Nicola here, in the UK, where we are marking Queen Elizabeth II’’s 70th anniversary on the throne with Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The series of events being held to celebrate this milestone reminded me of 1977 when I was twelve years old and was living in Leeds in Yorkshire. We had a street party and in the park down the road from us there was a big concert which you could hear from our garden – which was great as my parents wouldn’t allow me to go as I was too young!
Jubilees don’t come around that often. They mark a major milestone in the reign of a monarch and only start after 25 years on the throne with the Silver Jubilee. They are named in the same way that anniversaries are: silver, golden, diamond and platinum but there’s no pearl or sapphire jubilee and none of the smaller anniversaries in between. However, they may be infrequent but they have a long history. The origins of jubilee celebrations go back to Ancient Egypt when a pharoah would take part in various ceremonies to demonstrate his or her fitness to rule. The word “jubilee” derives from the Hebrew word ‘Jobel’ which refers to the ram’s horn with which these ceremonies were proclaimed. Jubilees are, as the name suggests, times of jubilation.
The first English King who had a jubilee celebration was Henry III, whose 50th anniversary fell in 1266. He had come to the throne aged 9 so had an advantage 
in achieving longevity. However there isn’t much information on how he celebrated his Golden Jubilee and as the country was torn with power struggles at the time there probably wasn’t much cause for celebration.
Edward III was the next monarch to achieve a Golden Jubilee, which he celebrated in 1376 with a spectacular week long joust at London’s Smithfield. Before the tournament took place there was a magnificent procession from the Tower of London to Smithfield, a journey of two miles, accompanied by trumpeters. Smithfield was the site of many great medieval celebrations, and there is a vivid description of a similar event from the reign of Richard II in 1388: “these jousts and tournaments were held at London in Smithfield, for all manner of foreigners, of whatever land and country they were, and thither they were right welcome; and to them and to all others was held open household and great feasts; and also great gifts were given to all manner of foreigners. And they of the king's side were all clothed in matching outfits; their coats, their armour, shields, and their horses and trappings, all was white harts, with crowns about their necks, and chains of gold hanging there upon.” It must have been as impressive a sight as the flypast over Buckingham Palace is today!
A number of other British monarchs ruled for twenty five years or more, including Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth, who was queen for 44 years. Elizabeth celebrated "accession day" every year rather than making do with "just" a jubilee! Her accession birthday party included tilts, theatre performances, poetry readings and costume parties. Her accession day was such an important part of the court calendar that it continued to be celebrated as a national holiday into the 18th century.
James VI was on the throne of Scotland for 57 years. James VI’s Golden Jubilee tour occurred in 1617 and was not universally popular because of the cost. He 
assembled a huge expedition of courtiers, members of the royal household, bishops and chaplains, bodyguards and over seventy other servants. The courtiers took their own servants, there were 60 wagons of royal luggage and James sent his furniture, wall-hangings and plate on ahead by sea to decorate his Scottish palaces during the royal progress. It took the huge procession two months to reach Edinburgh from London and whilst based there James visited other cities such as St Andrews, Dundee, Perth, Stirling, Glasgow and Dumfries. He also made plenty of hunting trips and entertained his court with feasting and various sporting events. The whole trip ended in brawling between some of the English and Scots and grumbling over the taxes raised to pay for it. James never went on a royal progress again!
It was not until King George III in 1809 that a Golden Jubilee was celebrated again. Also known as the Grand National Jubilee, it was a big event despite the 
King’s declining health. There was a ball, services of thanksgiving at St George’s Chapel in Windsor and St Paul’s Cathedral, and various troop inspections and gun salutes. An ox roast was organised, there were fetes and fireworks, flower arches and feasting, with money provided and shops closed to enable everyone to attend. This was a time when jubilee merchandising really came into its own. China jugs celebrating the 50 years of George's reign and commemorative medals like the one in the picture were very popular. My favourite history snippet relating to George III’s jubilee is that a number of children were christened “Jubilee George” and “Jubilee Charlotte” in celebration!
George III almost made it to his Diamond Jubilee although by then his son was Prince Regent. Less than a century later, Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden and then her Diamond Jubilees with breakfasts and banquets, services of thanksgiving, fireworks and processions. She was the first British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of service.
