness..

[jerseyboi]

New Tv Documentary about Queen Elizabeth II starts on BBC
not just about the UK.



Sure it will be on Australia tv soon.

[Danubis]

At what age did she stop fiddling with herself? 70?

[jerseyboi]

Originally Posted by Danubis

At what age did she stop fiddling with herself? 70?

Duno - but you got stop fiddling with ya self to!

[Wezza]

Shit thread.

[jerseyboi]

Queensland to go it alone:



Queensland Succession to the Crown Bill, 2013

[jerseyboi]

The Queen's Baton Relay -- The Journey of the Baton

[Cruise]

Originally Posted by Wezza

Shit thread.

Shit thread. Would read again.