Derry Girls!

I've been watching this show on Britbox. It's a great little show and to be honest I didn't think I was going to like it, but I do. 

I know I'm going to end up binging it all over again in the future, but for now they need to come up with more episodes. 

They did end it at a good place but it's time to bring the girls back and show us their life after as adults. 

Like who got married? 

Who had kids? 

Who went where? 

Who did what? 

What are their careers? 

Or even if you show their children going to the same school that they went to. I would definitely watch it and I know a lot of other people who would watch it too.

Royals in the news : New Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

King Charles has given the title to Prince Edward on his 59th birthday! The titles was their father's, Prince Philip, who was Duke of Edinburgh for over 70 years until his death in 2021.

Prince Philip was given the title in 1947 when he married the then Princess Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II. He had made it very clear that he wanted Edward, his youngest son, to take on the title, but that decision was left in the hands of the current King.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are proud to continue Prince Philip's legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential."

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In other news there has been a christening. Lilibet Diana was christened in California and that both children will be using their royal titles Prince and Princess. They made this announcement to People instead of going through Buckingham Palace. Verry classy indeed.. no not really, but I'm really not surprised at this move at all. 

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles

Yippee! Buckingham Palace has released details of the events due to take place between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May - the Coronation Weekend! I actually took this day off from work so that I can ensure that I can watch it. I'll have a mini brunch as I watch it as well. lol 

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be taking place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May, 2023. I'm really hoping to see many of the long standing traditions and amazing pageantry take place. I've seen video's of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation and it was beautiful. 

I know the Brits will be celebrating this historic event the entire weekend. Gathering for meals, having tea and all around celebrating in the streets. I would love to be there and experience it first hand, maybe when William takes the throne I can be there. 

 

The Regal Rules for Girls: How to Find Love, a Life --and Maybe Even a Lord -- in London

Well I finally finished the book. While I did enjoy it, I did find that it has a creepy stalker vibe to it. You really have to take the contents of this book with a grain of salt and the use of your own common sense is advisable. Mrs. Fine talks about her life in London and what she experienced when she moved there. Call me crazy, but I find that some of what she wrote to be a bit exaggerated just a teeny bit. No seriously it has to be exaggerated a lot. 

This book is great when it comes to the aspect of places to visit and not to visit when in London. Mrs. Fine doles out some beauty advice, books to read, places to visit, where to shop as well as dating and life advice. She gives you all the information you need to move to England, from getting a VISA and places to look for when looking at schools or places to live. I literally took notes on a lot of this stuff!

Then comes the disturbing bit.. she literally tells you how to land an English gentleman by stalking. She tells you exactly where to go to find them and what to do and not to do to attract them. She makes the English gents out to pretty much not have an ounce to romance in their entire being. She also makes it seem like they are stupid and can't navigate outside their own social circles. She says that you need to be in charge of them and guide them. She literally makes them out to be pathetic. 

The Regal Rules for Girls: How to Find Love, a Life --and Maybe Even a Lord -- in London

I did it!

I very rarely compliment myself, but I'm going to! Most time's when I get compliments I don't know how to react and I tend to get embarrassed by them. 

A few weeks ago I finished this 20k walking challenge in exactly one day and while I was at work. Considering as to how much walking I do on a daily basis, I'm really not surprised that I was able to finish it there.

I found the challenge on Facebook through Virtual Strides. Mind you the Queen is gone, but they keep the challenge up as a way to honor her legacy.  
I just got my medal yesterday! It feels weird saying this, but I'm so proud of myself!! I'm ready to do another one now! I'm planning to do one in November. There are a few that I'm looking at at the moment.

Long Live Queen Elizabeth II. Rest in Peace Milady.

 

Happy 96th Birthday!

Our beautiful Queen turned 96 today! She was seen out an about being driven around the Sandringham Estate located in Norfolk. It's the location where her husband, Prince Philip spent his final days. It's also the place where the family spends Christmas together.

There will be a public celebration of her birthday in June that is known as Trooping the Colour. This celebration happens every year and will include the royal family gathering on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a fly past — will coincide with a weekend of festivities to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, celebrating her historic 70 years on the throne!

This photo was taken last month on the grounds of Windsor Castle. She is holding the reins of her fell ponies, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale. She is a huge animal lover and has multitudes of horses and dogs. The coat is a subtle nod to Prince Philip who wore that color alot. 

 

Who was St. Patrick?

Even though he is associated with Ireland, St. Patrick was actually born in Britain. At 16 years old he, the son of a deacon, was kidnapped and sold into slavery.

He turned to his faith in the 5th century as he endured his servitude as a slave in Ireland. Six years later he was with his family after escaping via a ship back to Britain.

He was ordained in the priesthood and then went back to Ireland again only this time he went back as a Christian missionary.

Now legends say that once there he had banished all of the serpents, but today's scientists say that there were actually no snakes living on the island at that time when he supposedly did that. 

Technically he's not a Saint, but he is regarded as a patron saint of Ireland, and he has been Ireland's patron saint since the 7th century.