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I used to LOVE Buffy but for some reason I’ve had no desire to rewatch it in like 7 years and I’m not sure why….

Anyway what’s your favorite season of Buffy?

Thank you for the ask. I will say I rewatch it as a whole every few years and each time it ages just a bit more poorly and it's not the campy stuff..

I think Season 2. I have been obsessed with James Marsters/Spike since way too young but he was introduced that season. I also fell in love with Juliette Landau's performance as Drusilla over the years. As an actress she does so much. I think it had really good storytelling with love triangles and betrayals and I didn't like Angel but Angelus was so fun in an evil way.

Once More With Feeling, Fool for Love and Lover's Walk are some of my favorite episodes but not in that season.

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lex H. Jones

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lex H. Jones

Meghan: Hey Lex! Welcome to Meghan’s House of Books. You haven’t been here yet, but were a regular over on The Gal in the Blue Mask. It’s a little different here, but definitely interesting. We appreciate you stopping by today. What is your favorite part of Halloween? Lex: I love decorating the house for the big Halloween party I host every year. “Trick or Treating” isn’t really a huge thing in…

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My Best of 2020: Non-2020 Films

My Best of 2020 is a series of annual lists in which I pick the best of the best from 2020, all leading up to my official picks for My Top 10 Films of 2020.

I didn’t see as many new non-2020 films as I would have liked, as I gravitated toward books from late-April on. But I did catch some gems, and finally ‘discovered’ two Studio Ghibli masterpieces.

1. The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (Karel Zeman, 1962)

Holy. Shit. An absolute masterpiece. Never anything less than visually stunning, and always every bit as bizarre as it is funny as it is exciting.

2. Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazaki, 2001)

Clearly, Miyazaki’s imagination knows no bounds. The world-building, mythology and sense of wonder here is insane. What a beautifully realized, thoroughly enjoyable piece of cinema.

3. My Neighbor Totoro (Hayao Miyazaki, 1988)

A virtual tie with Spirited Away, becuase it’s just as perfect, and they’re both Straight. F*cking. Magic.

4. Stop Making Sense (Jonathan Demme, 1984)

How do you spell Talking Heads?? A-R-T.

5. Tucker: The Man and His Dream (Francis Ford Coppola, 1988)

‘Don’t get too close to people, you’ll catch their dreams… ’

Fantastic! It surely doesn’t hurt that I love a good David v Goliath tale, but Coppola brings this one to life with such creativity and playfulness, and the cinematography and production design are breathtaking. Then you have Jeff Bridges and Martin Landau, whose performances are overflowing with whimsy and heart. It all comes together to form a beautiful piece about dreams.

6. The Thin Man (W.S. Van Dyke, 1934)

A ton of fun…

William Powell and Myrna Loy are incredible together. The screenplay is clever and witty and lightning fast. And the direction understands the balance between screwball comedy and mystery, showcasing both the phenomenal writing and our perfect leads without ever letting things lose control or get too messy/silly (when they’re not supposed to be).

7. Chocolat (Lasse Hallström, 2000)

Absolutely delightful. Juliette Binoche is magical.

8. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (Frank Capra, 1936)

Damn. What a crowd-pleaser. Gary Cooper is perfection as the pixilated Longfellow Deeds. And the screenplay and Capra’s direction blend perfectly to tell a heartwarming story about how a man’s worth doesn’t come from his bank account, but from his heart. Much like some of Capra’s other crowd-pleasers, mainly It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, this one effortlessly works its way into the heart of its viewer to make them want to cheer upon its ending.

9. Magnolia (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999)

A masterpiece of a mosaic. PTA’s Magnolia is a masterclass in not only screenwriting, but also editing and directing. PTA works us through this day-in-the-life, everything is connected tale in a way that throws us for a loop while never losing us in the complexities of it all.

10. Doctor Sleep: Director’s Cut (Mike Flanagan, 2019)

I never wanted a sequel to The Shining. It’s a perfect film, and in a separate and entirely different way, it’s a perfect novel. I haven’t read Doctor Sleep (I have read it, now, and also loved it... even more so than the film.), and I skipped this in the cinemas because ::shrugs:: it just didn’t look like something I needed in my life.

I was wrong.

Enjoy!

-Timothy Patrick Boyer.

Next Up: Assorted (Animated Feature, Foreign Film, Editing, Screenplay, Etc.) - Coming Next Week!

More of My Best of 2020…

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What Would Undyne Sound Like? (Part 1)

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Introduction

I once watched a particular video of Undyne speaking on YouTube. The video's terrible Undyne voice was so repulsively ill-matching to my impression of what Undyne would sound like that I immediately stopped listening and got away from it. Then I realized: what made me so sure the terrible Undyne voice was any less valid than the other, varied Undyne voices I listened to?

Strictly speaking, Undyne's "canon" voice is just voice grunting sound effects. As her voice grunts are among the deepest in the game, TVTropes claims it's an example of a Contralto of Danger.1 Yet, some of the Undyne voices I've heard aren't deep, “creaky” (for lack of a better word) contralto-like ones, but more typically feminine ones, and I still like them.

Vampires and "Fang Thpeak"

Realistically, Undyne might sound like a vampire. Vampires and other fanged supernatural creatures are frequently depicted as having a sort of speech impediment where spoken sibilants (“s”, soft “c”s, and occasionally z) become th’s or sh’s.3

The technical explanation for this is that prosthetic teeth actors wear to depict vampires forces a change in the position of the tongue. Sibilants are more likely to be mispronounced as interdentals (the two "th" sounds, more below) when the incisors are altered or missing, as with fake buck teeth. With prosthetic fangs, it's more common for sibilants to become "sh" sounds, caused by the tongue being forced back by wider, longer canines.

The character The Master from season one of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an example of this; when he says "Nice dress" he pronounces it "Nishe dresh", not "Nithe dreth". It is, however, possible for “vampires” (actors portraying vampires with prosthetic teeth) to work over their fang-induced speech impediments: the actor Juliette Landau, prior to taking up the role of Drusilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, wore her prosthetic fangs for an extended period specifically to learn how to speak properly with them.4

However, Undyne has (presumably) natural fangs. Their dimensions may be different from prosthetic fangs. In width and thickness, they may even be more like upper dentures than prosthetic fangs. If so, Fang Thpeak could still happen, but to a lesser degree. Still, as Undyne surely always had fangs, it's likely that she's had years to speak through them.

Likening her teeth to prosthetic vampire fangs isn’t a perfect comparison, though: vampire teeth are only over the incisors. For Undyne, the position of her fangs correspond with both the incisors and lateral incisors, if not her entire mouth, and her incisors are tilted strongly to the viewer's left.

Here’s an example of dialogue Undyne might mispronounce:

“That's where I met Alphys for the first time!! I was looking for cool swords, when I saw her... Uh, standing there, staring into the abyss. She looked pretty... Um... ... contemplative.”

(Assume “Alphys” is pronounced “AL-fiss”, like “physical”, not “AL-feez” like “fees”)

“That’sh where I met Alfish for the firsht time!! I wash looking for cool shords when I shaw her...uh, shtanding there, shtaring into the abyssh. She looked pretty...um..contemplative.”

