I have let my blog go without posting for some time. Even though I no longer work, I have no idea where my time goes! I keep meaning to post updates here, but just don’t get around to actually doing it.
I do still post regularly on my Instagram account at missjanice_14 . Hope to see you there!
I recently visited a lovely tearoom in Tallahassee, Florida. All Things Tea is located inside the Rabbit Creek Market, which is an antique store in Tallahassee. Lots of pretty things are available at Rabbit Creek and then you are seated inside the small tearoom, which is beautifully decorated and full of more beautiful tea things for your shopping pleasure.
I chose the Buttercup Grace Tea which is $21.00. Included in that price: Sandwiches (pimiento cheese, egg salad, and cucumber), a scone with lemon curd, strawberry jam, and clotted cream, along with fresh fruit and white chocolate mousse. All Things Tea has an extensive offering of teas and you can choose which one you would like and as much as you would like.
The food was delicious, the tea was perfectly steeped, and the service and ambiance was perfection. So, I am giving this tearoom five silver spoons!! I will definitely go back to this tearoom when I’m in Tallahassee again.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling 850.765.5146.
Rabbit Creek Market and All Things Tea is located at 2811 Capital Circle, NE, Tallahassee, Florida
Royal Maundy is one of the most ancient ceremonies retained in the Church of England dating back to 600 A.D. In the Middle Ages, English monarchs washed the feet of beggars in imitation of Jesus. Many denominations still observe the liturgical washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday.
The Royal Maundy Service was held today at Worcester Cathedral, Church of
England, in Worcester, England.
King Charles was unable to attend the service, due to his ongoing medical treatments; however, a recorded video message from His Majesty was played expressing the importance of the acts of friendship, especially “in the time of need.” Camilla stood in on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III and distributed small silver coins known as “Maundy money.” Ceremonial coins were distributed to 75 men and 75 women—representative of the King’s age. The recipients are pensioners chosen from the Church of England dioceses across England.
Another tradition at the service is the fragrant nosegay carried by The Queen. Originally, they were used to disguise odors as the monarch washed churchgoers’ feet.
Looking back, the first public function of the Late Queen Elizabeth II after her accession was attending the Royal Maundy Services at Westminster Abbey, in London.
After learning of King Charles’ recent cancer diagnosis, people are understandably speculating about the royal family’s future. Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Anne have stepped up to fill in during the King’s absence. However, what will happen if, rather than abdicating the throne entirely, King Charles becomes too unwell to serve?
{Who is Queen Camilla’s Dresser?}
With King Charles stepping back from public duties and the Princess of Wales still recuperating from surgery, Queen Camilla is taking on more public engagements.
Yesterday I enjoyed an Afternoon Tea with several friends at The Chattaway Tearoom in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Of course, I had to get a photograph with King Charles III while patting him on the shoulder and wishing him well!
The Chattaway was established in 1951. It is a family-owned and operated business started by Jillian Frers, originally from England.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Royal Ascot, June 20, 2023
The history of Royal Ascot dates back over 300 years to the time of Queen Anne (1665-1714). Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The annual race meeting, which occurs each June at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England, remains a mix of pomp, tradition, fashion, and sport. It has been described as a mix of a royal wedding and the Kentucky Derby, except boozier.
Royal Ascot is a major event in the British social calendar and press coverage of the attendees and their attire often exceeds coverage of the actual racing. While fashion and attendees is a large part of Royal Ascot it is also the most valuable race meet in Britain.
Every year Royal Ascot was attended by the late Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family. Since 1825 the first highlight of every day is the arrival of the Royal procession at 2pm. Four horse-drawn carriages carry the royals along the seven furlong straight mile first past the Windsor Enclosure then the Queen Anne Enclosure and Royal Enclosure before traveling under the grandstand to the Parade Ring. This year, upon the King's arrival, there will be the raising of the King's Royal Standard and the days racing can commence.
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the British royal family will come together for the first birthday parade of King Charles' reign--Trooping the Colour. What is Trooping the Colour? Trooping the Colour is the annual birthday parade for the British sovereign as well as a celebration of the armed forces. King Charles' actual birthday is November 14th, when he will have a more private celebration.
The ceremonial presentation of the military's regimental flags, called 'colours,' was first started by King George II in 1748. His November birthday was deemed too cold for a celebratory parade, which prompted him to tie his public celebrations with the annual Trooping the Colour military parade. It was under King Edward VII's reign that the summer 'official' celebrations included the inspection of the troops by the monarch.
In order to ensure that every soldier would be able to recognize their colours, the flag would be marched or 'trooped' regularly round the ranks. A regiment's colours came to have huge significance for serving soldiers, and the gain or loss of colours were seen as decisive moments in battle.
Over 1,500 soldiers, 300 horses, and 400 musicians will take part in Trooping the Colour. The King will arrive and receive a royal salute before he inspects the troops, which will be dressed in ceremonial uniforms and bearskin hats.
His Majesty The King will take the Salute as Colonel in Chief of the seven regiments of the Household Division. This will mark the first time that the reigning Monarch will be on horseback at Trooping the Colour since 1986, when Queen Elizabeth II last rode.
Members of the British royal family will travel by horse-drawn carriages or on horseback. The King will lead the procession to Buckingham Palace and then take another salute from the dais. Charles will then lead members of the royal family out on the palace balcony. The Royal Air Force will perform a colorful flypast and there will also be a 41-gun salute fired from nearby Green Park.
King Charles is the colonel-in-chief of the seven regiments of the household division. Prince William is the colonel of the Welsh Guards. William's wife Catherine is the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards. Queen Camilla is the colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Princess Anne is the colonel of the Blues and Royals. The Duke of Kent is the colonel of the Scots Guards.
Juno will carry the rank of "Major" and lead the parade down The Mall. Her Majesty The Queen presented the formal classical name "Juno," Goddess of marriage and childbirth, to the Household Cavalry's first ever female Drum Horse who will pass off on the Trooping of the Colour parade. Juno is ten years old and has a dappled, dark bay coat and four large white socks. The Welsh Shire Horse mare, known previously by her stable name, Willa Rose, has been training for her role leading the Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry in Royal Procession for two years. Saturday will be her official graduation parade as the official Drum Horse of the Life Guards. She will be dressed in her full state ceremonial finery carrying the priceless Silver Kettle Drums of the Life Guards Regiment.
