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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Friday, October 21, 2005

Trafalgar 200 Schedule

The Royal Navy, the Nation and the World salute Trafalgar 200 and the immortal memory of Nelson ---

Friday 21 October, Trafalgar Day 2005, and the Royal Navy awaits the raising of Admiral Lord Nelson's "England Expects" signal on HMS VICTORY to mark the beginning of a weekend of remarkable Trafalgar Bicentennial events across the country and the world.

Following a traditional memorial service on board the historic flagship in Portsmouth at 0845 hrs, wreaths will be laid on the quarterdeck where Nelson fell and on the Orlop deck where the revered Naval hero later died. Across the capital and the country, the White Ensign will be raised for the first time, flying from public buildings and flagpoles, while Royal Navy warships will be dressed overall with signal flags.

Eight bells will be struck at noon on warships around the world and Royal Navy shore-based establishments to mark the start of the battle 200 years ago. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West GCB DSC ADC will lay a wreath at Nelson's tomb in St. Paul's Cathedral before travelling to Portsmouth to take part in a number of significant and unique events focusing around Portsmouth Dockyard and HMS VICTORY.

In Cadiz, Spain, frigate HMS Chatham is representing the Royal Navy at the invitation of the Spanish, to provide a guard escort and take part in commemorative religious services and military parade, with wreath laying at the Spanish Naval Mausoleum and in central Cadiz. The ship will then sail in company with Spanish aircraft carrier Principe De Asturias, her frigate escort Reina Sofia together with the French frigate Montcalm towards Cape Trafalgar, where they will honour all those who lost their lives in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar in a service at sea.

As the sun sets over Portsmouth harbour, Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh will light the Trafalgar Weekend National Beacon, beside HMS VICTORY, witness a special Beat Retreat by the Band of HM Royal Marines and the firing of an authentic 52-gun ripple "broadside" from HMS VICTORY. This will mark the start of Trafalgar Night dinners and parties across the land and around the World - hosted not just by former and serving naval personnel but also by thousands of others with a maritime connection.

The action in Portsmouth will be covered live on BBC2 from 1830 to 1930 hrs in "Nelson's Glorious Victory". For the first time, Her Majesty The Queen's short speech and "Immortal Memory" toast to Admiral Nelson is planned to be broadcast live to the nation whilst dining with the Navy Board in Lord Nelson's Great Cabin in HMS VICTORY. Among the guests dining with The Queen will be the most Senior Commanding Officer serving afloat, Captain Tony Johnston-Birt (HMS OCEAN) and one of the most junior, Lieutenant Trish Kohn (HMS TRACKER).

On Sunday 23 October 2005 Royal Navy T200 events will focus on Trafalgar Square and London. 'The Trafalgar Parade' in Trafalgar Square from 1100 hrs will see the Sea Cadets joined in their annual parade by Royal Navy and Reservist personnel together with the Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth.

HRH the Duke of York, Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, will be the Inspecting Officer and lead the laying of wreaths at Nelson's Column. A "Trafalgar Service" in St Paul's Cathedral at 3pm will be attended by Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

Afterwards, The Lord Mayor of London will hold a reception in the Guildhall, attended by HRH The Princess Royal.

In a fitting grand finale "T200 - The Spirit of Nelson", a major maritime theatrical show and presentation starts in Trafalgar Square from 1830 hrs. In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Michael of Kent, a public audience of 10,000 will witness the culminating spectacular event of the Royal Navy's Trafalgar 200 programme.

The audience will enjoy an exciting and dynamic show that celebrates 200 years of British maritime endeavour and a look ahead to an exciting naval future. Incorporating Sea Cadets, school children, Royal Naval and Royal Marines personnel, there will be daring physical performance, including acrobatic 'free runners', special sound and light effects.

Victory at Trafalgar will end the show, with Nelson's Column spectacularly illuminated.
Schedule and related articles here.

Trafalgar 200

posted by Lady Jane | 3:24 PM