Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years as British Sovereign in 2012. With the exception of Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, she is the longest-serving monarch, acknowledged worldwide for the duties she has performed with grace and dignity.
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Nowkar sefati
by Zia111 on Thu May 24, 2012 08:04 AM PDTThis is the problem with our country not President Uncle Tom! The Shah and every Iranian patriot of the past 100 years are rolling in their grave.
Marg bar Engilis, Engilisi va Solteh-e-Engilisi!
Well I know a Horse Face Fundraiser for Your Jun juny Obama ...
by Darius Kadivar on Thu May 24, 2012 08:00 AM PDTSex and the Pity ...
Sarah Jessica Parker To Host Obama Fundraiser - The Inquisitr
3 old ladies were kicked out of a tearoom
by Truthseeker9 on Thu May 24, 2012 07:51 AM PDTYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyes, obviously this nutter represents what is balanced and "normal".
//7reasons.org/2010/04/06/7-reasons-that-looking-like-a-horse-shouldnt-be-a-barrier-to-success
Blue blood indeed.
Trio thrown out of fervent monarchist's tea shop ;0))
by Darius Kadivar on Thu May 24, 2012 05:08 AM PDTCustomers thrown out of Royalty-themed tearoom (Daily Mirror)
Given a right royal marching order: Trio thrown out of fervent monarchist's tea shop after they refused to stand for the national anthem
The owner of a Royalty-themed tearoom explained today why she threw out three middle-aged customers who refused to stand when she played the national anthem.
Fervent monarchist Anita Atkinson, 55, opened the Royalty Teas shop in rural Stanhope, County Durham, to mark the jubilee celebrations with her friend Christine Dodd.
Mrs Atkinson, editor of the Weardale Gazette newspaper and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the County of Durham, was the Guinness Book of Records holder for the largest collection of Royal memorabilia and some of those items have been put on show in the tearooms.
Every 3pm, Mrs Atkinson asks customers to stand and then lets a young customer tap a helium balloon which then plays the tune of the national anthem.
She said: "The whole thing is quirky, it's a bit of fun and we decided that we should play the national anthem at 3pm.
"Some customers stand with their hands on their hearts like the Americans in this room full of Royal memorabilia.
"On Saturday I announced it, 'Ladies and gentlemen, please be upstanding for Her Majesty the Queen'.
"They all did - including four teenagers - apart from three ladies who were looking a bit miserable.
"They were vociferous in their refusal to stand up so I asked 'are you not going to stand up?'
"One said 'I'm not standing' so I said 'will you just please leave then'. I was nice about it.
"One of them told me the coffee was rubbish and they talked deliberately through the national anthem. They were grumbling all the way out.
"The teenagers in the tearooms were absolutely shocked and one of them said 'that was a complete lack of respect by those ladies'.
"If the women had been leather-clad bikers or youths you would expect to call the police."
Mrs Atkinson understood not everybody loved the Royal Family like she did, but said: "If you don't want to stand for the national anthem, don't spoil the fun and don't come into a tearoom dedicated to the British monarchy."
The grandmother is running the tearoom with her friend as a community asset to bring in tourists to Weardale, and to thank the Queen.
She said: "It's a celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It's not a business, it is an event.
"I have never worked so hard in my life.
"Other people have parties, I have a tearoom.
"I have had people wanting to buy the concept of the business, but it's not about that."
The tearoom features masks, books, cut-outs of royalty and even thrones in the toilets.
Visitors from Germany, Spain and Australia have already enjoyed this corner of English eccentricity and the tearooms will remain open until the end of August from 10-4.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Mrs Atkinson camped out for two nights to get a good view of the procession for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last yearIran's Greatest enemy today is Obama Not QE or UK anymore ...
by Darius Kadivar on Thu May 24, 2012 06:04 AM PDTObama ... Sorry BARACK HUSSEIN is the Mullahs Greatest Friend and Ally and will soon cut a deal with them over the nuclear issue thanks to all is "Democratic Liberal" Friends ...
If anyone is the Enemy of Iran and particularly the Iranian Monarchy today it's Obama and his Iranian Jomhurykhah lobbyists ( Trita Parsi and Co) and definitively not Queen Elizabeth 2 or the British People !