In the 20th century, Victoria's grandson, King George V, reached his Silver Jubilee in 1935. Just as now, the anniversary was declared a public holiday celebrated with pageants, services of thanksgiving, fetes and parties. Fortunately the May weather was very fine, especially as King George and Queen Mary took a number of open carriage rides through London, some with their granddaughters Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth, the future Queen.
These days a royal jubilee brings a plethora of souvenirs, of course, and not all of them are the sort of things you would want to keep. The prize for the most embarrassing was 
awarded to the commemorative china plate that featured a picture of the queen with the words "Platinum Jubbly" underneath! Amongst the nicest tributes are the knitted pillar box hats that have sprung up across the country. The one at the top of the blog, which features the Queen herself, is near Balmoral. Our local knitters have gone for a crown theme for our local postbox!
Queen Elizabeth II has outdone all her predecessors in reaching a Platinum Jubilee. For me, having lived all my life during her reign she has been a constant and inspiring presence during some turbulent times. Yesterday we had a village garden party and raised a toast to HM and ate our jubilee cake. Across the country, beacons were lit in celebration as night fell. We even had a new calf born at the local farm and named "Jubilee"! It was a beautiful day – which is great because the weather forecast, in true British fashion, promises a downpour for the street parties on Sunday!
A very happy weekend to all! Do you have any special souvenirs commemorating important occasions or events that you have enjoyed?
A lovely post Nicola and I do hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said some people were camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen. I think she’s taking after her mother and will make the hundred.
A lovely post Nicola and I do hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said some people were camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen. I think she’s taking after her mother and will make the hundred.
A lovely post Nicola and I do hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said some people were camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen. I think she’s taking after her mother and will make the hundred.
A lovely post Nicola and I do hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said some people were camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen. I think she’s taking after her mother and will make the hundred.
A lovely post Nicola and I do hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said some people were camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen. I think she’s taking after her mother and will make the hundred.
A lovely post Nicola and I hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said there were people camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen.
A lovely post Nicola and I hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said there were people camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen.
A lovely post Nicola and I hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said there were people camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen.
A lovely post Nicola and I hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said there were people camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen.
A lovely post Nicola and I hope you enjoy the celebrations over the weekend. My daughter lives in London and she said there were people camping outside Buckingham Palace since Tuesday. It’s certainly some achievement by the Queen.
Thankyou Nicola – very intereting and, as you say, a wonderful occassion.
Thankyou Nicola – very intereting and, as you say, a wonderful occassion.
Thankyou Nicola – very intereting and, as you say, a wonderful occassion.
Thankyou Nicola – very intereting and, as you say, a wonderful occassion.
Thankyou Nicola – very intereting and, as you say, a wonderful occassion.
What wonderful fun, Nicola! Queen Elizabeth has been such a model of grace and dignity for such a very long time. We will not see her like again, I fear.
What wonderful fun, Nicola! Queen Elizabeth has been such a model of grace and dignity for such a very long time. We will not see her like again, I fear.
What wonderful fun, Nicola! Queen Elizabeth has been such a model of grace and dignity for such a very long time. We will not see her like again, I fear.
What wonderful fun, Nicola! Queen Elizabeth has been such a model of grace and dignity for such a very long time. We will not see her like again, I fear.
What wonderful fun, Nicola! Queen Elizabeth has been such a model of grace and dignity for such a very long time. We will not see her like again, I fear.
Nicola, thanks so much for the information on previous jubilee celebrations. I have admired Her Majesty for her dedication to duty for many years (and her jewelry and tiaras 😉). For Christmas this year my husband ordered me a commemorative porcelain box of the Jubilee from the Royal Collection, what a treat! We had a bonfire party last night here in upstate Pennsylvania with a beautiful cake replica of the State Crown. Fifteen of our friends showed up not knowing what to expect but a good time was had by all!
Nicola, thanks so much for the information on previous jubilee celebrations. I have admired Her Majesty for her dedication to duty for many years (and her jewelry and tiaras 😉). For Christmas this year my husband ordered me a commemorative porcelain box of the Jubilee from the Royal Collection, what a treat! We had a bonfire party last night here in upstate Pennsylvania with a beautiful cake replica of the State Crown. Fifteen of our friends showed up not knowing what to expect but a good time was had by all!
