Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth's Great True Love (Part 1)

Once upon a time, there was a princess, named Elizabeth. 1934 At a tender age of 8 years, attended the wedding at Westminster Abbey of Philip's cousin Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark and later Duchess of Kent, and Elizabeth's uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent. A teenager Prince Philip was also in attendance.

1937 Three years have past, they met again when Prince Philip was a guest during the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth's parents. Prince Philip, with his charm and regal bearing would have been enjoying his yuth.

1939 Destiny will finally show its hand in pulling the future husband and wife together. The outbreak of mumps brought them together instead of draw them apart when the Royal family visited Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in 1939. Then Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark played "babysitter" to Princess Elizabeth. What were the chances! Being related put the prince in a trustworthy position with whom the King and Queen will entrust their daughters. Princess Elizabeth had been too young to have entertained love notions and Prince Philip had no romantic notions and was just trying to entertain a child princess. They played croquet to pass away time. It said that the young prince tried to impress the young princess. Who could have known that such an impression will lead to a more serious interest.

1943 As all love stories go, matchmakers always make things easier. Their relatives are said to have been rooting for them and played matchmaker. They met again at Windsor Castle for Christmas in 1943. The future queen performed in a pantomime of Aladdin and observers witnessed signs of a blossoming romance between her and Prince Philip. Princess Elizabeth kept his photo on her mantel, while Prince Philip also carried her picture with him during the war.

1946 There had been many other ocassions that the two had meet but it was in the Wedding of Lady Patricia Mountbatten and Lord Brabourne at Romsey abbey on October 26, 1946 the cameras caught the shared glance between Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth now 20 years old. Prince Philip could not hide his interest anymore.

To court a princess, a relative she may be, would had been quiet daunting for a young man of Prince Philip's history. While of Royal lineage, Prince Philip is a pauper by royal standards {of course!), compared to other suitable suitors. But in the summer of 1946, Philip asked the King for his daughter's hand in marriage. The King granted his request, but delayed the formal engagement until Elizabeth's 21st birthday. When love is true, it can wait. By March 1947, Philip had abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles, and adopted the surname Mountbatten from his mother's family. He became a naturalised British citizen. The engagement was announced to the public on 10 July 1947.

Their first public appearance came the next month, Princess Elizabeth danced with her new fiancé Philip Mountbatten for the first time at a ball in Edinburgh. It is apparent how much a lady is the princess. And how dashing and attentive her fiance is to her (and he never stopped until the day he died).

1947 Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh finally wed at Westminster Abbey November 20, 1947. If the way they looked at each other, oblivious to their surroundings, was any indication, theirs was a love story in the making that will endure decades of ups and downs.

Their honeymoon photos were tender and sweet. The unspoken gentle teasing by her new husband leaves the princess looking shy.

to be continued in Part 2...

1994 Miss Universe Sushmita Sen of India

Sushmita Sen is one fine lady who captured my attention as a teenager on beauty queens. When she won the Miss Universe 1994 title here in the Philippines, she created quite a stir with her intelligent answer on the question,"What is the essence of a woman?". Until now, she still commands the same curiosity on how she fared since then.

She is ultimately one classy lady who have remained an icon of style and fashion. She had become the most popular actress in Bollywood and continues to shine in the ramp and in the music scene.

It is said that she withdrawn her candidature with almost twenty-one other candidates in the 1994 Femina Miss India when Aishwarya Rai joined the contest. It was her mother who encouraged her to take up the challenge. Finally, in a tie-breaking question, she went on to represent India in the Miss Universe pageant. She made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the title.

Here are her recent pictures that show the versatility of her persona:








Sushmita adopted a baby girl in 2000. (A trend which Angelina Jolie followed and popularized)Renee turned 10 last September 2008 and see how doting Sushmita had become of her daughter.



As she continues to shine in every endeavor she takes, she looks at the world with those captivating and intelligent eyes, ready to take on the world for greater opportunities to conquer.

How is she nowadays? Our Miss Universe is currently in a happy relationship with boyfriend Rohman Shawl

Her young physique is well earned. Sushmita is into robust core strengthening workout.

Will she soon wear one of her wedding-ready lehengas?

Lady Gaga and Marine Capt. Evan Campbell meme

I was so taken by the photos of Lady Gaga and her escort that I googled if Marines Captain Evan Campbell is married or have a girlfriend. There being none from my searches, I took the liberty to "ship" them. Who could forget the extra glow emanating from Lady Gaga's beautiful face, radiating with so much confidence.

Now, that is a real man you are looking at Lady Gaga. Your name could never had been more fitting beside a perfect gentleman. Just keep lookin'. The rest in the crowd are just fine.

Common' folks, don't pretend your imagination isn't tickled with that staring between these two. Looks like our lady is shy about the fact.

Barbra Streisand's Love comes from the most unexpected places comes to mind. Love comes when you least expect it.

Don't blink. Savor the moment. This is the ultimate when gal/guy meets cute moment. For added measure, let us put God between us.

Someone grounded, family oriented and traditional is worth your time Lady Gaga. Lasting marriages exist in hollywood too. Don't let the time-bounded, shortlived, impulse marriages discourage you.

Someone who will give you the stability behind the glitz and dizzying popularity. Who knows what a beautiful love story this chance encounter can lead to.

Even the back view looks stunning!

No Offense to Lady Gaga's beau Tech Investor Michael Polansky

Just wishful thinking for such recognizable chemistry.

Vice President Mike Pence and the 25th Amendment

Life-changing opportunities only come to a chosen few. If USA Vice President Mike Pence intends to run in 2024, he can choose to utter these words: "Mr. President, with all due respect, for our great country, step down, now. And shut up with your lies!

He can choose to heed the call for 25th Amendment. Or forever lose glory that he could have had.

It is understandable for the Vice President Pence to just let the current president finish his term, from a political standpoint. It will be a shame for the Republican Party to have an impeached president. As a person, VP Mike Pence has strong sense of loyalty however misplaced it may seem to others. By standing by the president who is now disowning him, VP Mike Pence is standing tall in guarding the integrity of the Office of the Vice President. Indeed, it would not be a good precedent to have a vice president who will turn against his president. This is the rationale why both positions are elected as one. The electoral system of the US of A hoped to avoid the problems of having a sitting president and vice president from opposing parties. However, looking at it from a bipartisan, apolitical point of view and taking into context the January 6, 2021 mob in the Capitol Hill, the impeachment of the current president will put into focus the principle that no one is above the law. Non-winning Presidents using the power of the Office of the President to undermine a democratic process should never go unpunished. Accountability is the bedrock of democracy. Freedom of choice is inconsequential without accountability. Impeaching the current president is really putting the country first. Loyalty to party ends where loyalty to the country begins. It will not also be a good precedent to let an infraction of such magnitude to go unpunished. Many had been held accountable for less.

USA Capitol Hill Mob

What have become of you, America? The land of the free, of promise, of good life!?

America, the citadel of democracy no more?

Reality Check 101:

America, the leader and model of democratic processes.?

Someone did not get the memo. It was an election. Not a combat. Backdown. Now. For your country's sake. For the American People's sake. For the US of A's allies' sake. For all the people's sake around the world who look up to America. (and the Americans, because of America!) God save America!