The words we live by

"I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.
I believe that happiest girls are the prettiest girls.
I believe that tomorrow is another day,
and I believe in miracles."

-Audrey Hephburn

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Happy Birthday!

Today is a fabulous lady's birthday


In honour of HRH Queen Elizabeth's birthday, I invite P&B members to celebrate by having a cup of Early Gray tea with some cream!

Interesting facts on HRH:

1. During WWII she was trained as a driver and mechanic, drover a military truck and rose to the rank of Junior Commander.

2. We both wear Hunter boots!

3. Her coronation gown was designed by Sir Norman Hartwell, which he depicted the emblems of the United Kingdom and the countries of the Commonwealth.

England-Tudor Rose

Wales-Welsh Leek

Scotland-Thistle

Ireland-Shamrock

Canada-Maple Leaf

Australia-Wattle Flower

New Zealand-Fern

South Africa-Protea

India-Lotus Flower

4. She introduced a new breed of dog where one of her corgis mated with a dachshund, consequently named a "dorgi."

5. While HRH's birthday is in April, she celebrates it in June.

Happy Birthday HRH Queen Elizabeth II!!!!!

1 comment:

  1. I love the fact that she celebrates her bday in June even though it is in April!! Maybe I will try that too this year when I host my annual Wimbledon Brunch!!

    Also LOVE the fact about her coronation gown!!

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