Nicola, thanks so much for the information on previous jubilee celebrations. I have admired Her Majesty for her dedication to duty for many years (and her jewelry and tiaras 😉). For Christmas this year my husband ordered me a commemorative porcelain box of the Jubilee from the Royal Collection, what a treat! We had a bonfire party last night here in upstate Pennsylvania with a beautiful cake replica of the State Crown. Fifteen of our friends showed up not knowing what to expect but a good time was had by all!
Nicola, thanks so much for the information on previous jubilee celebrations. I have admired Her Majesty for her dedication to duty for many years (and her jewelry and tiaras 😉). For Christmas this year my husband ordered me a commemorative porcelain box of the Jubilee from the Royal Collection, what a treat! We had a bonfire party last night here in upstate Pennsylvania with a beautiful cake replica of the State Crown. Fifteen of our friends showed up not knowing what to expect but a good time was had by all!
Nicola, thanks so much for the information on previous jubilee celebrations. I have admired Her Majesty for her dedication to duty for many years (and her jewelry and tiaras 😉). For Christmas this year my husband ordered me a commemorative porcelain box of the Jubilee from the Royal Collection, what a treat! We had a bonfire party last night here in upstate Pennsylvania with a beautiful cake replica of the State Crown. Fifteen of our friends showed up not knowing what to expect but a good time was had by all!
Nicola – I don’t know if you’d consider them souvenirs…but on my 50th birthday, I received two very special gifts from two very special friends. My long time friend Kathy came from California and took me to a local jewelry store. Being it was a 50th birthday (golden) she bought me a lovely gold bracelet, which I have worn every single day since. It is on my wrist as I type this. And that same weekend, my friend Shannon, knowing that I adore garnets (even though my birthday is in July – rubies) gifted me with an asymetrical garnet heart, which is even now hanging around my neck. So not exactly souvenirs…but very special to me, all the same. On a more pedestrian note, my seven bone china egg cups are “souvenirs” of my long ago trip to England, specifically Oxford, where a very special lady taught me how to properly eat a boiled egg and then break the shell so that when the witches go out to sea, their boats will sink. I still have those seven egg cups on my window sill. And I still poke a hole in the bottom of the empty egg shell with a tiny spoon…
Nicola – I don’t know if you’d consider them souvenirs…but on my 50th birthday, I received two very special gifts from two very special friends. My long time friend Kathy came from California and took me to a local jewelry store. Being it was a 50th birthday (golden) she bought me a lovely gold bracelet, which I have worn every single day since. It is on my wrist as I type this. And that same weekend, my friend Shannon, knowing that I adore garnets (even though my birthday is in July – rubies) gifted me with an asymetrical garnet heart, which is even now hanging around my neck. So not exactly souvenirs…but very special to me, all the same. On a more pedestrian note, my seven bone china egg cups are “souvenirs” of my long ago trip to England, specifically Oxford, where a very special lady taught me how to properly eat a boiled egg and then break the shell so that when the witches go out to sea, their boats will sink. I still have those seven egg cups on my window sill. And I still poke a hole in the bottom of the empty egg shell with a tiny spoon…
Nicola – I don’t know if you’d consider them souvenirs…but on my 50th birthday, I received two very special gifts from two very special friends. My long time friend Kathy came from California and took me to a local jewelry store. Being it was a 50th birthday (golden) she bought me a lovely gold bracelet, which I have worn every single day since. It is on my wrist as I type this. And that same weekend, my friend Shannon, knowing that I adore garnets (even though my birthday is in July – rubies) gifted me with an asymetrical garnet heart, which is even now hanging around my neck. So not exactly souvenirs…but very special to me, all the same. On a more pedestrian note, my seven bone china egg cups are “souvenirs” of my long ago trip to England, specifically Oxford, where a very special lady taught me how to properly eat a boiled egg and then break the shell so that when the witches go out to sea, their boats will sink. I still have those seven egg cups on my window sill. And I still poke a hole in the bottom of the empty egg shell with a tiny spoon…
