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!!!!
………. 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!
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!!!!)
……. 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.
BRILLIANT Helen, am delighted for you both! Hope you have a wonderful time - no doubt Nigel will scoff any leftovers :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Di xx
How exciting!Congratulations on receiving such a special invitation. Enjoy every second of this special event.
ReplyDeleteFab news! How exciting! X
ReplyDeleteWhat fab news. I hope it's a lovely sunny warm day and you have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!How exciting - ooh enjoy every minute xxx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, you will both have an exciting day,will you be taking a special doodled cup for Her MaJ to take tea ??? lol
ReplyDeleteTilly
I'm so pleased for you both, it will be an awesome memory, can't wait to hear about it! X
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to get my Gold DofE at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party (so the invite came from Phil rather than Liz).
ReplyDeleteIts 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?
Lucky lady. So jealous.Enjoy. Linda x
ReplyDeleteWOW so exciting!! Shame about the camera bit, but you are both sure to have an absolutely amazing time!! Enjoy every minute!
ReplyDeleteJoanne x
Wow, how exciting. Hope you both have a wonderful day and I look forward to hearing all about it afterwards.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
A most special deserved honour and recognition for Jan and all she contributed....wishing both of you a very memorable day....Dianne
ReplyDeleteHelen! 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
ReplyDeleteyour 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
ReplyDeleteYou'll have a fab time Helen. We went a couple of years ago and it was a really special afternoon.
ReplyDeleteWe 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