I had another post planned today, then decided I wanted to pay tribute to the woman for whom I was named. My grandmother (grandparents raised me from birth), who was British through and through, insisted I be named after the Queen.
Here are pictures of the lady I never met, but was raised to respect, just like I was raised to respect our Presidents and the laws of the land.
Things of note. She was quite a fashion leader and always believed in being colorful. Of course, those handbags she carried were . . . . Here is the Queen through the decades.
Thanks for stopping by today. I know my grandmother would be pleased I created this tribute to an unflappable lady the world called Queen Elizabeth.
She was beautiful and full of humor - sad you never met her!
ReplyDeleteMost I love how she and her husband truly did love each other and my fav pic is the one where she giggles passing by him being a "guard"!
I think I could´ve not just grin and giggle - sad she wasn´t allowed too just jump into his arms and kiss him!
Believe me, I have tears rolling down going through this post, dear Elizabeth!
She was in the news and on some channels all day and they all said she was so often in Germany, also informal.
It was never about WWII - she knew this is a new Germany.
What a lady. And that´s how she left. Very consequent.
She lived a life of exemplary public service, right to her very last days.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing the photos again. They are beautiful. She was a wonderful woman and queen. May she rest in peace. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute, Elizabeth, to a wonderful, kind, strong woman of the world. All leaders everywhere should aspire to her example.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen sure was something. I heard she wore the bright colors so she could easily be seen in the crowds.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute Elizabeth. I’m not even British or had British ancestors but you had to admire her. She was truly a leader and someone who lived quite the life. Thanks for sharing. And e joy your weekend. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute may she rest in peace
ReplyDeleteThe photo tributes to the Queen have all been really enjoyable to see — your selection is really nice. More emphasis on her family rather than on her state duties. I also enjoyed others that showed her with the government leaders of her time — all of them
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I so enjoyed your photos Elizabeth... I love her smile and i think its very obvious she loved her husband. Thank you! she will be missed.. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThank you for these beautiful photos. I decided it was right to change my friday post after having scheduled it so pleased you approved. The queen was a lady who was able to bring people all over the world together. She will be greatly missed and I don't think we will see the like ever again but look forward to seeing how King Charles moves things on. Have a good weekend. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteShe was a very special lady, this post is a wonderful tribute, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I knew you would post something in memory of you namesake. Helen
ReplyDeleteI have always loved her hats and all the color she wore. She is leaving an amazing legacy.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute to an amazing woman Elizabeth. She'll be a hard act to follow.
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this wonderful collection of photographs and your name story. THere are many familiar to me -- and many that are new. I loved and admired her. She was remarkable and her loss continues to sadden me.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute. What a grand lady she was.
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