Nicola – I don’t know if you’d consider them souvenirs…but on my 50th birthday, I received two very special gifts from two very special friends. My long time friend Kathy came from California and took me to a local jewelry store. Being it was a 50th birthday (golden) she bought me a lovely gold bracelet, which I have worn every single day since. It is on my wrist as I type this. And that same weekend, my friend Shannon, knowing that I adore garnets (even though my birthday is in July – rubies) gifted me with an asymetrical garnet heart, which is even now hanging around my neck. So not exactly souvenirs…but very special to me, all the same. On a more pedestrian note, my seven bone china egg cups are “souvenirs” of my long ago trip to England, specifically Oxford, where a very special lady taught me how to properly eat a boiled egg and then break the shell so that when the witches go out to sea, their boats will sink. I still have those seven egg cups on my window sill. And I still poke a hole in the bottom of the empty egg shell with a tiny spoon…
Nicola – I don’t know if you’d consider them souvenirs…but on my 50th birthday, I received two very special gifts from two very special friends. My long time friend Kathy came from California and took me to a local jewelry store. Being it was a 50th birthday (golden) she bought me a lovely gold bracelet, which I have worn every single day since. It is on my wrist as I type this. And that same weekend, my friend Shannon, knowing that I adore garnets (even though my birthday is in July – rubies) gifted me with an asymetrical garnet heart, which is even now hanging around my neck. So not exactly souvenirs…but very special to me, all the same. On a more pedestrian note, my seven bone china egg cups are “souvenirs” of my long ago trip to England, specifically Oxford, where a very special lady taught me how to properly eat a boiled egg and then break the shell so that when the witches go out to sea, their boats will sink. I still have those seven egg cups on my window sill. And I still poke a hole in the bottom of the empty egg shell with a tiny spoon…
I have books I bought in England,and an amethyst ring I bought in Bath. I can’t wear it but I still have it. There are figurines and other items from Germany.
I wasn’t there but do have a Waterloo commemorative medal, and a plate from William and Kate’s wedding that a friend sent me. We still have a matchbox size double decker bus I bought in England a half century ago. It is hard to remember all the things after so many years.
I do remember that one June we were Guests in the British sector of berlin for the trooping of the Colours.
I have books I bought in England,and an amethyst ring I bought in Bath. I can’t wear it but I still have it. There are figurines and other items from Germany.
I wasn’t there but do have a Waterloo commemorative medal, and a plate from William and Kate’s wedding that a friend sent me. We still have a matchbox size double decker bus I bought in England a half century ago. It is hard to remember all the things after so many years.
I do remember that one June we were Guests in the British sector of berlin for the trooping of the Colours.
I have books I bought in England,and an amethyst ring I bought in Bath. I can’t wear it but I still have it. There are figurines and other items from Germany.
I wasn’t there but do have a Waterloo commemorative medal, and a plate from William and Kate’s wedding that a friend sent me. We still have a matchbox size double decker bus I bought in England a half century ago. It is hard to remember all the things after so many years.
I do remember that one June we were Guests in the British sector of berlin for the trooping of the Colours.
I have books I bought in England,and an amethyst ring I bought in Bath. I can’t wear it but I still have it. There are figurines and other items from Germany.
I wasn’t there but do have a Waterloo commemorative medal, and a plate from William and Kate’s wedding that a friend sent me. We still have a matchbox size double decker bus I bought in England a half century ago. It is hard to remember all the things after so many years.
I do remember that one June we were Guests in the British sector of berlin for the trooping of the Colours.
I have books I bought in England,and an amethyst ring I bought in Bath. I can’t wear it but I still have it. There are figurines and other items from Germany.
I wasn’t there but do have a Waterloo commemorative medal, and a plate from William and Kate’s wedding that a friend sent me. We still have a matchbox size double decker bus I bought in England a half century ago. It is hard to remember all the things after so many years.
I do remember that one June we were Guests in the British sector of berlin for the trooping of the Colours.
I had no idea the jubilee celebrations went that far back in history. Or that so many monarchs celebrated them. I am not very good at holding on the souvenirs. If I was, I would still have some from the 1963 New York World’s Fair, or when the NY Mets won the baseball world series in 1969!
I had no idea the jubilee celebrations went that far back in history. Or that so many monarchs celebrated them. I am not very good at holding on the souvenirs. If I was, I would still have some from the 1963 New York World’s Fair, or when the NY Mets won the baseball world series in 1969!
I had no idea the jubilee celebrations went that far back in history. Or that so many monarchs celebrated them. I am not very good at holding on the souvenirs. If I was, I would still have some from the 1963 New York World’s Fair, or when the NY Mets won the baseball world series in 1969!
