Her Majesty The Queen, about to visit Australia

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th October 11, 11:35 PM

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll, is shortly to depart the Homeland for an 11 day visit to the Antipodes. Although I have not received my invitation to any of the official functions as yet, I stand ready to be of service and have dusted off the best china should she drop in for a cup of tea

God save the Queen

**Newfoundlander** · 17th October 11, 03:38 AM

The Queen!!

**piperdbh** · 17th October 11, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

...I... have dusted off the best china should she drop in for a cup of tea.

Do you mean the Royal Doulton with the hand-painted periwinkles?

I hope you get to see Her Majesty, and take some pictures!

**artificer** · 17th October 11, 09:13 AM

The Queen!

Best of luck at an invite, Mike. If you are so graced, please remember the following X-Marks adage:

Pix, or it didn't happen

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**Downunder Kilt** · 19th October 11, 01:31 AM

I have been in touch with my royal advisor on the correct protocol for a candlelight supper

and she has advised that I should go with following table china

Yes it is the Royal Doulton with the hand painted periwinkles

**Pleater** · 19th October 11, 02:09 AM

One does never know, really.

It has happened that the Queen found herself unexpectedly in the front room of someone's home due to a car breakdown. Security could not allow a detour, so the Queen awaited the arrival of replacement transport in a house on the route.

I believe tea was served and that the cup and saucer used was subsequently put on view in a display cabinet, so keep those periwinkles dusted as they might just be needed.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**seanachie** · 19th October 11, 08:05 AM

Just curious, and I am not delving into political opinions or debate, I heard Cameron mention in PMQs last week that there is an issue of royal succession that the Commonwealth nations will be meeting to discuss in the near future. Unfortunately I did not catch the whole comment, is this visit at all related or a totally separate issue?

**davidg** · 19th October 11, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Just curious, and I am not delving into political opinions or debate, I heard Cameron mention in PMQs last week that there is an issue of royal succession that the Commonwealth nations will be meeting to discuss in the near future. Unfortunately I did not catch the whole comment, is this visit at all related or a totally separate issue?

Different issue. PM Cameron wants to change the succession so that the eldest child, rather than eldest male child, can inherit the throne

**pugcasso** · 19th October 11, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

It has happened that the Queen found herself unexpectedly in the front room of someone's home due to a car breakdown. Security could not allow a detour, so the Queen awaited the arrival of replacement transport in a house on the route.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

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The photos above (of Mrs Bucket ...er, Bouquet) made me ponder how hilarious it would be if the Queen's car broke down in from of the house of Onslow (or similar real-world person)

- oh well, it would be good for the Queen

**starbkjrus** · 19th October 11, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Just curious, and I am not delving into political opinions or debate, I heard Cameron mention in PMQs last week that there is an issue of royal succession that the Commonwealth nations will be meeting to discuss in the near future. Unfortunately I did not catch the whole comment, is this visit at all related or a totally separate issue?

Originally Posted by davidg

Different issue. PM Cameron wants to change the succession so that the eldest child, rather than eldest male child, can inherit the throne

But she will be opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting where the issue will be discussed.