We have more in common with the British than meets the Eye ...
Definitively more than with the "Shah's of Sunset" on your West Coast who are turning you EYE RANIANS into a Charicature of anything our Great Country has Stood for in 25 centuries ...
Time to revise your obsolete judgment on the British who have equally contributed to world civilization, culture and the history of mankind, including the language in which you just expressed yourself here.
Best,
DK
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British monarchy and the British system
by Zia111 on Thu May 24, 2012 04:50 AM PDTBritish monarchy and the British system are longtime enemies of Iran. Just because the Pahlavi Shahs were Iran's greatest leaders and were kings does not mean one should beat one's chest for the British queen! What is wrong with you people? HIM Shahanshah Aryamehr had a mouthful to say about these Anglo assholes in Answer to History. What is wrong with you Kadivar and your anglophile friend?
Marg bar Engilis va Solteh-e-Engilisi!
Diamond Jubilee: Arts A-list gathers for the Queen
by Darius Kadivar on Wed May 23, 2012 01:41 PM PDTArts A-list gathers for the Queen (bbc)
Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Paul McCartney and David Hockney are among the leading cultural figures joining the Queen at a reception in London.
World royals mark Diamond Jubilee
by Darius Kadivar on Fri May 18, 2012 04:39 PM PDTWorld royals mark Diamond Jubilee (bbc)
The King of Bahrain is among controversial monarchs at a lunch hosted by the British queen to mark her diamond jubilee.
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by Red Wine on Thu May 17, 2012 08:01 AM PDTGood job Queen Sophia . :)
Spain's Queen snubs Queen Elizabeth jubilee amid Gibraltar feud
by Darius Kadivar on Thu May 17, 2012 08:00 AM PDTSpanish queen cancels UK visit (bbc)
Queen Sofia of Spain has cancelled a visit to the UK to mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee because of disputes over Gibraltar.
A Spanish government statement said it was "hardly appropriate" for Queen Sofia, 73, to attend a lunch on Friday.
The UK and Spain have been in dispute over fishing rights off Gibraltar, a UK territory which Spain also claims.
Spain has also protested over a visit to Gibraltar by Queen Elizabeth's son Prince Edward and his wife Sophie.
The prince and the Countess of Wessex are to visit Gibraltar on 11-13 June as part of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's reign.
Have the punks of '77 changed their minds about UK's Royals?
by Darius Kadivar on Wed May 16, 2012 05:03 AM PDTStuff the Jubilee (bbc)
Have the punks of '77 changed their minds about the Royals?
Royal pageant £1m barge is unveiled
by Darius Kadivar on Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:41 PM PDTRoyal pageant barge is unveiled (bbc)
The £1m boat that will lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant is launched on the river in west London.
Sex Pistols re-releasing royal protest song for Jubilee
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Apr 17, 2012 05:38 AM PDTPistols re-release royal protest (bbc)
The Sex Pistols protest song God Save The Queen is to be re-released 35 years after its debut, in time for the Diamond Jubilee in June.
The track, which featured a defaced image of the Queen on the original cover, was released during the Silver Jubilee in 1977 and was subsequently banned by the BBC.
Nevertheless, it entered the chart at number two.
The Sex Pistols' label, Universal, will also re-release the band's debut album.:))
by پندارنیک on Tue Mar 20, 2012 09:03 AM PDTYour progress in reading Farsi is impressive.........writing in Farsi should not be that dreadful..........it might even look sexy to some ladies.......especially those who know their limits :-))
I, too, wish you and your loved ones all the best in the new year.........
Khoshbakhtyeh Yek Mamlekat Niaz beh Mellaty Bah Shakhsiat darad
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Mar 20, 2012 08:27 AM PDTLiaghateh Yek Padeshah va Mallekeh barayeh Sarbolandy va Khoshbakhtyeh Yek Mamlekat Niaz beh Mellaty Bah Shakhsiat darad
Keh Mah Iranyan Motaessefaneh Neesteem ...
Mullah pretends crying!
Nowroozetan Proletariat Peerooz Pendar Neek Jan !
