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Post by gar on Apr 21, 2016 4:36:16 GMT
I wonder why Prince William is not wearing his wedding ring? You'd think he would wear it in an official photo. What do you think? After looking at Prince George, I looked closer and noticed this. Hmm. Nothing "hmmm" about it, he doesn't have one. It's not as if he could pretend not to be married is it!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 5:24:01 GMT
Prince George is SO adorable! This is one of my top favorite pictures of him.
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Post by wellway on Apr 21, 2016 6:01:44 GMT
I hope that set will be available internationally on the internet. This is a link to the Royal Mail who produce and sell the stamps. Not sure if they send sets overseas www.royalmail.com/
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Post by M in Carolina on Apr 21, 2016 6:06:26 GMT
I love these photos. I did feel sad that on the 2nd photo with all the great grandchildren, that the article only mentions 3 of the children. Another one I read did mention a couple more of the children, but not which ones were which and didn't mention the boy or the oldest girl. I bet that's hard to deal with as a child--I don't think that there's favoritism in the family, just what is shown in the press.
As for Prince William's ring, it's really difficult and uncomfortable to wear a ring while flying and doing routine aircraft maintenance, playing polo, etc. Then you have to worry about losing it. It's not like they're going to wear amazing jewels or pretend they're not married.
I really don't think there's a bad photo of George or Charlotte! No matter what they do or where they go, they're going to look gorgeous.
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Post by wellway on Apr 21, 2016 6:06:29 GMT
This is a link to today's BBC article about the Queen on her Birthday, the first photo is the one with the her great grandchildren/grandchildren. The second photo is with one of her other loves, her dogs called Willow, Holly, Candy and Vulcan. Vulcan! www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36093306
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Post by gar on Apr 21, 2016 6:17:28 GMT
. As for Prince William's ring, it's really difficult and uncomfortable to wear a ring while flying and doing routine aircraft maintenance, playing polo, etc. Then you have to worry about losing it. It's not like they're going to wear amazing jewels or pretend they're not married. He doesn't have a ring, never has, as per Royal family norms, so it's not difficult while working nor does he have to worry about losing it.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Apr 21, 2016 6:40:20 GMT
Charlotte looks a lot like Queen Elizabeth.
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Post by pjaye on Apr 21, 2016 8:32:49 GMT
I love that grandchildren & great-grandchildren one! They are so cute and what a great photo to have for the future. Mia holding the handbag is just adorable (and luckily she doesn't take after her dad in looks) and she looks pretty happy with herself.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 9:10:19 GMT
I love these photos. I did feel sad that on the 2nd photo with all the great grandchildren, that the article only mentions 3 of the children. Another one I read did mention a couple more of the children, but not which ones were which and didn't mention the boy or the oldest girl. I bet that's hard to deal with as a child--I don't think that there's favoritism in the family, just what is shown in the press. I don't think it has anything to do with favouritism. Not sure which article you read but the two older children are Price Edward's son and daughter.They are the Queen's grandchildren. The main reason (from what has been reported) to include them, was her other 6 grandchildren are all adults. So there's 2 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren in the photo.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 9:23:44 GMT
It's because the faces are being used for stamps and they had to get the spacing sufficient to allow cropping for that, as well as keep the heads approximately the same size and in the same lighting. So, yeah, it's kinda weird. Not sure why they didn't just take individual portraits for the stamps. Maybe the set of stamps will show the whole scene, and the stamps with each face will lift off? I've seen other sets that create a kind of scene. That ^^^^ They are being sold as a scene. You can't buy the stamps individually. If you ( general you ) want to see how they will be sold scroll down this link ( sorry don't know how to post a photo on here) Queen's 90th birthday stamps scene
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Post by monklady123 on Apr 21, 2016 9:57:02 GMT
I love these photos. I did feel sad that on the 2nd photo with all the great grandchildren, that the article only mentions 3 of the children. Another one I read did mention a couple more of the children, but not which ones were which and didn't mention the boy or the oldest girl. I bet that's hard to deal with as a child--I don't think that there's favoritism in the family, just what is shown in the press. As for Prince William's ring, it's really difficult and uncomfortable to wear a ring while flying and doing routine aircraft maintenance, playing polo, etc. Then you have to worry about losing it. It's not like they're going to wear amazing jewels or pretend they're not married. I really don't think there's a bad photo of George or Charlotte! No matter what they do or where they go, they're going to look gorgeous. Link to news article that lists all the kids. Great grandchildren, and grandchildren
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Post by peasapie on Apr 21, 2016 11:07:21 GMT
He is so cute! I love that he has to stand on a stack of boxes! He looks like a genuinely happy little boy! Princess Diana would be so proud of her son, Kate and her grandchildren! I think so many of us are feeling that way! Makes me happy to see what a wonderful dad he has become.
