Wishing Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge a very happy birthday.
Catherine was born on January 9, 1982.
Engaged to Prince William in 2010...
Married in 2011
And with their 3 children George, Charlotte and Louis for Christmas 2018.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Thursday, April 23, 2015
This week...a week for England
I know I have been very bad at my blogging on this blog...life has a way of intervening. But today....I just had too! Too many things about this day....
First of all...today is St. George's Day, and St. George is the symbol of England...not the Union Jack....
Which is thy symbol of the United Kingdom, but this is the flag of England...it's the symbol on the National teams of England. St. George is the patron saint of England and believed to have dies on April 23rd. He is thought to have been a Roman soldier, and, of course...reputed to have killed a dragon.....
This is a Dunoon, England bone china mug we have at Time Was Antiques with the ubiquitous image of the St. George Cross, symbol of England...so...
April 23rd is also famous in England because it is celebrated as Shakespeare's birthday...
which is a big deal in parts of England...especially Stratford-upon-Avon where he lived...big celebrations there this weekend....this Shakespeare teapot is from our archives...
First of all...today is St. George's Day, and St. George is the symbol of England...not the Union Jack....
And April 23rd in the anniversary of the founding of the Coldstream Guards, a unit of the Queen' Own Guards brigade of 5 units, and special to us because it was my husband's old unit. For more on the guards, I have posted previously about it HERE
And
April 21st is the actual birthday of Queen Elizabeth II...89 this year,
and still out riding. For a great photos stream of her life, click on
the photo or HERE for more photos from The Telegraph.co.uk....and of course, a new baby is due soon as well...
Jason Bell photo of Prince George, son of William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge, on his christening day....So a special day all around. Hope yours is brilliant, and that you celebrate with a nice cuppa!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
William And Catherine's First Anniversary, Thursday Tea Things And Talk
Welcome to my meme Thursday Tea Things and Talk! It is really amazing to me that Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate their first anniversary on Sunday, April 29th. It just doesn't seem like it has been that long!
We remember their engagement in November of 2010...Prince William having given Catherine his mother's Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring....
And then the wedding on April 29, 2011...a year ago! Amazing!
We remember their engagement in November of 2010...Prince William having given Catherine his mother's Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring....
photo BBC archives
photo by Hugh Burnand
So I want to raise my cup of tea to the anniversary of William and Kate in an English bone china mug below we still have a few of at Time Was Antiques made for the Royal Wedding. For more info, click on the photos.
Congratulations William and Catherine!
I am joining the following blogs today:
Teacup
Thursday
Vintage
Thingie Thursday
Mrs.
Olson ~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Share
Your Cup Thursday
Have a wonderful day! Join the linky below if you'd like...I'd be honored!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Pink Saturday, Bunnies, Shelley Eggs and Kate and Will in Wax
This is rather a mixed Pink Saturday with How Sweet The Sound. The post is for Easter and seasonal themes. The first thing that comes to mind...after the real foundation of the season of the Easter resurrection of Jesus which is central to every Christian, or the Passover or Pesach deliverance to every Jew...is bunnies and eggs!
The only bunnies I seem to have left at the moment are these Wedgwood, England Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit dishes...a plate and a mug. I love the wonderful drawings. I didn't like the books when I was very small. I was so frightened for Peter in Mr. McGregor's garden, but fascinated by the drawings which I still love! So cute! Perfect for an Easter tea!
On an egg theme, I have a Shelley, England unusual plate in the Naples pattern that, frankly, I have always thought looked like Easter eggs to me. I can't figure out why it was named Naples. I've been there, and can see NO resemblance!!!
Aren't they perfect Easter egg designs?????
In royal news, Madame Tussaud's unveiled the wax works images of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge yesterday as an early tribute in celebration of the couple's upcomoing 1st anniversary to huge crowds in London, New York and Amsterdam.
In London, the couple were depicted in their engagement announcement attire. I think they are really very good!
In Amsterdam, the couple are depicted in the attire they wore to a the London premier of the movie War Horse.
In New York, the couple are depicted in the attire they wore to a state dinner in Los Angeles.
So you can visit them the next time you are in any of those cities.
Here are links to 2 articles for more on Madame Tussauds and the Royal couple joining the galleries there.
The photos came from this article:
Kate and William wax figures unveiled at Madame Tussauds
also:
Happy anniversary, Kate and Wills! Madame Tussauds unveil waxworks of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate one year of marriage
Have a wonderful holiday weekend enjoying the season of hope, joy, deliverance and new life!
The only bunnies I seem to have left at the moment are these Wedgwood, England Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit dishes...a plate and a mug. I love the wonderful drawings. I didn't like the books when I was very small. I was so frightened for Peter in Mr. McGregor's garden, but fascinated by the drawings which I still love! So cute! Perfect for an Easter tea!
On an egg theme, I have a Shelley, England unusual plate in the Naples pattern that, frankly, I have always thought looked like Easter eggs to me. I can't figure out why it was named Naples. I've been there, and can see NO resemblance!!!
Aren't they perfect Easter egg designs?????
In royal news, Madame Tussaud's unveiled the wax works images of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge yesterday as an early tribute in celebration of the couple's upcomoing 1st anniversary to huge crowds in London, New York and Amsterdam.
