Since we moved here the British Monarchy has been a source of total fascination for me. We've loved visiting some of the current Royal residences (here, here, here and here) and learning about past monarchs on TV programmes and at historical sites. We also watched Her Majesty the Queen's annual Christmas broadcast with keen interest. And we've been hearing about the fact that Her Majesty the Queen has two birthdays. Today is her actual birthday; she is 83. Since 1805 the Sovereign's birthday has been been officially celebrated the second Saturday of June with a big parade called "Trooping the Colour." (According to the official website of the British Monarchy, the date was chosen because "good weather is more likely.")Since we're on the subject, I loved watching the Obamas meet Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh a few weeks ago at Buckingham Palace. And, yes, many people in this country were deeply offended that Michelle Obama hugged the Queen (also, that she didn't curtsy). Thankfully the Queen was not among those offended.
A post about Her Majesty wouldn't be complete without a few lines from the British National Anthem, "God Save the Queen." (If any of you Americans would like to sing along, you already know the tune. It's the same as "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Not joking.)
God save our gracious Queen!
Long live our noble Queen!
God save the Queen!
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the Queen
1 comment:
The picture of the Queen is great! The lighting colors are wonderful. Happy Birthday your Majesty!!
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