The Queen, the DoE & the Cambridges in Nottingham June 13, 2012

[Miss Waynfleet]

http://www.nottinghamcity...ndex.aspx?articleid=18571

Nottingham to give Jubilee welcome to Royal visitors
Jubilee joy is coming to Nottingham next month when it hosts a visit by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, along with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Throngs of people are expected to welcome the Royal party when it visits Nottingham on Wednesday June 13th as part of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee tour of the country.
The city is hosting the visit on behalf of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby City and Derbyshire and working with their Lord Lieutenants. It is one of the few places which will welcome Prince William and his wife Catherine as well as The Queen and Prince Philip - adding extra excitement to the occasion.
The last time The Queen visited Nottingham was ten years ago during her Golden Jubilee celebrations when she officially opened the National Ice Centre.
The Royal visitors will arrive by train and travel by car to the Old Market Square when spectators will get a chance to see the Royal convoy. The Royals will then spend time greeting the crowds in Old Market Square, before going into the Council House to meet the Lord Lieutenants of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and invited guests.
Crowds will get another glimpse of the special visitors when they appear on the Council House balcony.
The Royal party will then travel to Vernon Park in Basford which has been granted Queen Elizabeth II Field Status, meaning it will be protected for future generations to enjoy.
Along with Woodthorpe Grange Park in Sherwood, Vernon Park has been granted the new status under the auspices of the QE2 Fields in Trust organisation, of which Prince William is patron. Vernon Park, which holds green flag status, has recently benefited from a new outdoor gym as well as a new boardwalk, planting and sculptures to revitalise the pond area.
The Queen will unveil a plaque to mark the park's new status and the Royal party will enjoy sporting and musical performances by children from schools and groups from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire, before departing.
Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor Jon Collins, said: "As the capital of the East Midlands, it's great Nottingham's playing host to this Royal visit. I'm sure that local people will give the Royal party a warm welcome and will be excited about getting the chance to also see Prince William and Catherine as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council said: "It is a tremendous honour for Nottinghamshire to welcome HM The Queen in this special year, following previous visits to mark both the Silver and Golden Jubilees.
"With the visit coming little more than one week after our Jubilee Beacon event and two weeks before the Olympic Torch Relay, June promises to be a truly memorable month for Nottinghamshire residents and a tremendous opportunity to experience history in the making."
The City Council's Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Councillor Dave Trimble, added: "I'm pleased the visit will be marked by the ceremony at Vernon Park, which I understand is one of the few Queen Elizabeth II Field Status parks which will be given the Royal seal of approval from the Queen herself, and provides an opportunity for Nottingham's citizens to play a part in the country's Jubilee celebrations."
The announcement comes as Nottingham gears up for a fantastic weekend of events over the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday.

[PleaseDoNotEatTheDaisies]

The Queen is very busy lady, she doesn't another day as Cambridges babysitter.

[TLLK]

Will Alan Rickman be there as the Sheriff of Nottingham? Oh please please pretty please!!!!

[Honnish]

Ooh! Ooh! I hope the Cavendishes will be invited 

[willywonka85]

This is obviously the Queen's way of acknowledging the QEII Fields in Trust campaign which William has been involved with.  Should be an interesting day, I'm always interested in seeing the interaction of the grandchildren with the Queen and DoE, how deferential they are and that sort of thing.

[milka74it]

I don't think that DoE will go to Nottingham

[Scotsmanswife]

In view of recent issues inadvertently coming to the public's attention, the BRF and their managers will be out to correct our obvious misinterpretations.  Watch for:

-William smiling profusely at Kate, initiating warm chatter, possibly even taking her hand or touching her in an affectionate way (less poking the back, angry hands, jaw clenching, etc.)

-HM will look at Kate at least twice, at least one of which will be a small smile or non-frown.  She may speak to her, depending on Kate's behavior/the ridiculousness of her outfit.

