tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2258558892106282291..comments2024-03-29T07:15:33.972-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Jubilee Thoughts.Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85335523837491517922012-06-27T10:24:07.851-04:002012-06-27T10:24:07.851-04:00I missed it and your post brings tears my Anglophi...I missed it and your post brings tears my Anglophile eyes, Rhys. The Queen is a great lady in every sense of the word. I love Phillip and their grandchildren, too.<br /><br />Cathy AJThe Cat Bastethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766507614966971022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37260073396456917902012-06-14T20:24:05.267-04:002012-06-14T20:24:05.267-04:00Charming comments. You will quite enjoy my own blo...Charming comments. You will quite enjoy my own blog on the Queen for May 13, 2012 - see www.crimewriters,blogspot.com .. Thelma Straw, yes, I'm English from way back...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-327580580808386482012-06-14T18:38:46.607-04:002012-06-14T18:38:46.607-04:00Yes, quite a spectacle!
By the way, isn't &...Yes, quite a spectacle! <br /><br />By the way, isn't " Phil the Greek " really Danish? Didn't the Greeks invite the Danes to send royals when the Greek throne was vacated?<br /><br />My fantasy growing up was that someone would knock on my door, tell me the genealogy was all messed up, and I, California girl,<br />was the rightful Queen of England.<br /><br />Oh, how I am glad that never could happen!The Cruise Ladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5069960115191154572012-06-14T18:17:42.066-04:002012-06-14T18:17:42.066-04:00I'm very embarrassed to say that, Anglophile t...I'm very embarrassed to say that, Anglophile though I am, I saw very little of the Jubilee. I was writing and obviously very distracted. Every so often I'd come up for air and check the TV channels but couldn't find anything. Was I in a different universe? I didn't even see the procession on the Thames! No doubt I'll be kicking myself for years to come...<br /><br />Rhys, I love your "tea with the Queen" story!!! I was thrilled just to tour Buckingham Palace when it was first opened to the public.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50020285593189945032012-06-14T15:58:51.895-04:002012-06-14T15:58:51.895-04:00Rhys, your words beautifully stated.
I've been...Rhys, your words beautifully stated.<br />I've been mad for England and Queen Elizabeth since a young girl. My mother & aunt made trip there in l933, seeing King Geo V & Queen Mary.<br />Last summer I toured Buckingham Palace & had tea overlooking the gardens - a memorable day.<br />I treasure the thank you, bordered in black with Windsor crest, I received after sending condolences to Queen E on her father's death.<br />Such a thrill to see the loving response to the weekend's events.<br />What is it about that orderly procession down the Mall - quite moving. <br />Fantastic celebration for so many years of service to country and its people. <br /><br /><br />]LizT.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8499678362991829062012-06-14T14:49:51.969-04:002012-06-14T14:49:51.969-04:00Rhys, you said it all so well. As a fellow country...Rhys, you said it all so well. As a fellow countrywoman I felt immense respect for the Queen's stamina on that boat. I am an eighty-five year old person, who remembers being on the Mall watching her pass by in the carriage on her way to her honeymoon. She was beautiful, and Philip was busy tucking a robe around her. It was delightful to see her so happy. To me,she shines with integrity, never reneging on the pledge she took after her coronation. We have every right to be proud of such a faithful and steady lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40088277564000626262012-06-14T14:47:11.272-04:002012-06-14T14:47:11.272-04:00Tea with the queen. The Queen Mother was patron of...Tea with the queen. The Queen Mother was patron of my college. She was supposed to come to tea with "her girls" but was sick, so the queen came instead, saying, "Mummy sends her love."<br />Six of us were chosen to have tea with her. I was college VP so naturally I was included. It was a great experience as it was so informal. She asked great questions, made us laugh. We made her giggle. <br />The only drawback was that we were instructed only to eat what HM took. She had one piece of brown bread. That scene appeared in the first Royal Spyness book!Rhys Bowenhttp://www.rhysbowen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10990098507093802512012-06-14T14:46:20.909-04:002012-06-14T14:46:20.909-04:00Rhys, you should do an entire post--Tea With the Q...Rhys, you should do an entire post--Tea With the Queen. You can't just toss off something like that and move on. At least, not around us! xoxoLinda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50871586597403526162012-06-14T14:29:09.442-04:002012-06-14T14:29:09.442-04:00I enjoyed the pomp and circumstance which the Brit...I enjoyed the pomp and circumstance which the British do so well. And they are all so attractive. But I'm sure this was more meaningful to you as a native. Pride and joy and all those feelings that go with being a citizen. Yes, how did you end up having tea with the Queen? :)lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18922666348799704742012-06-14T13:07:44.753-04:002012-06-14T13:07:44.753-04:00Tea with the Queen? Yes, that DOES explain your wo...Tea with the Queen? Yes, that DOES explain your wonderful descriptions of royal teas,etc!