tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post2444226267839121208..comments2024-03-28T21:00:15.691+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: The Christening of ... George ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6177081574225032102013-11-17T08:04:22.054+00:002013-11-17T08:04:22.054+00:00Hi Tina - it was fun to write ... and seems to be ...Hi Tina - it was fun to write ... and seems to be a good way to bring in all the bits and bobs that interest me re each of the ceremonies .. delighted you enjoyed it .. thanks HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9065354937787154912013-11-16T16:35:30.291+00:002013-11-16T16:35:30.291+00:00Oh, how wonderful. I've been looking forward ...Oh, how wonderful. I've been looking forward to this post, saving it as a treat when my work was done. I love when you go through the alphabet and teach me all that British history and tradition. So well done, Hils.<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65753021973116946752013-11-14T08:23:39.259+00:002013-11-14T08:23:39.259+00:00Hi Deniz - thanks so much .. it was fun to write u...Hi Deniz - thanks so much .. it was fun to write up - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86421109734982898692013-11-13T18:26:37.755+00:002013-11-13T18:26:37.755+00:00Such a lovely tribute of a post, Hilary!Such a lovely tribute of a post, Hilary!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34569843212302792852013-11-12T07:52:46.862+00:002013-11-12T07:52:46.862+00:00Hi Terra .. good to meet you and thank you for com...Hi Terra .. good to meet you and thank you for commenting - I too love the traditions and this was a lovely Christening ... good learn some new things too.<br /><br />Thank you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89121085527613484832013-11-11T22:11:55.591+00:002013-11-11T22:11:55.591+00:00I admire the British royal family and found this p...I admire the British royal family and found this post fascinating. They are keeping up many good traditions like the replica christening gown, the hymns sung, etc.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2540997139794784562013-11-10T08:03:56.665+00:002013-11-10T08:03:56.665+00:00Hi Robyn - I thought the blue colour of the Christ...Hi Robyn - I thought the blue colour of the Christening items in the Royal shop was a very good choice. <br /><br />Yes William does seem to be blending his world with the necessity of royal duty .. it's good to be a little more relaxed. <br /><br />Delighted you enjoyed it .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60316401505936203392013-11-09T19:24:50.129+00:002013-11-09T19:24:50.129+00:00That cup is exquisite! YaY for Prince George! What...That cup is exquisite! YaY for Prince George! What a cutie. And what a life he is destined to have. I am glad that William did things HIS way. That's as it should be! I learned a lot today Hil. Thanks for teaching me so much. XOXO Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55409582889904608542013-11-05T15:50:25.562+00:002013-11-05T15:50:25.562+00:00@ Rosey - the whole Christening almost looks like ...@ Rosey - the whole Christening almost looks like magic, doesn't it .. While I'm glad you agree with me re the Queen ... <br /><br />So pleased you like the extra snippets of info .. I enjoyed finding out about the Queen's brooch ... <br /><br />@ Connie - for some of the posts I've found this is the easiest way to 'dish up' a number of facts without creating too much of a story. I agree it is a special time for the Royal family .. they seem very happy ... <br /><br />@ Friko - I know .. it is rather long, but not woebegone by the sound of it!<br /><br />I do think we'll have another King George ... sadly well beyond our sell by date. However I understand your concern ... but the position of Queen/King is a counter balance to Parliament and to the peoples of Britain ... there's a lot to be said for their wisdom and their counsellors .. I don't think I'd be happy with 'grey'!!<br /><br />I agree William does seem to be well on his way ... and the aristocracy are becoming 'diluted' if that's the way to put it - yet they offer much.<br /><br />Thankfully you like the pageantry .. I love it and enjoy finding out more about the historical element ... I'm glad the Friko home isn't totally against the royals!<br /><br />@ Frances - so kind of you to come on over here .. I think I noted you were in London and obviously were able to see the coverage ... but am glad you enjoyed my take on the day ...<br /><br />Cheers to you all .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12194679934241693232013-11-05T14:05:56.902+00:002013-11-05T14:05:56.902+00:00Thank you so much for your visit to my site. It&#...Thank you so much for your visit to my site. It's been fun to read this post of yours, particularly since I was in London on Prince George's big day and know of the day's varied media coverage.