Sample: Female Commander Shepard (voiced by Jennifer Hale) in the Mass Effect video game series. (Warning: She uses profanity.) Jasper from Steven Universe is also an example; in fact her voice is so masculine that when first seeing her I had trouble with the correct pronoun to use. ↩︎

Papyrus can talk despite being just a skeleton, and some characters can talk despite lacking even mouths. This would suggest they can produce speech from very unusual means; “they talk through magic” would be plausible here. But then what would there be to talk about? ↩︎

The explanation for this comes from the TVTropes page "Fang Thpeak", hence the name. ↩︎

As it takes a while to learn how to speak properly with fangs, it's possible Undyne had the fish monster equivalent of a childish lisp as a child, and didn't know how to pronounce certain consonants well yet. ↩︎

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Cape Fear

Dir: Martin Scorsese, 1991

8/10

The general rule of thumb, is that remakes are futile endeavours, only serving to mar the excellence of the original.

But, occasionally, you get one that is sheer brilliance, and is every bit as good as it’s origins and, seldom, even better.

Martin Scorsese’s 1991 take on J. Lee Thompson’s original, falls into that category.

Max Cady (Robert De Niro) is released…

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For Fandom ask meme: 6, 13, 27, 43 :) thank you :)

From this ask list.

6. List your OTP from each fandom you’ve been involved in.

Sherlock: Sherlolly (obviously)

The Walking Dead: Caryl

The X-Files: Mulder/Scully

Classic Who: Five/Tegan

The Avengers (BBC TV): Steed/Peel (Does that have a nice shippy mashup name? Steel would work!)

Lost: Kate/Jack (although I also really love Juliette/Sawyer)

New Who: Nine/Rose and Ten/Rose (also All Doctors/River Song, yes I know this is more than one OTP, shh)

Blake’s 7: Cally/Avon and Blake/Jenna (but mostly Cally/Avon)

13. Any NoTPs? 

Too many to list, plus why give folks a reason to be upset with me?

15. Is there an obscure ship which you love?

See BBC Avengers above. I don’t even know if that show’s still in syndication or not - used to watch it on PBS back in the day. Oh! And then of course there’s my Space: 1999 OTP, Russell/Koenig (Barbara Bain and Martin Landau’s characters). 

27. What do you hate more: Coming up with titles or writing summaries?

Writing summaries, hands down. I like to think I’m pretty good with titles, but being succinct and yet descriptive enough to entice readers to my stories? I’d rather noodle around on the internet and waste hours of time...oh wait, I do that anyway, nevermind! :P

43. Is there anyone in your fandom who really inspires you?

Everyone. Seriously, everyone. Everyone who tries to write or draw no matter what their skill level; everyone who makes gif sets and photomanips, everyone who likes and follows and comments and favorites and reblogs, everyone who takes wank with grace or with snark without becoming bitter or retaliatory, everyone who writes fluff or smut or fluffy smut or angst, everyone who enjoys a fandom even if they don’t feel they can contribute, just...everyone.

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Don’t hit that snooze button, it’s time for our #sleptonsaturday pick where we feature movies you might have missed. Today’s pick is 2004 Remake Toolbox Murders. The film was directed by Tobe Hooper, and written by Jace Anderson and Adam Gierasch. The film doesn't compare with Hooper's horror classics like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or Poltergeist, but The Toolbox Murders is a good horror film. This is a very loose Remake of the 1978 film. Tobe Hooper wanted to do something different and he did just that. Starring Angela Bettis, Juliette Landau and @sherimoonzombieofficial . So if you are looking for a slasher flick, with good kills and a good plot check out Toolbox Murders. - @bjames401 . . . #horror #horroraddict #horrormovies #horrorhound #horrorcollector #horrorfilms #horrorfanatic #horrorjunkie #horrorfamily #horrorlover #horrorobsessed #horrorfan #horrorclub #horrorlife #pvdhorror #horrormovie #tobehooper #thetoolboxmurders #toolboxmurders (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6pz2-lWXP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8kjp5kr31eey

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ARCHIST 2017

Dr Aliki-Myrto Perysinaki is participating at the exhibition “the first five minutes”, inaugurated the 13th of April and running from the 14th of April till the 13th of May in Marseille.

Under the ARCHIST 2017 program: Art-cade *, gallery of the Grands Bains Douches de la Plaine, gives carte blanche to Jean-Jacques Terrin who invited 40 architects, urban planners, landscapers, engineers and designers from all over the world. This exhibition entitled "the first five minutes" is based on the beginnings of the architectural project, illustrated with sketches, testimonies, inspirations, research on materials resulting from a specific moment, the perception of light at a given moment.

Aliki’s contribution examines the generating elements that influence the operating modes of the architectural process through the consideration of the pillars of sustainability. The understanding of the issues of sustainability assemble the different pillars - environment, economy, society and culture - in common dynamics making complexity the condition of their interdependency. In this sense, the pillars become “principles to be included” in the architectural process, a kind of DNA. This genetic form defines the conceptual “framework” of the project that evolves according to the “milieu”. Taking complexity into account through the consideration of milieu, raises questions on the project’s process through a pluralist imagination that goes beyond a normalised universal answer/response. Whilst the schematic representa¬tion of sustainability usually takes the form of an equitable and inter-crossing diagrammatic representation of the economic, social and environmental spheres, other interpre-tations of the links between the pillars adopt other variations, for example a concentric pattern that places the economic in the centre, surrounded by the social, and (both of them) included in the environmental. The adoption of culture as the fourth pillar leads towards a heuristic approach. Whether sustainability emanates from the intersection of these spheres or from their concen¬tric interlocking depends on milieu; the interpretation of the pillars is subject to alteration (contingent upon the understanding of milieu).

Participants: Pascal AMPHOUX and Filippo BROGGINI, LAUSANNE • Catherine BECKER, HONG KONG • Juliette BEKKERING, ROTTERDAM • Timothée BOITOUZET, PARIS • Loïc COUTON, PARIS • Guy DAHER, MARSEILLE • Michel de BLOIS, QUÉBEC • Nadjiba DRIOUECHE, ALGER • Gilles EBERSOLT, LIMOUSIN • Nicolas FAVET, PARIS • Jacques FERRIER, PARIS • Emilie GASCON, PARIS • Nicolas GILSOUL, PARIS • Bernd GUNDERMANN, AUCKLAND • Hiroaki KIMURA, KYOTO • Bernard LANDAU et Didier DRUMMOND, PARIS • David LECLERC, PARIS • Julieta LEITE, RECIFE • Jean-Philippe LENCLOS, PARIS • Julian LEWIS, LONDRES • Riufeng LIU and Yan LIU, SHANGHAI • Claude MAISONNIER, PARIS • Jean-Baptiste MARIE, ROUEN • Enri MATO,TIRANA • Cecilia MAZZOLI, BOLOGNA • Daniel PEARL, MONTREAL and Jean-Marc WEILL, PARIS • Anne PÉRÉ, TOULOUSE • Aliki-Myrto PERYSINAKI, LIVERPOOL • Robert PROST, PARIS • Carlo RATTI, CAMBRIDGE (Ma, USA) and TURIN • Sara REICHWEIN and Thomas RUSTEMEYER, KARLSRUHE • Kiyoshi TAKEYAMA, KYOTO and Yann NUSSAUME, PARIS • Yannis TSIOMIS and Cristiana MAZZONI, PARIS & ATHENS • Sevasti VARDOULI, LONDON • Denada VEIZAJ, TIRANA • Ina WAGNER, VIENNA • Sibylla ZECH, VIENNA • David ZILIOLI, REGGIO EMILIA.

