The Queen’s 92-year-old husband was admitted for exploratory abdominal surgery on June 6. Though Philip spent his 92nd birthday (June 10) in the hospital, he was not left wanting for visitors; the Queen and other members of his family came to visit over the course of his 11-day stay.

The Duke has always had marvelous health, but despite his desire to carry on as usual, in recent years he has had to take extra care due simply to age. Buckingham Palace released a statement today stating that while the Duke is in “good condition and good spirits”, he will be taking “a period of convalescence of approximately two months”.

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Setting out:

Leaving the Royal Palace of Stockholm:

Greeting the crowds:

A quick kiss, and a look at Madeleine’s lovely hair:

Boarding the boat to Drottningholm Palace:

On their way!:

Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Prince Nikolaos of Greece, and his wife Tatiana:

Princess Marie and Prince Joachim of Denmark:

Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway:

Princess Theodora of Greece and her younger brother, Prince Philippos:

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel:

Our dear Earl and Countess of Wessex, Edward and Sophie:

The brother of the bride, Prince Carl-Philip:

The king and queen disembark:

Finally, the bride and groom appear!:

Greeted by costumed courtiers:

With family and friends:

Official photos to capture the incredible day:

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Princess Madeleine’s wedding dress was created by Valentino and made from pleated silk organza with appliquéd ivory-coloured Chantilly lace. Her tiara, the Modern Fringe Tiara (one of her frequent headpieces), is decorated with sprigs of orange blossom.

The assembled royal guests:

The church guests:

Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Princess Victoria, and Queen Silvia:

Chris’ mother, Eva O’Neill, far left:

Chris awaits his bride with his best man:

Here she comes!:

Madeleine sweeps in on the arm of her father, the king:

What a train!:

Chris reacts to Madeleine’s entrance:

At the altar:

Hymns:

Exchange of rings:

A tender moment:

Crown Princess Victoria and Estelle:

Victoria gives a reading:

Crown Princess Victoria wears the Laurel Wreath Tiara, a personal piece from her late aunt, Princess Lilian. The princess once stated that this tiara would be inherited by Victoria, and today she wore it in honor of Lilian.

Madeleine looks on at the singers:

One of Chris’ sisters, Countess Natascha Abensperg und Traun, gives a reading:

Departing the church:

A very pleased King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia:

Sweden celebrates!:

Links:

About the couple

The broadcast

A Tiara A Day

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Sixty years ago today, the former Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. It was a day of great pomp and circumstance, befitting a lovely new monarch.

Joining her on the day were her small children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, along with her mother, husband, and sister (as seen above). It was a day that the Queen would never forget, and certainly a day that would live in her subjects’ minds and hearts for many years to come.

Above, another special coronation day that would be a big part of Elizabeth’s life: that of her father, King George VI. He was not prepared to take the crown, but he did so out of duty to his country and his family. The war time king became a symbol for his nation and a noble presence that the princess adored her entire life.

Even from a young age, Elizabeth has been dutiful and mindful of not merely her own legacy, but that of her father’s, grandfather’s, and all of the monarchs before her. Even to this day, 60 years later, she has not let us down. God Save The Queen! Vivat Regina!

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The Queen, still majestic (perhaps even more so) at 87 years, stands regal on the Scottish landscape. Her sweeping green Thistle robes are complimented by the Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara, which is mounted with emeralds. She looks into the distance – is it to see what was, or what will be?

Certainly the latter, I feel, since Scotland is pushing for independence from the United Kingdom. That alone makes the image all the more poignant.

Below, a painting of the Queen that was done by William Hutchinson. She is swathed in the same emerald green robes and the magnificent tiara.

(Queen Elizabeth II Wearing the Robes of the Order of the Thistle
by William Oliphant Hutchison)

Somehow, it does not capture the Queen in the way that the photo has captured her. The painting is warm, traditional, and safe. It is a young Elizabeth, adorned with chestnut brown hair and a serene look that has yet to see the challenges and highlights of sovereignty.

So what is it that makes the photograph so much… more? The answer is time. The passage of time is what makes the image more moving. With all that has passed, you see the Queen on a deeper level. She most likely does, too.

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