<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53546360462961241952013-11-04T23:05:03.045+00:002013-11-04T23:05:03.045+00:00I’ve only just realised that you’ve done your paea...I’ve only just realised that you’ve done your paean for all things royal and royal baby in alphabetical order.<br /><br />Do you think he will actually become king? the same kind of ruler as the Queen or with even less power? A bit more like ordinary folk. William seems to be well on the way.<br /><br />I have said it before, I have no great interest in the matter, except I like the pageantry; after all it brings lots of US dollars to the country. Which isn’t a bad thing. (J is a mild royalist, he’d rather have them than some grasping president)Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63987217769866036272013-11-04T20:07:36.131+00:002013-11-04T20:07:36.131+00:00Hilary, this is a fantastic post! You sure provide...Hilary, this is a fantastic post! You sure provided plenty of information, and to do it so cleverly with the alphabet too was quite creative. Such a special time for the royal family, God bless them.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64938362224443979712013-11-04T13:53:28.825+00:002013-11-04T13:53:28.825+00:00What a beautiful replica that gown is, and such a ...What a beautiful replica that gown is, and such a beautiful baby too.<br /><br />I agree with you wholeheartedly on the Queen's work ethic. It is very admirable.<br /><br />This is a fun post. I liked the fact finding, such as the history behind the brooch the queen wore to the event!<br /><br />Wishing you a great week!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18152050720546694572013-11-04T11:48:13.090+00:002013-11-04T11:48:13.090+00:00@ Milo - yes a variant of the ABC mode ... I just ...@ Milo - yes a variant of the ABC mode ... I just needed to get quite a bit in. All seems to be working out well for the royals ... <br /><br />@ Sandy - many thanks .. sometimes I feel like that: a walking encyclopedia ... or a blog-reference point - the photos were media photos ... but I enjoyed seeing them.<br /><br />@ Diane - well at least they can have some privacy for the time being ... and the future generations are being given time to adjust ..<br /><br />@ Lee - well it is I guess, but the royals are part of our history and I'd hate to be without them ... we're reminded of where we came from and how we came through over the centuries ..<br /><br />Thanks so much for commenting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24741826223050058182013-11-04T04:27:47.133+00:002013-11-04T04:27:47.133+00:00That's a lot of rigmarole over a baby. I don&#...That's a lot of rigmarole over a baby. I don't think any baby in the U.S. ever has gotten that much attention. But then no baby here has ever become king. Well, unless Obama decides to crown himself.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80894214339334804862013-11-03T21:36:11.575+00:002013-11-03T21:36:11.575+00:00I don't blame them for keeping it private. The...I don't blame them for keeping it private. The Prince knows what a circus it can become.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16413757507540408192013-11-03T14:34:47.549+00:002013-11-03T14:34:47.549+00:00You are a wealth of information, like a walking en...You are a wealth of information, like a walking encyclopedia. Enjoyed the post and loved the 2 pictures of the family.<br /><br /><a href="http://travelingsuitcase.blogspot.com/2013/11/cyprus.html" rel="nofollow">Traveling Suitcase</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22357775849386487862013-11-03T14:23:21.926+00:002013-11-03T14:23:21.926+00:00ABC mode? Nicely done! I like the new royal family...ABC mode? Nicely done! I like the new royal family quite a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32031338238048180372013-11-03T10:54:00.195+00:002013-11-03T10:54:00.195+00:00@ Gattina - having a holiday in France was lovely ...@ Gattina - having a holiday in France was lovely from your photos - but at least you could catch up here.<br /><br />@ Joylene - are you in Prince George .. now I can see where you are .. it is a lovely part of the world. So pleased you're happy with his name .. and yes, the Canadians are very fond of the Royals aren't they ... I expect he'll be visiting sometime soon .. <br /><br />@ Tasha - thanks so much .. it's good to know the snippets are appreciated, as well as the mix of photos.<br /><br />That Christening gown must be gorgeous to actually see and feel - and I'm sure it will be used often as more royal babies come along - siblings, cousins or 2nd cousins may well all wear 'George's gown' - it won't be wasted or put away to never see the light of day again, except in an exhibition .. it will be worn often I'm sure.