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thepastisalreadywritten · 8 days

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celebgames · 2 years

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In 2009, now-defunct entertainment software developer and publisher THQ commissioned a gold-plated Nintendo Wii to be delivered to Buckingham Palace as part of a marketing stunt meant to promote their new game, BIG Family Games. The game contained 24 classic family games, from lawn darts to bocce. Per Danielle Robinson, THQ’s product manager at the time, “BIG Family Games is the ultimate Wii game to get all family members, from grandparents to young children, playing together. The Royal Family is arguably the most important family in the country so we felt that they had to have a copy of the new game. But we thought that Her Majesty the Queen wouldn’t want to play on any old console, so an extra-special gold one was commissioned. We hope that she and the rest of the Royal Family enjoy the game!”

Due to the Palace Correspondence Team’s understandably strict policy when it comes to gifts, however, for security reasons, the console never actually made it into the Palace, let alone into the Queen’s hands. It was subsequently sent back to the THQ offices, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, who assumed that it had reached its final destination, living the life of royalty. When THQ went bankrupt in 2012, “The Royal Wii” fell off of the radar, and nobody really knew what became of it. However, five years later, it resurfaced, having been acquired by a collector specializing in developer hardware, who had obtained it from a contact he had at THQ. He ultimately sold the console, and it has been held quietly in our consignor’s hands since then.

Presented here is the ultimate Wii collectible, commissioned especially for Her Majesty the Queen herself for a (somewhat goofy, and ultimately unsuccessful) marketing ploy, “The Golden Wii.” The console and controller are both plated in 24 karat gold. Both exhibit minor handling wear, with the controller displaying scattered chips to the gold plating. The bundle includes the console, one controller, a copy of BIG Family Games, sensor bar, and all necessary cables. The Wii will come with a Letter of Provenance from our consignor attesting to its history and authenticity. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this truly one-of-a-kind Nintendo collectible! (Crown Jewels not included.)

#queen elizabeth ii #wii #nintendo #thq #The Royal Wii #The Golden Wii #The Royal Family #Her Majesty the Queen

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the-empress-7 · 1 year

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"The bells ring out for them For those who can't be here" 💔

#her majesty the queen #missing her and other loved ones who have passed on something fierce tonight

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elizabethan-age · 2 years

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Everybody gangsta until Her Majesty turns around 💅🏻✨

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 1985

#queen stuff #her majesty the queen #queen elizabeth ii

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dopescissorscashwagon · 2 years

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Queen Elizabeth II, R.I.P.

#Queen Elizabeth II #R.I.P.#British Royal Family #The Royal Family #September 8 2022 #September 8 #2022 #Royal Family #Her Majesty The Queen

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thoughtsofasisigirl · 8 months

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What a beautiful picture to commemorate the life of an incredible and unique woman. It’s unbelievable that one year has passed since Queen Elizabeth II died. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. 🕊️🖤

The picture was shared by The Royal Family, and taken by Cecil Beaton at Buckingham Palace in 1968.

(Didn’t plan to start sharing my thoughts on this very day, but who could name a better occasion to start than remembering my favourite Queen Regnant?)

#queen elizabeth ii #her majesty the queen #british royal family

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grumpycorgie · 2 years

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To anyone who’s gonna comment on my Queen Elizabeth II posts:

I am not answering to anything that’s extremely hateful towards her of anything else really, so if you have to spread hate go on and comment on it but I am not going to get involved, especially that I’ve only mentioned that there’s no need to be hateful and rude about 96 years old woman’s passing. I am not a Royalist nor I am a conservative, I am just being respectful and I feel that the internet, unfortunately is lacking it (so I have to make a separate post about it, because the amount of hate I am just receiving for only stating my opinion on respect???? fr)

The argument about me being a hetalia fan also isn’t very valid, my dudes. I am a living and breathing person who is in fact 24 years old and I do not base my human decency on fandoms or interests.

Cheers, have a good night and maybe sort yourself out fr this time.

#uk #queen of england #her majesty the queen #hatred #wth ppl #british

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velv3tdream · 2 years

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At 4am this morning I finally got in to Westminster Hall and paid my respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. It was such a surreal and emotional experience.

#god bless the queen #rest in peace #queen elizabeth #great britain #westminster hall #lying in state #her majesty the queen

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ripplefactor · 2 years

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The Queen with one of her famous red boxes, 1959 ..

#Her Majesty The Queen #red boxes #1959 #ripplefactor #rpf2

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thepastisalreadywritten · 7 days

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By India McTaggart and Tracey Kandohla

21 April 2024

The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death has been unveiled to the approving barks of nearly 50 corgis.

The permanent memorial to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch – complete with her own immortalised dogs – has been hailed as a fitting tribute for the “mother of our nation.”

The eye-catching 7ft bronze statue went on display on what would have been the late monarch’s 98th birthday, with a group of her favourite dogs stealing the show.

It takes pride of place outside the library in the market town of Oakham, in Rutland, Britain’s smallest county.

It depicts a youthful Queen Elizabeth – who stood at just 5ft 4in – standing at 7ft in regal robes with three loyal corgi companions at her feet, one peeking out from the creases.

