Happy and glorious! London flies the flag for Queen's 90th

Curious Cdn

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In real life, somebody named O'Toole wouldn't be allowed to become King. Y'all'd invite a homosexual Dutch dwarf to be your lord and master instead.

But I always loved O'Toole. Ever hear any of Richard Harris's anecdotes about the days when he, O'Toole, and for a while Richard Burton loved to act, drink, and terrorize London?

Don't forget that one of the Bond girls was named Plenty O'Toole.

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In real life, somebody named O'Toole wouldn't be allowed to become King. Y'all'd invite a homosexual Dutch dwarf to be your lord and master instead.

We'd have to if he was next in line to the succession.

But I always loved O'Toole. Ever hear any of Richard Harris's anecdotes about the days when he, O'Toole, and for a while Richard Burton loved to act, drink, and terrorize London?[/QUOTE]

But I always loved O'Toole. Ever hear any of Richard Harris's anecdotes about the days when he, O'Toole, and for a while Richard Burton loved to act, drink, and terrorize London?

No, I've not heard those stories. But he was a raging alcoholic was O'Toole. That is until he developed a stomach ailment in his young middle age and two miles of his intestines were removed. That meant he had to give up alcohol. So he just turned to cocaine instead.
 

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No, I've not heard those stories. But he was a raging alcoholic was O'Toole. That is until he developed a stomach ailment in his young middle age and two miles of his intestines were removed. That meant he had to give up alcohol. So he just turned to cocaine instead.
That's the spirit! Adapt, improvise, overcome!
 

Blackleaf

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Seems to be working for Keef Richards, as well.

Probably all of the Rolling Stones.


Standing guard: Buglers wait for Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at the thanksgiving service for her 90th birthday at St Paul's Cathedral earlier today


Collapse: One RAF airman appeared to collapse on the steps of St Paul's ahead of the special ceremony to commemorate the Queen's 90th


He was helped by City of London police officers

Salute! Prime Minister David Cameron arrives to attend the thanksgiving ceremony at St Paul's today


The Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant in her dusk blue dress, tan shoes and matching clutch purse


12-year-old Lady Louise Windsor - the elder child and only daughter of Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex and the 11th in line to the throne - looked pretty in pink in a pastel dress

Ready to celebrate? Prince and Princess Michael of Kent (the Queen's cousin and his wife) looked a little stern as they made their way into the Cathedral for the service


Princess Anne appeared elegant in a cream number

Royal life: Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry were all in great spirits as they arrived to kick-off the Queen's 90th birthday celebration

Joining in the fun: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn (right) John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and his wife Sally (centre and left) take their seats for a National Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral today

All smiles: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair had a huge grin on his face as he arrived alongside his wife Cherie for the special service


Joining the congregation: Former Prime Minister John Major and his wife Norma Major were also among those to be invited to the service

It's mummy's birthday! Prince Charles and Camilla were all smiles as they greeted members of the congregation ahead of the service

Happy Birthday Ma'am: The Queen, looking resplendent in canary yellow, gave a royal wave as she climbed the stairs of St Paul's Cathedral

In great spirits: The Duke of Edinburgh, who is celebrating his 95th birthday today, waved to royal fans alongside the Queen today as they prepared to enter St Paul's for the service



It's party time! Royal fans with Union Flags and the Australian flag cheer at the barriers ahead of the thanksgiving service at St Paul's today










 
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Danbones

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A spectacular display of the (choose your)God given right to conspicuous consumption