The Queen's speech was very soothing and relaxing to me. It's very rare for her to address the nation -- this is only the fourth time she's done it -- and it made ME feel better and I'm not even British. (The green dress -- the color of spring, renewal, rebirth -- felt like a lovely touch.)
Maxima did some engagements with various business people who are being affected by The Situation -- caterers, truck drivers, etc:
That is one very empty street.
Here at GFY, we brought you TWO Royal Wedding Rewinds: One of Victoria and Daniel, and one of Chaz and Camz (whose anniversary was Thursday).
Elsewhere on the internet:
At Town & Country: This is the right thing to do and also a huge bummer for me as a lover of hats: Royal Ascot, One of Queen Elizabeth's Favorite Events, Will Be Closed to the Public This Year. Maybe we'll do a big Best Hats of Royal Ascot slideshow!
Also at T&C, this is a good letter from Her Maj: Queen Elizabeth Says "Call to Service of Others" Has Been "at the Centre of My Life" in Touching Letter
At Vanity Fair, speaking of the Queen's address: The Symbolic and Historical Significance of the Queen’s Turquoise Brooch
And, on social media:
This was charming and also Quarantine Wills is hot. It's cute to see them all squashed in this frame together:
Teachers across the UK are dedicating their time to keeping schools open for the children of key workers and vulnerable children.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 8, 2020
The Marshmallow Baron's Insta is a source of joy to me. His dogs are SO BEAUTIFUL:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-rQdbkAa83/
Anne is feeling her ascots:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ue9G8HRCg/
Glad this photog was safe behind the coffee cups. Don't cough on them!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-t6DG7n4ZK
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-tzy2gAzyK/
I am enjoying seeing the inside of everyone's house:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XWcHiJYVO/
Who knows what's happening here (well...those of you who speak Swedish!) but Carl Philip continues to be hot:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-tuiyIHDZP/
Tell me more about y'all's chandelier:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-sBdoRgoHo/