Runnymede's "famous role in history is as the site of the sealing of the Magna Carta, the 'Great Charter of Freedoms'. Sealed in 1215 by King John, the Magna Carta aimed to bring England's sovereigns under the rule of law and was the foundation for the country's legal system."
"Runnymede's symbolic significance in the story of democracy meant that it was chosen as the site of UK's memorial to President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. On 14 May 1965, Her Majesty was joined by President Kennedy's widow, Jackie, and their two children to inaugurate the memorial."
AND
When JFK and QE met once back in 1961, look what he gave her...
"In a visit to Buckingham Palace, the president presented the royal with a photo of himself in a silver Tiffany & Co. frame and signed it: “To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with appreciation and highest esteem, John F. Kennedy.”
glad you mentioned this^
Runnymede's "famous role in history is as the site of the sealing of the Magna Carta, the 'Great Charter of Freedoms'. Sealed in 1215 by King John, the Magna Carta aimed to bring England's sovereigns under the rule of law and was the foundation for the country's legal system."
King John was king for Seventeen Years🐸 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John,_King_of_England
About Runnymede & JFK...
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/runnymede-and-ankerwycke/her-majesty-the-queen-and-runnymede#
"Runnymede's symbolic significance in the story of democracy meant that it was chosen as the site of UK's memorial to President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. On 14 May 1965, Her Majesty was joined by President Kennedy's widow, Jackie, and their two children to inaugurate the memorial."
AND
When JFK and QE met once back in 1961, look what he gave her...
"In a visit to Buckingham Palace, the president presented the royal with a photo of himself in a silver Tiffany & Co. frame and signed it: “To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with appreciation and highest esteem, John F. Kennedy.”
https://www.vogue.com/article/jfk-queen-elizabeth-meeting-gift
Fantastic post
thanks! definitely an unexpected gift, but I do come across a lot of 17s;)
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