TERRIN Jean-Jacques (ed.), Les cinq premières minutes, exhibition catalog, Marseille : Art-cade *, gallery of the Grands Bains Douches de la Plaine, 2017. http://art-cade.net/art-cade/?Actualit%C3%A9s.

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Gender: Female

Origin: English

Meaning: Youthful, Downy

1. Meaning of the name "Juliet"

Juliet's name is the name of a girl of French origin, English for "youthful". One of the most romantic names, the lovely Juliet and the last style seems to have shook off her limited association with Romeo. In Shakespeare's play, Juliet said "What's in the name?"

French version Juliette, pronounced the same by most English speakers though the French emphasize the last syllable, was more popular than Juliet for the first time in 2015. Both names have taken over for Jennifer and Jessica as fashionable girls' names starting with J.

Juliet Burke is a character from Lost and Juliet Sharp from G Rum Girl. Juliet Low was the founder of the American Girl Scouts. Other ideas to consider: Julia was original, still lovely; Juliana; or even Jules.

 2. Julieta

William Shakespeare is credited with using Juliet for the first time in his well-known tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” (1596). All forms of this name ultimately descend from the Latin Julia (from the old Roman family name Julius).

The name is etymologically derived from one of a couple places. For one, Julius is said to mean “downy-bearded, soft-haired” in old Latin which was synonymous with a sense of “youthfulness” given the time of one’s life when the first soft beard hairs grow.

Secondly, the name Julius is thought to mean “descended from Jove”, another Roman name for their supreme god Jupiter who presided over the Roman laws and social order.

The most famous name bearer dating back to the Classical Era was Julius Caesar, a great Roman general and statesman who notably conquered the Gauls which lead to great expansion of the Roman Empire throughout continental Europe.

Due to Caesar’s great victory, he was rewarded with almost unprecedented power in Rome as their dictator/Emperor. Ultimately assassinated on the Senate floor in 44 B.C. by a few jealous Senators who feared his monopoly on power, Julius Caesar’s legacy would not be forgotten.

All of the names which spawned from Julius (Julieta included) are collectively among the most popular and most enduring names of all time. The Spanish and Portuguese Julieta is particularly popular in Latin America, especially in the countries of Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

3. Top 3 Famous Person Named Juliet

Juliet Landau:

Juliet Rose Landau (born March 30, 1965) is an American actress, director, producer and ballerina best known for her role as Drusilla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff show Angel, the latter appearance earning her a Saturn Award nomination. She is also known for co-starring as Loretta King in Tim Burton's Ed Wood.

Juliet Prowse:

Juliet Anne Prowse (September 25, 1936 – September 14, 1996) was a dancer, whose four-decade career included stage, television and film. She was raised in South Africa, where her family emigrated after World War II. Known for her attractive legs, she was described after her death as having "... arguably the best legs since Betty Grable."

Juliet Mills:

Juliet Maryon Mills (born 21 November 1941) is a British-American actress of film, stage, and television. She is the daughter of actor Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell and the eldest of three siblings; her younger siblings are actress Hayley Mills and director Jonathan Mills.

