HM Queen Elizabeth II to dine on Salmon Millefeuille with Federer
By Liza Horan
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II last visited The Championships in 1977, with previous visits in 1962 and 1957. Why she has stayed at bay is unknown, but her attendance today is being marked in ways both thrilling and rather ordinary, considering her station. For the first time, the national anthem will not be played when she arrives at Centre Court and the traditional acknowledgement of the Royal (bowing and curtsying) has been made optional. The grounds will be cast with an electronic energy of fans who hope to catch a glimpse, and surely by Venus Williams, Mirka and Roger Federer and Tim Henman, who will be among those dining with her for lunch.
Here are the details of her visit as provided by the public relations firm of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Wimbledon. (Edited only for ease of reading.)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Arrival
- Royal party arrives mid-morning to be met at Aorangi Terrace by:
o Duke of Kent, President of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
o Tim Phillips CBE, Chairman of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
o Philip Brook, Vice Chairman of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
o Ian Ritchie, Chief Executive of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
- Queen is presented with a posy of hydrangea, agapanthus, peony and roses by Wimbledon Ballgirl Marianna Spring, who is 14 years old and hails from Sutton High.
Walk
- Pass in front of Aorangi Terrace
- Down St. Mary's Walk between Courts 18 and 19
- Visit Court 14 to observe the Club's Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative
- Continue down St. Mary's walk to Members' Lawn to meet a selection of players
- Proceed to Clubhouse for lunch
Court 14
- Introduced to Dan Bloxham, Head Coach of AELTC
- Greet junior players of the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (see program details below):
o Elizabeth Nyenwe (18)
o Evelina Belevich (13)
o Lila Simpson (12)
o Gemma Southwick (10)
o Andrew Watson (10)
o Kung Phimlee (8)
o Freya Hampson-Evans (7)
o Laurence Woodford (7)
o Alfie Fox (10)
o Iman Garshong (10)
o Emmanuel Smith (12)
Members Lawn, Millennium Building
- Introduced to a selection of professional players
o Defending Champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer
o Past Wimbledon Champions Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King
o Six of the other top seeded singles players: Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Jelena Jankovic Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick; Roddick replaces Andy Murray because of pre-match preparation.
o British players Laura Robson, Heather Watson, Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha
Lunch in the Clubhouse
- Welcomed by Committee of management and senior execs of The Championships
- Presented with a memento of her visit: Miniatures of the Men's and Ladies' Trophies
- Lunch with current and former players: Former British Champions Angela Barrett (1961), Ann Jones (1969), Virginia Wade (1977); Venus Williams; Roger and Mirka Federer; Tim Henman; and John Barrett.
- Menu:
o Amusé: Salmon Millefeuille with Wye Valley Asparagus
o Main course (served chilled): Orange and Honey Marinated Chicken on Fruity Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
o Kentish Strawberries and Blackberries with Cornish Clotted Cream and Mint Syrup
o English Cheese Plate & Orange Chutney
o Coffee and Chocolates
o Wines: Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, 2006 and Barolo, Giovanni Corino, 2004
Watch the Tennis
- Enter the Royal Box to watch tennis on Centre Court; no national anthem.
Departure
- Timing as and when the Queen wishes to leave; from main Clubhouse entrance.
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About the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI):
- Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI)
o Part of The Road to Wimbledon, the Club's junior tennis programme for ages 3-18. The Club's dedicated coaching team, headed by Dan Bloxham, delivers tennis coaching and promotes a fitness lifestyle and sports education programme in the local schools of the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. Around 100,000 children have had the chance to have a go at the game at one of the 450 schools visited by the Club's coaching team.
o Around 300 children per day also attend free tennis coaching and skills sessions held at the Club 45 weekends a year.
o WJTI has one international player, Lila Simpson (12), plus two at National level, five regional and over 20 county standard players.
What do you think of the Queen's visit? Please COMMENT below.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II last visited The Championships in 1977, with previous visits in 1962 and 1957. Why she has stayed at bay is unknown, but her attendance today is being marked in ways both thrilling and rather ordinary, considering her station. For the first time, the national anthem will not be played when she arrives at Centre Court and the traditional acknowledgement of the Royal (bowing and curtsying) has been made optional. The grounds will be cast with an electronic energy of fans who hope to catch a glimpse, and surely by Venus Williams, Mirka and Roger Federer and Tim Henman, who will be among those dining with her for lunch.
Here are the details of her visit as provided by the public relations firm of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Wimbledon. (Edited only for ease of reading.)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Arrival
- Royal party arrives mid-morning to be met at Aorangi Terrace by:
o Duke of Kent, President of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
o Tim Phillips CBE, Chairman of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
o Philip Brook, Vice Chairman of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
o Ian Ritchie, Chief Executive of The All England Lawn Tennis Club
- Queen is presented with a posy of hydrangea, agapanthus, peony and roses by Wimbledon Ballgirl Marianna Spring, who is 14 years old and hails from Sutton High.
Walk
- Pass in front of Aorangi Terrace
- Down St. Mary's Walk between Courts 18 and 19
- Visit Court 14 to observe the Club's Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative
- Continue down St. Mary's walk to Members' Lawn to meet a selection of players
- Proceed to Clubhouse for lunch
Court 14
- Introduced to Dan Bloxham, Head Coach of AELTC
- Greet junior players of the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (see program details below):
o Elizabeth Nyenwe (18)
o Evelina Belevich (13)
o Lila Simpson (12)
o Gemma Southwick (10)
o Andrew Watson (10)
o Kung Phimlee (8)
o Freya Hampson-Evans (7)
o Laurence Woodford (7)
o Alfie Fox (10)
o Iman Garshong (10)
o Emmanuel Smith (12)
Members Lawn, Millennium Building
- Introduced to a selection of professional players
o Defending Champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer
o Past Wimbledon Champions Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King
o Six of the other top seeded singles players: Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Jelena Jankovic Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick; Roddick replaces Andy Murray because of pre-match preparation.
o British players Laura Robson, Heather Watson, Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha
Lunch in the Clubhouse
- Welcomed by Committee of management and senior execs of The Championships
- Presented with a memento of her visit: Miniatures of the Men's and Ladies' Trophies
- Lunch with current and former players: Former British Champions Angela Barrett (1961), Ann Jones (1969), Virginia Wade (1977); Venus Williams; Roger and Mirka Federer; Tim Henman; and John Barrett.
- Menu:
o Amusé: Salmon Millefeuille with Wye Valley Asparagus
o Main course (served chilled): Orange and Honey Marinated Chicken on Fruity Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
o Kentish Strawberries and Blackberries with Cornish Clotted Cream and Mint Syrup
o English Cheese Plate & Orange Chutney
o Coffee and Chocolates
o Wines: Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, 2006 and Barolo, Giovanni Corino, 2004
Watch the Tennis
- Enter the Royal Box to watch tennis on Centre Court; no national anthem.
Departure
- Timing as and when the Queen wishes to leave; from main Clubhouse entrance.
—-
About the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI):
- Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI)
o Part of The Road to Wimbledon, the Club's junior tennis programme for ages 3-18. The Club's dedicated coaching team, headed by Dan Bloxham, delivers tennis coaching and promotes a fitness lifestyle and sports education programme in the local schools of the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. Around 100,000 children have had the chance to have a go at the game at one of the 450 schools visited by the Club's coaching team.
o Around 300 children per day also attend free tennis coaching and skills sessions held at the Club 45 weekends a year.
o WJTI has one international player, Lila Simpson (12), plus two at National level, five regional and over 20 county standard players.
What do you think of the Queen's visit? Please COMMENT below.
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