The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh both celebrated two very exciting anniversaries on Wednesday.
Queen Elizabeth was honoured for her 70th year since her admission to the Freedom of the Drapers’ Company.
To mark the moment, the 91-year-old went to Drapers’ Hall in London where she saw the moment it all began in 1947.
The then-21-year-old was following in her father King George VI’s footsteps, who had become a Draper back in 1919.
To record her visit to the historical landmark, Queen Elizabeth signed a document known as the Instrument, which is written on vellum, drafted by Tim Noad, a professional calligrapher from Her Majesty’s College of Arms.
The Drapers’ Company is as fancy as it sounds.
Formed back in 1361, trading wool and cloth, it was once known to be part of the the Twelve Great Livery Companies in the City of London.
Three years later they were given a Royal Charter, becoming one of the biggest companies in London.
Today, the organisation is all about helping young people to pursue educational opportunities, to looking after the elderly and homeless people.
Her Majesty had a lovely visit.
Meanwhile, the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, had his fun hat on.
Showing that he’s already envisioning his time in the sun, with his retirement around the corner, the 95-year-old hosted an afternoon garden party in Buckingham Palace to celebrate London Youth’s 130th anniversary.
Prince Philip, who will be 96 on June 10, looked dapper as ever in a smart suit, with his trusty cane and one very splendid straw fedora crowning his head.
The afternoon bash was filled with fun activities including tennis, catapult-making and a climbing tower.
Looking very sharp!
Prince Philip has been supporting the charity for 70 years.
A spot of fencing.
The royal happily mingled with his guests, celebrating charity’s incredible work – supporting young people of all backgrounds across the capital.
London Youth is especially special to Philip, as it was his first charity’s royal patronage – joining them 70 years ago back in 1947.
To date, Prince Philip has undertaken over 125 engagements for the organisation.
