Tuesday 30 April 2013

Such Exciting News …….

I have been keeping a really big secret for such a long time, but couldn’t say a dickie bird until a certain envelope had officially plopped onto my sister Jan’s door mat!!!!
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………. We’re only off to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace !!!! The invite has come about through Jan’s work with the British Olympic Association last year ….. and my goodness what a year she’s had;  helping to kit Team GB out before The Games, followed by working at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer, then meeting Prince Charles and Camilla at Clarence House, and David Cameron at 10 Downing Street,  when we thought it was all over and now this …… (Although, you will remember I had my own Olympic moment too when I met chased after Alistair Campbell shamelessly at the Olympic Park!)……… Anyway, I am thrilled to have been invited as Jan’s guest and am sooooooooooooooo excited …. I think I might burst!
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We have a lot of bumf to read through ….. but unfortunately,  as you can see, it clearly states that cameras cannot be taken in …. and as a blogger that’s like having my arm chopped off, however,  I cannot risk been flung into the Tower of London and I am sure there will be lots of other photo opportunities outside the Palace and while we are in London that will help fill a post when the time comes to write about our adventures.We have both had our outfits for a few weeks now  ….. although I need to get some strappy shoes and a handbag (big enough for a very small monkey!!!!)
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……. It will be a day when I know we will both drink in every single second,  because days like this don’t come along very often ….. and I appreciate just how honoured I am to be part of it.

16 comments:

Di said...

BRILLIANT Helen, am delighted for you both! Hope you have a wonderful time - no doubt Nigel will scoff any leftovers :)

Hugs, Di xx

Cheryl W. said...

How exciting!Congratulations on receiving such a special invitation. Enjoy every second of this special event.

Julie said...

Fab news! How exciting! X

Sue said...

What fab news. I hope it's a lovely sunny warm day and you have a wonderful time.

Ali said...

WOW!!!How exciting - ooh enjoy every minute xxx

tilly said...

How wonderful, you will both have an exciting day,will you be taking a special doodled cup for Her MaJ to take tea ??? lol
Tilly

Barb Cady said...

I'm so pleased for you both, it will be an awesome memory, can't wait to hear about it! X

Merry said...

Oh how very exciting for you and your sister. I wouldn't be able to sleep with excitement. Like Barb can't wait to hear all.

Caz said...

I was lucky enough to get my Gold DofE at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party (so the invite came from Phil rather than Liz).

Its an amazing experience, the gardens are lovely (I still remember the rose garden part being so fragrant) and we had a band playing. The camera thing is a bit annoying, but we got my friend's hubby to take a photo of us infront of the gates before we went in. So maybe if you can take a photo on a mobile of monkey in awe and wonder infront of the gates that might be the option?

Linda said...

Lucky lady. So jealous.Enjoy. Linda x

Bubbles said...

WOW so exciting!! Shame about the camera bit, but you are both sure to have an absolutely amazing time!! Enjoy every minute!
Joanne x

Toni said...

Wow, how exciting. Hope you both have a wonderful day and I look forward to hearing all about it afterwards.
Toni xx

Dianne said...

A most special deserved honour and recognition for Jan and all she contributed....wishing both of you a very memorable day....Dianne

Di said...

Helen! How fabulous! I gave up on my blog at the beginning of the year but have still been stalking certain fellow bloggers. You're one of them because when I open your page it isn't always a card or card making post. Enjoy your day.You deserve it loads. I conjured up an image of me turning up with a tea themed tent card saying, "but you said............" xx

marc said...

your just going to have such a fab time and jan has worked so hard i will have to come and wave at you and shout out your dutchess can i have a photo peps will think your royal well you are in the craft world lol big love marc

Lynne said...

You'll have a fab time Helen. We went a couple of years ago and it was a really special afternoon.

We were good and didn't take any photos inside but on the way out everyone started taking them in the bit between the palace and the gates. We took one for another couple and got them to take one of us. We also bought the commemorative DVD and managed to see ourselves on that.

My top tip would be to wear comfy shoes. I was so grateful that I did. x