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Holland’s pretty-in-pink Princess Maxima lead the festivities honoring Queen Beatrix’s official birthday and the anniversary of her ascension to the throne.

Beatrix ascended the throne of the Netherlands when her mother, Queen Juliana, abdicated on April 30th, 1980.

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I Vow To Thee, My Country

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Celebrations of all things English are being held across the country to mark St George’s Day.

Events include a focus on English food, with London’s famous Borough Market making a temporary move to Trafalgar Square.

A patriotic boss is giving his 120 employees a paid holiday, at a cost to his business of £35,000. Millionaire David Haythornthwaite said it will be a paid day off from now on.

For the first time in recent memory the flag of St George will be flown over 10 Downing Street to mark the day of England’s patron saint.

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Today in history: Denmark invaded by Germany (April 9th, 1940)

The Anniversary Raffle Drawing has taken place. Congrats to Kris McMillin (1st), Susan Flanders(2nd), and Vanessa Cherry (3rd).

What could be better than a chance to win a British goody basket? How about a basket that now comes complete with a Diamond Wedding Anniversary stamp cover! I have personally signed the covers that are in both baskets for the first and second place winners in the drawing, and a third-place drawing will simply be a cover alone, signed. (Thank you to The British Aisles for providing the goods).

Entries accepted until March 31st. Raffle drawing will occur April 2nd.

A tongue-in-cheek look at the Queen’s longevity. This should raise Gareth Robson’s hackles… hehehe.

Courtesy of the Onion: Queen Will Leave Behind Long Legacy Of Waving

Send me your name and email address, and I will write them on pieces of paper. They will be tossed into a ceremonial raffle-drawing hat, and the selection of names will be made via video at the RoyaltyNow! podcast site.

See this post for more.

The good people at Bletchley Park and I are offering a new stamp cover for another special occasion!

HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary next month (20th November). I have had the privilege to design this stamp cover also, in celebration of such a great milestone.

I look forward to its release and hope you enjoy it, too.

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15 August 2007

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN

I have much pleasure in sending you and the people of the Republic of India my very best wishes on the occasion of your 60th anniversary of independence.

ELIZABETH R

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh have been married for 60 years this November. In celebration of the occasion, the Queen’s wedding gown and other items from the day are on public view in an exhibition.

Visit the British Royal Family’s official website for details and the Royal Wedding site.