IOC Reception At Buckingham Palace

Posted on July 23, 2012 by NJ

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip hosted a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace this evening. Many royals were in attendance, including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Alexandra, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Albert of Monaco, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Princess Haya of Jordan, Prince Faisal of Jordan, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth speaks at a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace in central London July 23, 2012.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II listens as the President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge speaks at Buckingham Palace, Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. UNITED KINGDOM OUT.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II greets President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge at Buckingham Palace, Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. UNITED KINGDOM OUT.

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with a set of Olympic medals by President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge at Buckingham Palace, Monday, July 23, 2012, in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. UNITED KINGDOM OUT.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (L) is presented with gifts by President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge and his wife Anne Rogge (R) at a reception for members of the IOC, at Buckingham Palace, in central London July 23, 2012.

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik (L) attends a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace, in central London July 23, 2012.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (L) attends a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace on July 23, 2012 in London, England.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: Princess Charlene of Monaco attends a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace on July 23, 2012 in London, England.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: Queen Elizabeth II is presented with a set of Olympic medals by President of the International Olympic Committee Count Jacques Rogge at a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace on July 23, 2012 in London, England.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: Prince Albert of Monaco at a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at a reception for members of the International Olympic Committee at Buckingham Palace on July 23, 2012 in London, England.

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Royal Ascot 2012, Day Four

Posted on June 23, 2012 by NJ

Yesterday was day four of Royal Ascot. Royals in attendance included Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, the Duke of York, the Earl and Countess of St. Andrews, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent, Princess Haya of Jordan and Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth smiles after her horse Estimate won The Queen's Vase on the fourth day at Royal Ascot, southwest of London June 22, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Queen Elizabeth II with her horse Estimate after winning the Queen's Vase during Royal Ascot at Ascot racecourse on June 22, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth receives the trophy from Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, after her horse Estimate won The Queen's Vase on the fourth day at Royal Ascot, southwest of London June 22, 2012.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth poses with her horse Estimate after winning The Queen's Vase on the fourth day at Royal Ascot, southwest of London June 22, 2012.

Queen Elizabeth II receives the trophy from The Duke of Edinburgh after her horse Estimate won the Queen's Vase race during day four of the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse, southern England Friday June 22, 2012.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth holds the trophy after her horse Estimate won The Queen's Vase on the fourth day at Royal Ascot, southwest of London June 22, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Princess Michael of Kent attends day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 22, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives with Prince Philip by carriage in the parade ring on the fourth day of Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England, Friday, June 22, 2012.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, foreground center left, and other members of the royal party look down from their balcony to study the form of the horses running in the Coronation Cup in the parade ring on the fourth day of Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England, Friday, June 22, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 22, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II attend day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 22, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives in the royal carriage procession to attend the fourth day at Royal Ascot, southwest of London, June 22, 2012.

Prince Andrew, the Earl of St. Andrews, the Countess of St. Andrews, Lady Elizabeth Anson.