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خوش به حالشون
پندارنیکTue Mar 20, 2012 05:33 AM PDT
نگهداری تاج و تخت، شاه و ملکه لایق میخواد
Queen's 'rededication' vow for Jubilee
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Mar 20, 2012 05:28 AM PDTQueen's 'rededication' vow for Jubilee (bbc)
The Queen has promised to "rededicate myself to the service" of the UK and its people as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee.
In a speech to both Houses of Parliament, she said the commemoration of her 60 years on the throne was a chance "to come together in a spirit of neighbourliness and celebration".
The Queen also praised Prince Philip for his "constant strength".
A stained glassed window commissioned for the Jubilee was unveiled.
Hundreds of dignitaries, including Prime Minister David Cameron, his deputy Nick Clegg, Labour leader Ed Miliband and Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, assembled for the speech, which was greeted with a standing ovation.
The Queen responded to tributes made to her in both Houses of Parliament earlier this month.
Emma Thompson to play the Queen
by Darius Kadivar on Fri Feb 24, 2012 05:11 PM PSTEmma Thompson to play the Queen (bbc)
Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson is to portray the Queen in a TV drama based on Michael Fagan's Buckingham Palace intrusion 30 years ago.
Entitled Walking The Dogs, the film will tell the tale of how Fagan gained entry to the palace and entered the Queen's bedroom in 1982.
Scottish independence: David Cameron in referendum offer
by Darius Kadivar on Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:08 AM PSTDavid Cameron offers to consider more Scottish powers in the event of a vote against independence, as his talks with Alex Salmond are described as "frustrating"
PM makes referendum powers offer (bbc)
At least this time El Presidente is sexier than in 1982 :))
by anglophile on Tue Feb 07, 2012 04:08 PM PSTArgentina to file UN 'Falklands' / 'Malvinas' complaint ;0)
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Feb 07, 2012 03:46 PM PSTArgentina to file UN Falklands complaint (bbc)
Argentina is to make a formal complaint to the United Nations about British "militarisation" around the disputed Falkland Islands.
President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner made the announcement at a meeting of MPs, senior officials, and veterans of the 1982 war Argentina fought with Britain over the islands.
Tensions between the two countries have been increasing in recent weeks.
Last month, the UK said it was sending a destroyer to the region.
The status of the islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas, is still a highly sensitive issue for Buenos Aires.
Ha Ha Anglophile Jan ;0))
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Feb 07, 2012 05:23 AM PSTGood One !
Apology accepted !
;0)
Darius jan please accept my musical apology :)
by anglophile on Tue Feb 07, 2012 05:14 AM PSTAbba - Waterloo Lyrics
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you //www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVGSKVkkyhc&feature=relatedMy my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo
My my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo
So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - Couldn't be safe if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo
(Fading)
"Sir" Paul McCartney to play Queen Diamond Jubilee gig
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Feb 07, 2012 04:43 AM PSTanglophile jan I'll take that as a compliment As long as ;0)
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Feb 07, 2012 04:32 AM PSTyou apologize for Waterloo ;0))
;0))
fantastic blog Darius jan
by anglophile on Tue Feb 07, 2012 02:41 AM PSTRock Star Cliff Richard: "I'm proud of the British Monarchy"
by Darius Kadivar on Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:47 AM PSTSir Cliff: "I'm proud of the Queen" (bbc, Audio)
A 41-gun salute has taken place in London as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Monday marks the 60th anniversary of when she ascended to the throne.
BBC Radio 5 live's Pienaar's Politics spoke to Sir Cliff Richard about his respect for Elizabeth II.
In pictures: Queen Elizabeth 2 marks Accession Day
by Darius Kadivar on Mon Feb 06, 2012 03:00 PM PSTIn pictures: Queen marks Accession Day (bbc)
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Queen Elizabeth 2 marks Diamond Jubilee eve
by Darius Kadivar on Sun Feb 05, 2012 02:09 PM PSTQueen marks Diamond Jubilee eve (bbc, VIDEO)
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.
They joined the congregation at West Newton Church in the monarch's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
On Monday the Queen will have served 60 years as monarch, on the anniversary of the death of her father, George VI.A model Queen and an act impossible to follow
by anglophile on Sun Feb 05, 2012 01:52 AM PST