More ideas for you: June Name Meaning

From : https://wikitopx.com/name-meanings/juliet-name-meaning-714988.html

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The youngest members of the Royal family stole the show on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, as they giggled, gasped and waved through a Trooping the Colour flypast. Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Savannah and Isla Phillips at the front of the balcony, watched indulgently by the Queen as they larked about in front of the crowds. Savannah, seven, appeared unimpressed by her cousin Prince George's noises during the national anthem, clamping her hand firmly over his mouth to keep him quiet. Trooping the colour: Royal birthday celebrations, in pictures Princess Charlotte, three, beat time with the familiar song on the balcony, while older members of the family stood in silence. The Duchess of Sussex, making her first appearance for Trooping the Colour, appeared to be listening carefully to her husband of three weeks, as he talked her through what to expect from the dramatic RAF flypast. The Queen beamed at the sight of the Red Arrows, which turned the London sky red, white and blue for the cheering crowds. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended as the Queen celebrated Celebrating her official 92nd birthday, she was joined by four generations of her family while the Duke of Edinburgh, who has retired from public duties and turns 97 tomorrow, remained out of sight. The "balcony moment" at Buckingham Palace marked the biggest public gathering of the Royal family this year, with some of those appearing unable to attend the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle three weeks ago due to capacity restrictions at St George's Chapel. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Isla and Savannah, all clearly excited for their big moment in front of the watching world, were given books explaining the different aircraft flying over their heads, studying them carefully before the noise of the flypast distracted them. Trooping the Colour: the most stylish royal looks from 2018's ceremony Then, they concentrated on waving wildly to the pilots, and clapping each new arrival. Paramedics had to arrive at the celebrations however after Field Marshal Lord Guthrie, the former Chief of the General Staff, was injured after falling from his horse. Lord Guthrie, 79, was treated on The Mall by paramedics after appearing to collapse and slip from his steed. He was taken to hospital, where aides said he was "being well looked after". Police officers at the scene Credit: PA Wire Lord Guthrie, who was taking part as Colonel of the Life Guards, was Chief of the Defence Staff, the professional head of the British Army, from 1994 to 1997, and Chief of the Defence Staff from 1997 until his retirement in 2001. Earlier the Duchess of Sussex had arrived for her first Trooping the Colour ceremony, returning from honeymoon to travel in a carriage with her husband. Meghan experienced the pomp and pageantry of the event for the first time when she arrived on Horse Guards Parade with Harry in a carriage, along with the Queen's cousin the Duke of Kent. Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Andrew in ceremonial dress Credit: John Rainford/WENN The couple were greeted by the sight of hundreds of Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskins lined up on the parade ground - Henry VIII's former jousting yard - as the event began. The Duke and Duchess, who married exactly three weeks today, travelled from Buckingham Palace along the Mall to cheers from royal fans gathered in the famous London thoroughfare. The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge were in another carriage while a third carried Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Countess of Wessex and her daughter Lady Louise. The Duchess of Sussex wore a dress by Carolina Herrera and a hat by Philip Treacy, while Kate wore a dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Juliette Botterill. Camilla wore a pale blue silk dress and coat by Bruce Oldfield and a hat by Philip Treacy. The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge travel to the parade ground Credit: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP The Queen soon made her entrance onto Horse Guards in an Ascot Landau after making her journey from her famous London home Buckingham Palace. The 7,500 guests seated in stands lining the parade ground stood as a mark of respect as the monarch arrived and began inspecting the massed ranks of the troops. Queen Elizabeth II in her carriage. The parade celebrates her official 92nd birthday Credit: Yui Mok/PA The Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrates his 97th birthday on Sunday, has retired from official public duties and did not attend. But the Queen was accompanied by the royal colonels, all on horseback: Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the Irish Guards. Duke and Duchees of Cambridge arrive at Buckingham Palace Credit:  Andrew Parsons / i-Images Also riding in the ceremony for the first time was the Duke of York in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Among the guests was Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Prime Minister Theresa May normally attends but is at a G7 meeting of world leaders in Canada. The most glorious Trooping the Colour looks from over the years The massed bands of the Household Division and the Mounted Band of the Household Calvary provided the musical backing for the ceremony. While also taking part was the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, who will fire a 41-gun salute in Green Park to mark the Queen's official birthday. The colour was first trooped through the ranks of soldiers before the Guardsmen marched past the Queen, first in slow then in quick time. As the ceremony came to an end, the thousands in the stands were treated to the sight of the Blues and Royals and Life Guards from the Household Cavalry Regiment. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, right, and Princess Beatrice Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press The mounted soldiers and officers in their gleaming breast plates and plumed helmets rode past the Queen with the horses throwing up dust. From the vantage point of the Duke of Wellington's old office, which overlooks Horse Guards Parade, Camilla, Harry, Meghan and Kate and the other members of the Royal Family watched the finale of the event. After the ceremony the royal family will head back to Buckingham Palace and gather on the balcony to watch the RAF flypast. Among the 23 aircraft taking part are modern jets and historic aircraft, while the Red Arrows will be the finale. In numbers | Trooping the Colour The Queen's actual birthday was on April 21 when she turned 92.  Coldstream Guards march down The Mall Credit: Peter Nicholls/Reuters Drum major to mark end of 40-year career A drum major is poised to parade in his final Trooping the Colour on a day which will also mark the end of his four-decade career in the British Army. The centuries-old military spectacle of might, splendour and precision marching will take place on Horse Guards Parade this Saturday to mark the Queen's official birthday. It is an important day in the armed forces' calendar and for the monarchy, where the families and friends of those on parade proudly watch the ceremony. For Drum Major Steve Staite, who has taken part in Trooping the Colour at least 26 times - 17 as drum major, something the Army claim is a world record - this year's Queen's birthday parade carries extra significance. "I am very excited to be doing my final Queen's birthday parade, it is a culmination of my career over the four decades," he said. "And what better day to go out on than the Queen's birthday?" The mace of Drum Major Staite at Wellington Barracks Credit: Kirsty O'Connor /PA The 55-year-old who is originally from Preston, Lancashire, joined the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at the age of 16 on June 19 1979 and was appointed drum major to the Queen in 1995. "We are personal drummers to her majesty, we get a royal warrant signed to that effect, and it is the greatest honour in the world, you can't beat it," he said. As one of five drum majors wearing the elaborate gold-thread state clothing, during Trooping the Colour he marches one of the divisions up to Horse Guards to get them on to parade. Drum Major Staite also leads one of the massed bands during the parade in slow and quick time - something the father-of-two agreed very few people get to do. "A lot of people tell you it is great to march behind a band, but you can't beat marching in front of it," he said. Drum Major Staite during the Queen's Birthday Parade in 2012 Credit: PA During his career Drum Major Staite said he has visited 40 of the 50 states in America, and has worked in Kenya, Northern Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. It was during a posting to West Berlin on his first deployment that he also patrolled the Berlin Wall and guarded Adolf Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess, when he was held at Spandau prison. Quizzed on what that experience was like, Drum Major Staite who plans on retiring to Middlesbrough with his wife Fee, said: "You just sat in a sanger at Spandau prison. "You weren't really allowed to look into the yard, it was just a normal prison with one person in it. But driving around the Berlin wall in those days was something very, very different." Posted to Household Division headquarters in 2000, he was involved in the funeral of the Queen Mother and Lady Margaret Thatcher, the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games and the royal weddings of Prince Charles and Prince William. Guardsman hopes turban marks 'historic change' A Coldstream Guards soldier who will wear a turban as he parades during Trooping the Colour has said he hopes it is looked upon as a "new change in history". More than 1,000 soldiers will take part in the ceremony which marks the Queen's official birthday on Saturday as the nation honours the monarch. For Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall the event is not only his first Trooping the Colour, but also marks the first time a member of the Coldstream Guards has taken part wearing a turban. The 22-year-old from Leicester said: "I hope that people watching, that they will just acknowledge it and that they will look at it as a new change in history. "I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, that they will be encouraged to join the Army." Coldstream Guards soldier Charanpreet Singh Lall wearing a turban during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour Credit: Stefan Rousseau /PA A member of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, the turban he will be wearing during Trooping the Colour will be black, featuring the ceremonial cap star to match the bearskin hats. Gdsm Lall who joined the British Army in January 2016, was born in Punjab, India, and moved to the UK as a baby, said he is feeling "quite excited" ahead of the event. "I'm quite proud and I know that a lot of other people are proud of me as well," he said. "It is a good feeling... there's going to be a lot of eyes and I am going to have an influence on other people." Trooping the Colour originated from traditional preparations for battle. Colours, or flags, were carried, or "trooped", down the ranks so they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers. Charanpreet Singh Lall said he hopes the event is looked upon as a 'new change in history' Credit: Stefan Rousseau /PA In the 18th century, guards from the Royal palaces assembled daily on Horse Guards to "troop the colours", and in 1748 it was announced the parade would also mark the Sovereign's official birthday. This year the ceremony, which is staged every June in London's historic Horse Guards Parade, will see the Colour of the 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards being trooped. With weeks of rigorous training under his belt, on the day he and many other soldiers will wear immaculate uniforms and march with precision up the Mall and onto parade. Gdsm Lall added: "For myself, being the first turban-wearing sikh to troop the colour and to be part of the escort it is a really high honour for myself, and hopefully for everyone else as well." He revealed his family including his mother, father and sister, who are "really, really proud" of him, will be coming to watch him take part. "My mum was crying on the day I passed out so I wonder what is going to happen to her when she sees me in this," Gdsm Lall added. Jay Singh-Sohal, chairman of the WW1 Sikh Memorial, said: “This is a tremendous achievement for a young Guardsman dedicated to his duty, but also an inspiration for our community.   "It’s wonderful to see young Sikhs upholding our warrior traditions, keeping their turban and beard identity as per Khalsa traditions and wearing the Queen’s uniform. I hope many more will serve in this way.”