-Kate will recycle another outfit and wear her nude pumps but accidentally have an extremely expensive accessory or hat.

-The Wales' may show some Welsh pride/symbol of unity...maybe a nice brooch or lapel ribbon.....in exchange for their lack of interest in actually doing anything to help with the flooding.

I always look forward to new 'royal watching' opportunities.  I just hope someday William decides to bring Carol with/without Kate on an official visit.  It will be amazing!!

[Vava]

LOL, Scotsmanwife......  your predictions will probably come true!

 

[Britannia]

The RF doesn't care what a few people on blogs say about them. They & their handlers are more concerned with what makes the national news- the magazines & tv shows. Millions of Brits watch tv and/or read the mags and newspapers. That is what shapes public opinion about them. On that front they've got nothing to worry about so far. Most of the press is pretty positive towards all of the royals right now, especially William and Catherine. 

[Suzy]

I think William is past smiling at Kate or touching her (except the poking in the back thing, but it's only the fingertips so it doesn't count as touching  ). And if the grey man try to make him do it he will be even angrier at her.

I don't think he can convincingly fake any kind of romantic feeling towards her. He was never a good actor. And if he tried to avoid the bad press his parents had to endure while their marriage broke down so publicly by not showing any kind of emotion at all he failed big time! Or maybe he doesn't get how strange his behavior is.

With DoE not attending Will will act as consort to the Queen and ignore grinning Kate as much as possible. And the headlines will still be all positive because he cares so much for his granny ...


For the rest: I'm with Scotsmanswife

[Cloaked]

It would be cute if, while William was escorting QEII about in Nottingham, Catherine was skipping along behind with Eugenie or Beatrice or both!  
As Philip recovers, it is a good opportunity to let the York sisters have some exposure.    
It needn't mean that they are 'joining' the family firm for the future but rather that they respect the decades of work their grandmother has done.  An ode to QEII because they are proud.    

Or another idea could be that Catherine is accompanied by Louise, dressed as Maid Marian, and James, dressed as Robin Hood.

[TLLK]

It would be cute if, while William was escorting QEII about in Nottingham, Catherine was skipping along behind with Eugenie or Beatrice or both!  
As Philip recovers, it is a good opportunity to let the York sisters have some exposure.    
It needn't mean that they are 'joining' the family firm for the future but rather that they respect the decades of work their grandmother has done.  An ode to QEII because they are proud.    

Or another idea could be that Catherine is accompanied by Louise, dressed as Maid Marian, and James, dressed as Robin Hood.

[julygal]

It would be cute if, while William was escorting QEII about in Nottingham, Catherine was skipping along behind with Eugenie or Beatrice or both!  
As Philip recovers, it is a good opportunity to let the York sisters have some exposure.    
It needn't mean that they are 'joining' the family firm for the future but rather that they respect the decades of work their grandmother has done.  An ode to QEII because they are proud.    

Or another idea could be that Catherine is accompanied by Louise, dressed as Maid Marian, and James, dressed as Robin Hood.

      I'd love to see that!

[rogue]

http://www.telegraph.co.u...ringham-garden-party.html

Prince Philip, who left hospital on Saturday - the day before his 91st birthday - will also miss the Queen's trip to the East Midlands tomorrow, Buckingham Palace said

[ohmyword]

It would be cute if, while William was escorting QEII about in Nottingham, Catherine was skipping along behind with Eugenie or Beatrice or both!  
As Philip recovers, it is a good opportunity to let the York sisters have some exposure.    
It needn't mean that they are 'joining' the family firm for the future but rather that they respect the decades of work their grandmother has done.  An ode to QEII because they are proud.    

Or another idea could be that Catherine is accompanied by Louise, dressed as Maid Marian, and James, dressed as Robin Hood.

      I'd love to see that!

please  DO NOT give this 30 year costume loving woman any ideas. i can see it now a ridiculously expensive fascinator with a damn feather sticking out of it