It serves as a permanent reminder of her 70-year reign and her enduring affection for the Pembroke Welsh breed.

Sculptor Hywel Pratley believes the memorial will become a hit not only with royal fans, but that it will attract social media users wanting a selfie beside the late monarch and her dogs.

Speaking before the unveiling in front of a 400-person crowd and with a host of local dignitaries attending, he said:

“The plinth is designed to be sat on and I can see the statue becoming popular with the Instagram generation, and why not?

It will make a perfect backdrop for pictures and people will be able to reach up and pat a dog or if small enough even sit in its back.”

Mr Pratley, 51, who is half Welsh and lives in Chelmsford, Essex, told how he chose to add the corgis for a “bit of fun and to tap into the late Queen’s humanity and address her friendliness.”

He explained he made the statue larger than life because a “life-size Queen Elizabeth is too small. She deserves more.”

The £125,000 statue was commissioned by Dr Sarah Furness, the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, following the Queen’s death in September 2022.

Addressing the crowds in the spring sunshine, she said:

“We are witnessing a piece of history today with the first statue of Queen Elizabeth to be commissioned since her death and who gave us 70 years of exemplary service.

Rutland may be a small county, but the response to this had been huge with contributions from local businesses and individuals of varying sizes.”

As she spoke, barks from 46 dogs from the Welsh Corgi League rang out, and she said, smiling: “You can hear them!”

She added: “The statue is for everyone.”

Before his cancer battle had been known and made public, King Charles III had been invited to unveil the statue.

It is not known if Palace officials had agreed to the request.

Instead, the honour fell to Alicia Kearns, the Tory MP for Rutland and Melton, before being blessed by Debbie Sellins, the Bishop of Peterborough.

One resident, Hilda Townsend, said: “It is just wonderful. We are the tiniest county, but the first to honour the late majesty in such a big way. It is a very fitting tribute.”

Her husband, John, added: “It is absolutely amazing and, as Rutlanders, makes us extremely proud.”

The unveiling of two of the three bronze corgis was given to two young children who had won a local school art competition.

In an emotional speech, Ms Kearns, 31, said:

“It is an incredible statue of our beloved Queen, who showed unwavering commitment.

We hope we can reflect on her legacy of compassion, strength and leadership. The statue was no mean feat and is for all of Rutland and all of our country, and to come together in joy. Rutland leads and others will follow.”

The MP revealed that the King would be visiting the statue.

Crowds of local residents mingled with visitors from further afield, some waving Union flags, with children sporting gold paper crowns on their heads.

She told spectators: “I am proud to play my very small part in helping to celebrate her reign,” pointing to the statue and saying: “She belongs to all of you.”

Following the unveiling, a lone bagpiper played a lament to the late Queen and the National Anthem was played, with crowds joining in.

Dozens of corgis, some wearing red, white and blue, then posed beside the new monument with their owners and officials before parading along the packed streets to Oakham Castle for a meet-and-greet session with the public.

Among the corgi owners was Katrina Emptage from Lincoln, with her two-year-old pet, Mable.

She said: “The statue is absolutely amazing and I’m delighted to be here to see it and be part of the corgi parade. It is very special.”

The late Queen held a life-long, deep affection for the breed after she fell in love with the dogs as a child.

She owned more than 30 over the years, many of which were direct descendants of the first, Susan, which was given to her as an 18th birthday present by her parents in 1944.

Speaking of his inspiration, Mr Pratley said:

“I very quickly thought that I would like to have a corgi nestling in her robes by her feet because what a great symbol it is, artistically, of her being mother of a nation.”

#Queen Elizabeth II #Her Majesty The Queen #British Royal Family #royal corgis #corgis #dogs #statue #memorial #7ft bronze statue #Oakham #Rutland #pembroke welsh corgi #Hywel Pratley #Dr Sarah Furness #Oakham Castle #Susan

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uklovegood · 1 year

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Work in progress✍

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tardistorian · 2 years

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I’m really into TRF, have been for a long time so obviously this is a very weird and emotional time. The thing about this that makes me the most emotional is that HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are now both together again and that’s the part of all of this that makes me tear up. A year is an awfully long time to be apart from your spouse of 73 years...and I think that’s when HM really started to go downhill because who wouldn’t?!

#the queen #hm #her majesty #british royal family #trf #Royal Family #queen elizabeth #duke of edinburgh #prince philip #her majesty the queen #britain #british #queen

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canadachronicles · 2 years

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djmelowdee · 2 years

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RIP HM The Queen👑

#RIP #Her Majesty #Queen Elizabeth II #Her Majesty The Queen #Queen Of England #House Of Windsor #Queen #Queen Of Great Britain

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ashraful710 · 2 years

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I deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The humble tribute to The Queen, the eternal peace of her departed soul and condolences to the family.

*(Princess Elizabeth playing piano in Buckingham Palace, 1946).

#her majesty the queen #elizabeth ii #british royal family

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dopescissorscashwagon · 2 years

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Queen Elizabeth II will be missed

#Queen Elizabeth II #Her Majesty The Queen #British Royal Family #The Royal Family #Royal Family #Amazing #amazing women

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