Queen
Elizabeth II celebrates official birthday- 18 NRIs honours list
London, June 14, 2008
Cap. Mahesh Inder Singh
The Queen Elizabeth II, 82 celebrated her official birthday Saturday
with all the pomp and pageantry her position commands. More than
1,100 soldiers took part in the display of military pomp.
NRI
entrepreneur Raj Loomba founder and Chairman of fashion group
was chosen for the Queen's Birthday Honours this year along with
other 17 NRIs. The Loomba Trust & Foundation are working to
have the United Nations recognize International Widows Day to
draw global attention to the plight of an estimated 100 million
destitute widows and their children around the world. International
Widows Day was launched in the United Kingdom at the House of
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The Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip,
arrived by carriage from Buckingham Palace, followed by Prince
Charles and the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, on horseback. Her
grandsons Princes William and Harry arrived in a second carriage
with their stepmother, the Duchess of Cornwall. Prince William
and Prince Harry, who have been active in the military were dressed
in their military uniforms to watch the prade.
Thousands well-wishers wore formal clothes while
some of the women donned floral summer gowns and fancy hats. They
descended in the early hours to greet the royal couple, some prepared
for a long day with foldaway chairs and food provisions. The Queen
has met thousands of well-wishers on her 82nd birthday
Heads upturned, the royal family watch a spectacular display from
the RAF
Photo: © Getty Images
According to the press, 55 air force planes that
represented a mix of vintage and modern day fighters flying in
a low formation over the streets of London .The Queen and the
rest of the Royal Family watched the flyover from the balcony
at Buckingham Palace that has long been a focal point of national
celebrations and took the royal salute.
The ceremony has been held to celebrate the monarch's birthday
since the early 19th century.