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Royal Ascot 2012, Day Three

Posted on June 21, 2012 by NJ

Today was day three of Royal Ascot, also known as Ladies’ Day. In attendance were Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, the Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Michael, Princess Michael, Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed attended. Also in attendance were a few royal in-laws, Michael and Carole Middleton (the Duchess of Cambridge’s parents) and Christopher Rhys-Jones (the Countess of Wessex’s father). ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Princess Euguenie attends Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Queen Elizabeth II attends Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: (L-R) Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Beatrice attends Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Carole Middleton attends Ladies Day on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. Carole Middleton, mother of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives in the royal carriage procession at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day, southwest of London June 21, 2012. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Carole Middleton attends day three of Royal Ascot, Ladies Day, at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. Britain's Queen Elizabeth presents the Gold Cup to Sheikh Mohammed, owner of winner Colour Vision, at the Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day, southwest of London, June 21, 2012. Britain's Queen Elizabeth speaks to jockey Frankie Dettori after he rode the winner Colour Vision in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day, southwest of London, June 21, 2012. Carole Middleton, the mother of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, sits next to the Duke of Edinburgh as she watches the winners presentation after the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day, southwest of London, June 21, 2012. Britain's Queen Elizabeth waves as she arrives with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day, southwest of London, June 21, 2012. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends Ladies Day during Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 21: Princess Eugenie (2nd L) attends Ladies Day at Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Carole Middleton attends day three of Royal Ascot, Ladies Day, at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. Britain's Prince Philip, right listens to Carlole Middleton, the mother of Kate Duchess of Cambridge, and Ronald Arculli on the Royal balcony overlooking the parade ring as they watch the presentation ceremony for the Gold Cup horse race, on the third day of Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England, Thursday, June 21, 2012. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Princess Beatrice attends Ladies Day during Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Queen Elizabeth II attends Ladies Day during Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Carole Middleton attends Ladies Day of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends Ladies Day of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2012 in Ascot, England. Taking style tips from the Queen? Princess Eugenie paired her pastel suit with black accessories The Countess of Wessex with the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Family affair: The Countess of Wessex with Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent Mark of respect: The Countess of Wessex, her father Christopher Rhys Jones and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent curtsey and bow to the Queen as she arrives at the parade ground The Countess of Wessex, who has worn hats by Jane Taylor on many recent public engagements, this time chose a taupe sinamay hat with bow trim The Countess of Wessex topped off her taupe suit with a stunning bow-trimmed Jane Taylor hat

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Royal Ascot 2012, Day Two

Posted on June 21, 2012 by NJ

Royal Ascot, Day Two, was held yesterday. Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, the Countess of Wessex, Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai and Princess Alexandra attended.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20: Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20: Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attend day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Princess Haya bint Al Hussein attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth waves as she arrives to attend the second day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 20, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Haya bint Al Hussein attend day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Princess Haya bint Al Hussein attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Haya bint Al Hussein attend day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Princess Haya bint Al Hussein attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Prince Philip attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) arrive at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar and the Season. Thousands of race fans are expected to attend the five day meeting.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attend day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex looks down at the parade before the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar and the Season. Thousands of race fans are expected to attend the five day meeting.

Britain's Sophie Countess of Wessex walks to the parade ring on the second day of Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June 20, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar and the Season. Thousands of race fans are expected to attend the five day meeting.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar and the Season. Thousands of race fans are expected to attend the five day meeting.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex (L), looks down at the parade before the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2012 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar and the Season. Thousands of race fans are expected to attend the five day meeting.

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Ascot 2012, Day One

Posted on June 19, 2012 by NJ

Today was the first day of Royal Ascot. The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Princess Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Mike Tindall and Viscount Linley attended. Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also attended.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II talks to a friend as she watches the horses being paraded attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Princess Eugenie and friend attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Eugenie attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Princess Eugenie attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth waves as she arrives to attend the first day of racing at Royal Ascot, southwest of London, June 19, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: (L-R) Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Princess Anne attends the first day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 19, 2012.

Britain's Prince Charles arrives to attend the first day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 19, 2012.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth waves as she arrives to attend the first day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 19, 2012.

Britain's Princess Anne attends the first day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 19, 2012.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth waves as she arrives to attend the first day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 19, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend Royal Ascot at Ascot racecourse on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England.

Britain's Prince Charles (L) and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (Top R) arrive for the first day of Royal Ascot 2012, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2012. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of British horse racing and a pinnacle of the English social calendar.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks on at the parade ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

Britain's Princess Eugenie (L) arrives for the first day of Royal Ascot 2012, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2012. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of British horse racing and a pinnacle of the English social calendar.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and her husband Prince Philip, (Top R) arrive for the first day of Royal Ascot 2012, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2012. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of British horse racing and a pinnacle of the English social calendar.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, left, watch the jockeys arrive at the parade ring for the first race on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talks to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as he blows his nose at Royal Ascot on June 19, 2012 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar and The Season. Thousands of race fans are expected to attend the five day meeting.