We have heard in the last 24 hours since her passing yesterday afternoon HM Queen Elizabeth II described by so many in the British press as “Britain’s greatest monarch”, and that claim may very well be accurate. She certainly was the longest serving and the one who saw the most change in the world in her lifetime. We would do well to recognise that this great monarch knew well where she herself stood in light of eternity and the Lord whom she served and bore witness to, and do likewise.
....Or at least as close as we'll ever get! Today begins The Platinum Jubilee and HRM Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday celebration commemrating her 70 years of rule and 96 years of life. So to celebrate in solidarity with our host culture we enjoyed a pot of tea and watched the celebration of the "Trooping the Colour" parade at Buckingham Palace from the comfort of our living room!
The annual celebration of the Sovereign's birthday, traditionally celebrated each year in early June (no matter when the sovereign's actual birthday falls) is the most patriotic time of year in the United Kingdom and celebrated with parades, flyovers, fireworks, street parties, and a four day weekend complete with Union Flags and bunting.
Hello Friends, Shanna and I couldn’t possibly be more encouraged and excited to share with you that this past weekend, Faith Community Churc...
