tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post429834422212201525..comments2023-10-30T09:13:17.076+00:00Comments on Serendipity: The State Opening of ParliamentJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13887084136241374777noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-84390354924645394802007-11-06T15:11:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:11:00.000+00:00TY for sharing, things I might not otherwise get t...TY for sharing, things I might not otherwise get to see. {{}}<br>SugarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-45116377702364837992007-11-06T15:20:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:20:00.000+00:00I think you did very well with the pics Jan.I seem...I think you did very well with the pics Jan.I seem to get ALL flashback when I take pics from the TV.Well Done.I hope you enjoyed your morning watching in.Yes I am one of the very proud ones Jan.Thankyou for sharing.I don't watch very little TV and had no idea it was on,or I probably would have watched this.In my dreams maybe.LOL!! Take Care God Bless Kath<br>astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-14040848835429643872007-11-06T15:26:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:26:00.000+00:00nothing like it anywhere else on earth..thanks for...nothing like it anywhere else on earth..thanks for sharing...<br>Lyn<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-34484484098915953912007-11-06T15:32:00.001+00:002007-11-06T15:32:00.001+00:00Excellent Jan; I was watching but had to come to w...Excellent Jan; I was watching but had to come to work (I have accessed journals through my work pc!!!). Too true, Britain does have the best Pagaentry in the entire world, but then I am biased!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-23718053551856494462007-11-06T15:32:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:32:00.000+00:00I always feel sorry for the Queen, all that fuss a...I always feel sorry for the Queen, all that fuss and having to read a speech written by someone else. I bet she would rather be at home watching Judge Judy! You did very well with the pictures Jan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-7810403687811297022007-11-06T15:38:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:38:00.000+00:00Brings back great memories for me I used to Work i...Brings back great memories for me I used to Work in the Red Lion about 10 mins away and used to watch this every year , the pomp and pagentry are really second to none and the tourists loved it.<br><br>Thanks for sharing<br><br>Love Yasmin<br><br>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-90832411142979517192007-11-06T15:45:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:45:00.000+00:00I'm so glad you shared this with us. I'm so fascin...I'm so glad you shared this with us. I'm so fascinated by your Royalty. Your country does know how to do it up right! I wish I could have watched it.<br>PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-15441509633986525942007-11-06T15:46:00.000+00:002007-11-06T15:46:00.000+00:00Excellent - go to the top of the History class :o)...Excellent - go to the top of the History class :o)<br>Luv Jayne xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-40760705921354915382007-11-06T16:06:00.000+00:002007-11-06T16:06:00.000+00:00Hi Jan you did a good job taking those pics off th...Hi Jan you did a good job taking those pics off the TV. I missed it, I'm afraid, so thanks for the entry.<br>I wonder if you are watchjing Flog It? They are showing lots of lovely Monet paintings.<br><br>ttfn<br>Freda<br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/frdbrow7/now-im-retired.......--d/<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-65264539565894803582007-11-06T16:21:00.000+00:002007-11-06T16:21:00.000+00:00I was out all day Jan so missed this ceremony. We...I was out all day Jan so missed this ceremony. We do it so well don't we?<br>Spectacular pomp and circumstances. I so admire the queen and all that she does. I doubt if it will ever be the same after her days.<br>Hugs<br>Jeanie xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-34072480773476284742007-11-06T16:47:00.000+00:002007-11-06T16:47:00.000+00:00That was so interesting, Jan! I didn't know y...That was so interesting, Jan! I didn't know you guys had ceremonies like that! Thanks for the bit of info and history lesson! The pictures helped to tell the story even better!<br><br>I hope you have a wonderful week!<br><br>Hugs <br>Jackie<br>http://journals.aol.com/siennastarr/Hopefloats/<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-62407492999442793622007-11-06T17:06:00.000+00:002007-11-06T17:06:00.000+00:00We take it all for granted, don't we?We take it all for granted, don't we?