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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Elizabeth Once Made a Major Wedding Guest Etiquette Mistake—Here's How to Avoid the Same Faux Pas
In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II was visiting Manchester Town Hall as part of Diamond Jubilee celebration. John and Frances Canning, a couple getting married at the venue on the same day as the visit, heard about the monarch's event and invited her to the wedding via her staff at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth's staff politely declined the invitation, and the couple assumed they wouldn't see the royals on their wedding day. Instead, the Queen surprised them with a quick visit and photos after their ceremony. It's viewed as poor etiquette to RSVP "no" to a wedding but still arrive on the big day; though the couple was delighted to see the monarch at their celebration, avoid a similar guest faux pas by sticking to the RSVP you anyone who has ever planned a wedding can attest, tracking down guest RSVPs can be one of the most frustrating tasks on your to-do list. Your final guest count impacts everything from your final catering bill to how many tables and centerpieces you'll have to pay for—there are a number of vendors who are all anxiously awaiting your updated attendee numbers, which is why it's such a big deal when a guest RSVPs late, or worse, changes their attendance status at the last minute. Of course, unforeseen issues like illness and travel snafus do arise, but changing your RSVP from "no" to "yes" at the last minute is seen as a very significant etiquette faux pas. One notable wedding attendee who made this mistake? The late Queen Elizabeth II. In 2012, the former monarch was celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, or 60 years as Britain's reigning monarch, and was touring Manchester Town Hall as part of the festivities, Time previously reported. John and Frances Canning, who had already selected the venue for their nuptials, heard about the queen's forthcoming engagement and sent an extra invitation to her staff at Buckingham Palace in a "moment of madness," Marie Claire reports; in the weeks leading up to the wedding, however, they"received a reply politely declining the offer." Related: 10,000 Tiny Pearls Imported From the U.S.: The Secret Behind Queen Elizabeth's $1.6 Million Wedding Dress On the day of the wedding, Queen Elizabeth had a change of heart: "The late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh had been attending a lunch with 200 local volunteers in an adjacent room, and the Queen had asked if she could pop in to congratulate the bride and groom," Marie Claire notes. "The Queen and the Duke then spent about five minutes talking to the newlyweds, Frances and John Canning, and even agreed to pose for a few photographs." According to Time, a source told The Sun, that the Queen didn't want to "spoil their day, but did ask if she could meet the bride and groom.' Luckily, the bride and groom didn't mind that the royals changed their RSVP status at the last minute, attending the wedding even after previously declining the invitation. "It was bizarre that she knew our we had our ceremony, the staff asked us to wait for a moment in the corridor and just a few minutes later the Queen arrived." Frances told The Daily Mail, per Marie Claire. "She knew both our names and apparently we had been especially added to her rota." Her husband went on to note that Queen Elizabeth commented on "how beautiful Frances looked" and that Prince Phillip inquired about their honeymoon plans. They also posed for photos with the couple. Though their arrival was deemed a happy one, it's still an etiquette faux pas to attend a wedding after RSVPing no—in most cases, a couple and their wedding team would struggle to accommodate guests they haven't planned for, and may need to readjust seats and meals in order to make a new arrival feel comfortable. To avoid making this mistake, stick to the RSVP you've given the couple, even if your circumstances have changed. And if you suddenly can't attend a wedding due to illness or another emergency, be sure to let the couple know as early as possible, send your regrets, and mail a thoughtful card and gift. Up Next: The Real Story Behind Prince Philip's Secret Proposal to Queen Elizabeth Read the original article on Brides
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Chennai Petroleum to set up retail fuel outlets; commits Rs 400 cr capex
IndianOil Group company Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd coinciding with its Diamond Jubilee year has embarked on a journey to set up retail outlets to sell petrol and diesel, a top official said on Tuesday. The company, which has been producing fuel at its refineries located near the city, has earmarked Rs 400 crore as capital expansion towards this cause. "We are embarking on a journey to set up retail outlets. Long back about 20 years back, CPCL had one standalone outlet in Sriperumbudur. Now, we are again venturing into this strategic growth path. So this is one exciting journey we are taking now. We want to see that during this Diamond Jubilee year, we will be able to establish some diamond jubilee outlets that is a target we are working on," CPCL Managing Director H Shankar told reporters. Declining to elaborate on the number of outlets planned initially, he said during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations the company would be in a position to launch the first round of retail outlets. "Retail outlets will sell petrol and diesel. We got the approval from the Ministry (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) to set up the retail outlets. So, we are going to move in that direction," he said. Responding to a query, he said, "it is a startup for us (To establish a retail outlet). We just want to roll out during the Diamond Jubilee year, see how the market reacts. We have set aside a minimum capex (capital expenditure) for that about Rs 400 crore over a period of 2-3 years." "If the same excitement is reciprocated from the market, then the roll out of outlets will be much faster and bigger." he said. Shankar said the expansion of the retail outlets would be gradually expanded into other States based on the prevailing market conditions. "We want to spread slowly not that we will do only in Tamil Nadu, we want to go all over (India). We will go in a careful way. It is a journey where it all depends on the market conditions." According to Shankar, the company had initially set up its first retail outlet in Sriperumbudur near Chennai in 2002 but it was closed as the marketing of fuel products was given to the parent company IndianOil and it was decided that CPCL will be a standalone refinery company. Asked whether establishing CPCL owned retail outlets would eat into the revenues of IndianOil, he replied that there was enough scope for petrol and diesel market in India and fuel outlets by CPCL would be decided based on the 'market potential'. "So, whenever we advertise in the press, we have to see where we are going to set up what is the potential available. We have to see what are the sites available, what are the market potential and then only Letter of Intent will be given." "If there are already established players in and around, there is no point in setting up. So, we need to be very judicious about site selection also. That is what we are now working on," he said.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chennai Petroleum to set up retail fuel outlets; commits ₹400 cr capex