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The youngest members of the Royal family stole the show on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, as they giggled, gasped and waved through a Trooping the Colour flypast. Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Savannah and Isla Phillips at the front of the balcony, watched indulgently by the Queen as they larked about in front of the crowds. Savannah, seven, appeared unimpressed by her cousin Prince George's noises during the national anthem, clamping her hand firmly over his mouth to keep him quiet. Trooping the colour: Royal birthday celebrations, in pictures Princess Charlotte, three, beat time with the familiar song on the balcony, while older members of the family stood in silence. The Duchess of Sussex, making her first appearance for Trooping the Colour, appeared to be listening carefully to her husband of three weeks, as he talked her through what to expect from the dramatic RAF flypast. The Queen beamed at the sight of the Red Arrows, which turned the London sky red, white and blue for the cheering crowds. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended as the Queen celebrated Celebrating her official 92nd birthday, she was joined by four generations of her family while the Duke of Edinburgh, who has retired from public duties and turns 97 tomorrow, remained out of sight. The "balcony moment" at Buckingham Palace marked the biggest public gathering of the Royal family this year, with some of those appearing unable to attend the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle three weeks ago due to capacity restrictions at St George's Chapel. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Isla and Savannah, all clearly excited for their big moment in front of the watching world, were given books explaining the different aircraft flying over their heads, studying them carefully before the noise of the flypast distracted them. Trooping the Colour: the most stylish royal looks from 2018's ceremony Then, they concentrated on waving wildly to the pilots, and clapping each new arrival. Paramedics had to arrive at the celebrations however after Field Marshal Lord Guthrie, the former Chief of the General Staff, was injured after falling from his horse. Lord Guthrie, 79, was treated on The Mall by paramedics after appearing to collapse and slip from his steed. He was taken to hospital, where aides said he was "being well looked after". Police officers at the scene Credit: PA Wire Lord Guthrie, who was taking part as Colonel of the Life Guards, was Chief of the Defence Staff, the professional head of the British Army, from 1994 to 1997, and Chief of the Defence Staff from 1997 until his retirement in 2001. Earlier the Duchess of Sussex had arrived for her first Trooping the Colour ceremony, returning from honeymoon to travel in a carriage with her husband. Meghan experienced the pomp and pageantry of the event for the first time when she arrived on Horse Guards Parade with Harry in a carriage, along with the Queen's cousin the Duke of Kent. Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Andrew in ceremonial dress Credit: John Rainford/WENN The couple were greeted by the sight of hundreds of Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskins lined up on the parade ground - Henry VIII's former jousting yard - as the event began. The Duke and Duchess, who married exactly three weeks today, travelled from Buckingham Palace along the Mall to cheers from royal fans gathered in the famous London thoroughfare. The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge were in another carriage while a third carried Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Countess of Wessex and her daughter Lady Louise. The Duchess of Sussex wore a dress by Carolina Herrera and a hat by Philip Treacy, while Kate wore a dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Juliette Botterill. Camilla wore a pale blue silk dress and coat by Bruce Oldfield and a hat by Philip Treacy. The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge travel to the parade ground Credit: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP The Queen soon made her entrance onto Horse Guards in an Ascot Landau after making her journey from her famous London home Buckingham Palace. The 7,500 guests seated in stands lining the parade ground stood as a mark of respect as the monarch arrived and began inspecting the massed ranks of the troops. Queen Elizabeth II in her carriage. The parade celebrates her official 92nd birthday Credit: Yui Mok/PA The Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrates his 97th birthday on Sunday, has retired from official public duties and did not attend. But the Queen was accompanied by the royal colonels, all on horseback: Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the Irish Guards. Duke and Duchees of Cambridge arrive at Buckingham Palace Credit:  Andrew Parsons / i-Images Also riding in the ceremony for the first time was the Duke of York in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Among the guests was Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Prime Minister Theresa May normally attends but is at a G7 meeting of world leaders in Canada. The most glorious Trooping the Colour looks from over the years The massed bands of the Household Division and the Mounted Band of the Household Calvary provided the musical backing for the ceremony. While also taking part was the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, who will fire a 41-gun salute in Green Park to mark the Queen's official birthday. The colour was first trooped through the ranks of soldiers before the Guardsmen marched past the Queen, first in slow then in quick time. As the ceremony came to an end, the thousands in the stands were treated to the sight of the Blues and Royals and Life Guards from the Household Cavalry Regiment. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, right, and Princess Beatrice Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press The mounted soldiers and officers in their gleaming breast plates and plumed helmets rode past the Queen with the horses throwing up dust. From the vantage point of the Duke of Wellington's old office, which overlooks Horse Guards Parade, Camilla, Harry, Meghan and Kate and the other members of the Royal Family watched the finale of the event. After the ceremony the royal family will head back to Buckingham Palace and gather on the balcony to watch the RAF flypast. Among the 23 aircraft taking part are modern jets and historic aircraft, while the Red Arrows will be the finale. In numbers | Trooping the Colour The Queen's actual birthday was on April 21 when she turned 92.  Coldstream Guards march down The Mall Credit: Peter Nicholls/Reuters Drum major to mark end of 40-year career A drum major is poised to parade in his final Trooping the Colour on a day which will also mark the end of his four-decade career in the British Army. The centuries-old military spectacle of might, splendour and precision marching will take place on Horse Guards Parade this Saturday to mark the Queen's official birthday. It is an important day in the armed forces' calendar and for the monarchy, where the families and friends of those on parade proudly watch the ceremony. For Drum Major Steve Staite, who has taken part in Trooping the Colour at least 26 times - 17 as drum major, something the Army claim is a world record - this year's Queen's birthday parade carries extra significance. "I am very excited to be doing my final Queen's birthday parade, it is a culmination of my career over the four decades," he said. "And what better day to go out on than the Queen's birthday?" The mace of Drum Major Staite at Wellington Barracks Credit: Kirsty O'Connor /PA The 55-year-old who is originally from Preston, Lancashire, joined the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at the age of 16 on June 19 1979 and was appointed drum major to the Queen in 1995. "We are personal drummers to her majesty, we get a royal warrant signed to that effect, and it is the greatest honour in the world, you can't beat it," he said. As one of five drum majors wearing the elaborate gold-thread state clothing, during Trooping the Colour he marches one of the divisions up to Horse Guards to get them on to parade. Drum Major Staite also leads one of the massed bands during the parade in slow and quick time - something the father-of-two agreed very few people get to do. "A lot of people tell you it is great to march behind a band, but you can't beat marching in front of it," he said. Drum Major Staite during the Queen's Birthday Parade in 2012 Credit: PA During his career Drum Major Staite said he has visited 40 of the 50 states in America, and has worked in Kenya, Northern Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. It was during a posting to West Berlin on his first deployment that he also patrolled the Berlin Wall and guarded Adolf Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess, when he was held at Spandau prison. Quizzed on what that experience was like, Drum Major Staite who plans on retiring to Middlesbrough with his wife Fee, said: "You just sat in a sanger at Spandau prison. "You weren't really allowed to look into the yard, it was just a normal prison with one person in it. But driving around the Berlin wall in those days was something very, very different." Posted to Household Division headquarters in 2000, he was involved in the funeral of the Queen Mother and Lady Margaret Thatcher, the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games and the royal weddings of Prince Charles and Prince William. Guardsman hopes turban marks 'historic change' A Coldstream Guards soldier who will wear a turban as he parades during Trooping the Colour has said he hopes it is looked upon as a "new change in history". More than 1,000 soldiers will take part in the ceremony which marks the Queen's official birthday on Saturday as the nation honours the monarch. For Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall the event is not only his first Trooping the Colour, but also marks the first time a member of the Coldstream Guards has taken part wearing a turban. The 22-year-old from Leicester said: "I hope that people watching, that they will just acknowledge it and that they will look at it as a new change in history. "I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, that they will be encouraged to join the Army." Coldstream Guards soldier Charanpreet Singh Lall wearing a turban during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour Credit: Stefan Rousseau /PA A member of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, the turban he will be wearing during Trooping the Colour will be black, featuring the ceremonial cap star to match the bearskin hats. Gdsm Lall who joined the British Army in January 2016, was born in Punjab, India, and moved to the UK as a baby, said he is feeling "quite excited" ahead of the event. "I'm quite proud and I know that a lot of other people are proud of me as well," he said. "It is a good feeling... there's going to be a lot of eyes and I am going to have an influence on other people." Trooping the Colour originated from traditional preparations for battle. Colours, or flags, were carried, or "trooped", down the ranks so they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers. Charanpreet Singh Lall said he hopes the event is looked upon as a 'new change in history' Credit: Stefan Rousseau /PA In the 18th century, guards from the Royal palaces assembled daily on Horse Guards to "troop the colours", and in 1748 it was announced the parade would also mark the Sovereign's official birthday. This year the ceremony, which is staged every June in London's historic Horse Guards Parade, will see the Colour of the 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards being trooped. With weeks of rigorous training under his belt, on the day he and many other soldiers will wear immaculate uniforms and march with precision up the Mall and onto parade. Gdsm Lall added: "For myself, being the first turban-wearing sikh to troop the colour and to be part of the escort it is a really high honour for myself, and hopefully for everyone else as well." He revealed his family including his mother, father and sister, who are "really, really proud" of him, will be coming to watch him take part. "My mum was crying on the day I passed out so I wonder what is going to happen to her when she sees me in this," Gdsm Lall added. Jay Singh-Sohal, chairman of the WW1 Sikh Memorial, said: “This is a tremendous achievement for a young Guardsman dedicated to his duty, but also an inspiration for our community.   "It’s wonderful to see young Sikhs upholding our warrior traditions, keeping their turban and beard identity as per Khalsa traditions and wearing the Queen’s uniform. I hope many more will serve in this way.”

