Royalty thread #14: Platinum edition

[MsZem]

I think it's time for a new thread. To start things off:

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Make Their Carriage Debut at Trooping the Colour!

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis made their carriage ride debut

people.com

 

[Wyliefan]

Those kids are so cute. Honestly, pretty much the only reason I have any interest at all in the royals is that they have cute kids and dress them up cute.

 

[MsZem]

Those kids are so cute. Honestly, pretty much the only reason I have any interest at all in the royals is that they have cute kids and dress them up cute.

In that case, let's check in with Baby Toddler Prince Charles:

Prince Charles of Luxembourg celebrates 2nd birthday with new adorable photos

Prince Charles of Luxembourg turned 2 on May 10. See the new photos and souvenir video that were released to celebrate his birthday.

www.hola.com

 

[quartz]

Those kids are so cute. Honestly, pretty much the only reason I have any interest at all in the royals is that they have cute kids and dress them up cute.

For me it’s the cute kids and what all the women are wearing. I think the queen looks amazing too - her complexion is gorgeous and I love her hats. That’s basically it, just something for me to look at.

 

[Wyliefan]

Yep. We all need our eye candy.

 

[ChelleC]

George looks so much like William.

 

[JJH]

For those who like clothes and reuse and really cute kids.

Prince Louis, 4, Wears Dad Prince William's Mini Sailor Suit for Trooping the Colour (37 Years Later!)

Prince Louis rewears a sailor suit that his dad Prince William wore to Trooping the Colour in 1985

people.com

 

[JJH]

I love Louis. I just do.

Prince Louis Makes a Memorable Trooping the Colour Appearance! See All of the Photos

Prince Louis, 4, stole the show when he joined his family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the 2022 Trooping the Colour in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

people.com

 

[DFJ]

I love Louis. I just do.

Prince Louis Makes a Memorable Trooping the Colour Appearance! See All of the Photos

Prince Louis, 4, stole the show when he joined his family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the 2022 Trooping the Colour in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

people.com

He was adorable. Waving at the planes. So excited. And, Kate, looking absolutely fabulous, as usual.

Loved the Queen and her very cool shades.

 

[MLIS]

Buckingham Palace has just announced that the Queen won't attend the service at St. Paul's tomorrow. She certainly looked in fine form today, but the palace says she experienced "some discomfort" and thinks the journey and necessary walking/stairs/etc will be too much for her. A shame! She is still going to light the beacon at Windsor tonight.

 

[SHARPIE]

Amazing episode of “Eastenders“ this evening where Charles and Camilla showed up!

I watch the show off and on and thought it was especially lovely that in the episode they had planted a tree in tribute to a character who had been killed off by domestic violence and Camilla placed a ribbon on the tree. She’s a very strong advocate for helping victims of domestic violence so it was wonderful.


i was at work today but am looking forward to the lighting of the beacons soon! There’s one on the hill which overlooks my house.

 

[DFJ]

Buckingham Palace has just announced that the Queen won't attend the service at St. Paul's tomorrow. She certainly looked in fine form today, but the palace says she experienced "some discomfort" and thinks the journey and necessary walking/stairs/etc will be too much for her. A shame! She is still going to light the beacon at Windsor tonight.

I heard this morning that she has a terrible back problem that is very painful. Perhaps walking and climbing stairs is very difficult for her.

 

[miffy]

Louis was hilarious amd very cute in the sailor outfit, and was only very slightly overshadowed by Seamus the dog. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ds-furry-mascot-effortlessly-steals-show.html

 

[Kruss]

George looks so much like William.

I actually thought that in those carriage photos, he's reminding me a touch of the current Earl Spencer.

 

[Lemonade20]

Louis was so cute! He really stole the balcony from everyone!

 

[mella]

Amazing episode of “Eastenders“ this evening where Charles and Camilla showed up!

I watch the show off and on and thought it was especially lovely that in the episode they had planted a tree in tribute to a character who had been killed off by domestic violence and Camilla placed a ribbon on the tree. She’s a very strong advocate for helping victims of domestic violence so it was wonderful.


i was at work today but am looking forward to the lighting of the beacons soon! There’s one on the hill which overlooks my house.

Ha! Just watched it. Nice touch. I'd read a while back that they'd visited the newly constructed set and thought it seemed a bit overkill but it all makes sense now! Did they do Corrie as well?