IndianOil Group company Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd coinciding with its Diamond Jubilee year has embarked on a journey to set up retail outlets to sell petrol and diesel , a top official said on Tuesday. The company, which has been producing fuel at its refineries located near the city, has earmarked ₹400 crore as capital expansion towards this cause. "We are embarking on a journey to set up retail outlets. Long back about 20 years back, CPCL had one standalone outlet in Sriperumbudur. Now, we are again venturing into this strategic growth path. So this is one exciting journey we are taking now. We want to see that during this Diamond Jubilee year, we will be able to establish some diamond jubilee outlets that is a target we are working on," CPCL Managing Director H Shankar told reporters. Declining to elaborate on the number of outlets planned initially, he said during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations the company would be in a position to launch the first round of retail outlets. "Retail outlets will sell petrol and diesel. We got the approval from the Ministry (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) to set up the retail outlets. So, we are going to move in that direction," he said. Responding to a query, he said, "it is a startup for us (To establish a retail outlet). We just want to roll out during the Diamond Jubilee year, see how the market reacts. We have set aside a minimum capex ( capital expenditure ) for that about ₹400 crore over a period of 2-3 years." "If the same excitement is reciprocated from the market, then the roll out of outlets will be much faster and bigger." he said. Shankar said the expansion of the retail outlets would be gradually expanded into other States based on the prevailing market conditions. "We want to spread slowly not that we will do only in Tamil Nadu, we want to go all over (India). We will go in a careful way. It is a journey where it all depends on the market conditions." According to Shankar, the company had initially set up its first retail outlet in Sriperumbudur near Chennai in 2002 but it was closed as the marketing of fuel products was given to the parent company IndianOil and it was decided that CPCL will be a standalone refinery company. Asked whether establishing CPCL owned retail outlets would eat into the revenues of IndianOil, he replied that there was enough scope for petrol and diesel market in India and fuel outlets by CPCL would be decided based on the 'market potential'. "So, whenever we advertise in the press, we have to see where we are going to set up what is the potential available. We have to see what are the sites available, what are the market potential and then only Letter of Intent will be given." "If there are already established players in and around, there is no point in setting up. So, we need to be very judicious about site selection also. That is what we are now working on," he said. PTI
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The real reason Queen Elizabeth's Diamond jubilee outfit took two years to make - and the clever rain-proof detail it came with
In June 2012, one of the most dazzling highlights of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations unfolded on the River Thames. A spectacular river pageant set a world record, with 1,000 vessels sailing from Battersea to Tower Bridge - marking one of the largest flotillas ever assembled in London. Despite the rain, tens of thousands of well-wishers lined the banks of the Thames to witness the grand maritime procession. A vibrant display of rowboats, working boats and pleasure vessels of every shape and size, all adorned in their finest regalia, brought the river to life. As always, Queen Elizabeth II made a striking sartorial statement. Her outfit for the occasion - almost two years in the making - was a collaborative masterpiece led by her senior dresser, Angela Kelly, and her team. Ms Kelly found inspiration in the grandeur of Queen Elizabeth I's wardrobe and tailored the ensemble to suit both the historic event and the royal barge's vibrant setting. In her book Dressing the Queen, Ms Kelly shares: 'I thought about the sort of costumes that Queen Elizabeth I used to wear, which were often richly jewelled on a white background. 'White was also important because I knew that on board the barge the Queen would be surrounded by strong reds on the carpets, upholstery and canopy.' For this unique occasion, Elizabeth wore a white bouclé dress with a matching coat, intricately embroidered in silver, gold and ivory spots, and adorned with Swarovski crystals to reflect the water. The coat was finished with a silk organza frilled trim, which also served a practical purpose in the inclement weather. Her coordinating hat featured a swept-up brim and was crafted from the same fabric as the coat. It was further embellished with hand-dyed feathers - coloured at Buckingham Palace by a member of Ms Kelly's team - and more silk organza and crystals, giving it a distinctive and regal flair. Unfazed by the dreary weather, Elizabeth appeared in high spirits. Kelly reflects: 'We never imagined that the weather would turn out so badly, but I am glad that we gave the Queen some protection from the wind and rain with the frill that ran round the coat's neckline and down its front, and the matching white cashmere pashmina.' The overall ensemble evoked the image of Britannia, a fitting tribute to the sovereign of a great maritime nation. Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall, complemented the Queen in an elegant cream outfit designed by Anna Valentine, paired with a hat by Philip Treacy. In contrast, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stood out in a vivid red Alexander McQueen dress - originally from the brand's pre-Fall 2011 collection. The dress was modified with sleeves and a longer hemline to suit royal protocol. She completed her look with a floral hat by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co. The Royal Family made their journey aboard the Spirit of Chartwell, a barge lavishly decorated with gilded carvings and adorned with 10,000 fresh flowers. As the flotilla neared Tower Bridge, the rain intensified, yet the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir continued their programme of patriotic music to the very end. That memorable day also marked the public launch of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, a charitable initiative focused on supporting good causes across the UK and the Commonwealth, with a particular focus on young people.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
