The Royal Chronicles

Author’s commentary, Special Features, Outtakes, and Extras from Marilyn’s Royal Blog

The Royal Report for Sunday December 20, 2009 – The Royal Year in Review

Posted by Marilyn on December 18, 2009

On this episode: Did any of the predictions I made in 2008 come true? Which minor royal had a baby and married this year? Do the Queen and Prince Philip Twitter? Is Prince Andrew the next Tiger Woods?

Listen to this episode to find out!

Resources used for this episode:

World of Royalty Website
World of Royalty Blog
Royal News Blog
Netty’s Royalty Pages
The Kate Middleton Report

My gratuitous article mention!

The Globe and Mail – I’m a Royal Bibliomaniac

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly no 153 7 December 2009
Hello! Canada Weekly no 154 14 December 2009
Hello! Canada Weekly no 155 21 December 2009

The show will be on hiatus during the holiday season. The Royal Report will return LIVE on Sunday January 11th, 2010 9:00 PM EST.

Topic to be determined

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The Royal Report for Sunday December 6th, 2009 – The Queen and Prince Philip: A look back at 62 years of marriage

Posted by Marilyn on December 6, 2009

On this episode, which royal will not be going into outer space? What does the Lord Chamberlains office think of William and Kate’s wedding planner? Why do I have a bone to pick with Hello! Canada?

Listen to this episode to find out.

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly No 153 7 December 2009

The Little Princesses: The Story of the Queen’s Childhood by Marion Crawford

Resources

60 Diamond Wedding Anniversary Facts

Philip and Elizabeth: Portrait of a Royal Marriage by Gyles Brandreth

Five Gold Rings – A Royal Wedding Souvenir Album from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II by Jane Roberts

There will be no episode next week but The Royal Report will return on Sunday December 20th, 2009 at 9:00PM EST.

Topic to be determined.

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The Royal Romance Report – November 29, 2009

Posted by Marilyn on November 29, 2009

How did the Queen make a 110 year old subject’s day? Should Prince Philip wear socks with sandals? Does Princess Eugenie play for the other team?

Listen to this episode to find out.

Publications mentioned

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother – The Official Biography by William Shawcross

Elizabeth, The Queen Mother by Hugo Vickers

Hello! Canada Weekly No 151 23 November 2009
Hello! Canada Weekly No 152 30 November 2009

Websites mentioned

World of Royalty

Tune in LIVE to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday December 6, 2009 at 9:00PM EST.

The topic will be: After 62 years of marriage, a look back at the Queen and Prince Philip’s marriage.

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The Royal Report for Sunday November 22nd, 2009 – A look back at Royal Canadian Tours – Part 2

Posted by Marilyn on November 22, 2009

Which heir to the throne shook 24,855 hands during his visit to Canada? When and where did the Queen make her first televised broadcast? What will I miss most about Charles and Camilla’s visit?

Listen to this episode to find out!

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly No 150 16 November 2009
Hello! Canada Weekly No 151 23 November 2009

Website mentioned

The Royal Forums – Royal Jewels Thread

Resources used

Canada’s Queen by Patti Tasko

The Queen’s Tour of Canada Souvenir Edition by Trevor Hall

Fifty Years the Queen Arthur Bousfield & Garry Toffoli

Charles and Diana visit Canada by David Levenson and Trevor Hall

Royal Canada – A History of Royal visits since 1786 – by Trevor Hall

Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family in Canada (Golden Jubilee) – Stewart House Publishing

Tune in LIVE to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday November 29, 2009 at 9:00PM EST.

The topic will be: The Royal Romance Report – November edition

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The Royal Report for Sunday November 8, 2009 – The Canadian Royal Tour

Posted by Marilyn on November 8, 2009

Upon arrival in Canada, which royal called Canada ‘truly deplorable’? Who was the first female member of the royal family to visit? Was the price tag still on Prince Phillip’s jeans when he took part in a square dance in Canada?

Listen to this episode to find out.

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly No 149 9 November 2009

Website and Blog mentioned

World of Royalty
World of Royalty Blog
The Official Site of the Prince of Wales

Documentaries discussed

Charles – The Passionate Prince – Viewable online

Prince William and Prince Harry: Into the future

Resources used

Canada’s Queen by Patti Tasko

The Queen’s Tour of Canada Souvenir Edition by Trevor Hall

Fifty Years the Queen Arthur Bousfield & Garry Toffoli

Charles and Diana visit Canada by David Levenson and Trevor Hall

Royal Canada – A History of Royal visits since 1786 – by Trevor Hall

Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family in Canada (Golden Jubilee) – Stewart House Publishing

Tune in live to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday November 15th, 2009 9:00PM EST.

The topic will be: In honor of the Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to Canada, a look back at Canadian Royal Tours – Part Two!

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