The Queen carried out her first official engagement at 16, when she reviewed the Grenadier Guards, of which she was already Colonel-in-Chief. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @royalmusing royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2017/04/prin...
One of the most versatile tiara's in The Queen's collection is the Vladimir, which can be worn with or without a variety of different pendant stones. It was acquired by her grandmother Queen Mary from the Romanovs. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary royalwatcherblog.com/2023/03/21/v...
The Queen wore spectacular jewels right up to the end of her life. @CourtJeweller.bsky.social explores her final jewelry selections. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary www.thecourtjeweller.com/2022/09/the-...
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new photo of Prince Louis on the occasion of his 8th birthday today.
Photo: Matt Porteous
At just 14, Elizabeth made her radio debut to address the children of war-torn Britain with her little sister at her side. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @royalmusings.bsky.social royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-po...
The 4th decade of The Queen's marriage started with her Silver Jubilee and was marked by a maturity in their relationship. As new grandparents and with their heir finally marrying, things seemed to be on the right path. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary hrhprincesspalace.blogspot.com/2017/11/coun...
As a toddler, The Queen mispronounced her name as Lilibet and the nickname stuck for life. Nearly a century later her grandson gave the name to his daughter. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary www.theroyalobserver.com/p/new-book-r...
In the 1980s, The Queen witnessed marriages of her two oldest sons and the birth of five grandchildren. But, the 1990s saw so much unravel. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social www.historyofroyalwomen.com/elizabeth-ii...
Royals from around the world gathered in London for The Queen's coronation in 1953. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @royalwatcher.bsky.social royalwatcherblog.com/2023/06/02/r...
The Queen probably did not wear pearls with her pajamas, but I wouldn't be surprised. It is had to envision her not wearing pearls all day whether at work or at home. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @courtjeweller.bsky.social www.thecourtjeweller.com/2023/04/pear...
When Elizabeth gave birth to her first child, he became the first future monarch to be born in Buckingham Palace for more than a century, following her great-grandfather in 1841. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @royalmusing.bsky.social royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2018/11/bull...
Have you ever stopped to think about why The Queen usually wore bright colors, especially since she presented such a calm personality? #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @Royal_Observer www.theroyalobserver.com/p/the-strate...
The 5th decade of The Queen's marriage brought a lot of personal strife: the divorces of three children, the fire at Windsor Castle, and the death of Diana. But, Philip was always beside her. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary hrhprincesspalace.blogspot.com/2017/11/coun...
One of The Queen's proudest achievements was transforming the British Empire into the Commonwealth. She enjoyed her ability to bring these nations together. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary royalwatcherblog.com/2018/03/28/t...
While the nation & Commonwealth were rapidly changing in the 1960s & 1970s, the Queen was able to focus more on family, welcoming two more sons and becoming a grandmother. #100HoursOfQEII @QueensCentenary @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social www.historyofroyalwomen.com/elizabeth-ii...
One of the most important days in The Queen's life was her Coronation. Learn more about the glamor and significance of her gown and jewels. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @courtjeweller www.thecourtjeweller.com/2023/05/sple...
Even before her uncle's abdication, some people were speculating that Princess Elizabeth might one day be Queen. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @royalmusings.bsky.social royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2016/11/prin...
Princess Anne marked her mother's centenary by opening a new memorial garden at Regent's Park. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @lydiastarbuck @royalcentral royalcentral.co.uk/uk/princess-...
The sixth decade of The Queen's marriage was challenged by a lot of personal distress--divorces of 3 of their 4 children, the fire at Windsor Castle & the death of Diana. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary hrhprincesspalace.blogspot.com/2017/11/coun...
Prince Philip was famously short-tempered & was not afraid to speak harshly to The Queen. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary www.theroyalobserver.com/p/insider-re...
The Queen's Accession at 26 disrupted her family life. They had to move house & she was frequently away from her two children. Nearly a decade would pass before she completed her family with two more. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @ www.historyofroyalwomen.com/elizabeth-ii...
Did you know The Queen actually disassembled tiaras and had new ones created? #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @courtjeweller.bsky.social www.thecourtjeweller.com/2023/09/the-...
Did you know The Queen actually disassembled tiaras and had new ones created? #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @courtjeweller.bsky.social www.thecourtjeweller.com/2023/09/the-...
Early in The Queen's reign, the BRF's surname was unclear. So, she declared the House of Windsor & creating Mountbatten-Windsor as a surname for descendants who needed a name. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @royalmusings.bsky.social
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The Queen's renowned calm composure served her well, when she awoke one morning to find a bleeding & disheveled man in her bedroom. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-l...
Enjoy Royal Central's marvelous list of 100 things you don't know about Queen Elizabeth. I learned several new things! #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary royalcentral.co.uk/features/que...
In 1977, The Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee, the first of several landmark anniversaries of her record-breaking reign. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary royal-splendor.blogspot.com/2016/08/silv...
As Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip approached their 70th anniversary, their relationship was as strong as ever. He officially retired & she cut back her work engagements as they spent time in a small home at Sandringham. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary hrhprincesspalace.blogspot.com/2017/11/coun...
Well, we don't know what she wore to bed. LOL
In the last two decades of her life, The Queen lost her mother, her sister & later her husband, but she also celebrated two jubilees, welcomed two grandchildren & numerous great grands. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social www.historyofroyalwomen.com/elizabeth-ii...