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Post by cakediva on Apr 21, 2016 11:29:36 GMT
I love these photos. I did feel sad that on the 2nd photo with all the great grandchildren, that the article only mentions 3 of the children. Another one I read did mention a couple more of the children, but not which ones were which and didn't mention the boy or the oldest girl. I bet that's hard to deal with as a child--I don't think that there's favoritism in the family, just what is shown in the press. As for Prince William's ring, it's really difficult and uncomfortable to wear a ring while flying and doing routine aircraft maintenance, playing polo, etc. Then you have to worry about losing it. It's not like they're going to wear amazing jewels or pretend they're not married. I really don't think there's a bad photo of George or Charlotte! No matter what they do or where they go, they're going to look gorgeous. The pictures released on the Buckingham Palace Facebook page had all the children listed and who they were. The two grandchildren I believe are Edward & Sophie's children.
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on Apr 21, 2016 11:45:10 GMT
Love both photos. George is adorable and looks so happy! I think Diana would be so pleased to see what a great son/daddy she raised and how happy her "grands" are. The picture with the Queen and her grands/great-grands -- love that it has her looking more like a grandmother than queen. And the little one holding Great Grandmother's handbag is precious!!
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Post by melanell on Apr 21, 2016 12:40:42 GMT
I saw a mock up of the sheet and that's exactly it. The stamps are headshots but will be issued as the whole portrait. That's what I saw as well. Along with 6 other photos of the Queen throughout the years.
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Post by grinningcat on Apr 21, 2016 12:42:13 GMT
I saw a mock up of the sheet and that's exactly it. The stamps are headshots but will be issued as the whole portrait. That's what I saw as well. Along with 6 other photos of the Queen throughout the years. I'm really keen to get one. I wonder if Canada Post will sell them as part of their collectibles. That said, I do have a few contacts in the UK that could help me out... I'm not a stamp collector but I really like this set.
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Post by cade387 on Apr 21, 2016 13:01:52 GMT
The photo is beautiful. I'm just a wee bit jealous that I would give anything to have a 4 generation photo like that. It is great because they are adorable, but also that they have those living around them to make it possible.
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Post by iluvpink on Apr 21, 2016 13:56:15 GMT
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Post by gar on Apr 21, 2016 14:03:45 GMT
I quite like the muted, 'old fashioned' tones of the photo
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Post by bc2ca on Apr 21, 2016 14:19:35 GMT
I the photo of the Queen with her two youngest grandchildren and the 5 greatgrandchildren. Little Mia really does steal the show, doesn't she. Is there a photo with the entire family?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 21, 2016 14:58:44 GMT
Maybe the set of stamps will show the whole scene, and the stamps with each face will lift off? I've seen other sets that create a kind of scene. That ^^^^ They are being sold as a scene. You can't buy the stamps individually. If you ( general you ) want to see how they will be sold scroll down this link ( sorry don't know how to post a photo on here) Queen's 90th birthday stamps sceneAre these stamps that people will actually use with their daily mail, or are the meant mainly for collectors?
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Post by lucyg on Apr 21, 2016 15:09:03 GMT
Late to the party, but I love, love, LOVE that photo.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 15:20:43 GMT
That ^^^^ They are being sold as a scene. You can't buy the stamps individually. If you ( general you ) want to see how they will be sold scroll down this link ( sorry don't know how to post a photo on here) Queen's 90th birthday stamps sceneAre these stamps that people will actually use with their daily mail, or are the meant mainly for collectors? They are legal tender stamps so yes, you can use them for your mail but I'm guessing not many people will do so. If you purchase the set of the four of them as a scene then you can punch out the stamps, they're already perforated and use them. The others we are able to buy individually and use. You can buy them on this site,it seems they do ship internationally if you want some as collectors items. British Royal Mailstamps
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 21, 2016 16:14:58 GMT
Are these stamps that people will actually use with their daily mail, or are the meant mainly for collectors? They are legal tender stamps so yes, you can use them for your mail but I'm guessing not many people will do so. If you purchase the set of the four of them as a scene then you can punch out the stamps, they're already perforated and use them. The others we are able to buy individually and use. You can buy them on this site,it seems they do ship internationally if you want some as collectors items. British Royal MailstampsThanks for your answer! I just checked out your link and saw that the prices are really quite reasonable. Even the shipping is only £2.15 plus £1.00 handling to the US. What I really love are the descriptive words they use in the UK! I doubt the USPS would ever use the phrase "this sumptuously designed Souvenir Pack" on their website!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 18:08:46 GMT
They are legal tender stamps so yes, you can use them for your mail but I'm guessing not many people will do so. If you purchase the set of the four of them as a scene then you can punch out the stamps, they're already perforated and use them. The others we are able to buy individually and use. You can buy them on this site,it seems they do ship internationally if you want some as collectors items. British Royal MailstampsThanks for your answer! I just checked out your link and saw that the prices are really quite reasonable. Even the shipping is only £2.15 plus £1.00 handling to the US. What I really love are the descriptive words they use in the UK! I doubt the USPS would ever use the phrase "this sumptuously designed Souvenir Pack" on their website! LOL! well it is called the ROYAL mail !!
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Post by craftedbys on Apr 21, 2016 18:13:23 GMT
So sweet!
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Post by anniebygaslight on Apr 21, 2016 18:16:01 GMT
After looking at Prince George, I looked closer and noticed this. Hmm. Nothing "hmmm" about it, he doesn't have one. It's not as if he could pretend not to be married is it! Exactly. No big deal in the UK. My husband doesn't wear one.
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