Yesterday was a special day for us both. Rose was nominated to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and Ian got to attend as her 'official hanger on', aka Spouse. Rose's nomination was threefold, based upon her work for Dorset Fire & Rescue Service managing youth diversion programmes. But it was also in recognition of the book she wrote about her daughter Karina's battle with cancer and also her charity fund raising by running three London marathons in Karina's memory.
The weather did its best to spoil things, as a heavy shower coincided with the arrival of the Royal party on the balcony above the garden. However, the Queen was unfazed by it and carried on meeting guests under a clear umbrella.
The tea, sandwiches, cakes and ice cream were, as you would expect, of the highest order and the organisation of the whole afternoon was impeccable. Too soon it was all over, but a treasured memory that will stay with us forever.
Well,,,, you both scrubbed up well. Congrats to young Rose on her invitation, i hope she got some shots of the queen, and didn't have the wrong lens on, as i would have. So i suppose you're both too full of cake to try for the terns at Loddy today. I think i might have another session down there.
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DeleteThanks Frank, it was a really good day. There are no cameras allowed in the Palace, so all of the shots are sneaky ones on mobile phones, which technically aren't allowed either. There were too many people using them for any of us to be thrown in the Tower though.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately work is getting in the way of Loddy visits until the weekend, then the weather will probably be against us. Hope you got some good shots today.
Congratulations on getting to Buck House, well deserved, well done Rose
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