<br /><br />My mind was elsewhere when the celebrations were going on. I kept thinking it would not happen until late June. Not watching TV is not always good for me. I do like the way the country rallies around the queen.<br /><br />My "secret" -as a child I imagined being invited to a meal at Buckingham Palace!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4133167121972810822012-06-14T12:29:25.453-04:002012-06-14T12:29:25.453-04:00I'm echoing Rosemary. I'd love to hear mor...I'm echoing Rosemary. I'd love to hear more about tea with the queen. Did you have to curtsy?Sofie Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830230500527705589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1345562574377114142012-06-14T11:58:33.683-04:002012-06-14T11:58:33.683-04:00I was so immersed in the french Open last week tha...I was so immersed in the french Open last week that I missed everything. Talk about burying the lead - Tea with the Queen? Wanna run that by us again?Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3651960016494955562012-06-14T11:50:06.741-04:002012-06-14T11:50:06.741-04:00The "Mummy" moment was delightful -- and...The "Mummy" moment was delightful -- and so was Charles leading the crowd in a "hip hip hooray" chant! And how very British it seems that they didn't let the rain dampen things too much!<br /><br />(And yes, Hank, 1976 -- the images and memories still bring smiles!)Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70582423118854702852012-06-14T10:31:41.279-04:002012-06-14T10:31:41.279-04:00You make this Anglophile so disappointed that I di...You make this Anglophile so disappointed that I didn't have time to watch any of the Jubilee! I think the Queen has always shown great strength, dignity, and grace. I'm glad that her Jubilee celebrations went off (as it sounds) spectacularly well, and that she had an opportunity to see how much she is appreciated. I know there have been mutterings over the last decade or so about the relevance of the monarchy in a modern age, but the monarchy is so entwined with British history that I can't imagine Great Britain without it, or the Queen. <br /><br />PS. I'd love to hear more about tea with the Queen!Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26746563475433348402012-06-14T09:54:14.037-04:002012-06-14T09:54:14.037-04:00The Jubilee was indeed a marvelous event! The Quee...The Jubilee was indeed a marvelous event! The Queen, even at the age of 86 is still a vibrant person, worthy of being a representative of the British folk!Househttp://www.londonremovals.co.uk/MovingQuotationFaxForm.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13207339770627770942012-06-14T08:58:08.950-04:002012-06-14T08:58:08.950-04:00OMG - tea with the QUEEN?! And you've put it a...OMG - tea with the QUEEN?! And you've put it all to such good use in your books. Nice to know she's not really a cold fish.<br /><br />I do think QE2 is pretty amazing... but lotss of seriously 'old women have much more stamina than people give them credit for.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49418290069615940572012-06-14T08:56:36.856-04:002012-06-14T08:56:36.856-04:00One of our best friends is a Brit--and he could ba...One of our best friends is a Brit--and he could barely talk about the Jubilee, he was so touched and proud. <br /><br />(KAye, yes we could fix up Harley with a Corgi or two..although probably, that would be frowned upon. Is there dog succession?)<br /><br />I loved how the announcers talked about how upset Prince Philip was that he was under the weather--because he "doesn't like to be a burden." <br /><br />(I remember the bicentennial in 1976--sort of the same kind of patriotic feelings. Living in Boston, it happens all the time, I must say.)<br /><br />Rhys-tell us more about the tea! How amazing.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63921440342904481672012-06-14T08:44:56.054-04:002012-06-14T08:44:56.054-04:00Rhys, I have to agree with you regarding the stren...Rhys, I have to agree with you regarding the strength, stamina, and grace of the the queen. She's often ridiculed for being dowdy, etc., but I think she makes a fabulous representative for the British people. Congrats!Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32105776210286092402012-06-14T08:33:07.523-04:002012-06-14T08:33:07.523-04:00Oh, Rhys, yes - I did love the Jubilee Celebration...Oh, Rhys, yes - I did love the Jubilee Celebrations! Did I love it as much as you - I'm sure not. It must have touched you on a level I'll never know, but envy just a bit.<br /><br />The tradition and dignity of the royal family is quite lovely. The love the British feel for them is even lovelier. <br /><br />It was refreshing, I thought, to watch a country that appeared united in their respect for their leader - a woman who deserves their respect and their love. I think she's adorable, and I would love to have just one or two of those wonderful hats of hers! And Harley would like to meet one or two of her corgis.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.com