I had no idea the jubilee celebrations went that far back in history. Or that so many monarchs celebrated them. I am not very good at holding on the souvenirs. If I was, I would still have some from the 1963 New York World’s Fair, or when the NY Mets won the baseball world series in 1969!
I had no idea the jubilee celebrations went that far back in history. Or that so many monarchs celebrated them. I am not very good at holding on the souvenirs. If I was, I would still have some from the 1963 New York World’s Fair, or when the NY Mets won the baseball world series in 1969!
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The Queen has gone from being a beautiful young woman to becoming a gracious older woman.
I am an admirer. She learned to repair cars during the war. Now I ask you, how many queens can change a flat?
Queen Elizabeth II is a remarkable woman and she would be remarkable if she were simply any great grandma who had lived such a life.
Thanks for the post.
The Queen has gone from being a beautiful young woman to becoming a gracious older woman.
I am an admirer. She learned to repair cars during the war. Now I ask you, how many queens can change a flat?
Queen Elizabeth II is a remarkable woman and she would be remarkable if she were simply any great grandma who had lived such a life.
Thanks for the post.
The Queen has gone from being a beautiful young woman to becoming a gracious older woman.
I am an admirer. She learned to repair cars during the war. Now I ask you, how many queens can change a flat?
Queen Elizabeth II is a remarkable woman and she would be remarkable if she were simply any great grandma who had lived such a life.
Thanks for the post.
The Queen has gone from being a beautiful young woman to becoming a gracious older woman.
I am an admirer. She learned to repair cars during the war. Now I ask you, how many queens can change a flat?
Queen Elizabeth II is a remarkable woman and she would be remarkable if she were simply any great grandma who had lived such a life.
Thanks for the post.
The Queen has gone from being a beautiful young woman to becoming a gracious older woman.
I am an admirer. She learned to repair cars during the war. Now I ask you, how many queens can change a flat?
Queen Elizabeth II is a remarkable woman and she would be remarkable if she were simply any great grandma who had lived such a life.
Thanks for the post.
Well shoot fire. It has happened before, I wrote a terrific post and when I tried to post, it disappeared.
Basically, what I said, I am an admirer of Elizabeth II.
Well shoot fire. It has happened before, I wrote a terrific post and when I tried to post, it disappeared.
Basically, what I said, I am an admirer of Elizabeth II.
Well shoot fire. It has happened before, I wrote a terrific post and when I tried to post, it disappeared.
Basically, what I said, I am an admirer of Elizabeth II.
Well shoot fire. It has happened before, I wrote a terrific post and when I tried to post, it disappeared.
Basically, what I said, I am an admirer of Elizabeth II.
Well shoot fire. It has happened before, I wrote a terrific post and when I tried to post, it disappeared.
Basically, what I said, I am an admirer of Elizabeth II.
Nicola – love the pillar box hats! Were they planned or “sprung up”? Very WI! I have commemorative plates from the 100th and 200th anniversaries of the church in which my maternal grandparents and my parents were wed, and in which I was baptized. And while I don’t have it with me, I have seen the brick with my name on it at the new Culloden center the Nat’l Trust for Scotland built – a different sort of commemoration, but it means a lot to me to know I was part of it, if even in a very small way. I also have a tea towel commemorating Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding, brought back to me by a friend who was working in London at the time. Must admit it’s been well used and is quite faded! Also have way too many postcards from every trip I’ve ever taken!
Nicola – love the pillar box hats! Were they planned or “sprung up”? Very WI! I have commemorative plates from the 100th and 200th anniversaries of the church in which my maternal grandparents and my parents were wed, and in which I was baptized. And while I don’t have it with me, I have seen the brick with my name on it at the new Culloden center the Nat’l Trust for Scotland built – a different sort of commemoration, but it means a lot to me to know I was part of it, if even in a very small way. I also have a tea towel commemorating Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding, brought back to me by a friend who was working in London at the time. Must admit it’s been well used and is quite faded! Also have way too many postcards from every trip I’ve ever taken!
Nicola – love the pillar box hats! Were they planned or “sprung up”? Very WI! I have commemorative plates from the 100th and 200th anniversaries of the church in which my maternal grandparents and my parents were wed, and in which I was baptized. And while I don’t have it with me, I have seen the brick with my name on it at the new Culloden center the Nat’l Trust for Scotland built – a different sort of commemoration, but it means a lot to me to know I was part of it, if even in a very small way. I also have a tea towel commemorating Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding, brought back to me by a friend who was working in London at the time. Must admit it’s been well used and is quite faded! Also have way too many postcards from every trip I’ve ever taken!
