Garden Party.
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Well today was the day when my wife and myself attended one of the Queens Garden Parties.
The day started well with no rain. We arrived early and parked the car in the Mall as we had been sent a car parking sticker allowing us to park there for the day.
Parked up we had a few hours to kill so off to one of the local hotels for a spot of lunch. Lunch I hear you say, but we were advised to eat something before attending. As the portions at the garden party would be small.
Having been well fed it was a case of joining the que to gain entrance. The que was huge, it went all the way down the side of Buckingham Palace all the way down past the Royal Mews. Having joined this que a friendly police officer then informed me that as a serving member of the armed forces I dont have to que and I could walk straight in. So back down the que and in through the front gate.
Once in the palace you walked through an arch way into what could only be described as a quadrangle and then into the palace it self. This part of the palace takes you up a few stairs and through two rooms which lead straight out into the queens back garden.
A large marquee is positioned on the left with two other marquees on the right. One for use by the queen and selected guests and the other for diplomats. Two military bands were playing and the rain held off as slight drizzle. We had a large umbrella, but to be honest you probably didnt need it.
The garden.. it has a long herbaceous border 170mtrs, rudebeckia, ligularia, bannana plants, salvias, chyrsanths, foxgloves and plenty more.
A fantastic rose garden hybrid tea’s and floribunda with no black spot. There is over two hundred mature trees, a small lake and plenty of shrubs.
They have a long grass policy, for wild life in areas, and compost all their clippings along with a steady supply of horse manure from the Royal Mews.
A fantastic garden of 40 acres, We walked as much as we could (feet and paths allowing).
The day was brilliant, the slight drizzle didnt spoil it, and it was a great honour to have attended. Oh and there was plenty of sandwiches, lots of cakes and plenty to drink in the way of tea, coffee, water and lemon barley. The staff were friendly and even bought us ice creams.
The Queen. I did see her but I wasnt one of the people attending that she spoke too. But she did look very fit and healthy.
Taken at the end of the day infront of St James’s Park.
My wife in front of the palace
21 Jul, 2009
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Wooooow fantastic blog treesandthings – I take it you weren’t allowed to take photos of Betty’s garden that would be something to see that – Mrs treesandthing, looks great , absolutely stunning - us girls can’t help ourselves when it comes to an occasion - you look mighty smart too in your regalia but herself steals the show
21 Jul, 2009
Brilliant what an honor to attend the Palace, I wonder if HRH would like to become a member of GoY?
21 Jul, 2009
Nice one Bob,
Great blog T&T, Did you walk around the lake? Its quite a relaxing place to be. I asked this bloke if he thought anyone would mind me dipping a line (fishing) His reply was "I don't think my mother would be to pleased with that plan" It was Prince Charles.
I was there in much less formal status....I used to deliver and help erect the marquees !! Lol
22 Jul, 2009
I can only repeat what the others have said....Great blog, great honour, great occasion. Lovely pics of you both...I love a man in uniform..:))
22 Jul, 2009
Ian...you comment made me laugh...lol
22 Jul, 2009
Treesandthings, you and your wife look great in your pictures :)
A good blog too.
Lucky you being able to wander around what sound like a beautiful garden.
22 Jul, 2009
Ian and Bob, your comments really made me chuckle :)))
22 Jul, 2009
~brilliant blog~you both looked absolutely great but as Angie says your wife steals the show!
22 Jul, 2009
Thanx 4 Sharing your wonderful Day Trees&Things i felt i was there with,You both look so fantastic & make a wonderful Couple I bet itl be a day nether of u will forget :)
22 Jul, 2009
Whos a handsome chap!! and your wife looks gorgeous her hat and dress is exactly as I would choose.
Im glad you had a great day and the weather didnt ruin it.
well done you
x x x
22 Jul, 2009
great blog Trees....my you both look awesome, but im afraid the misses takes the prize, the hat is stunning.... what a lovely time for both of you...;-))
22 Jul, 2009
Loved the verbal trip around the royal garden, shame you couldn't take photos but you did a great job describing it. You both look great but I'm afraid your wife has my vote but then she was able to choose her outfit wasn't she!
22 Jul, 2009
You both look great, and what an honour to be invited, I can tell you had a lovely day.
22 Jul, 2009
Ian, your story made me laugh too, can't take you anywhere!
22 Jul, 2009
Jan I have benn chuckling all morming thinking of Ian and his story : )
22 Jul, 2009
lovely blog and dont you both look fit for purpose. well done on getting an invite.
22 Jul, 2009
Jan, if you do take me anywhere then you had better arrange a second trip........so I can apologise for the first !!! :~)))
22 Jul, 2009
Ha! Any excuse to be taken out a second time ...! (I must try that one!)
22 Jul, 2009
What a lovely day you must have had, and it's a memory to treasure. You both looked very smart ;-))
22 Jul, 2009
Thanks everyone for your comments, I did tell her that she looked stunning but you women are far to modest to belive us men.
You were not supposed to take cameras or phones but I definately saw a few people with phones out taking pictures. I left mine in the car as I didn't fancy a trip to the tower.
22 Jul, 2009
LOL
23 Jul, 2009
We're not really modest, we just like being told......over ....and over....and over again! :o)))
23 Jul, 2009
That is so true Lily2 hehehe
x x x
23 Jul, 2009
Yes and its no suprise either......... Lol :~))
23 Jul, 2009
A great blog from a handsome couple, a shame you didn`t get to chat with Elizabeth, but even so you can tell by your pics that you enjoyed your day.
25 Jul, 2009
Cutting the lawns in The Tower with nail clippers would be a punishment which would definitely leave one "not amused"!
Great blog of a great day!
25 Jul, 2009
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Wow !!!!!!!! .That is an honour and a day of memories to treasure.May I say and hope its not too personal that both you and your wife look an absolute picture,so pleased for you both......Forgot to say thanks for sharing and you have described it well..........
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