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21
May
Coat of Arms of Sir James Paul McCartney, Kt, MBE The design of Sir Paul McCartney’s coat of arms which were granted on his 58th birthday in June 2001, not only incorporate his musical career, but also incorporates his Liverpool roots with the crest showing a Liver bird holding a guitar in its claw. The left-facing helmet has an open visor, as is customary for knights. It was officially granted by Hubert Chesshyre, LVO, Clarenceux King of Arms. McCartney had originally applied for the coat of arms in 1997, the year he was knighted, but the death of his first wife Linda from cancer in 1998 delayed its design and approval. The time he spent with fellow band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Star are also represented in Sir Paul’s design. The shield, featuring two black curved emblems, is divided in two. The resulting four shapes, resembling beetles’ backs, symbolize McCartney and his fellow Beatles. The two black circles above are representative of records and compact discs, with guitar strings passing over them. The motto ’ Ecce Cor Meum ’ in Latin is Behold my Heart is the title of the oratorio Sir Paul wrote during his first wife’s Linda’s illness. The coat of arms was delivered to McCartney on 31 December 2002.

Coat of Arms of Sir James Paul McCartney, Kt, MBE

The design of Sir Paul McCartney’s coat of arms which were granted on his 58th birthday in June 2001, not only incorporate his musical career, but also incorporates his Liverpool roots with the crest showing a Liver bird holding a guitar in its claw. The left-facing helmet has an open visor, as is customary for knights. It was officially granted by Hubert Chesshyre, LVO, Clarenceux King of Arms.

Paul McCartney Coat of Arms

McCartney had originally applied for the coat of arms in 1997, the year he was knighted, but the death of his first wife Linda from cancer in 1998 delayed its design and approval.

The time he spent with fellow band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Star are also represented in Sir Paul’s design. The shield, featuring two black curved emblems, is divided in two. The resulting four shapes, resembling beetles’ backs, symbolize McCartney and his fellow Beatles. The two black circles above are representative of records and compact discs, with guitar strings passing over them.

The motto ’ Ecce Cor Meum ’ in Latin is Behold my Heart is the title of the oratorio Sir Paul wrote during his first wife’s Linda’s illness. The coat of arms was delivered to McCartney on 31 December 2002.

2
Apr
Prince Charles & Jane Priest: a romp down under Being one of the most eligible bachelors at the time, Prince Charles surely knew how to keep himself busy on the beaches of Perth, Australia while on holiday in 1979.

Prince Charles & Jane Priest: a romp down under

Being one of the most eligible bachelors at the time, Prince Charles surely knew how to keep himself busy on the beaches of Perth, Australia while on holiday in 1979.

2
Apr
The Duke & Duchess of Windsor: Jump! When the famous photographer Philippe Halsman asked the Windsors to jump for his lens, they hopped to it! The Jump Book was born in 1952, after an arduous session photographing the Ford automobile family to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. As the photographer Philipe Halsman relaxed with a drink offered by Mrs. Edsel Ford, the photographer was shocked to hear himself asking Mrs. Ford if she would jump for his camera. “With my high heels?” she asked. But she gave it a try, unshod—after which her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Ford II, wanted to jump too. For the next six years, Halsman ended his portrait sessions by asking sitters to jump. It is a tribute to his powers of persuasion that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Richard Nixon, Judge Learned Hand (in his mid-80s at the time) and other figures not known for spontaneity could be talked into rising to the challenge.

The Duke & Duchess of Windsor: Jump!

When the famous photographer Philippe Halsman asked the Windsors to jump for his lens, they hopped to it!

The Jump Book was born in 1952, after an arduous session photographing the Ford automobile family to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. As the photographer Philipe Halsman relaxed with a drink offered by Mrs. Edsel Ford, the photographer was shocked to hear himself asking Mrs. Ford if she would jump for his camera.

“With my high heels?” she asked. But she gave it a try, unshod—after which her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Ford II, wanted to jump too.

Philippe Halsman at work

For the next six years, Halsman ended his portrait sessions by asking sitters to jump. It is a tribute to his powers of persuasion that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Richard Nixon, Judge Learned Hand (in his mid-80s at the time) and other figures not known for spontaneity could be talked into rising to the challenge.

19
Mar

Kensington Palace images provided by trueroyals
19
Mar
Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760. It was also the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection.  Princess Margaret, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester used to live in Kensington Palace and have their offices there. Today Kensington contains the offices and London residences of The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Historic parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. Kensington Palace is also home to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, with items of Royal, ceremonial and court dress dating from the 18th century to the present day.

Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760. It was also the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection. 

Princess Margaret, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester used to live in Kensington Palace and have their offices there.

Today Kensington contains the offices and London residences of The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

Historic parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. Kensington Palace is also home to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, with items of Royal, ceremonial and court dress dating from the 18th century to the present day.

(Source: trueroyals)
19
Mar
Duchess of Cambridge officiates the Presentation of the Shamrocks The Duchess of Cambridge, representing The Duke of Cambridge, Colonel, Irish Guards, is photographed during a St. Patrick’s Day parade at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, 17 March 2012. The 30-year-old duchess, dressed in a green dress coat, wore a gold shamrock brooch, which has been handed down through the Royal family and was once worn by the Queen Mother who previously presided over the presentation of the shamrocks.

Duchess of Cambridge officiates the Presentation of the Shamrocks

The Duchess of Cambridge, representing The Duke of Cambridge, Colonel, Irish Guards, is photographed during a St. Patrick’s Day parade at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, 17 March 2012.

The 30-year-old duchess, dressed in a green dress coat, wore a gold shamrock brooch, which has been handed down through the Royal family and was once worn by the Queen Mother who previously presided over the presentation of the shamrocks.

6
Feb
Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne today. Take a look back at the memorable moments and significant events that took place over her long and admired rule here.

Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne today.

Take a look back at the memorable moments and significant events that took place over her long and admired rule here.

(Source: life)