I know I'm not British. So there is no reason really for my current obsession with all things surrounding Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. My sister and I share this obsession with all things royal family and all (stemming back to Kate and Will's wedding last April when my sister woke up at 3am to watch it live) and it comes up in our conversation from time to time.
Last week when she was here, we watched an enthralling documentary on the Queen on 20/20. We were both fascinated! And then Sunday night as I was ironing, another documentary on the Queen was on BBC and I watched that whole thing too.
One of the things I love is the relationship between the Queen and her man, Prince Philip. He had to forfeit his ties to his birth country (Greece) in order to marry her. He also had to commit to a life in the shadow of a powerful woman. I think it takes a strong man to do that and even though I don't know him personally, I'd guess that he is her rock in many ways.
Of course, I wish I was in Britain to join in on all the festivities (Parades! Flotillas down the river! The royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace!) but, alas, since I am not, I've been intrigued instead by Diamond Jubilee souvenirs that have popped up all over the web.
I love tea towels! It seems so very British and I love the homemade look of it all. This one is available via etsy and I'm totally tempted.
Of course there are tons of other types of tea towels if that first one didn't suit your fancy...I love how they all look very typographical and almost vintage in a way. If you're in Britain and you're reading this, will you please send me something Jubilee-oriented? I'd be your best friend for life! Hahaha
Long live the Queen!
Cheerio!
Aimee, Duchess of the Westside
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