In the aftermath of her Sapphire Jubilee at Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth II is back in London.

After a long winter break at Sandringham Castle. After celebrating her 65th anniversary her accession to the British throne and of the death of her father, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II is back in the capital. After seven weeks at her family estate in Norfolk, the Royal grandmother took the train at 10:54 a.m this Tuesday, February 7th 2017 at the King's Lynn's station, for a 90 minutes journey to King's Cross Station in London.

Arriving a few minutes before the departure, the 90-year-old sovereign was not accompanied by her husband Prince Philip. To travel, she had chosen to wear a green coat, on a dress of the same tone. She had protected her hair in a scarf tied. The scarf was in white, it was decorated with motifs evoking the seabed, between exotic fish, corals and colored plants. But as soon as she was seated in the wagon, she withdrew it.


The "Eastern Daily Press" points out that "a first-class car on the train Thameslink Great Northern was reserved for the monarch, who is believed to have bought a standard first class ticket to 56.10 pounds Trip '. This regional media broadcast in Norfolk also states that the station manager, who escorted her from the platform to the train, said they had exchanged jokes and talked about the weather.

Usually it was by this same train that Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, joined their castle of Sandringham a few days before Christmas. However this year, due to a strong flu that affected them both, the royal couple had to resolve to break with the tradition and had embarked on December 21, 2016 aboard a helicopter.

Smiling and in good health this Thursday January 19th Queen Elizabeth II put a smile those who were still worried about her state of health after her "big cold" late last year. With two public appearances mostly to attend Mass on two consecutive Sundays, the 90-year-old sovereign asumed her first official appointment of 2017. Having done this yearly, this annual engagement is attended whenever she stays at her Sandringham Castle in Norfolk, She attended the local chapter of WI meeting, the British Women's Institute, of which she has been a member since 1943.

Her Majesty always a fan of bright colors, was wearing a bright fuchsia-colored coat on a dress combining the tone of pink with red, and was welcomed by the chapter's vice-president in the area Of Sandringham. She then joined the other members to listen to a lecture accompanied by tea and cupcakes.

The WI was created in 1915 in the First World War. It was originally intended to revitalize rural communities and encourage women to become involved in food production. With 212,000 members in 6,300 clubs, it is the largest women's organization in the UK.

Queen Elizabeth II was seen on Sunday to attend Mass with her nephew David Armstrong-Jones, a few days after the death of his father Lord Snowdon.

Like the previous Sunday, the 90 year old sovereign went to service this Sunday January 15th 2017 with her husband 95 year old Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The couple didn't attend to their usual St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, the royal couple attended the religious service celebrated at St Mary the Virgin Church in the neighbouring village of Flitcham .

For this Sunday outing in the rain, the monarch, who was sheltering under a transparent umbrella bordered by black, had opted for a purple mantle with black collar and gold buttons on a matching dress. She was wearing a hat coordinated with her outfit, stitched with black oak leaves.

While last Sunday Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by her grandson Prince William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, and the Middleton family, she appeared this time alongside her nephew David Armstrong-Jones and his wife Serena. David is the son of her late sister Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, whose death was officially announced two days earlier.

Antony Armstrong-Jones had been created the first count Snowdon by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. After his death, the title passed on to his son David, who became second count Snowdon. "The Telegraph" points out that Elizabeth II was always close to the children of her younger sister -David Armstrong-Jones and Lady Sarah Chatto and would have been "deeply saddened" by the death of Lord Snowdon. "However, it is not yet clear whether Her Majesty will attend the funeral of her former brother-in-law, which should take place in Wales," said the British media.

HRH chats to Riflemen who brief her on their specialisms, as she nears the end of her visit to the 5 Rifles base. pic.twitter.com/RMC2AAFzY8

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) January 11, 2017

The British citizens and the world who were worried about the health of their queen can be reassured. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II looked well rested and cured from her "big cold", or at least sufficiently fit to get out. The 90 year old sovereign, visited took part at this Sunday, January 8th 2017 service celebrated at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. Suffering from a cold she had missed the annual Christmas service, and then a week later that of January 1st, staying warm in her Sandringham castle, her home in Norfolk where she traditionally spends the Christmas and New Year holidays with the rest of the family.