Nicola – love the pillar box hats! Were they planned or “sprung up”? Very WI! I have commemorative plates from the 100th and 200th anniversaries of the church in which my maternal grandparents and my parents were wed, and in which I was baptized. And while I don’t have it with me, I have seen the brick with my name on it at the new Culloden center the Nat’l Trust for Scotland built – a different sort of commemoration, but it means a lot to me to know I was part of it, if even in a very small way. I also have a tea towel commemorating Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding, brought back to me by a friend who was working in London at the time. Must admit it’s been well used and is quite faded! Also have way too many postcards from every trip I’ve ever taken!
Nicola – love the pillar box hats! Were they planned or “sprung up”? Very WI! I have commemorative plates from the 100th and 200th anniversaries of the church in which my maternal grandparents and my parents were wed, and in which I was baptized. And while I don’t have it with me, I have seen the brick with my name on it at the new Culloden center the Nat’l Trust for Scotland built – a different sort of commemoration, but it means a lot to me to know I was part of it, if even in a very small way. I also have a tea towel commemorating Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding, brought back to me by a friend who was working in London at the time. Must admit it’s been well used and is quite faded! Also have way too many postcards from every trip I’ve ever taken!
Hi Teresa! Thank you – I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Some people are real diehard royal fans to be camping out for so long! Still, I imagine the atmosphere must be amazing in London. The Queen surely does have the longevity gene!
Hi Teresa! Thank you – I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Some people are real diehard royal fans to be camping out for so long! Still, I imagine the atmosphere must be amazing in London. The Queen surely does have the longevity gene!
Hi Teresa! Thank you – I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Some people are real diehard royal fans to be camping out for so long! Still, I imagine the atmosphere must be amazing in London. The Queen surely does have the longevity gene!
Hi Teresa! Thank you – I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Some people are real diehard royal fans to be camping out for so long! Still, I imagine the atmosphere must be amazing in London. The Queen surely does have the longevity gene!
Hi Teresa! Thank you – I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Some people are real diehard royal fans to be camping out for so long! Still, I imagine the atmosphere must be amazing in London. The Queen surely does have the longevity gene!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked the post!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked the post!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked the post!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked the post!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked the post!
Absolutely, Mary Jo. She is a phenomenon!
Absolutely, Mary Jo. She is a phenomenon!
Absolutely, Mary Jo. She is a phenomenon!
Absolutely, Mary Jo. She is a phenomenon!
Absolutely, Mary Jo. She is a phenomenon!
That sounds like a wonderful celebration, Denise! And what an amazing gift from your husband – so perfect! Her Majesty is indeed very inspiring (and the tiaras stunning!)
That sounds like a wonderful celebration, Denise! And what an amazing gift from your husband – so perfect! Her Majesty is indeed very inspiring (and the tiaras stunning!)
That sounds like a wonderful celebration, Denise! And what an amazing gift from your husband – so perfect! Her Majesty is indeed very inspiring (and the tiaras stunning!)
That sounds like a wonderful celebration, Denise! And what an amazing gift from your husband – so perfect! Her Majesty is indeed very inspiring (and the tiaras stunning!)
That sounds like a wonderful celebration, Denise! And what an amazing gift from your husband – so perfect! Her Majesty is indeed very inspiring (and the tiaras stunning!)
What wonderful gifts, Binnie, with such special associated memories. You have some very lovely friends. I also love the story of the boiled eggs! I hadn’t heard about the witches…
What wonderful gifts, Binnie, with such special associated memories. You have some very lovely friends. I also love the story of the boiled eggs! I hadn’t heard about the witches…
What wonderful gifts, Binnie, with such special associated memories. You have some very lovely friends. I also love the story of the boiled eggs! I hadn’t heard about the witches…
What wonderful gifts, Binnie, with such special associated memories. You have some very lovely friends. I also love the story of the boiled eggs! I hadn’t heard about the witches…
What wonderful gifts, Binnie, with such special associated memories. You have some very lovely friends. I also love the story of the boiled eggs! I hadn’t heard about the witches…
What wonderful memories, Nancy, and lovely mementoes to go with them. Trooping the Colour is a very stirring ceremony to watch!
