02.6.2012 
Sixty years ago on this very day, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. She was just twenty-five years old – can you even imagine?! To read up on how the royals plan to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubliee, click here. If only I were in Europe to partake in the festivities! I guess une petite glass of champagne post-work will have to do. Or maybe I'll throw on a tiara whilst doing the laundry. How will you be celebrating?
07.19.2011 
I am completely head-over-heels for these sketches of the Queen by British artist Emma Block. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a bit obsessed with the Monarchy... I feel as if these works were made for me. Aren’t they darling/whimsical/perfect? If only I could find one for sale! Anyway, Ms. Block's ouvre is beautiful. I strongly advise you to check out her site here :)
emma block, queen elizabeth ii in art 06.2.2011 
1953:
Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh,
was crowned Queen of England.
queen elizabeth ii in l'histoire