 

[ballettmaus]

I'm not a fan of Kate's look. Not sure if it's the hat or the angular shoulders or both but there's something about it that I don't think flatters her.
Charles looks about as old as his mother. And the Duke of Kent looks even older
I like what's visible of Charlotte's dress. It looks like something I would have loved to wear as well.

 

[once_upon]

I think the Queen looked frail, appears to have lost weight and in general looker much older and vulnerable than the last time I saw pictures of her.

Granted, I don't follow the Royals as closely as many of you, but my impression was she looks to be in failing health.

 

[Deleted member 221]

I suspect this is the last jubilee for the Queen, and probably the only Platinum Jubilee the UK (or any country) will experience. At least for hundreds or maybe thousands of years, until advances in life expectancy change the landscape dramatically. I know the Queen has said she'd never abdicate, but I feel like the transfer of power has already begun. My question is how long it will last. I could see her stepping down as soon as this summer and probably no later than two years from now.

I was that Boris was booed as he entered the service at St. Paul's. And five soldiers collapsed, allegedly from heat exhaustion. It's 20 degrees Celsius / 68 Fahrenheit. I imagine the uniforms must be really hot, but still....! Brits really cannot deal with "heat."

 

[taf2002]

IMO Louis is cuter in the face at this age than the other 2 were. He seems to have Charlotte's outgoing personality too. But all 3 of the kids have been adorable at every age so far.

 

[Sylvia]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1532715805384884225

 

[puglover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1532715805384884225

What a lovely story. One of my daughters is on a "girls holiday" with some American friends to enjoy the Jubilee. Her friend reserved their hotel room years ago. I am thrilled for her but really quite envious. I have a beautiful plate from the Queen's coronation that belonged to my mother and which I cherish in a shadow box for safe keeping.

 

[ballettmaus]

I think Kate's outfit during the church service looked much better on her than the one she wore the day before.

 

[MsZem]

Meh, who cares about Kate and Meghan... it's Mike Tindall who's best dressed!

Mike Tindall Wears Wife Zara's Hat and Pokes Fun at 'Starburst' Fashion in Cheeky Jubilee Instagram Posts

Mike Tindall jokingly modeled the fuchsia fascinator worn by wife Zara Tindall for the service of thanksgiving honoring Queen Elizabeth during her Platinum Jubilee

people.com

 

[JJH]

More hats with Princess Anne, Zara & Mike Tindall at the Derby!

Princess Anne Steps in for Queen Elizabeth at Epsom Derby During Her Platinum Jubilee

In honor of the Queen's regal milestone, Princess Anne, 71, granddaughter Zara Tindall, 41, and husband, ex-England rugby star Mike Tindall, 43, were greeted at the race track by a special honor guard formed by 40 royal jockeys wearing the Queen's famous purple and gold racing colors.

people.com

Looks like fun.

 

[Sylvia]

Info about the concert:

The line-up for the Queen's Jubilee concert has been revealed

The special gig will feature some of the biggest names in music.

news.yahoo.com

Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee - Backstage at the Platinum Party at the Palace (BBC Radio 2):

Radio 2 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio 2 on BBC Sounds

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[SHARPIE]

OK so Paddington Bear and the Queen playing “We Will Rock You” on teacups and spoons is EVERYTHING

 

[ilovepaydays]

OK so Paddington Bear and the Queen playing “We Will Rock You” on teacups and spoons is EVERYTHING

Marmalade sandwich, Your Majesty? ️

 

[taf2002]

More hats with Princess Anne, Zara & Mike Tindall at the Derby!

Princess Anne Steps in for Queen Elizabeth at Epsom Derby During Her Platinum Jubilee

In honor of the Queen's regal milestone, Princess Anne, 71, granddaughter Zara Tindall, 41, and husband, ex-England rugby star Mike Tindall, 43, were greeted at the race track by a special honor guard formed by 40 royal jockeys wearing the Queen's famous purple and gold racing colors.

people.com

Looks like fun.

Anne's hat looks like a white frisbee.

 

[once_upon]

You guys are acting like hats make fashion sense and there is always a classic look.

Hats are made to be fashion at the moment.

I dont think it will be as bad as Princess Di's wedding dress. Nothing will be that awful. Even at the height of Dynasty fashion, that was a monstrosity.

Hats are fun.