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The youngest members of the Royal family stole the show on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, as they giggled, gasped and waved through a Trooping the Colour flypast. Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Savannah and Isla Phillips at the front of the balcony, watched indulgently by the Queen as they larked about in front of the crowds. Savannah, seven, appeared unimpressed by her cousin Prince George's noises during the national anthem, clamping her hand firmly over his mouth to keep him quiet. Trooping the colour: Royal birthday celebrations, in pictures Princess Charlotte, three, beat time with the familiar song on the balcony, while older members of the family stood in silence. The Duchess of Sussex, making her first appearance for Trooping the Colour, appeared to be listening carefully to her husband of three weeks, as he talked her through what to expect from the dramatic RAF flypast. The Queen beamed at the sight of the Red Arrows, which turned the London sky red, white and blue for the cheering crowds. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended as the Queen celebrated Celebrating her official 92nd birthday, she was joined by four generations of her family while the Duke of Edinburgh, who has retired from public duties and turns 97 tomorrow, remained out of sight. The "balcony moment" at Buckingham Palace marked the biggest public gathering of the Royal family this year, with some of those appearing unable to attend the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle three weeks ago due to capacity restrictions at St George's Chapel. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Isla and Savannah, all clearly excited for their big moment in front of the watching world, were given books explaining the different aircraft flying over their heads, studying them carefully before the noise of the flypast distracted them. Trooping the Colour: the most stylish royal looks from 2018's ceremony Then, they concentrated on waving wildly to the pilots, and clapping each new arrival. Paramedics had to arrive at the celebrations however after Field Marshal Lord Guthrie, the former Chief of the General Staff, was injured after falling from his horse. Lord Guthrie, 79, was treated on The Mall by paramedics after appearing to collapse and slip from his steed. He was taken to hospital, where aides said he was "being well looked after". Police officers at the scene Credit: PA Wire Lord Guthrie, who was taking part as Colonel of the Life Guards, was Chief of the Defence Staff, the professional head of the British Army, from 1994 to 1997, and Chief of the Defence Staff from 1997 until his retirement in 2001. Earlier the Duchess of Sussex had arrived for her first Trooping the Colour ceremony, returning from honeymoon to travel in a carriage with her husband. Meghan experienced the pomp and pageantry of the event for the first time when she arrived on Horse Guards Parade with Harry in a carriage, along with the Queen's cousin the Duke of Kent. Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Andrew in ceremonial dress Credit: John Rainford/WENN The couple were greeted by the sight of hundreds of Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskins lined up on the parade ground - Henry VIII's former jousting yard - as the event began. The Duke and Duchess, who married exactly three weeks today, travelled from Buckingham Palace along the Mall to cheers from royal fans gathered in the famous London thoroughfare. The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge were in another carriage while a third carried Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Countess of Wessex and her daughter Lady Louise. The Duchess of Sussex wore a dress by Carolina Herrera and a hat by Philip Treacy, while Kate wore a dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Juliette Botterill. Camilla wore a pale blue silk dress and coat by Bruce Oldfield and a hat by Philip Treacy. The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge travel to the parade ground Credit: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP The Queen soon made her entrance onto Horse Guards in an Ascot Landau after making her journey from her famous London home Buckingham Palace. The 7,500 guests seated in stands lining the parade ground stood as a mark of respect as the monarch arrived and began inspecting the massed ranks of the troops. Queen Elizabeth II in her carriage. The parade celebrates her official 92nd birthday Credit: Yui Mok/PA The Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrates his 97th birthday on Sunday, has retired from official public duties and did not attend. But the Queen was accompanied by the royal colonels, all on horseback: Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the Irish Guards. Duke and Duchees of Cambridge arrive at Buckingham Palace Credit:  Andrew Parsons / i-Images Also riding in the ceremony for the first time was the Duke of York in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Among the guests was Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Prime Minister Theresa May normally attends but is at a G7 meeting of world leaders in Canada. The most glorious Trooping the Colour looks from over the years The massed bands of the Household Division and the Mounted Band of the Household Calvary provided the musical backing for the ceremony. While also taking part was the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, who will fire a 41-gun salute in Green Park to mark the Queen's official birthday. The colour was first trooped through the ranks of soldiers before the Guardsmen marched past the Queen, first in slow then in quick time. As the ceremony came to an end, the thousands in the stands were treated to the sight of the Blues and Royals and Life Guards from the Household Cavalry Regiment. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, right, and Princess Beatrice Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press The mounted soldiers and officers in their gleaming breast plates and plumed helmets rode past the Queen with the horses throwing up dust. From the vantage point of the Duke of Wellington's old office, which overlooks Horse Guards Parade, Camilla, Harry, Meghan and Kate and the other members of the Royal Family watched the finale of the event. After the ceremony the royal family will head back to Buckingham Palace and gather on the balcony to watch the RAF flypast. Among the 23 aircraft taking part are modern jets and historic aircraft, while the Red Arrows will be the finale. In numbers | Trooping the Colour The Queen's actual birthday was on April 21 when she turned 92.  Coldstream Guards march down The Mall Credit: Peter Nicholls/Reuters Drum major to mark end of 40-year career A drum major is poised to parade in his final Trooping the Colour on a day which will also mark the end of his four-decade career in the British Army. The centuries-old military spectacle of might, splendour and precision marching will take place on Horse Guards Parade this Saturday to mark the Queen's official birthday. It is an important day in the armed forces' calendar and for the monarchy, where the families and friends of those on parade proudly watch the ceremony. For Drum Major Steve Staite, who has taken part in Trooping the Colour at least 26 times - 17 as drum major, something the Army claim is a world record - this year's Queen's birthday parade carries extra significance. "I am very excited to be doing my final Queen's birthday parade, it is a culmination of my career over the four decades," he said. "And what better day to go out on than the Queen's birthday?" The mace of Drum Major Staite at Wellington Barracks Credit: Kirsty O'Connor /PA The 55-year-old who is originally from Preston, Lancashire, joined the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at the age of 16 on June 19 1979 and was appointed drum major to the Queen in 1995. "We are personal drummers to her majesty, we get a royal warrant signed to that effect, and it is the greatest honour in the world, you can't beat it," he said. As one of five drum majors wearing the elaborate gold-thread state clothing, during Trooping the Colour he marches one of the divisions up to Horse Guards to get them on to parade. Drum Major Staite also leads one of the massed bands during the parade in slow and quick time - something the father-of-two agreed very few people get to do. "A lot of people tell you it is great to march behind a band, but you can't beat marching in front of it," he said. Drum Major Staite during the Queen's Birthday Parade in 2012 Credit: PA During his career Drum Major Staite said he has visited 40 of the 50 states in America, and has worked in Kenya, Northern Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. It was during a posting to West Berlin on his first deployment that he also patrolled the Berlin Wall and guarded Adolf Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess, when he was held at Spandau prison. Quizzed on what that experience was like, Drum Major Staite who plans on retiring to Middlesbrough with his wife Fee, said: "You just sat in a sanger at Spandau prison. "You weren't really allowed to look into the yard, it was just a normal prison with one person in it. But driving around the Berlin wall in those days was something very, very different." Posted to Household Division headquarters in 2000, he was involved in the funeral of the Queen Mother and Lady Margaret Thatcher, the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games and the royal weddings of Prince Charles and Prince William. Guardsman hopes turban marks 'historic change' A Coldstream Guards soldier who will wear a turban as he parades during Trooping the Colour has said he hopes it is looked upon as a "new change in history". More than 1,000 soldiers will take part in the ceremony which marks the Queen's official birthday on Saturday as the nation honours the monarch. For Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall the event is not only his first Trooping the Colour, but also marks the first time a member of the Coldstream Guards has taken part wearing a turban. The 22-year-old from Leicester said: "I hope that people watching, that they will just acknowledge it and that they will look at it as a new change in history. "I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, that they will be encouraged to join the Army." Coldstream Guards soldier Charanpreet Singh Lall wearing a turban during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour Credit: Stefan Rousseau /PA A member of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, the turban he will be wearing during Trooping the Colour will be black, featuring the ceremonial cap star to match the bearskin hats. Gdsm Lall who joined the British Army in January 2016, was born in Punjab, India, and moved to the UK as a baby, said he is feeling "quite excited" ahead of the event. "I'm quite proud and I know that a lot of other people are proud of me as well," he said. "It is a good feeling... there's going to be a lot of eyes and I am going to have an influence on other people." Trooping the Colour originated from traditional preparations for battle. Colours, or flags, were carried, or "trooped", down the ranks so they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers. Charanpreet Singh Lall said he hopes the event is looked upon as a 'new change in history' Credit: Stefan Rousseau /PA In the 18th century, guards from the Royal palaces assembled daily on Horse Guards to "troop the colours", and in 1748 it was announced the parade would also mark the Sovereign's official birthday. This year the ceremony, which is staged every June in London's historic Horse Guards Parade, will see the Colour of the 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards being trooped. With weeks of rigorous training under his belt, on the day he and many other soldiers will wear immaculate uniforms and march with precision up the Mall and onto parade. Gdsm Lall added: "For myself, being the first turban-wearing sikh to troop the colour and to be part of the escort it is a really high honour for myself, and hopefully for everyone else as well." He revealed his family including his mother, father and sister, who are "really, really proud" of him, will be coming to watch him take part. "My mum was crying on the day I passed out so I wonder what is going to happen to her when she sees me in this," Gdsm Lall added. Jay Singh-Sohal, chairman of the WW1 Sikh Memorial, said: “This is a tremendous achievement for a young Guardsman dedicated to his duty, but also an inspiration for our community.   "It’s wonderful to see young Sikhs upholding our warrior traditions, keeping their turban and beard identity as per Khalsa traditions and wearing the Queen’s uniform. I hope many more will serve in this way.”

