Celebration of King Charles III official birthday

June 15th 2024

Write up on the Ville de Menton Official Facebook page here

Coronation of King Charles III - "Afternoon Tea" - May 6th 2023

Judging by the many thankyous received, members and guests thoroughly enjoyed our Coronation Afternoon Tea, at L’Orangeraie. On the big day, our event began at 4:30pm giving people a chance to watch the coronation and parades on TV.

Much of the content of our “Afternoon Tea” event, I had kept secret. The fantastic singer, Vasmo Tz, the spinach quiche, copied from the original Buckingham Palace recipe, Chris Parkman, St John’s new chaplain, singing “Jerusalem,” accompanied by Arabella’s Childrens choir, who did so well with only one or two rehearsals and our Menton Coronation placard, designed by our webmaster, John O’Hare.

Of course, I had mentioned the occasion would be reported on TV3 news “Journal Tele,” I had asked the ladies to wear hats and the ladies responded positively and looked lovely. How nice to see everyone looking so elegant.  As I mentioned on the day, “Tres Anglaise.” It’s very British for a lady to wear a hat to a formal occasion. Thankyou ladies!

Representatives of the mayors of Menton and RCM, normally raise a glass with us and thereafter disappear. On this occasion, they stayed and enjoyed a happy afternoon with the journalist from Nice Matin, who gave us a lovely write up. The TV crew headed off, in order to get their clip ready for the 7pm news. Their report on Menton’s Afternoon Tea was very complimentary.

Thinking all eventualities had been covered, including instructions given on how to make dainty afternoon tea sandwiches. “Please remove the crusts, add the fillings and cut into triangles.” I didn’t see the size of those triangles, until they were being served……! The quiche was lovely, the desserts truly dainty and a good time was had by all.

A LOVELY ARTICLE IN NICE-MATIN

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HRH the Duke of Kent

Menton members George Owen and Bob Edwards, pictured with HRH the Duke of Kent, the Earl of St Andrew’s and conductor, Noel Osborne, at Stationers’ Hall,

London in November 2022, where they attended a Festival concert of Mozart and Schubert in honour of St Ceciliatide, patron Saint of Music.

Remembrance Card From King Charles III

We are delighted to have received a beautiful Remembrance Card from King Charles and a thank you letter for our Book of Condolence, which was taken to the UK and posted by member Paul Barnet.

RIP Queen Elizabeth II
On Monday September 19th 2022, the world watched and millions mourned, as our Queen’s state funeral took place at Westminster Abbey, with the King and members of the Royal Family leading a procession of her coffin through London and on to Windsor, Thousands lined the route. She was buried next to her late husband Philip, in a private ceremony. The state funeral will go down in history as the most splendidly executed pageant the world has ever seen.

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

On Monday, the world watched and millions mourned, as our Queen’s state funeral took place at Westminster Abbey, with the King and members of the Royal Family leading a procession of her coffin through London and on to Windsor, Thousands lined the route. She was buried next to her late husband Philip, in a private ceremony. The state funeral will go down in history as the most splendidly executed pageant the world has ever seen.

A ROYAL THANK YOU

Recently we received a lovely surprise. A thank you card from Her Majesty to members of the British Association Menton, thanking us for our good wishes and celebration on the occasion of HM’s Platinum Jubilee.

Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee - Saturday June 4th 2022 - Palais d’Europe, menton, france

100 guests attended our Gala Luncheon celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Saturday 4 June 2022.

We were delighted to welcome the mayor of Menton, Yves Juhel and members of the mairie, including Adjoint Dr Nicholas Amoretti. Le Colonel Claude Fouché, president de l’union des associations des combattants.

Representing the mayor of RCM Madame Florence Mazza, the president des Amities Belges, Marcel Barr, Frank Debuisson, president of MIAS, president of the English library, Julia Wigart.

France 3 TV filmed our event which was shown on various occasions over the weekend. We even made the national TV breakfast news on Sunday. All in all, not a bad days work.

BN

Queen’s birthday celebration hosted at the British Embassy by British Ambassador Lord Edward Llewellyn of Steep and his wife Lady Anne

Paris, 13. June

Celebrations began in great British style, with the band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland marching down the rue du Faubourg St Honoré, which had been closed to traffic. No mean achievement for the UK government, considering the imminent looming of Brexit. “Entante cordiale” of M Macron’s government remains healthy. At least for the time being.

Guests were treated to a rendition of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” performed by the “Tower Theatre Group” The first time in history that Juliet appeared on the balcony of the ambassador’s residence in Paris.

Champagne and cocktails flowed including British ales, cider, whisky and, of course, fine wines.

The Ambassador gave an entertaining laid back speech, introducing his wife Anne and their three children.

Later, in the English garden of the Embassy, guests had the  manifold choice of food,  BBQ, Indian, British pies by Wrights, English cheeses from Neals Yard, and ice cream from the “New Forest”.

The band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland played to rousing applause, before guests were treated to appearances on the specially created stage by French chanson singer Clara Luciani, followed by the UK’s Jamie Cullum, introducing his new album “Taller.”

Needless to say, a great time was had by all and I was delighted to have been invited. BN

Queen's Birthday 2019

CELEBRATION TO MARK THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

SATURDAY 08 JUNE 2019
PALAIS DE L’EUROPE MENTON
SALLE GRANDE BRETAGNE

Birthday of King Phillippe Of Belgium 2018

Organized by the Marie de menton

SATURDAY 17 November 2018

On Saturday evening, 17. November 2018 a glittering soiree aperitif and buffet dinner  was held at Villa Serena, Menton, in honour of the birthday of King Philippe of Belgium. Organised by the Mairie of Menton and hosted by Amities Belges President, M Marcel Bar, it was a splendid occasion.

Speeches were made by the Consul General de Belgique, M Eric Jacquemin, the mayor of Menton, M Jean-Claude Guibal and M Marcel Bar, who was awarded a special medal at the occasion, presented by the Consul General on behalf of the Belgian king.

Guests included  Senateur Mme Colette Giudicelli, M Jacques Volpi, president d' officiers de reserve and colonel Claude Fouché president d'Anmonm.

Queen's Birthday 2018

CELEBRATION TO MARK THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

SATURDAY 09 JUNE 2018  12.30PM
PALAIS DE L’EUROPE MENTON
SALLE GRANDE BRETAGNE

A Royal Reception!

A cocktail reception was held May 8th 2018 at Villa Massena, Promenade des Anglais, Nice, hosted by the Mayor of Nice, M Christian Estrossi, in honour of the visit of HRH Prince Charles and HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.

Although the heavens had opened that morning, casting doubts on whether the Royal visit could take place as arranged, in the gardens of the Villa Massena, miraculously, the sun shone brightly at 4pm highlighting both the colour and scent of the garden’s roses and easing the anxiety of the organisers.

As part of the 500 invited guests, some of us were given the honour of having been selected to personally meet HRH Prince Charles and HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.

During his visit, HRH Prince Charles, paid homage to the victims of the 2016 attack, placing a wreath of white flowers at the memorial situated in the Villa’s gardens.

Speeches in French and English were made by HRH and the Mayor of Nice, M Christian Estrossi, accompanied by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall and our Ambassador to France, Lord Llewellyn of Steep.

After the formalities ended, the band  played one or two rousing British tunes. Champagne flowed, much to everyone’s delight, accompanied by delicious canapés and a great time was had by all.

Queen's Birthday 2017

CELEBRATION TO MARK THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II