Queen Elizabeth II is back in London

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.

The Guild of Health Writers Conference

It's mental health week, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are supporting the occasion. Representing their association "Heads Together", the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were this Monday evening, February 6th they attended the Guild of Health Writers conference in London, devoted to anxiety.

The Guild of Health Writers is an organization that brings together the most eminent health journalist in Britain. Catherine and William presented "Heads Together", a federation of eight charities all working in the field of mental health, which they launched last March with Harry.

The structure is intended to pool efforts to encourage people to talk openly about their problems and seek help. Heads Together will be supported this year by the London Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, April 23rd.
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"Heads Together" is part of the Duchess of Cambridge's long work to raise awareness of mental distress. Catherine was already the godmother of one of the eight associations, Place2Be, which accompanies more than 75,000 children victims of psychological problems in school.

It’s been a busy day for the Cambridges, first visiting a Mitchell Brook school in her red Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit. She wore another skirt suit this time but in the ultra-violent color from Oscar de La Renta ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2015 collection. The wool-blend separates includes the silhouette of the peplum jacket which features a pointed collar, button-up front and a pleating flared hem. The tailored peplum jacket. The matching full pleated flared skirt features a full shape with box pleating. Her accessories didn't change except the earrings Mappin & Webb Empress Drop Earrings and the addition of her timeless watch
Photo Credits: Paris Match

Child Mental Health Week

During a visit to Mitchell Brook Primary School in London with her husband Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge made a plea in favour of the "K Factor" (kindness in English), on the occasion of the child mental health week.

This annual event was launched by the association Place2Be, under the patronage of the Duchess This charity works with more than 75,000 children who are victims of psychological problems in school and helps them with any serious problems they may encounter such as harassment in school, domestic violence, loneliness.

This year's theme is "Spread a Little Kindness". "My parents taught me the importance of qualities such as kindness, respect and honesty, and I realize that values ​​like these have been central throughout my life," explained the Duchess who looked elegant in her well know favourite Luisa Spagnoli red suit which we have seen a couple of time. She accessorized with Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Black Suede Pumps, Mulberry 'Bayswater' Black Suede Clutch and Mappin & Webb Empress Drop Earrings

"That's why William and I want to teach our children George and Charlotte how important these things are as they grow up," continued The Duchess. "In my opinion, it's just as important as being excellent in math or sports."

This Sunday, February 5, together with Prince Harry, Kate and William went to a training session to promote the London Marathon. The race will this year support "Heads Together", a collective of associations fighting mental health, whose three crowned heads are at the origin.


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London Marathon Training seesion

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge together with Prince Harry participated in a London Marathon training session on Sunday, Feb. 5th with the "Heads Together" association, their mental health initiative.

It started with a little racing competition amongst the Kensington Palace's senior residents this Sunday, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, for a sprint. The winner ? The most sporting of the three, of course: Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Cambridge, her husband Prince William and Prince Harry, went to this training session to promote the London Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, April 23rd. The big race taking place in the heart of the British's capital will this year and fundraising for the eight Heads Together charity partners.

Last January, at a conference at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, the Royal Trio presented its initiative to leaders from across British society, from media companies and new technology, to business and To the voluntary sector, to rally them to their project.

In pictures:  Kate, William and Harry are preparing to march on London

The Duchess premiered and kept warm in the Perfect Moment Mini Duvet quilted down ski jacket (CAN$505). Inside she wore with a black turtleneck top and black Zara Body Curve Jeggings, premiering a new pair of black running shoes by New Balance x SB Exclusive Sneakers(Identified by MiddletonMaven). For jewelry she had round pavé diamond stud Asprey 167 button earrings
This new association is part of the Duchess of Cambridge's long work to raise awareness of mental distress. Catherine was already the godmother of one of the eight associations, Place2Be, which accompanies more than 75,000 children victims of psychological problems in school.

Photo Credits: Paris Match

The Fiji expedition with Her Majesty the Queen

This Friday, Queen Elizabeth II made her first official engagement of the year 2017 in Norwich and her host committee was at least unusual.

It was a Fiji man in his traditional outfit consisting of a long loincloth, the latter showed large black rings on his forehead and cheeks and held an ax on his shoulder who welcome the Queen as she descended her car. A picture immortalizing the moment shows a moment of hesitation in the gaze of the sovereign had regained her smile before this committee at first sight of the most unusual. At first sight only.

Marking her first official engagement of 2017, Elizabeth II, in a pink fuchsia and black hat and outfit, inaugurated an exhibition at the Sainsbury Center for Visual Arts located in Norwich, Norfolk, where the grandmother of ten is currently at Sandringham castle. This exhibition deals with Fiji's art, life on the island and their traditions.
The exhibition named "Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific", this exhibition is the largest and the most comprehensive one about Fiji ever organized in the United Kingdom. It has more than 280 objects and works of art, fromthe late 18th century, loaned to British museums from the Fiji Museum. In addition to sculptures, textiles, ceramics, weapons and clothing, Elizabeth was able to see a video showing her while she was staying in these islands in 1953, when the island was still part of the British colonial empire.

Photo Credits: Paris Match

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