Queen Victoria Royal-Tea!

Although Queen Victoria's birthday is May 24th, we are celebrating today with a tea in her honor!

Since this is a 'royal-tea' event one must have fresh roses in abundance!
Born Alexandrina Victoria on May 24, 1819 she was bound for greatness.
This portrait, by S.P. Denning, shows Princess Victoria at the age of four.
She began her reign on June 20, 1837 at the young age of eighteen.
During her reign she did many great things for the poor, children, animals, family, and country.
Married to her true love, Prince Albert, on February 10, 1840 they lived a blessed life with nine children.
Sadly, on December 14, 1861, Prince Albert died leaving the Queen in mourning for the remainder of her life.
This did not prevent her from serving her people which she did with dignity and grace until her death on January 22, 1901.
In honor of such a great lady I chose the most royal looking of my tea pots.
This one looks like it has a crown.

This tea cup seems like a good match:).

Even the spout of the tea pot is bedecked with gold!

Perhaps you would like some cream with your tea?

Hand painted roses fit for a Queen:).

Even the gold trim of the cup seems regal.

Let's have some tea:).

For more of our blogland tea party to honor Queen Victoria please visit these beautiful blogs:

http://lebeaupaonvictorien.blogspot.com/

http://eastlakevictorian.blogspot.com/

http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/

http://bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com/

In honor of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and all she did for those in need I will be donating items to the Red Door thrift shop which benefits our local Hospice:).

You Are Cordially Invited to...

a Tea honoring her Majesty Queen Victoria.

In celebration of her birthday on May 24th I invite those who wish to participate to polish the silver and iron the best linens

as this will be a celebration fit for a queen!

The tea party will take place in blogland at the Victorian Parlor blogspot on Saturday, May 22nd.

Queen Victoria was an exception leader who was known for her love of...

our God,
children,
animals,

roses,

and of course, tea:).

To RSVP just leave a comment with your blog address on this post.

All those participating will be posted Saturday.

Please post pictures of your teapot, teacup, and any lovely treasures or goodies that you would like to share:).

Finally, in honor of her majesty's contribution to society I ask that you make a donation (whether food, clothes, supplies, or money) to your favorite charity.

Think of all the good that could be done throughout the world if everyone helped just a little-

it would make a huge difference!

So come by Saturday and share a cup of tea and help celebrate an incredible woman who made a lasting impression on the world:).

Even if you choose not to participate be sure to visit all of the lovely blogs that will be participating!

Blog Tea Party fit for a Queen

I've been thinking with all of the brutally cold weather and snow this winter that it was time to think about something warm:).

What's the best thing to do when it's cold and snowy outside?

Have a tea party of course (or at least start planning one:)!

I have decided to host a blog tea party in honor of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24th.

I realize this is a couple of months away but I thought it would be nice to plan something while we are all confined to the warmth of indoors.
I have been reading this book by Arthur Lawrence Merrill about Queen Victoria's life.
I have always been something of a fan of Queen Victoria and her reign
(I know-big surprise:).

I knew something of her wonderful contributions before but I have learned so much more reading this book.

Many people might not realize that Queen Victoria was mother to 9 children.

Of course with the recent release of the movie Young Victoria many people are aware of her romantic love story with her beloved husband, Prince Albert.

This portrait by Thomas Sully is one of the most famous of the Queen.

The Queen's coronation.

Queen Victoria was a woman passionate about her people, family, children, and animals.

She was something of an activist, you could say, for children, animals, and the poor.

This picture is a group of the Royal family at Balmoral, her Scotland home.

The more I learn about Queen Victoria the more I respect not only her but the amazing things she did for society.

She was a kind, intelligent, passionate woman with great faith and respect for all those in her service and the people of her dominion.

Please join me for a blog tea party on May 24th to celebrate her legacy.

I will post more about this as the time draws closer and I will also post interesting facts about her life and reign.

In honor of the compassion she showed both people and animals I would ask that your tea party benefit one of the following:

Local Food Bank-ask tea party participants to donate canned goods to their local food bank.

Children's Shelter-donate supplies to your local child abuse shelter

Animal Shelter-donate supplies/food to your local animal shelter

I will post more about how to sign up and participate soon:). Until then feel free to start planning and letting others know about it!

Hope to see you at tea:)!