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-62937984945647136152007-11-06T17:08:00.000+00:002007-11-06T17:08:00.000+00:00All these things that we Brits do best in all the ...All these things that we Brits do best in all the world (I think we do anyway) - state opening of parliament, trooping the colour, remembrance at the cenotaph, festival of remembrance at the Albert Hall - even the last night of the proms and the Edinburgh Tattoo - I watch them all every single year and they never ever lose their sparkle. I didn't hear anyone this morning mention that a 'hostage' is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the monarch's safe return from that Den of Iniquity!!!!!!!! Great entry!<br>love, Angie, xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-28162938869709943282007-11-06T17:27:00.000+00:002007-11-06T17:27:00.000+00:00Very fascinating! I don't think they do anyth...Very fascinating! I don't think they do anything close to that when Congress opens it's sessions. I've seen the UK's government sessions on the BBC here in the US and I love they way they laugh & scoff at each other. Much more civilized for sure than the fist fights and brawls in Japan. Thanks for sharing, I can still remember watching her Coronation on black & white TV when I was young. Linda in Washington stateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-72444317215145205452007-11-06T17:38:00.000+00:002007-11-06T17:38:00.000+00:00Looks like it was a beautiful ceremony. You'r...Looks like it was a beautiful ceremony. You're right. No one does that sort thing better than you guys do.<br>MissieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-89013592449306169442007-11-06T17:40:00.000+00:002007-11-06T17:40:00.000+00:00Thanks for sharing this. I can understand why the ...Thanks for sharing this. I can understand why the Queen has to wear the Crown the day before. HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-9321032955348737482007-11-06T18:01:00.000+00:002007-11-06T18:01:00.000+00:00I love all the tradition and pomp and circumstance...I love all the tradition and pomp and circumstance. I do admire Queen Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing. 'On Ya' - maAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-48781392871451613752007-11-06T18:03:00.000+00:002007-11-06T18:03:00.000+00:00I love the idea of Liz sitting at home with the cr...I love the idea of Liz sitting at home with the crown on. Feet up, slippers on, a nice cuppa on the coffee table watching Eastenders on the telly. ;O)<br>Great entry Jan.<br>B. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-51864094124718264052007-11-06T18:15:00.000+00:002007-11-06T18:15:00.000+00:00Thanks Jan. I am sure our US friends will apprecia...Thanks Jan. I am sure our US friends will appreciate all you have written today. We sure are great at doing "tradition" Hope you enjoyed your day. Much Love Sybil xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-34859091363675007072007-11-06T19:04:00.000+00:002007-11-06T19:04:00.000+00:00I'm wondering if the Queen wears her crown with he...I'm wondering if the Queen wears her crown with her hair curlers in lol? Tkae care.<br>Love Sylvia x<br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/sylviam4000/YeOldeEnglishPosy/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-38229654632930075162007-11-06T21:04:00.000+00:002007-11-06T21:04:00.000+00:00Afraid I sneaked a bit of a break too. Compulsive...Afraid I sneaked a bit of a break too. Compulsive stuff. I especially liked the crown going off back to the Tower in its own modest carriage!<br>Bunny xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-55733388787889368352007-11-06T21:12:00.000+00:002007-11-06T21:12:00.000+00:00Am sure our friends over the pond will love you pi...Am sure our friends over the pond will love you pictures you did a great job from the telly its not easy. Glad you enjoyed all the ceremonial. Love Joan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-24833485754287699382007-11-06T23:52:00.000+00:002007-11-06T23:52:00.000+00:00We certainly do these things well don't we?! I...We certainly do these things well don't we?! I saw the crown at the Tower Of London. The cap that goes with the sceptre looks like Father Christmas's hat! Lol! That crown must be really heavy! Jeannette xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-11813971006179652852007-11-07T06:53:00.000+00:002007-11-07T06:53:00.000+00:00I love the opening of the parliament. There is no...I love the opening of the parliament. There is nothing the British do better than Pomp and Ceremony! We are the best at it and I love watching it in action! I think your pictures are great!<br>Marie<br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/mariealicejoan/MariesMuses/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-3190461480248228852007-11-07T09:32:00.000+00:002007-11-07T09:32:00.000+00:00It is full of pomp isn't it but an intriguing cere...It is full of pomp isn't it but an intriguing ceremony! I agree we do it better than most nations but then we still have a monarch and a long history! Good entry as I hope our friends across the pond see your efforts as we need to promote our unique country whenever possible. Always a patriot! Love ConniexxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com