<br /><br />Who knows who will be next ... possibly Zara's child ... but she's renounced her royal aspects I think. We shall find out soon enough ...<br /><br />@ Susan - yes I didn't want it to stretch to two posts ...I think their home in Kensington Palace will have 21 rooms - how many of those will be bedrooms ... <br /><br />I suspect they won't clean .. but I can see them tidying up as best they can - they seem very down to earth.<br /><br />I had a photo of the corset .. but it went awol!! before I managed to photograph it - silly me!<br /><br />George's parents were amazed he wasn't gurgling all over his gown - he's learnt very early to behave! He does look regal doesn't he .. they're such good photos of a happy family ... <br /><br />@ Nick - lots of Georges in your family then - we haven't got any that I know of ... not even a Teddy bear named George ... love it! I feel certain you're right that none of us will see him reign ... I hope I'll catch the others!<br /><br />Cheers to you all .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50681429187701495162013-11-03T08:31:01.491+00:002013-11-03T08:31:01.491+00:00George is a good name in my book. My grandpa was G...George is a good name in my book. My grandpa was George, my cousin is George, my father-in-law and brother-in-law are George, even my teddy was George, and I probably forgot someone. So they chose well. Of course, there's been a few Georges in his family too. All the best to him, though I'm quite sure none of us will ever see him become King!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59344320488687821432013-11-03T02:44:30.614+00:002013-11-03T02:44:30.614+00:00Wow, you sure squeezed a lot of interesting info i...Wow, you sure squeezed a lot of interesting info into this post. As for the home... the one with TEN bedrooms... I couldn't help but be glad I'm not the one who has to clean that place... I'd NEVER get done! And I had no idea babies were ever put into corsets, the poor things. And finally, obviously Prince George is a real prince of a fella. I mean, what other baby could wear such a gorgeous christening gown without spitting up all over it? He looks absolutely regal.<br /><br />Cheers! Happy weekend.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87470927767521390682013-11-02T17:28:01.338+00:002013-11-02T17:28:01.338+00:00Hilary, your comments are so much more detailed an...Hilary, your comments are so much more detailed and interesting than those we see and hear in and on the media. Great photos as well. The Christening gown is beautiful. Here is a wish -- that Prince George's own children will be able to wear it. Perhaps earlier than that -- Prince Harry?loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2424538215399376032013-11-02T16:37:07.560+00:002013-11-02T16:37:07.560+00:00Considering what his parents look like, he was bou...Considering what his parents look like, he was bound to be beautiful. We are especially thrilled by his birth here in Prince George, BC. Jolly nice of them to name him after our city. LOL. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41230308439310532812013-11-02T11:00:44.496+00:002013-11-02T11:00:44.496+00:00Unfortunately I missed this event, because I was o...Unfortunately I missed this event, because I was on holidays in France and nobody talked about the christening. Usually I am very interested in the British monarchy, so your post is very interesting for me !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55556426221255708542013-11-02T07:57:24.988+00:002013-11-02T07:57:24.988+00:00@ Juliet - I would like not to watch the tv or rea...@ Juliet - I would like not to watch the tv or read the one paper I do read a week .. but can't seem to drop the habit! Glad I filled in the spaces ... <br /><br />We're going to have a few royal events in the years ahead and these are my preparation - a few notes!<br /><br />This loyal subject couldn't think of the word 'subject' for a while .. then it came back!<br /><br />The font is just beautiful .. <br /><br />@ Jannie - he does look a large lad doesn't he .. but so peaceful. The history of the chapels and jewels - recent ones now too - are fascinating ... writing about history reminds me of other aspects .. <br /><br />The Queen has enormous stamina and dedication to the service of the country .. <br /><br />me - timeless?!! Well that's funny! But so appreciate the laugh and giggle it brought me this morning ... <br /><br />Hardwick too sends hugs to BB - especially if he's clean and tidy! .. Hardwick resides behind glass for the moment .. xoxoxo to all the Funster family .. <br /><br />@ Theresa - just as you see it .. all seems to be going along swimmingly for them - long may it last .. <br /><br />Thanks so much to you all .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com