"What a splendid achievement !" by artaddict2

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Kate, one of the women who attends our Friday Club, has a remarkable grandmother called Gwendoline. A lady who I have never had the pleasure of meeting. She is remarkable in that this year she has reached the grand old age of 105. Most of you may know that every British Citizen who reaches 100 receives a card from HRH Queen Elizabeth. I've never seen such a card and don't expect to recieve one myself so I asked Kate if she would bring it in to show us, she very kindly did !

Comments (39)

West_coaster07

10:11PM | Sun, 16 November 2008

Excellent!!!

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G_Mansco

5:21AM | Mon, 17 November 2008

Oh wow, thanks for sharing this ;O)

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junge1

5:50PM | Tue, 18 November 2008

Wow Alan. Nice shot and interesting information. I did not know that every citizen that reaches their 100th birthday gets one of these. A really nice gesture!

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Kaartijer

9:13PM | Tue, 18 November 2008

Well, I guess you're lucky seeing such a royal card! Thanks for sharing the story!

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tennesseecowgirl

7:15PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

What a nice gesture! I remember seeing the movie Elizabeth, I loved how they showed a softer side to her then we all see in the press. I especially liked the story about the boy that let a balloon go and she found it and returned it signed by her, and if I remember right invited him to the Palace.

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mermaid

7:00AM | Sun, 23 November 2008

thanks for sharing this one with us, so interesting and Gwendoline can be proud 105 years she must have seen a lot in her life....smile...and @Tara:looool

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e-brink

3:52PM | Tue, 02 December 2008

If the queen reaches 100... will she send herself one?

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billcody

4:47PM | Thu, 11 December 2008

Wow! I´ve learned something today! Very nice, this gesture! Sorry, we have not such a nice queen as you have, Alan, so this will be a dream forever.... And I have to wait 42 years till my 100st.... Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!

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