Over the last 100 hours, I have shared social media every hour in honor of The Queen's Centenary. Here is the list of all the posts I have spotlighted from my blog & others. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary hrhprincesspalace.blogspot.com/2026/04/100-...
People often expound about "protocol" regarding royalty, but The Queen was known to disregard people's lapses in the interest of kindness as this story recounts. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary @Royal_Observer www.theroyalobserver.com/p/when-queen...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
In the last years of her life, The Queen became close to Angela Kelly, who officially served as her Dresser. Angela designed for her and spent many hours behind palace doors seeing the "real" woman under the Crown. #100HoursOfQEII #QueensCentenary www.boredpanda.com/queen-elizab...