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LONDON | Harry and Meghan turn out for Trooping the Color spectacle

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LONDON | Harry and Meghan turn out for Trooping the Color spectacle

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his new wife, the former actress Meghan Markle, joined the pageantry of the annual Trooping the Color ceremony Saturday in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday.

The duke and duchess, who married three weeks ago, made the short trip from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade in a horse-drawn carriage as royal fans lining the Mall cheered and waved. The couple later joined other members of the royal family on the palace’s front balcony to watch the Royal Air Force fly by.

As the aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows, released plumes of red, white and blue smoke over the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the queen’s great-grandchildren waved wildly. She smiled — both at the jets and the children.

The 92-year-old queen, whose real birthday is April 21, seemed vigorous as she keenly observed the event. The monarch, who recently had a successful cataract operation, watched the ceremony from a dais and inspected the guardsmen in bearskin hats and scarlet tunics.

One guardsman stood out: Charanpreet Singh Lall, a 22-year-old Sikh from Leicester, who wore a black turban. It marked the first time a member of the Coldstream Guards took part wearing turban — and Lall hoped it wouldn’t be the last.

“I hope that people watching, that they will just acknowledge it and that they will look at it as a new change in history,” he said. “I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, that they will be encouraged to join the Army.”

Trooping the Color is a ceremony deeply rooted in the history of the United Kingdom. It originated from traditional preparations for battle when flags, or colors, were “trooped” so soldiers in the ranks would be able to recognize them.

Thousands of spectators flocked to London for the annual spectacle, hoping to catch a glimpse of the glittering house of Windsor, jamming the royal parks near the parade grounds.

The Duchess of Sussex, as Markle is now known, wore a Carolina Herrera dress and a hat by Philip Treacy. The Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton who is married to Harry’s older brother Prince William, wore a dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Juliette Botterill.

Harry and William were in military dress uniforms.

The queen, who wore a sky blue coat and dress by Stuart Parvin and a hat by Angela Kelly, traveled alone in an Ascot Landau. The queen’s husband, 96-year-old Prince Philip, has retired from royal duties. Some 7,500 guests joined the monarch at Horse Guards, with prime seats accorded to U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis and Britain’s Defense Secretary, Gavin Williamson.

The military precision of the parade unraveled slightly at the end of the day when the former chief of the defense staff, Charles Guthrie, 79, was thrown from his horse. He received medical attention.

By Associated Press

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The Uber Oscars

Every year the Oscars hand out an award for Best Actor. But since they also hand out awards for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress they still leave the most fundamental question unsettled: who gave the year’s best acting performance.

Well (now that the dust has finally settled form this year’s crazy Oscars) I’m here to retroactively answer that question for every year dating back to 1990. Welcome to the Uber Oscars!

2016 Casey Affleck Emma Stone Mahershala Ali Viola Davis

If Viola Davis had competed in Best Actress, like she should have, she would have won it easily. I’m starting this exercise with a gimme putt.

2015 Leonardo DiCaprio Brie Larson Mark Rylance Alicia Vikander

Time changes how art is perceived, and this feels too recent to really have a clear perspective on it. I would wager that 5-10 years from now Brie Larson’s work will be considered the best of the bunch, but Leo so thoroughly dominated last year’s award season and his win loomed so large in the popular consciousness I gotta give him the nod here for now.

2014 Eddie Redmayne Julianne Moore JK Simmons Patricia Arquette

I remember being blown away by Julianne Moore in Still Alice, but the movie came out only three years ago and yet I barely remember a single thing about it. JK Simmons’ performance in Whiplash on the other hand, was instantly iconic to everyone who saw it and will define his entire career. So, sorry Julianne, but you’re lagging every so slightly.

2013 Matthew McConaughey Cate Blanchett Jared Leto Lupita Nyong’o

Screw your McConaisssance, this is Cate Blanchett all the way. Leo should have beaten McConaughey anyway, and then we could have had a real debate. Great year though overall.

