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Queen of diamonds

Jewellery from world's largest diamond goes on display at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth II

http://www.helloonline.com/tags/queen-elizabeth-ii/

How the Queen dazzles through the years at the Royal Variety Performance galas

http://www.helloonline.com/fashion/2012112010131/queen-elizabeth-best-variety-performance-dresses/

The bravest thing she's ever done: Queen shakes hands (in private and public) with McGuinness - the man who headed terror army that murdered her cousin Mountbatten

Today's meeting with the former IRA commander heralds another milestone in Anglo-Irish relations

They shook hands behind closed doors in Belfast theatre and once again in front of world's cameras

As he held the monarch's hands, Mr McGuinness spoke to the Queen in Irish and told her the words meant: 'Goodbye and God's speed'

Queen forced to put aside IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten to meet McGuinness

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/9359082/Queen-forced-to-put-aside-IRA-murder-of-Lord-Mountbatten-to-meet-McGuinness.html

Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Mountbatten,_1st_Earl_Mountbatten_of_Burma

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Louis of Battenberg, the great grandson of Queen Victoria, and second cousin of George V, was born in Windsor, England, on 25th June, 1900. His father, Prince Louis of Battenberg, had been born in Austria. As a result of the anti-German feelings in Britain during the First World War the family changed its name from Battenberg to Mountbatten.

Mountbatten was educated at Osborne and Dartmouth Royal Naval College (1913-16). He joined the Royal Navy and during the war he served on board Lion and Elizabeth.

Mountbatten remained in the Royal Navy and on the outbreak of the Second World War was captain of the destroyer Kelly. He saw action during the Norwegian campaign and the ship was sunk off Crete on 23rd May 1940 with the loss of 130 men.

Winston Churchill appointed Mountbatten head of Combined Operations Command on 27th October 1941. He launched a series of commando raids including the disastrous Dieppe Raid in August 1942. The decision by Churchill to promote Mountbatten to vice admiral, lieutenant general and air marshall ahead of older and more experienced men upset senior officers in the military establishment.

In October 1943 Churchill appointed Mountbatten as head of the Southeast Asia Command (SEAC). Working closely with General William Slim Mountbatten directed the liberation of Burma and Singapore.

In 1947 Clement Attlee selected Mountbatten as Viceroy of India and he oversaw the creation of the independent states of India and Pakistan.

Mountbatten returned to service at sea and as Fourth sea Lord was commander of the Mediterranean Fleet (1952-55). He was also First Sea Lord (1955-59) and Chief of Defence Staff (1959-65). Louis Mountbatten was murdered by an IRA bomb while sailing near his holiday home in County Sligo, Ireland, on 27th August, 1979.

David Cameron said the handshake 'has taken relations between the two countries to a new level'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2165320/The-Queen-shakes-hands-IRA-commander-Martin-McGuinness-historic-meeting-closed-doors.html

A show of pomp and ceremony: With a wave and a salute, Prince Philip rejoins the Royal Family for the Trooping the Colour parade

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2160200/Pomp-ceremony-Royal-family-reunite-magnificent-style-Trooping-Colour-Queens-official-birthday.html

Prince Philip at Trooping the Colour only week after leaving hospital

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-philip/9335583/Prince-Philip-at-Trooping-the-Colour-only-week-after-leaving-hospital.html

Showing characteristic resilience and determination, the Duke of Edinburgh attended the Trooping the Colour alongside the Queen on Saturday, barely a week after leaving hospital.

Prince Philip returns to work after illness

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/international/2012/June/international_June328.xml&section=international

Queen's colours send us heading down the aisles

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Queen+Elizabeth-241523.html

Prince Philip is rushed to hospital

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4354828/Prince-Philip-is-rushed-to-hospital.html

Queen visits 'improving' Philip in hospital

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4357615/Prince-Philip-is-improving-after-bladder-infection.html

Queen Visits Duke Of Edinburgh In Hospital

http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16241826

Curriculum Vitae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Philip,_Duke_of_Edinburgh

So who WAS who in the Royal Box at the Diamond Jubilee Concert?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154875/Diamond-Jubilee-Concert-Who-sat-Queen-Royal-Box.html?ICO=most_read_module

The weekend we remembered who we were: Hundreds of thousands descend on Buckingham Palace at climax of Diamond Jubilee

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154890/The-weekend-remembered-Tens-thousands-descend-Buckingham-Palace-climax-Diamond-Jubilee.html

Home in style, with Camilla at her side: Queen returns to Buckingham Palace surrounded by household cavalry, tens of thousands of well-wishers and the woman who had to be hidden at her last jubilee

