The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

“God save our gracious Queen,

Long Live our noble Queen.

God save the Queen!”

This weekend marks our Queen’s 60th anniversary jubilee. I am a great fan of the Queen…through all her years she has maintained her dignity and grace, and has visited her realm many times. The first time I saw the Queen she was wearing yellow, a colour much like this rose. She was much younger then, and a true beauty..

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So today, I am assembling my Royal mementos, and having a cup of tea in her honour.

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Last week we had our cousins from England with us , and they brought us a mug and cup and saucer from the Royal Yacht Britannia, said to be one of the Queen’s favourite homes away from home. She was very sad when it was de-commissioned a few years ago.

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A little plate in celebration of the Queen`s golden Jubilee..

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..and a cup from the coronation…(I bought this one at a garage sale!)

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The mug with the crossed swords was a souvenir from our visit to the Tower of London.

For tea, I am serving cucumber sandwiches and a lime square on Royal Worcester plates.

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Won`t you join me….

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I am linking to Sandi’s Tuesday tea time

Comments

Pamela Gordon said…
Millie, this is a beautiful post! I love your collection of teacups, the flag and the sandwiches and squares. God save the Queen!
June 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity said…
You have a great collection of Royal china. What fun to make a Diamond Jubilee tea party.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. That is so amazing your husband saw that visit of the King and Queen to Winnipeg. I laughed my head off when I heard the recording on CBC - what a strange coincidence of names.
June 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said…
Hello Millie,
What a wonderful collection of Royal china you have. I love the cup from the Tower of London! It's quite striking.
I've seen the Queen a couple of times when she was here on the Island. Once, when I was a little girl, and she looked right at me and smiled, as I stood by the roadside. I was thrilled, as you can imagine!
Love cucumber sandwiches and your squares look delicious. Thanks so much for joining me for tea today.
Hope you have a lovely week.

Blessings,
Sandi
June 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Judith @ Lavender Cottage said…
You have some nice memorabilia of the Queen and your luncheon in honour of her diamond jubilee looks delicious.
June 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM
kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said…
I wish I could share a cup of tea with you! What a wonderful collection you have showcasing the Queen.
June 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Cindy said…
Lots of wonderful English tea ware! I love cucumber sandwiches and the lime squares sound delish!
Have a great week.
Hugs, Cindy
June 4, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Antiques And Teacups said…
A wonderful post! This is such a special occasion! As a Brit and 1st gen Yank from a Brit family we have loved every bit!
Ruth
June 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Beth said…
What great memorabilia, Millie. Beautiful post. The food looks inviting too.
June 4, 2012 at 8:03 PM
Johanna Gehrlein said…
Hi Millie,
the Queen qould be also delighted if she would see what wonderful memorabilia you have. That was really a Royal tea time. Thank you for sharing this delight.
Best greetings, Johanna
June 5, 2012 at 2:29 AM
Snap said…
Wonderful post to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Happy Tea Day!
June 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM
Donna Heber said…
Hi Millie,

A wonderful post in honor of the Queen! You have some beautiful memorabilia and thank you for sharing it with us.
June 5, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Unknown said…
I haven't been around here in quite some time.....switching blogs, and life stuff...It's good to read that you are doing well. I believe the Queen is such a positive influence on how to be a quiet strong virtuous woman.....You have a wonderful collection..
June 8, 2012 at 9:21 PM
carpet cleaning phoenix said…
The plates are commemorative. Their value is priceless.
June 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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