tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post7524505723038963252..comments2023-12-12T20:38:25.220+00:00Comments on Homeschool on the Croft: Our Queen's Diamond AnniversaryHomeschool on the Crofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-37084239205254939202012-02-08T05:50:59.931+00:002012-02-08T05:50:59.931+00:00@Ann of eightacresofeden - here in Canada at least...@Ann of eightacresofeden - here in Canada at least, sadly God was taken out of the promise for Brownies and Guides, and I'm pretty sure Australia will be the same. Actually, come to think of it, there's no duty either...guess that word doesn't sound like enough fun...Like you, I remember the visit to Canada in the 1970's - I was tall for my age and stuck at the back of the rows of Guides, nowhere near enough for a good look, but still proud to be there. Anne, thank you for this wonderful post commemorating HM Diamond Jubilee...very stirring.Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-32415941655982189322012-02-08T03:51:07.060+00:002012-02-08T03:51:07.060+00:00I'm feeling old because I remember seeing the ...I'm feeling old because I remember seeing the Queen on her Silver Jubilee in the 1970's when she visited the place where I grew up. She was not on foot so no opportunity to courtesy but she did acknowledge our group because I was on the float holding all the Brownies and Girl Guides. I went on to become a Queen's Guide and still have my certificate from the Queen and still remember my promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and to serve the Queen. I'm curious to find out if the promise remains the same today. I can imagine some would want to remove the part about duty to God. I should google it!<br />Long may she reign!Ann at eightacresofedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524581927752695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-87581667264095595602012-02-07T11:31:32.501+00:002012-02-07T11:31:32.501+00:00Interesting post and so well written. What stands ...Interesting post and so well written. What stands out to me is that here in the USA we elect a president every four years whereas the Queen's reign there has been for such an amount of time that the people truly feel she is a part of them. Your admiration of her is evident and admirable. And yes, I too, hope that she knows the one true King.<br />Blessings, JulieJulie...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13431750246129225855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-23447760887861401532012-02-07T11:26:41.034+00:002012-02-07T11:26:41.034+00:00Amen, Jacqueline :)Amen, Jacqueline :)Homeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-84435678667390598142012-02-07T11:26:18.443+00:002012-02-07T11:26:18.443+00:00Laurie, you could have been tried for treason had ...Laurie, you could have been tried for treason had you cried 'Long live the King' all these years ago!<br />Yes, I feel our Queen may have been enough of a wise diplomat to have kept our nations together. Imagine....not so much as a passport would be needed .... ;)Homeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-15449393725169887202012-02-07T11:24:48.427+00:002012-02-07T11:24:48.427+00:00His/Her Royal Highness (HRH) is used for members o...His/Her Royal Highness (HRH) is used for members of the Royal Family, particularly the Queen's children, and heirs. Whether they are known as Princes/Princesses or alternative titles like Duke/Duchess, they will be HRH. For example, Prince William's wife, Catherine, is HRH Duchess of Cambridge.<br />Her/His Majesty is only used for Kings or Queens.<br />Our Queen is Her Majesty ... :)Homeschool on the Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400742529025230433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-30495276810928693402012-02-07T05:58:18.100+00:002012-02-07T05:58:18.100+00:00I was sure I left a comment here...Guess I'll ...I was sure I left a comment here...Guess I'll give it another go! This was a great post. I had most of my kiddos gathered round the computer screen reading right along. We had one question....my daughter asked when the monarch is addressed as HRH versus HRM (or is that even used? is it just Her Majesty?) Probably not an earth-shattering topic, just a curiosity! Thanks for the great history, Anne!The Coderlambianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683159579544155288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-76051290532255267622012-02-06T23:31:12.748+00:002012-02-06T23:31:12.748+00:00Thank you - this was beautiful. "God save th...Thank you - this was beautiful. "God save the Queen!"Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836123669119523269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439971908848990993.post-12832813856160178622012-02-06T15:22:30.984+00:002012-02-06T15:22:30.984+00:00You've written a beautiful tribute to Her Maje...You've written a beautiful tribute to Her Majesty who, had she been on the throne 230 years ago, would surely have kept us all together. Long live the Queen!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964268420137080404noreply@blogger.com