Queen Elizabeth II, pictured here at Windsor Castle, marks her 80th birthday with a host of parties and engagements that run until June.(AFP/pool/files/Ian Waldie )
Posted on 04/16/2006 10:20:44 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
Queen Elizabeth II, pictured here at Windsor Castle, marks her 80th birthday with a host of parties and engagements that run until June.(AFP/pool/files/Ian Waldie )
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the traditional Easter Sunday Service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, April 16, 2006. REUTERS/ Fiona Hanson/PA/Pool
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II receives flowers during her walkabout in Guildford High Street in Southern England after distributing Maundy Money at Guildford Cathedral April 13, 2006. During the centuries-old Holy Week ceremony, the monarch gives bags of newly minted coins to 80 men and 80 women, all specially chosen. REUTERS/Tim Ockenden/PA/WPA Rota
LOL! If there was ever any doubt about the shallowness of the current media, their inabilty to view the royal family as anything other than soap opera stars confirms it. Despite - or maybe, because of?- their best efforts, Queen Elizabeth remains an object of affection and respect throughout the Commonwealth.
I've never had a pug either, a couple family friends have them. they are little characters. I wouldn't want too large a dog in any case. we used to have mostly mutts when I was a kid.
Largest corgi I've had (very abnormal size-wise) was 40 pounds. Most have been between 22 - 30 pounds as adults. Prior to corgis, I've had mutts...plus side is saving dogs from the pound...down side are the unknowns on temperament, size, etc.
Corgi ping.
The Queen is quite a lady, I agree, strong as steel and devoted to duty.
I have always been fascinated by her, and remember her coronation when I was a wee child.
Thanks, La...'dita for the Ping ! ; )
I only wish I knew how to post photos.... I would post one of our little Corgi "Trooper."
FR's Billie posted a collage with him on it awhile back with SFC Greg.
We think he's such a beautifully marked pup and special too. He's great with kids and so much fun...has given our family alot of chuckles. We used to raise Pembroke Welsh Corgi's in the '70's and really loved the breed, so I'm presently looking for a red with white female puppy to have a breeding pair again soon.
They are truly one of the best over-all breeds around and wonderful companions. They are used for working "Companion Dogs" as they are extremely intelligent, and loving!!
The Queen has had corgis forever and she adores them.
It is fortunate though that Her Majesty has much greater testicular fortitude than the current gelded Prince of Whales.
It would be an honor to pledge my sword for her service and doubly honorable to do the same for a king fit to succeed her.
Happy Birthday to a great lady. Cheers!
Do you mean literally gelded, or in the sense of waiting in the wings, for the throne? Despite Charles' occasional silly pronouncements I'm quite confident he'd make a good king, and would show his mettle should England once again be in mortal danger.
Royalty's like keeping a gun in your bedside table. You take it for granted until the time when it's really needed. Countless examples available if required, from Alfred the Great to George VI. Cheers, Byron
I think the United Kingdom needs an iron fisted monarch that would literally scare the crap out of everyone...
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