A timeline of King Charles's royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla wave as they arrive at Queen's Park as the royal couple celebrate the 60th Queen's Diamond Jubilee anniversary in Toronto on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette MONTREAL — This week's royal visit marks King Charles's first visit to Canada since his coronation two years ago. But the King is no stranger to the country, having visited all provinces and territories during official visits dating back more than 50 years. Here's a timeline of those visits. 1970 Charles, then Prince of Wales, lands in Canada on July 3 for his first official visit to Canada. The 21-year-old begins with a solo two-day visit of Ottawa before joining the queen and other members of his family for a 10-day trip to Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. 1975 Charles makes an 11-day visit to Canada that includes stints in Ottawa and the Northwest Territories. Shortly after the official visit, he spends more than a month in Canadian waters onboard the HMS Hermes, as a navy helicopter pilot. Prince Charles in N.W.T. in 1975 Prince Charles takes off on board a snowmobile during a visit to Pangnirtung in the Northwest Territories on April 24, 1975. He was on a six day tour of the Arctic. (CP PHOTO/Doug Ball) 1976 Charles, along with his parents and brothers, make a quick visit to the Montreal Olympics where his sister, Princess Anne, was competing in equestrian three-day eventing. 1977 This Alberta visit saw Charles don a cowboy hat to attend the Calgary stampede. He also attended a commemoration of the signing of Treaty 7 at Blackfoot Crossing. 1979 This solo April visit included stops in Victoria, Yellowknife, Winnipeg, Toronto and Ottawa. Prince Charles 1979 Ballerina Karen Kain sat by Prince Charles at the dinner dance given for him at Government House in Ottawa, April 6, 1979. (CP Photo/ Pierre Allain) 1980 This visit, described as 'semi-official,' included stops in Ottawa, Vancouver and Victoria, and included meetings held in his capacity as president of United World Colleges. 1983 This trip marked the first official visit of Charles and his wife Diana, Princess of Wales. The visit, stretching a full 18 days, included stops in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI and Alberta, where they opened the World University Games in Edmonton. 1986 Charles and Diana visit in April and May for a trip to British Columbia, where they spent time in Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops and Nanaimo, and opened the Expo 86 world fair in Vancouver. Prince Charles and Diana in B.C. in 1986 Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales visit Nanaimo, B.C., on May 1, 1986. (Tim Clark / THE CANADIAN PRESS) 1991 This trip marked the first official visits to Canada by Prince William and Prince Harry, who joined their parents for a weeklong trip to Ontario with stops in five cities. 1996 Charles, who was now separated from Diana, made a solo trip to Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba for a seven-day visit. 1998 On this visit, Charles was joined in British Columbia by his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, which combined official engagements in Vancouver with a private Whistler ski trip. Prince Charles 1998 Prince William (Left), Prince Charles (centre) and Prince Harry (Right) are all smiles as they pause for a photo-op on the slopes of Whistler Mountain, B.C. Thursday. (CP / Frank Gunn) 2001 This visit by the Prince of Wales included a visit to Yukon, where he met Junior Canadian Rangers and Indigenous elders. Other stops included Ottawa and several communities in Saskatchewan. 2009 The November visit marked the first official visit to Canada by Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall. The couple visited Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, where they were met by protesters. The visit included a stop at the Winter Olympics village in Vancouver and a backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil headquarters in Montreal. 2012 This four-day trip centred around the queen's Diamond Jubilee and saw Charles and Camilla stop in several New Brunswick communities as well and Toronto and Regina for a visit that 'highlighted service as both an enduring royal value of Her Majesty and the Royal Family as well as an intrinsic Canadian value,' according to the official itinerary. Charles and Camilla in Canada Then-Prince Charles and his wife Camilla wave as they arrive at Queen's Park as the royal couple celebrate the 60th Queen's Diamond Jubilee anniversary in Toronto on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette 2014 The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall toured parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba. The itinerary included Victoria Day celebrations in Charlottetown, speaking with military veterans in Nova Scotia, and meeting Hudson the polar bear in Winnipeg. 2017 The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall marked the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation with a visit that kicked off in Iqaluit, Nunavut, before taking them to Ontario's Prince Edward County and culminating with Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. 2022 The most recent royal tour took place in May 2022, during which the soon-to-be-King and Queen visited St. John's, N.L; Ottawa; and Yellowknife and Dettah, N.W.T. The tour, undertaken to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, focused on themes of Indigenous reconciliation and the environment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025. Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press
