Queen Elizabeth Sets a New Record

Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning UK monarch On this day, September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II set history by becoming the longest reigning UK monarch, surpassing the record set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Just for the record, according to the BBC, at 5:30 A.M. (British Standard Time) she had reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours and approximately 30 minutes. Here's a picture of her coronation, in 1953:

Image from BBC

Queen Elizabeth II Long Live the Queen Tees by RoyaltyFun

Here are some facts about Queen Elizabeth II and her lengthy reign:
* She has met 12 of the past 13 U.S. presidents (she never met Lyndon B. Johnson), starting with Herbert Hoover.
* She has visited 128 countries, but not Madagascar, Cuba or Peru
* She has visited Canada 27 times
* Her full name at birth was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, and titled Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth of York
* When Elizabeth became Queen in 1952 the population of the UK was 50 million. Today it is more than 63 million.
* The Queen’s title varies depending on where she is. In the UK she is: ‘Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.’

Queen Elizabeth II Long May She Reign Shirts by RoyaltyFun

So let's all say a hearty hip hip hooray to Queen Elizabeth II! Long may she reign!

Awesome Pop Art Diamond Jubilee with Union Jack Tees by RoyaltyFun

God Save the Queen Tshirts, Bags, Gifts Two-Tone Coffee Mug by RoyaltyFun

Royal Baby Memorabilia and T-shirts: Waiting for the Royal Baby

We're all in royal baby watch mode right now. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is past her announced due date. It's normal for first babies to be a little late, but the anticipation is building, especially in the press.

So while we await the appearance of little George or Frances or Arthur or Mary or Phillip or Alexandra, here are a few baby t-shirts for your royal baby. Heck, you could even gift one of these to the royal couple, as if they won't have enough clothes for the future King or Queen of England.

Born to Rule with Crown Tee

Royal Baby in Blue (also available in pink lettering) with Crown Baby Bodysuit


Keep Calm There's A Royal Baby Tee
and some fun memorabilia:
Union Jack Flag Pacifier


Royal Baby British Flag Mug

Royal Baby Celebration Bag

The Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee Memorabilia

Everyone's cashing in on Queen Elizabeth's 60th year on the throne, the Diamond Jubilee of 2012. Even Prince Charles has launched a line of commemorative gifts - ranging from a stuffed corgi($94)and a mohair teddy bear ($275) to a God Save the Queen cushion ($101) - through his Highgrove website, all profits from which go to charity. Party Pieces, the online party shop owned by Kate Middleton's parents, is taking a more festive approach, with cheap paper plates,

napkins, plastic beer cups,

capes, caps, decorations, you name it, they have it. In addition, you can find a myriad of commemorative t-shirts and gifts online. Here are a few, from Royal Gifts and a few other Zazzle shops:

Awesome Pop Art Diamond Jubilee with Union Jack T-shirt by RoyaltyFun

Keep Calm and Reign On Diamond Jubilee Gifts Shirts by RoyaltyFun

Union Jack with 60 for the Diamond Jubilee T Shirt by RoyaltyFun

God Save the Queen Tshirts, Bags, Gifts by RoyaltyFun

Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee T-shirt by CSfotobiz

Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee T Shirt by CSfotobiz

Diamond Jubilee Commemorative T-Shirt by jubileegifts