2012 Daniel Day-Lewis Jennifer Lawrence Christoph Waltz Anne Hathaway

Another great year. Anne Hathaway is now officially underrated and Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most memorable winners of recent years. But one of my rules in life is that in an acting-related contest between anyone and Daniel Day-Lewis, the winner is always Daniel Day-Lewis.

2011 Jean Dujardin Meryl Streep Christopher Plummer Octavia Spencer

Uh, well someone has to win, so using the Daniel Day-Lewis Rules, this one goes to Meryl Streep, I guess? Says a lot about the 2012 Oscars that one of the hardest trivia questions in the world is “who won Best Actor six years ago”.

2010 Colin Firth Natalie Portman Christian Bale Melissa Leo

At the time it was probably Christian Bale. Now it’s probably Natalie Portman. But it’s close.

2009 Jeff Bridges Sandra Bullock Christoph Waltz Mo’Nique

I might be biased here, but I think Christoph Waltz in Inglorious Basterds is an all-timer. If you wanted to talk me into Mo’Nique though I’d be willing to listen.

2008 Sean Penn Kate Winslet Heath Ledger Penelope Cruz

REALLY strong year. Any of the other three could have won most years. But Heath Ledger’s Joker is arguable the single best performance of the 2000s. It’s certainly the most iconic.

2007 Daniel Day-Lewis Marion Cotillard Javier Bardem Tilda Swinton

If Heath Ledger’s Joker isn't the best acting performance of the 2000s then Daniel Day-Lewis’s Daniel Plainview IS. So, sorry Javier Bardem, but you're gonna have to settle for being the strongest Uber-Oscars runner-up of them all. And Tilda Swinton, any day now feel free to give Cate Blanchett the Oscar you stole from her.

2006 Forrest Whitaker Helen Mirren Alan Arkin Jennifer Hudson

As much as I want to try and argue that it’s Jennifer Hudson, I think it’s pretty clearly actually Helen Mirren.

While we’re here, 2006 Best Supporting Actor is on the shortlist for weakest Oscar acting category of all time.

2005 Phillip Seymour Hoffman Reese Witherspoon George Clooney Rachel Weisz

Fun fact: Even George Clooney can’t totally remember what movie he won an Oscar for. Anyway, this was the easiest call on the whole board. Not so fun fact: this was the Crash year.

2004 Jamie Foxx Hillary Swank Morgan Freeman Cate Blanchett

Oh god…is it Jamie Foxx for Ray? It’s Jamie Foxx for Ray isn't it? UGH. I hate this game; why did I make it up?

2003 Sean Penn Charlize Theron Tim Robbins Renee Zellwegger

Why does it feel like Charlize Theron’s performance in Monster doesn't get its proper due? It’s profoundly great work and should be talked about way more. Is this how think pieces get started?

2002 Adrien Brody Nicole Kidman Chris Cooper Catherine Zeta-Jones

Can I pick none of the above?

2001 Denzel Washington Hallie Berry Jim Broadbent Jennifer Connelly

If you want to really get me talking, ask me about how Art Carney’s 1972 win for Harry and Tonto led to Denzel beating Russell Crowe out for this Oscar. I’m fun at parties.

2000 Russell Crowe Julia Roberts Benicio del Toro Marcia Gay Harden

If Kate Hudson hadn't been upset by Marcia Gay Harden I would have given this one to her. But you have to actually get the Oscar to be eligible for an Uber Oscar.

1999 Kevin Spacey Hilary Swank Michael Caine Angelina Jolie

Full disclosure: I’ve somehow actually never seen Boys Don't Cry. But Angelina Jolie is not only incredible in Girl Interrupted, it’s the performance that made her into a superstar. It’s impossible to overstate how famous Angelina Jolie was overnight in the wake of this Oscar win. That counts for something.

1998 Roberto Benigni Gwyneth Paltrow James Coburn Judy Dench

I’m a big Shakespeare in Love fan and defender and even I refuse to give this to Gwyneth Paltrow. Also, the only thing that has aged worse than Roberto Benigni’s win is this poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/71st_Academy_Awards#/media/File:71st_Academy_Awards_poster.jpg

1997 Jack Nicholson Helen Hunt Robin Williams Kim Basinger

Would you like for me to quote the entirety of Good Will Hunting for you? Because I can. Have I mentioned yet that I’m fun at parties?

1996 Geoffrey Rush Francis McDormand Cuba Gooding Jr Juliette Binoche

This basically comes down to what you value more in a performance: craft or charisma. Although craft seems like the obvious answer, in this case Cuba Gooding Jr. basically invented an entirely new character archetype through sheer force of personality. So let’s call it a tie for now.

1995 Nicholas Cage Susan Sarandon Kevin Spacey Mira Sorvino

Yes that’s right kids, Nicholas Cage not only has a Best Actor Oscar but he’s actually one of the most deserving Oscars winners of the 1990s. The 90s were a weird time.

Speaking of which, here are actors who won Oscars at this Oscar ceremony for things other than acting: Mel Gibson, Emma Thompson and Christine Lahti. As I said, the 90s were weird.

1994 Tom Hanks Jessica Lange Martin Landau Dianne Wiest

Here’s the thing, this should be Martin Landau. He's incredible in Ed Wood. It’s one of the best supporting actor performances of all time and definitely one of the best overall performances of the decade. 1994 Best Supporting Actor is one of the strongest categories ever and he won it easily. But that said, no one is beating Tom Hanks for Forrest Gump. Is it great acting? I genuinely don’t know. But off the top of your head name 10 performances in the history of film that are definitely more iconic than Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump. I’m not saying I feel great about it, but for better or worse, right or wrong, this completely meaningless made-up award is his.

1993 Tom Hanks Holly Hunter Tommy Lee Jones Anna Paquin

Holly Hunter winning acting awards is so 90s. And I hear your arguments for Tom Hanks in Philadelphia, but so much of the esteem for that performance came from “straight man plays gay and has bravery to depict AIDS”. Nothing against Tom Hanks and the great work he does, but you don’t brownie points for that in 2017. Plus, although people sleep on it now, The Piano is actually STRAIGHT FIRE, SON!

1992 Al Pacino Emma Thompson Gene Hackman Marissa Tomei

I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to give this to Marissa Tomei. But I recognize that it actually belongs to Emma Thompson. However it definitely DOES NOT belong to Al Pacino. Scent of a Woman wasn't even his best Oscar nominated performance of 1992.

1991 Anthony Hopkins Jodie Foster Mercedes Ruehl Jack Palance

Hey, remember a few seconds ago when I asked if you came name a more iconic acting perforce than Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump? Well here’s your answer. This probably the Uber Oscar winner of the whole decade.

On an unrelated note, I kinda miss the days when people like Jack Palance, Marissa Tomei, and Dianne Wiest could win Oscars for comedic roles. #MakeOscarsGreatAgain

1990 Jeremy Irons Kathy Bates Whoopi Goldberg Joe Pesci

If Anthony Hopkins isn't the overall Uber Oscar winner for the 1990s then Joe Pesci is. In fact I extended this meaningless exercise all the way to 1990 just to include him. And now that I’ve reminded you of the greatness of Joe Pesci in Goodfellas we can finally draw this to a close. Congrats to all the fake winners on your fake awards!