Procession of the Queen’s lying-in-state for Queen Elizabeth

I joined the crowds assembled to watch the procession of The Queen’s lying-in-state.

Capt Amy Cooper riding Lord Firebrand
Capt Amy Cooper riding Lord Firebrand

Opposite the Cabinet Office and Foreign Office in London, with an uninterrupted, privileged, view of the procession and sunny weather, it was a grand occasion. Continue readingProcession of the Queen’s lying-in-state for Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth and Omans Horses during Queen Elizabeth Oman visit

with Sultan Qaboos

It was so nice to get an invitation to the horse event that Sultan Qaboos had organized Queen Elizabeth Oman visit.

Horse Race for Queen Elizabeth in Oman
Horse Race for Queen Elizabeth in Oman

 

It was at the same small Royal Cavalry area in which Continue readingQueen Elizabeth and Omans Horses during Queen Elizabeth Oman visit

Queen Elizabeth arrives in Oman

for a really special welcome

Queen Elizabeth arrives in Oman at 8pm last night.  The Queen & Prince Philip were welcomed on arrival by Sultan Qaboos.

Queen Elizabeth in Oman as she and Prince Philip are welcomed by Sultan Qaboos
Queen Elizabeth arrives in Oman with Prince Philip are welcomed by Sultan Qaboos

Sayyid Haitham the Minister of Heritage and Culture who is behind the Queens left shoulder will be her escort.

The Queen is staying with the Sultan in his home Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth arrives in Oman”

The Tate comes to Oman

with paintings by British artists

It will be very good to see the exhibition of British paintings which the Tate Gallery is bringing into Oman.

The Mountains of Moab from The Tate
The Mountains of Moab from The Tate

They will be previewed during The Queen’s visit and open Continue reading “The Tate comes to Oman”

Queen Elizabeth will visit Oman

during celebrations for 40th anniversary Sultan Qaboos as monarch

Queen Elizabeth will visit Oman later this year, which will be her second visit.

Queen Elizabeth and Sultan Qaboos
Queen Elizabeth and Sultan Qaboos

Her previous visit Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth will visit Oman”