Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Field trip by Gobind in 2011
Gobind's arrival at the Jelly Belly Factory while ona School Field Trip
Friday, February 4, 2011
A Stellen Performance in 'Kings Speech' by Director Tom Hooper
Colin Firth as King George VI
Commemorative Obelisk at Coronation Park, Delhi, erected at the exact place where King George V and Queen Mary sat in 'Delhi Durbar' of 1911 while declaring the shifting of capital of British Raj from Calcutta to Delhi
The Vacant Canopy which hosted the statue of George V
"Kings Speech"
It begins with the fear of a prince and ends with the courage of a King, finding room in between for terrific joy and drama. The King is fittingly played by of United Kingdom George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952). The role undertaken by Michael Gambon as King-Emperor George Pancham (V) 3rd June1865 - 20th Jan 1936, reminds me of many stories my Mom will narrate to us kids, in particular about the 'Delhi Durbar' in 1911. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, it was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire. The 1911 Durbar was the one attended by the sovereign George Pancham (V), the only chaired in person by the reigning King.
I happen to remember the statue of George Pancham(V) at the Canopy near India Gate, New Delhi. The statue has been removed and is eating the dust at Coronation Park New Delhi. The vacant place was to be filled up with the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, but the Politicians have not been able to decide on that. It is unfortunate! Make something grand of your own but do not dismentle the creation already made.
"Prince George served for many years under the command of his uncle, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who was stationed in Malta. There, he grew close to and fell in love with his uncle's daughter, his first cousin, Marie of Edinburgh. His grandmother, father and uncle all approved the match, but the mothers, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh, both opposed it. Marie's mother resented the fact that, as the wife of a younger son of the British sovereign. Guided by her mother, Marie refused George when he proposed to her, she had to yield precedence to George's mother. She married Ferdinand, the heir to the King of Romania.
His brother Albert Victor died of pneumonia, leaving George second in line to the throne, and likely to succeed after his father. Queen Victoria still regarded Princess May (engaged to Albert) as a suitable match for her grandson, and George and May grew close during their shared period of mourning. A year after Albert Victor's death, George duly proposed to May and was accepted. They married on 6 July 1893 at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London. Throughout their lives, they remained devoted to each other. George was, on his own admission, unable to express his feelings easily in speech, but they often exchanged loving letters and notes of endearment."
-Wikipedia.
Harvinder and me went to see this movie on a cold wintery wednesday evening in Dublin CA, the movie is warm and wisely presented. The film shows staggering emmotions by Helene Carter as Queen Elizabeth I and Michael Gambon as George Pancham(V) who creates a subtle look when playing his part - thrilling to see.
"Prince George served for many years under the command of his uncle, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who was stationed in Malta. There, he grew close to and fell in love with his uncle's daughter, his first cousin, Marie of Edinburgh. His grandmother, father and uncle all approved the match, but the mothers, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh, both opposed it. Marie's mother resented the fact that, as the wife of a younger son of the British sovereign. Guided by her mother, Marie refused George when he proposed to her, she had to yield precedence to George's mother. She married Ferdinand, the heir to the King of Romania.
His brother Albert Victor died of pneumonia, leaving George second in line to the throne, and likely to succeed after his father. Queen Victoria still regarded Princess May (engaged to Albert) as a suitable match for her grandson, and George and May grew close during their shared period of mourning. A year after Albert Victor's death, George duly proposed to May and was accepted. They married on 6 July 1893 at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London. Throughout their lives, they remained devoted to each other. George was, on his own admission, unable to express his feelings easily in speech, but they often exchanged loving letters and notes of endearment."
-Wikipedia.
Harvinder and me went to see this movie on a cold wintery wednesday evening in Dublin CA, the movie is warm and wisely presented. The film shows staggering emmotions by Helene Carter as Queen Elizabeth I and Michael Gambon as George Pancham(V) who creates a subtle look when playing his part - thrilling to see.
The Australian-born speech theropist Lionel Logue played by Geoffry Rush is a treat to watch when in the begining he calls the king by his nick name 'Bertie' while refusing calling him 'His Highness'. He was able to translate the actions of Lionel to incorporate and help overcome the King's stammer. The King delivers his speech as if to Logue, who coaches him through every moment. The many pauses necessitated to prevent his stammer sound convincingly dramatic, and the speech is a success.
The little 'Lilibet', present Queen Elizabeth II is very impressive and resembles the character.
Movie goers will enjoy.
The little 'Lilibet', present Queen Elizabeth II is very impressive and resembles the character.
Movie goers will enjoy.
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