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154851/Diamond-Jubilee-2012-Queen-returns-Buckingham-Palace-1902-horse-drawn-carriage.html

Prince Philip is 'getting better' and has watched every minute of Jubilee celebrations on TV, reveals Earl of Wessex

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154562/Prince-Philip-hospital-Duke-Edinburgh-desperately-upset-miss-Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations.html

An example to us all: Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Queen's selfless service but can't help hijacking ceremony to preach sermon on city greed, the environment and immigration

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154783/Diamond-Jubilee-2012-Archbishop-Canterbury-pays-tribute-Queens-selfless-service.html

'I SEND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS': OBAMA'S MESSAGE TO THE QUEEN

'Your majesty, on the historic occasion of your Jubilee, Michelle and I send you and all the British people and members of the Commonwealth the heartfelt congratulations of the American people.

'In war and in peace, in times of plenty and in times of hardship, the United States and the United Kingdom have shared a special relationship. We stood tall and strong and, together, we faced some of the greatest challenges this world has known.

'While many presidents and prime ministers have come and gone, your majesty’s reign has endured. As I said last year at Buckingham Palace, that makes your majesty both a living witness to the power of our alliance and a chief source of its resilience.

'As a steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader, your majesty has set an example of resolve that will be long celebrated. And as we work together to build a better future for the next generation, it is gratifying to know that the bonds between our nations remain indispensable to our two countries and the world.

'In honor of your 60 extraordinary years on the throne, communities across the commonwealth have lit thousands of Jubilee beacons. May the light of your majesty’s crown reign supreme for many years to come.'

President Obama sends video message congratulating Queen on her 'extraordinary 60 years on the throne'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154877/Queens-Jubilee-Obama-sends-video-message-congratulating-Queen.html

'Thanks for making us all so proud to be British': Prince Charles pays moving and personal tribute to 'Mummy' the Queen at spectacular Buckingham Palace Diamond Jubilee Concert

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154778/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-2012-Prince-Charles-pays-moving-tribute-Mummy-spectacular-Buckingham-Palace-concert.html

The most amazing show London has ever seen: Millions witness megastars pay incredible musical tribute to Queen followed by breathtaking fireworks display to mark six decades on the throne

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154675/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-2012-Millions-witness-breathtaking-fireworks-display-Buckingham-Palace.html

Why were the Queen and Prince Philip left to shiver in the rain for FOUR hours?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154656/Diamond-Jubilee-2012-Why-Queen-Prince-Philip-left-shiver-rain-FOUR-hours.html

Why were Prince Philip, who will be 91 on Sunday, and the Queen, who was 86 in April, allowed to spend the entire four hours of her Diamond Jubilee river pageant on their feet on a wet, cold day more like November than June?

As the vast armada of gaily-coloured boats dispersed to allow the Thames to return to its placid normality yesterday, Philip was being taken to hospital with what is described as a suspected bladder infection.

From soon after 2pm to past six o'clock, the Duke of Edinburgh, who had a heart operation only five months ago, and the Queen stood and never once sat down.

But the question on the lips of every one of the millions round the world who watched the wonderful pageant is an obvious one: Was it wise for them to do it?

BBC blames the rain: Thames Pageant Producer behind 'inane' and 'celebrity-driven drivel' says it was the weather's fault

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154767/Diamond-jubilee-BBC-attacked-inane-celebrity-driven-coverage-Queens-Thames-Pageant.html

The Queen showed racegoers how it should be done, wearing a powder pink hat and matching coat and dress

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2162370/Royal-Ascot-2012-Nose-studs-MORE-tattoos-did-Prince-Philip-make-that.html

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2154573/Diamond-Jubilee-concert-Camilla-joins-row-royal-box.html

British Prime Ministers during The Queen's reign

http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/QueenandGovernment/QueenandPrimeMinister.aspx

There have been twelve British Prime Ministers during The Queen's reign:

They are:

Winston Churchill 1951-55

Sir Anthony Eden 1955-57

Harold Macmillan 1957-63

Sir Alec Douglas-Home 1963-64

Harold Wilson 1964-70 and 1974-76

Edward Heath 1970-74

James Callaghan 1976-79

Margaret Thatcher 1979-90

John Major 1990-97

Tony Blair 1997-2007

Gordon Brown 2007-2010

David Cameron from 2010

The Queen and her Prime Ministers

http://www.flickr.com/photos/number10gov/sets/72157629592295094/detail/

Queen Elizabeth II has been head of state of 32 different Commonwealth realms since 1952

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Prime_Ministers_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II

