A new QVD: Isabel Marina Vesterberg

 

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Meet the newest descendant of Queen Victoria -  Isabel Marina Vesterberg, the first child of Flora and Timothy Vesterberg.

Isabel was born on July 8th.  "Our daughter Isabel Marina Vesterberg arrived safely on the morning of 8 July. Timothy and I are overjoyed and full of love for her. She’s named for the blessing that she is and my great-grandmother - as well as meaning ‘of the sea’ where we’re always at peace. Thank you for your thoughtful messages xx"

She is the first grandchild for Flora's parents, James and Julia Ogilvy, and the first great-grandchild for HRH Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy.

Victoria - Edward VII - George - George - Alexandra - James - Flora - Isabel.

Grandpa King hosts the grandkids!

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  Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III has had a playdate with two of his grandchildren, Prince Archie,7,  and five-year-old Princess Lilibet of Sussex.   The king and queen hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire this afternoon.

This was a private family event.  It is understood that no photographs will be released.  I bet a few family snaps were taken, however.  

The King last met his grandchildren in June 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

A boy for Crown Leka and Crown Princess Blerta

 

 

Trooping the Colour June 13, 2026

Up early (5:00 a.m.) and out on the Mall by 6.  By pure coincidence, I stood next to the same three people as last year -- down by Horse Guards.

The weather was fabulous -- the sun was perhaps a bit too bright at times -- still better than rain!

In February, I toured the East Wing of Buckingham Palace.  The last room we toured led to the balcony, and we were able to peek out the windows ... and wave.  Standing below the balcony, waiting for the Royal Family to come out, gave me a new perspective.

https://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-east-wing-tour-of-buckingham-palace.html

Prince George finding the bright sun difficult

When the Wales' carriage passed us, the police walked right in front of us, making it difficult to take pictures.  Plenty of groans.

The Duchess of Edinburgh and Sir Tim Laurence

I think the Princess of Wales is pointing to the Duke of York statue 

and the police repeated their walk in front of us...

On the right, The Duke of Kent, perhaps texting a grandchild

After making my way through the crowd to Green Park, I headed to Kensington Palace to see the The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibit.