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Since today kicks off the official opening of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, I thought it would be fitting to share my limited memorabilia collection in her honor.
~ A Coronation Trio ~
A Coronation Teacup, 1953 ~
~ 1953 Paragon Coronation Teacup ~
~ Commemorative Teacup from her 1959 visit to Canada ~
~ Golden Jubilee Teacup, 2002 ~
~ Golden Jubilee Teacup ~
~ Golden Jubilee Teapot ~
~ Diamond Jubilee Teacup, 2012 ~
~ Queen and Prince Philip Plate ~
A Queen Bobble Head in front of several books about her life.
~ Commemorative Tins ~
Copy of a portrait I purchased at the National Portrait Gallery in 2007. It's called, "Conversation Piece at Royal Lodge, Windsor" by Sir James Gunn, 1950. Princess Elizabeth is standing while Princess Margaret is seated at the table with her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
An April 24, 1944 LIFE Magazine commemorating Princess Elizabeth's 18th Birthday.
Letter written by one of the Queen's Ladies-in-waiting to be read at a tea I gave in her honor in 2011.
I can't begin to imagine how many commemorative teacups, mugs, plates, tins, figurines, books, magazines, and other souvenirs and memorabilia that have been made featuring the Queen throughout her lifetime. Probably too many to calculate!
Her life and 70 year reign are definitely worthy of celebrating. There will never be another Queen like her again.
A recent conversation amongst an online tea group I belong to shared some ideas of what could be included at a tea party in the Queen's honor: Coronation Chicken Sandwiches, Jam Pennies, Sausage Rolls, and for dessert, Victoria Sponge and Chocolate Biscuit Cake. And, of course, lots of Earl Grey tea.
Have you hosted or attended any tea parties in the Queen's honor? If so, please share.
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You have so much memorabilia, Phyllis! It’s too bad that we all can’t be together and have a big tea party to celebrate the Queen. I enjoyed reading your lovely post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection you have. We have several books and memorabilia on the Queen and her family. Didn't the Queen look lovely on the balcony.? Thank you for sharing your collection. Long live the Queen.
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Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Thank you for sharing your lovely collection! I didn't attend any organized celebrations but I have certainly enjoyed reading about the celebrations in England. My favorite thing was the Paddington Bear video, though!
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