Wow! What a Jubilee weekend it's been!
My weekend started off rather painfully as I had to have a back tooth taken out on Friday. Despite resembling Marlon Brando in the Godfather I managed to sing with Rock Choir at a Jubilee event on Saturday. We probably had the only sun of the weekend. We concluded the event with a rousing chorus of the National Anthem. Me and my soprano Rockies, below, really gave it some Katherine Jenkinson style welly at the end! Very uplifting!
My weekend started off rather painfully as I had to have a back tooth taken out on Friday. Despite resembling Marlon Brando in the Godfather I managed to sing with Rock Choir at a Jubilee event on Saturday. We probably had the only sun of the weekend. We concluded the event with a rousing chorus of the National Anthem. Me and my soprano Rockies, below, really gave it some Katherine Jenkinson style welly at the end! Very uplifting!
In true British style we refused to let the weather rain on our parade and our Jubilee street party went ahead on Sunday.
Here are some of the entrants in the Jubilee hat competition!
Meanwhile in London the nation was treated to a truly wonderful Royal spectacle. I was a Coronation baby so the Queen has been there throughout my entire life. I'm not particularly a Royalist but I felt very reflective and emotional watching the spectacular events. Prince Charles speech (to his Mummy, ahhh) was so touching.
Can I let you into a secret? I'm lucky enough to have been a guest at Buckingham Palace. A couple of years ago representing the charity I worked for at the time, I met Princess Anne (who is an absolute hoot!) in the Centre Room, that's the one with the famous balcony. It was as much as I could do to stop myself pulling back the net curtains (yes the Queen has nets...but they're to stop prying camera lens) and go yoohoo to the tourist crowds below!
Proud to be British? I've always shied away from jingoism but this weekend was a celebration of the British people as well as the Queen whom I admire...so yes I did feel proud and happy to be British and all our achievements over the last 60 years.
As for the Royal events themselves what can I say but wow, wow, wow!!!
Rule Brittania xxx
ps: I'm linking up with the Jubilee After Party at Happyhomemakeruk
i loved watching the highlights, i just love it when the crowds go mad and cheer for them, they must all be so happy :) I watched the concert too, and thought madness were fab, fancy playing on Queenies roof!! haha!!
ReplyDeleteYes Madness were a highlight - loved the projections onto the Palace.
DeleteLove your blog! Can't believe I haven't found you before ... love from latest follower Claire xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love your Buckingham story. I hope that tooth feels better! And I didn't know you are a songbird :) Thank you for linking up today - looks like a wonderful celebration! XOL
ReplyDeleteLoving all the Jubilee posts and the different takes on the occasion. My tooth (or absence of it) is much better thanks.
DeleteThanks for sharing this personal, on the scenes account. I love the story of your visit to Buckingham. I had the pleasure of touring the palace as a tourist in 1999. It was a delight! Didn't meet the royals though. LOL I had a little Jubilee Tea on this side of the pond. Hope you'll stop by for a cup of tea and a piece of cake. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteLovely pics, thank you for sharing.... thank you also for your blog comment.. another place on my list to visit then! Lizzie
ReplyDeleteLouise, I am loving the new look of your blog, the pretty border showing all your pretty things-delightful!
ReplyDeleteThank you - I needed a bit of a makeover!
DeleteYes Louise - the new border is fabulous! Love your Jubilee pics - the street party looks great - at least you had a tent!
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh at the image of the Queen with twitching net curtains - I wonder if she ever spies on the crowds too - lol!
All calm in my house now - just down to the 3 children and relative quiet - phew!
Paula xx