What wonderful memories, Nancy, and lovely mementoes to go with them. Trooping the Colour is a very stirring ceremony to watch!
What wonderful memories, Nancy, and lovely mementoes to go with them. Trooping the Colour is a very stirring ceremony to watch!
What wonderful memories, Nancy, and lovely mementoes to go with them. Trooping the Colour is a very stirring ceremony to watch!
What wonderful memories, Nancy, and lovely mementoes to go with them. Trooping the Colour is a very stirring ceremony to watch!
Hi Karin, yes the historic jubilees are very interesting, I think, and still with some similar elements in modern times. What wonderful souvenirs you almost-have!
Hi Karin, yes the historic jubilees are very interesting, I think, and still with some similar elements in modern times. What wonderful souvenirs you almost-have!
Hi Karin, yes the historic jubilees are very interesting, I think, and still with some similar elements in modern times. What wonderful souvenirs you almost-have!
Hi Karin, yes the historic jubilees are very interesting, I think, and still with some similar elements in modern times. What wonderful souvenirs you almost-have!
Hi Karin, yes the historic jubilees are very interesting, I think, and still with some similar elements in modern times. What wonderful souvenirs you almost-have!
This is very true, Annette – the Queen has many unusual accomplishments as well as being a gracious and inspiring person!
This is very true, Annette – the Queen has many unusual accomplishments as well as being a gracious and inspiring person!
This is very true, Annette – the Queen has many unusual accomplishments as well as being a gracious and inspiring person!
This is very true, Annette – the Queen has many unusual accomplishments as well as being a gracious and inspiring person!
This is very true, Annette – the Queen has many unusual accomplishments as well as being a gracious and inspiring person!
Hi Constance! I’m so pleased you like the pillar box hats.! I adore them and go around looking for them now. They have become quite a tradition for all sorts of anniversaries and you find them all over the country now but in a spontaneous unplanned way. It’s lovely.
Your commemorative plates sound very special and special to you too. I love that we all have our own mementoes of things that are important to us. A lot of memories and feelings are captured in those.
Hi Constance! I’m so pleased you like the pillar box hats.! I adore them and go around looking for them now. They have become quite a tradition for all sorts of anniversaries and you find them all over the country now but in a spontaneous unplanned way. It’s lovely.
Your commemorative plates sound very special and special to you too. I love that we all have our own mementoes of things that are important to us. A lot of memories and feelings are captured in those.
Hi Constance! I’m so pleased you like the pillar box hats.! I adore them and go around looking for them now. They have become quite a tradition for all sorts of anniversaries and you find them all over the country now but in a spontaneous unplanned way. It’s lovely.
Your commemorative plates sound very special and special to you too. I love that we all have our own mementoes of things that are important to us. A lot of memories and feelings are captured in those.
Hi Constance! I’m so pleased you like the pillar box hats.! I adore them and go around looking for them now. They have become quite a tradition for all sorts of anniversaries and you find them all over the country now but in a spontaneous unplanned way. It’s lovely.
Your commemorative plates sound very special and special to you too. I love that we all have our own mementoes of things that are important to us. A lot of memories and feelings are captured in those.
Hi Constance! I’m so pleased you like the pillar box hats.! I adore them and go around looking for them now. They have become quite a tradition for all sorts of anniversaries and you find them all over the country now but in a spontaneous unplanned way. It’s lovely.
Your commemorative plates sound very special and special to you too. I love that we all have our own mementoes of things that are important to us. A lot of memories and feelings are captured in those.
That was fascinating, Nicola. Thank you. I had no idea that the idea of jubilees was so ancient nor that the word came from Egyptian. I was absolutley not surprised though to find that Elizabeth I was a party animal and I particularly loved the painting of her parade. It made me intensely curious as to who some of the protagonists were, such as the fellow carrying the sword and those priviliged to carry the sedan. Do the blue garters some of the men are wearing on their left legs signify the Order of the Garter (rather than the current sash and medal)? Who are the ladies who made it into the painting? And clearly male pattern baldness is no modern phenomenon and was reinforced in the aristocracy by constant intermarrying. I also loved the croquet although I had no idea who the protagonists were. I hope you get to enjoy your jubilee party despite the weather. I love the patriotic yarn bombing. I think my big occasion memento would be my wedding ring 41 years later.
