For several weeks, the queen has been easing off. Limited in her royal activities due to a somewhat weakened health, Elizabeth II adopted a more leisurely pace by staying in her Windsor Castle. But this weekend of November 20 and 21, 2021 certainly brings its share of strong emotions, between sadness and joy. This Saturday, she would have indeed celebrated her 74 years of marriage with Prince Philip. An anniversary which falls almost seven months after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh and which the Queen therefore spends alone for the very first time in her life.
Fortunately, the Briton will be able to console herself on Sunday with a long-awaited family reunion. On November 21, Princess Eugenie and her cousin Zara Tindall are said to have planned to celebrate the baptisms of their two little boys : August (9 months, son of Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank) and Lucas (8 months, son of Zara and Mike Tindall). Such a double baptism is a first for the royal family! It remains to be seen who, August or Lucas, will be able to wear the famous Windsor baptism dress …
According to the information of the Sun, the ceremony should be held in the privacy of the All Saints Chapel located in Windsor Park. Living not far from there, Elizabeth II would count well to attend, if her doctors allow it of course. “It should be a heartwarming family occasion and a time of real celebration after what has been difficult times for some royals of late, including the Queen herself“, reported a source.”She can’t wait to witness such a wonderful event after the great personal disappointment of missing the events of the Armistice last Sunday. “
A private family reunion
There, she should find several members of the royal family: her son, the decried Prince Andrew, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson (Eugenie’s parents), but also Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. On the side of Zara Tindall, her mother Princess Anne should make the trip, perhaps accompanied by her son Peter Phillips. Nothing is less certain on the side of Prince Edward and his wife Sophie of Wessex.
On the other hand, The Sun specifies that Prince William and Kate Middleton will be present. Just back from their official trip to the Middle East, Prince Charles and Camilla are also expected to take part, especially since they brought back water from Jordan from the Jordan River, where Jesus Christ was said to have been baptized. Water that could be used for August and Lucas on Sunday.