For this first appearance in public for a month, Elizabeth had chosen to dress a blue coat king on a dress of the same tone and had a coat hat decorated with a large blue and black feather by her designer Angela King. She was accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, but also their grandson Prince William came with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge. The Princely couple resided with their two children, Prince George and Little Princess Charlotte, in the neighboring manor house of Anmer Hall.

The duchess appeared in her forest green Sportmax coat belted at the waist first seen on Christmas Day 2015 and again last February for a day of engagements in Scotland. She accessories with a new Cossack style hat, carbon colorway Emmy London ‘Valerie’ heels, an unidentified printed scarf. The   young woman, who was celebrating her 35th birthday the next day, had her whole family around her.

 The whole Middleton had been invited to attend this service in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. And this year Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of  Duchess Catherine, and James and Pippa, her brother and sister, were accompanied by a newcomer James Matthews, the fiance of Pippa-who will be getting married on May 20th-had been invited too.

The Queen has sent a message to the President of Turkey, following the attack in Istanbul on New Year's Day https://t.co/AXgYs3uURW

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) January 3, 2017

While being in the warmth and comfort of her duvet at Sandringham castle in Norfolk where she is recovering from a "big cold", Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was no less present on social networks. After her annual traditional Christmas message, Buckingham Palace broadcast this New Years Day on their official Facebook page and the official Twitter account, a video of greetings for the new year. In this short film of nearly two minutes, the Sovereign addresses her message exclusively to Canadians on the occasion of the starting of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Canadian Confederation which will be celebrated althrough out 2017. If the monarch begins and finishes her speech in English, A few sentences were said in a perfect French accented with a slight accent. And I most say I detect a very good French Canadian accent


No doubt this message was recorded on the same day as that of the Christmas message when Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to the "ordinary heroes." In the same setting at the Regency Room in Buckingham Palace decorated with a Christmas tree and white and red bouquets - the 90 year old Monarch wore the same turquoise blue dress.



Her Majesty appeared with the same white pearl necklace. However, she changed her brooch to that of the Maple Leaf Crystal. A delicate gesture towards Canadians as the Maple Leaf is their national leaf and emblem



This jewel, which was recently seen on the Duchess of Cambridge, was adorned three times during The Cambridges visit to Canada last fall with her husband Prince William and their two children,  is dated back to 1939 a gift given by King George VI  to his wife the queen consort Elizabeth as a prelude to their journey to Canada, the first of a British sovereign to his Canada subjects 

Recorded by an indiscreet camera, Queen Elizabeth II has committed a rare odd mistake calling Chinese officials "very rude"  for their behavior during their last October visit of President Xi Jinping in the UK. This odd-which coincides with another diplomatic gaffe committed by Prime Minister David Cameron which occurred on Tuesday during a meeting between the sovereign and head of London police, Lucy D'Orsi, who described the difficulties encountered during the passage of Xi Jinping. When told that the Queen Lucy D'Orsi oversaw security this event, during the traditional garden party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, she answers shot back: "Oh, no luck!".

Continuing her description of events, police reports how Chinese officials left a meeting with Barbara Woodward, Ambassador of United Kingdom to China, saying that their visit was over. "They were very rude with the ambassador," then said the Queen. An output somewhat unusual from a head of state about the other countries, particularly from the British monarch, held to a strict duty of reserve. "It was a bit stressful sometimes on both sides," admitted the British Foreign Affairs Philip Hammond, stressing in a statement to British media, that this type of state visit entailed "significant logistical challenges ".

A spokesman for the royal palace for his part refused to comment on "private conversations with the queen." He nevertheless insisted that the visit of Xi Jinping had been "a great success", all parties "worked closely together to ensure that everything goes well." The spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lu Kang, also stressed that "the state visit of President Xi Jinping, last year was a great success." However, when about Queen were reported by BBC World, the transmission was interrupted in China, reported the British public channel.

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