In London, the couple were depicted in their engagement announcement attire. I think they are really very good!
In Amsterdam, the couple are depicted in the attire they wore to a the London premier of the movie War Horse.
In New York, the couple are depicted in the attire they wore to a state dinner in Los Angeles.
So you can visit them the next time you are in any of those cities.
Here are links to 2 articles for more on Madame Tussauds and the Royal couple joining the galleries there.
The photos came from this article:
Kate and William wax figures unveiled at Madame Tussauds
also:
Happy anniversary, Kate and Wills! Madame Tussauds unveil waxworks of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate one year of marriage
Have a wonderful holiday weekend enjoying the season of hope, joy, deliverance and new life!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Ascension Day Message From Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday Cuppa Tea
Queen Elizabeth gave a statement of thanks to her well wishers on Feb. 6th, her Ascension Day.
Today, as I mark 60 years as your Queen, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip over these years and to tell you how deeply moved we have been to receive so many kind messages about the Diamond Jubilee.
In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness, examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign and which my family and I look forward to seeing in many forms as we travel throughout the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.
I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart as we join together in our celebrations.
I send my sincere good wishes to you all.
ELIZABETH R.
Taken from The British Monarchy website
And a special Diamond Jubilee website has been launched with information on the special activities for the Diamond Jubilee Year...or rather half year, because of the Olympics in London and enviorons in July.
Diamond Jubilee website
Among the tributes, Prince Charles is spearheading a program of planting forests and protecting others in several areas of Britain called Jubilee Woods.
Prince William also launched the Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge to protect and add to playing fields in the UK.
Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge
I haven't forgotten it's Tuesday...time for Tuesday Cuppa Tea with Antiques And Teacups.
This is an ironstone coronation mug from Johnson Brothers, England. The design was one of those from a group of approved designs for the coronation so you will see it by other makers as well. I think it is a very attractive design with great colorful graphics! Available at Time Was Antiques.
I am joining the other tea related blog parties. Have a great day and God Save the Queen!
Teatime Tuesday
Bernideen’s ~ http://bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Friends Sharing Tea Wednesday
Tea With
Friends
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Happy Tuesday Cuppa Tea and the other great tea related blog parties below.! I am joining...a bit late today. Life happens!
I chose this pretty Shelley China, England turquoise cup because of the snowflake theme in the center. January always speaks to me of snow and cold. This year has been a very dry one for us in the Pacific Northwest so far. It was supposed to be another La Nina which means wet and cold but hasn't been anything like the long, cold, wet winter we had last year to date.
Back to the teacup...which is in the Lincoln shape and was made between 1963 and 1966 when the pottery closed. I love the elegance and the pretty gold decoration!
To see more on the teacup and other Shelley China items at Time Was Antiques, click on the photos.
Ever wonder what the British Royal Family receives when they visit other countries? The goft lists for 2011 were released by the press office today and I thought you might like to see them. They are quite fun.
Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall :
1) PORTUGAL, SPAIN & MOROCCO (28th March - 6th April 2011)
Gifts Received by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
2) KUWAIT, QATAR, SOUTH AFRICA & TANZANIA (31st October - 10th
November 2011)
Gifts Received by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Gifts
I see the received a camel saddle...don't think they will have much use in London for that...Highgrove either, for that matter!
Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge:
1) New Zealand and Australia (17th - 21st March 2011)
Gifts received by HRH The Duke of Cambridge
2) Canada and the USA (30th June - 10th July 2011)
Gifts received by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Gifts
Lots of hats!!!!
Have a wonderful day and enjoy visiting the other Tuesday tea realted blogs!
I chose this pretty Shelley China, England turquoise cup because of the snowflake theme in the center. January always speaks to me of snow and cold. This year has been a very dry one for us in the Pacific Northwest so far. It was supposed to be another La Nina which means wet and cold but hasn't been anything like the long, cold, wet winter we had last year to date.
Back to the teacup...which is in the Lincoln shape and was made between 1963 and 1966 when the pottery closed. I love the elegance and the pretty gold decoration!
To see more on the teacup and other Shelley China items at Time Was Antiques, click on the photos.
Ever wonder what the British Royal Family receives when they visit other countries? The goft lists for 2011 were released by the press office today and I thought you might like to see them. They are quite fun.
Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall :
1) PORTUGAL, SPAIN & MOROCCO (28th March - 6th April 2011)
Gifts Received by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
2) KUWAIT, QATAR, SOUTH AFRICA & TANZANIA (31st October - 10th
November 2011)
Gifts Received by TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Gifts
I see the received a camel saddle...don't think they will have much use in London for that...Highgrove either, for that matter!
Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge:
1) New Zealand and Australia (17th - 21st March 2011)
Gifts received by HRH The Duke of Cambridge
2) Canada and the USA (30th June - 10th July 2011)
Gifts received by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Gifts
Lots of hats!!!!
Have a wonderful day and enjoy visiting the other Tuesday tea realted blogs!
Teatime Tuesday
Tuesday
Cuppa Tea
Friends Sharing Tea Wednesday
Tea With
Friends
Tuesday
Afternoon Tea http://attitudeivlife.blogspot.com/
Miss Kathy http://thewritersreverie.blogspot.com
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