That was fascinating, Nicola. Thank you. I had no idea that the idea of jubilees was so ancient nor that the word came from Egyptian. I was absolutley not surprised though to find that Elizabeth I was a party animal and I particularly loved the painting of her parade. It made me intensely curious as to who some of the protagonists were, such as the fellow carrying the sword and those priviliged to carry the sedan. Do the blue garters some of the men are wearing on their left legs signify the Order of the Garter (rather than the current sash and medal)? Who are the ladies who made it into the painting? And clearly male pattern baldness is no modern phenomenon and was reinforced in the aristocracy by constant intermarrying. I also loved the croquet although I had no idea who the protagonists were. I hope you get to enjoy your jubilee party despite the weather. I love the patriotic yarn bombing. I think my big occasion memento would be my wedding ring 41 years later.
That was fascinating, Nicola. Thank you. I had no idea that the idea of jubilees was so ancient nor that the word came from Egyptian. I was absolutley not surprised though to find that Elizabeth I was a party animal and I particularly loved the painting of her parade. It made me intensely curious as to who some of the protagonists were, such as the fellow carrying the sword and those priviliged to carry the sedan. Do the blue garters some of the men are wearing on their left legs signify the Order of the Garter (rather than the current sash and medal)? Who are the ladies who made it into the painting? And clearly male pattern baldness is no modern phenomenon and was reinforced in the aristocracy by constant intermarrying. I also loved the croquet although I had no idea who the protagonists were. I hope you get to enjoy your jubilee party despite the weather. I love the patriotic yarn bombing. I think my big occasion memento would be my wedding ring 41 years later.
That was fascinating, Nicola. Thank you. I had no idea that the idea of jubilees was so ancient nor that the word came from Egyptian. I was absolutley not surprised though to find that Elizabeth I was a party animal and I particularly loved the painting of her parade. It made me intensely curious as to who some of the protagonists were, such as the fellow carrying the sword and those priviliged to carry the sedan. Do the blue garters some of the men are wearing on their left legs signify the Order of the Garter (rather than the current sash and medal)? Who are the ladies who made it into the painting? And clearly male pattern baldness is no modern phenomenon and was reinforced in the aristocracy by constant intermarrying. I also loved the croquet although I had no idea who the protagonists were. I hope you get to enjoy your jubilee party despite the weather. I love the patriotic yarn bombing. I think my big occasion memento would be my wedding ring 41 years later.
That was fascinating, Nicola. Thank you. I had no idea that the idea of jubilees was so ancient nor that the word came from Egyptian. I was absolutley not surprised though to find that Elizabeth I was a party animal and I particularly loved the painting of her parade. It made me intensely curious as to who some of the protagonists were, such as the fellow carrying the sword and those priviliged to carry the sedan. Do the blue garters some of the men are wearing on their left legs signify the Order of the Garter (rather than the current sash and medal)? Who are the ladies who made it into the painting? And clearly male pattern baldness is no modern phenomenon and was reinforced in the aristocracy by constant intermarrying. I also loved the croquet although I had no idea who the protagonists were. I hope you get to enjoy your jubilee party despite the weather. I love the patriotic yarn bombing. I think my big occasion memento would be my wedding ring 41 years later.
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Thanks for a fun and informative post, Nicola.
Does a wedding ring count?!
Thanks for a fun and informative post, Nicola.
Does a wedding ring count?!
Thanks for a fun and informative post, Nicola.
Does a wedding ring count?!
Thanks for a fun and informative post, Nicola.
Does a wedding ring count?!
Thanks for a fun and informative post, Nicola.
Does a wedding ring count?!
Hi Mary! Isn’t it amazing looking at the old pictures and trying to identify who the other people were? I’m going to have to try and find out!
Hi Mary! Isn’t it amazing looking at the old pictures and trying to identify who the other people were? I’m going to have to try and find out!
Hi Mary! Isn’t it amazing looking at the old pictures and trying to identify who the other people were? I’m going to have to try and find out!
Hi Mary! Isn’t it amazing looking at the old pictures and trying to identify who the other people were? I’m going to have to try and find out!
Hi Mary! Isn’t it amazing looking at the old pictures and trying to identify who the other people were? I’m going to have to try and find out!
It most certainly does!
It most certainly does!
It most certainly does!
It most certainly does!
It most certainly does!