Currently, there are 16 realms. The Queen has had 12 British Prime Ministers, second only to George III, who had 14, and two more than the number had by Queen Victoria. She has also had 14 New Zealand Prime Ministers, 12 Australian Prime Ministers and 11 Canadian Prime Ministers. The Queen has had a total of 156 Prime Ministers during her reign

Thousands gather along the Thames to get the best view of the Queen to mark her 60 years of reign

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153969/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-Tens-thousands-jubilant-revellers-throng-banks-Thames-Queen-arrives-Jubilee-river-pageant.html

Greatest show on the Thames for 350 years: £1million Gloriana will lead river pageant of 1,000 vessels in Diamond Jubilee showpiece

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153853/Gloriana-rowbarge-lead-pageant-1-000-boats-Diamond-Jubilee-showpiece.html

The Queen makes first appearance of her Diamond Jubilee weekend celebrations at Epsom Racecourse in Royal blue

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153654/And-shes-The-Queen-makes-appearance-Diamond-Jubilee-weekend-celebrations-Epsom-Racecourse-Royal-blue-130-000-spectators.html

Queen will serve the country for the rest of her life

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153493/Diamond-Jubilee-Queen-serve-country-rest-life-confidantes-tell-Mail.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Rare film footage of Queen recalls a golden age

http://thestar.blogs.com/royals/2012/06/rare-film-footage-of-queen-recalls-a-golden-age.html

http://tv.jutarnji.hr/video/show/bd5db633fe52b1b63797fa13fa5a5ef6

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012

The Diamond Jubilee takes place in 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 (her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953).

Buckingham Palace is responsible for coordinating the events of the Diamond Jubilee central weekend (2nd–5th June 2012), as well as for organising The Queen’s programme in her Diamond Jubilee year. Details of The Queen’s programme will be announced in due course.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/HMTheQueen/TheQueenandspecialanniversaries/TheQueensDiamondJubilee2012/TheQueensDiamondJubilee2012.aspx

Queen Elizabeth and U.S.Presidents

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/slideshow/queen-elizabeth-us-presidents-16461860

Queen Elizabeth II Has Met 12 U.S. Presidents

http://www.politico.com/gallery/2012/05/queen-elizabeth-with-12-u-s-presidents/000179-002095.html

David Ison

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ison

St Paul's Cathedral

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Paul's_Cathedral

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christopher_Wren_churches_in_London

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

http://www.london.gov.uk/who-runs-london/mayor/boris-johnson

Archbishop of Westminster

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop_of_Westminster

Westminster Cathedral

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Cathedral

U petak 18. svibnja,2012.britanska Kraljica Elizabeta II. okuplja sto uzvanika u dvorcu Windsor, na početku manifestacije ovogodišpnjega dijamantnog jubileja - 60.obljetnice svojega vladanja.

Toga je dana, 18. svibnja,1937. Kraljicin otac George VI., koji je stakao pravo na krunu nakon abdikacije svojega brata Kralja Edwarda VIII.,11. prosinca,1936., bio okrunjen Kraljem Velike Britanije i Elizabeta je postala princezom prijestolonasljednicom,pa je taj dan i 75. obljetnica početka Elizabetina puta do prijestola Velike Britanije.

Nakon gotovo petnaesetogodišnje vladavine, Kralj George VI. je umro 6.veljače,1952. i Elizabeta je toga dana proglašena Kraljicom, imenom Elizabeta II. Velike Britanije, kojom kontinuirano vlada već 60.godina.Prvi izravni prijenos u povijesti televizije je bilo krunisanje Kraljice Elizabete II., 2. lipnja, 1953.

Kate-William, join worlds royal…..

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2146404/Kate-William-join-worlds-royals-Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-lunch.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/may/17/perfect-snub-queen-sofia-spain

Princ Charles, kraljicin sin i službeni prijestolonasljednik, navečer18.svibnja, priredjuje za posebne Kraljicine uzvanike večeru u Buckinghamskoj Palači, a slijedećeg dana,19.svibnja će biti prigodni vojni mimohod za uzvanike, kada će Kraljica dodijeliti jubilarne medalje veteranima.

Lunch and Dinner for foreign monarchs - 18 May 2012

http://royaldish.com/index.php?topic=10770.msg465940;topicseen

The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-207_162-10012316.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody

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Queen of diamonds:

Together for the first time, the royal gems all cut from one legendary stone

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2144720/All-ONE-stone-Jewellery-worlds-largest-diamond-goes-display-Buckingham-palace.html

The Cullinan Diamond, weighing 3,106 carats in its rough state, was first discovered in 1905 at a mine near Pretoria in South Africa

It was originally thrown away as it was thought it to be too large to be a diamond

Once recovered, it was presented to King Edward VII as a gift and cuts were used in the Crown Jewels