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02-01-2006, 01:44 PM
| | |  J.K.Rowling to attend Queen's Birthday Bash
J.K.Rowling is to attend a children's literature themed party at Buckingham Palace on June 25th for the Queen's 80th birthday.
3000 tickets are available to the public in a ballot. Children entering must be between the ages of 4 - 14 and, if they win, they will be able to take a friend and an adult along with them to the party.
Many British books and characters are to be celebrated also with the aim of promoting reading amongst children. Events will include a play based on Roald Dahl's BFG. Quote:
'I can think of no better way to mark the Queen's 80th birthday than with a party for children at the Palace with some of the best loved characters from children's literature. Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited.'
JK Rowling
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At 6pm, a specially written show will be staged in the Garden, lasting around an hour and a half. The show is being broadcast live on BBC1. CBBC will also be at the Party to go behind the scenes and bring you all the best bits.
For a chance to win tickets, go to this page. Terms and Conditions can be found here and here - you have to be British to apply for tickets. The draw closes on February 28th.
In the name of nostalgia, pictures from the announcement of the plans, featuring much-loved children's characters, can be seen here. UPDATE: Apparently Dan Radcliffe is NOT going to be attending the event.  | |
02-01-2006, 01:56 PM
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| | Ramora
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cool, imagine being Dan now, he's 14 or 15 i think and he's one of the most fmaous faces of the world, probably richer tahn his own parents, has met and knows loads of celebs and now he's going to the QUEEN's birthday party. talk about a bonus.
Oh i love JK Rowling Lord Voldemort comment, very witty.
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02-01-2006, 02:00 PM
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| | Blast-Ended Skrewt
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Grr i am a whole 10 years to old!
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02-01-2006, 02:00 PM
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Dan's 16, and I think it's cool that they attend the Queen's birthday party!
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02-01-2006, 02:08 PM
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| | Crup
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8. You will be asked who you want to take with you in the age-range 4-14 - perhaps a brother or sister, or friend. You must be accompanied by either a parent, grandparent, guardian, or a person over the age of 18 - maybe an older sibling.
haha they read my mind *enters little brother into the ballot*
I saw it on the lunch time news. They had loads of characters at the Palace...Noddy, Postman Pat, Mary Poppins, Paddington Bear...I got all nostalgic watching it. It looks like it's going to be an amazing event. I really want to go.
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02-01-2006, 02:11 PM
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| | Blast-Ended Skrewt
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Originally Posted by Marcella_Riddle haha they read my mind *enters little brother into the ballot*
I saw it on the lunch time news. They had loads of characters at the Palace...Noddy, Postman Pat, Mary Poppins, Paddington Bear...I got all nostalgic watching it. It looks like it's going to be an amazing event. I really want to go. No muppets or fraggles? i cant even add my cousins as theya re both almost 15 no fair..
but i can think of better things than to spend time with the Queen..but then again JKR will be there
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02-01-2006, 02:13 PM
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02-01-2006, 02:14 PM
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thats really cool... I wish I lived in england, then I could enter my little sister  | |
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02-01-2006, 02:15 PM
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Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited.'
Haha, I bet the Dark Lord is off somewhere sulking  | |
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02-01-2006, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by karen_ginger No muppets or fraggles? i cant even add my cousins as theya re both almost 15 no fair..
but i can think of better things than to spend time with the Queen..but then again JKR will be there Almost 15 means they're 14 which is ok. That wasn't the full list of characters.
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02-01-2006, 02:28 PM
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wow that will be a once in a life time experience
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02-01-2006, 02:30 PM
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WHAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! no way. thats mega cool. wish i lived in England. i dont particularly want to meet the queen, but i definately want to meet jkr and dan of course. but mostly jkr!!!!!!!
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02-01-2006, 02:33 PM
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oh and there is the age thing. Dang! life is pathetic or what??????????
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02-01-2006, 02:34 PM
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I like that. But again only British....that`s unfair, though I understand why. 
Jo is great, I suppose Voldemort will be really crazy.
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02-01-2006, 02:49 PM
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Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited.
lol, that's funny. And the event sounds cool too, but I wouldn't be able to enter because I'm too old. 
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I love what Jo said. I think it is fantastic. I eagerly await pics in the coming months.
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02-01-2006, 03:19 PM
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It would be cool to go, but I neither live in England nor am I younger than 14. Arrgh, that's unfair.
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02-01-2006, 03:25 PM
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I might enter. I'm 13. And in England. I hope Dan and JK have a good time though.
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02-01-2006, 03:27 PM
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Love JKR's statement, she always is so witty and well-spoken. Wow, what an awesome honor for the both them! Good luck attaining invitations to all of those young enough and in the right country to attend! Maybe someone will take some pics and share the magic?!
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02-01-2006, 03:31 PM
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OMG, that is so awesome!
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02-01-2006, 03:38 PM
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Cool!!
I am not a British..........
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02-01-2006, 04:28 PM
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I think you'd better double check on Dan's attendance. According to danradcliffe.com, he's definitely not going.
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Katies's right.  Quote:
This is London has posted an article about an event being hosted by the Queen on June 25th to celebrate her 80th birthday at Buckingham Palace, stating Daniel will be among the list of people in attendance.
His representative has confirmed this is definitely not true. He will not be attending as of right now.
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02-01-2006, 04:33 PM
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Haha!! Funny stuff JKR!! I'd like to go just too Meet JKR and Dan butt im not British so......Plus im not the biggest fan of the Queen.
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02-01-2006, 05:06 PM
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That's awesome! Although I'm surprised it wasn't the trio altogether. I know the books are about Harry, but Rupert/Ron and Emma/Hermione are just as well known as is Dan/Harry. But that's neat regardless. | |
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