A ‘happy to be celebrating the jubilee’ thread.

Sparklefizz

I thought the Archbishop of York gave a very good address. He comes across as much more natural that the AoC who always seems very pompous.

Wish Charles would have a decent haircut!

Those flowers are glorious, she did a wonderful job.

Sorry, @Sparklefizz, meant to quote @HannahLoisLuke !

PS Also liked the A of Y!

Beatrice looked good, and Lady Gabriella Windsor also, don’t know her married name. Very elegant.

Grandma70s

I wonder how people grow up in royal circles and still appear not to know the words of the hymns?

Some hymns have their words changed. I know all the words to “Christ is made the sure foundation,” but not the version they sang this morning.

And sometimes the tune is an unfamiliar one, which is off putting.

I do love a good hymn!

Got bunting up and made cupcakes with red, white and blue sprinkes on!

Sprinkles!

Hi there
My Partner and I attended a "Gercha "celebration at a local pub even though it's not really our thing....I made a Jubilee dress and headband ...
It was a brillant night...lots of people over 50 as well as youngsters ..a teal giggle

Why is her 70 years on the throne called "a marvelous achievement" it just means she's stayed alive.

nipsmum

I know the school my daughter works in had a party yesterday but haven't seen or heard about anything happening in the city of Aberdeen

There was a reading of a proclamation at Castlegate on Thu - no idea what that was about - and the lighting of a beacon, on Broad St in the evening. The beacon consisted of two bottles of Calor Gas and a fire extinguisher. ??

Aveline

Lucca lots of other ladies looking nice in pastel colours. She could have picked a colour that blended rather than stood out. M obviously worried she'd not be noticeable enough. I know. I'm a nasty piece of work but I'm much more impressed by the other Royal ladies and their tact and discretion.

Oh obviously…

Maybe she doesn’t like pastel colours and didn’t someone just say they doubted Kate and Meghan discussed outfits

I just don’t get the need to attack her on absolutely everything?

Oprah interview etc etc ok but her clothes and colour choice ??

Yes! I had a wonderful day in London with all the crowds watching the parades up and down The Mall. My first royal event didn't disappoint. I walked up The Mall with a huge smile on my face (on my own!). The air display was fantastic too. It reminded me of a special family event to which I was welcome. The atmosphere was very special indeed. So glad to have done this at last. Congratulations your Majesty. Richly deserved celebrations. ???❤

payens1

Why is her 70 years on the throne called "a marvelous achievement" it just means she's stayed alive.

Wrong thread payens1

This thread is all about celebrating the Jubilee, not griping about the Queen.

And ‘marvellous’, which she is, has two LL’s.

Calendargirl ???

We went to a local Proms in the park last night - free - and then to the Beacon lighting. I haven’t sang the National Anthem so many times for years! The best though, was at our local fun choir where we sang unaccompanied in the church hall. Excellent acoustics and emotional rendering.

This is Scotland. yes, I know that there will be lots of celebrations - however, not so many where I live. I did take my 85 year old mother to an afternoon tea at the Care Home where I work. Mum joined in - she remembers the Coronation - even though she was resident in Australis then. Shame, the current Government in Australia seems to not like the Monarchy!! Still, our residents had a lovely time. My job is to look after the current crumblies, Today - they had a Ball.

It's been lovely here. Every village and town has its own celebrations and people have come out to enjoy. I watched the events in London on TV and as usual our pageantry surpassed itself. Life has been full of doom and gloom the last 2 years. This has just given us an uplifting 4 day break! I hope the good feeling continues.

Yes, it's great. We're going to the street party - something my DH can manage and enjoy (stroke limited movement & speech). It's a welcome opportunity to get out and remind myself that there are other lovely people in the world.

And we're off again, day 3, which to me now feels like a Monday. Yesterday the dog came third in show as most handsome male, beaten by a silly sausage! ? No corgis or dorgies round here.
Today there is a village community show case exhibiting all the activities on offer. Mine is teaching everyone how to shop for bread and fruits in French. ?? A jazz evening is lined up for tonight.
What has struck me is the number of young people joining in and being the first to help with tables, chairs etc.
Have a happy day!

PS. Negative comment deflected with aplomb Calendargirl. Very cool!

Finished my work so joined in the Jubilee celebrations going on in our town square yesterday evening. The weather had cheered up, too.

A lovely atmosphere, good DJ, people dancing and looking happy.

A very pleasant evening was had by all.

Joseanne

PS. Negative comment deflected with aplomb Calendargirl. Very cool!

Aplomb? Really? Cancelling/deplatforming then making a snide remark about spelling?

...and I hope that at least a second's thought was given to the possibility that payens1 comes from one of the many parts of the world where 'Marvellous' is spelled with one 'l'.

I will always be grateful to the Queen as it was on the day of her coronation I was at a street party where I first met the man I was to marry . Our marriage was to last sixty years.

Daisendl