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JUNE 25, 2006 at 3:32 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
The Children's Party
to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 80th birthday took place today and in attendance were author JK Rowling and actors Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis. While Jo read from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, a video featuring Dan, Rupert, Emma and Matthew was shown as part of the skit for the search for the Queen’s handbag.
CBBC Newsround has a brief report of the event:
Harry Potter author JK Rowling was among one of the first celebrities to make her way into the garden and later read from The Half-Blood Prince.
You can view the video here of the Potter skit courtesy of DR.com and here courtesy of DR.co.uk. You can read a transcript of the video courtesy of SnitchSeeker.
Additional video of the event can been seen here courtesy of MuggleNet.
Pictures can be viewed here, more will be added when they become available.
UPDATE: Thanks to MuggleNet you can see a picture here of Emma and Rupert sitting in front of the Queen.
UPDATE II: JK Rowling commented from the event that she is sad that the Harry Potter saga is coming to an end and when pressed for a publication date for the last book said:
I'm doing well I think. You can never really tell till you get near the end. I am not quite there yet.
UPDATE: III CBBC Newsround aired a report from the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations, which featured a brief interview with authors Jacqueline Wilson (who praised Harry Potter) and J.K.Rowling. The report can be viewed in Real Player (go to the link and launch Newsround Player, then choose the Monday, June 26 selection) which is about 2 minutes and 45 seconds in, you will also catch a brief shot of Rupert, Matthew and Emma signing autographs for fans. Thanks to SnitchSeekerfor the link.
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Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
The clip just made me so excited for the next movie. Can't wait till July next year.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 6:50 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
I only managed to catch a brief report on the 6pm news. There was no mention of HP. But, did hear the Queen talking about "Magic and fantasy being necessary for society these days." (or something very like that!)
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
I am downloading it!!! It sounds like fun.
I am currently reading the transcript and I find it interesting.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 8:34 PM EST
Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
Wow...nice pics and video!!!!....very funny (the video)...hahaha....I loved it...I seems that the queens party have been very cool.
Ginevra.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
I watched the skit. It was very cute.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 9:40 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
Well it looked fun and I would have loved to hear JKR read HBP but I just can't travel over there!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 10:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Jynessa says:
Must watch the video! Sounds pretty good.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 10:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
gubbyfish says:
Yay!! Video!! That was a really cute clip. I love all their hair. The boys look so much better with short hair.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 11:59 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
I love the pic of Emma and Rupert sitting in front of the queen.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 12:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 700
Phoenixfeather3 says:
It would have been amazing to have been there. I would love to meet the queen or atleast attend her parties. I'm sure every celebrity in england and some from other countries where there. Who wouldn't have wanted to be there.
~L
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 12:41 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 732
kewlguyhere says:
Cool JKR was one of the 1 to reach there and even read HP-HBP1 I wish I was there!
and her comment even makes me sad tinking that HP will finally come to an end!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 1:13 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Wow! Sitting in front of the queen! They got hooked up!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 1:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
I was one of the lucky one's to attend the Queen's birthday party. JKR looked very glamourous, and does not look like she is 40! Unfortunately she wasn't signing autographs but posed for photographs for some fans from within the 'celebrity' tent. During the performance, Rupert, Emma and Matthew were sat in front of the queen. I was sat not to far away, but only could get a glimse of them if I stood up.
There were some fantastic gifts. After walking through the palace (which none of the children seemed impressed with), we went into the garden and recieved a programme and disposable camera. Which were both fantastic. We then had to collect our picnic, which was huge! We had one each and there was enough food to feed a family. These were also amazing, with hats, flags, blanket and suntan lotion. It was then off to meet the stars - well childrens tv charactors. I'm 22 and I loved it!
I couldn't believe how small the queen was, and was a bit upset because I didn't see her smile once. All of the children enjoyed the day out! I'm just glad I had a nephew to take as I thoughly enjoyed myself and the entertainment!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 7:20 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
wow how totally Cool!!! My little brother went and said it was brilliant! How cool is it to see Emma and Rupert sitting infront of the queen! How lucky are they!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 9:21 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
Siobhan684 says:
For anyone who wants to see the whole of the children's show (which was an hour and a half long) it sounds like there are plans to release it on DVD.
http://www.childrenspartyatthepalace.com/palace.html
A DVD and souvenir storybook based on the script of the live show are also planned, available this summer... more details soon
And yes, the Queen did get her handbag back, I seem to remember the crowd said "Accio Handbag" and the thief (played by Bradley Walsh) appeared with it amidst a cloud of smoke. (I think he was Burglar Bill? or maybe I'm showing my age).
The Queen came on stage and Tracy Beaker (the girl who plays her in the TV version) gave it back to her. The Queen then said that she was very pleased to have her handbag back. And everyone heaved a huge sigh of relief!! I tell you, it was tense there for a while!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 9:41 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
I saw that picture with emma and rupert infront of the queen coz i saw it on TV .. the section with dan emma and rupet and mathew was really good.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 12:36 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
love princess says:
Wow!It is aswesome.At last video and pictures!I am super happy.Rupert looks so hot.Emma looks gorgeous.Daniel looks so handsome but his cut is terrible.Why didnot I go there?
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 1:37 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
harryfan890 says:
It is great that they went to the Queens Birthday party but give it a rest this is the 6th one about Queens Birthday party GET IT GOT IT DONE.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 1:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 37
mcwhz says:
Awww! It was great! Whenever i see things like this it just seems to fuel the fire...I can't wait!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
What great publicity and what a thrill to be able to meet the queen. I hope that all attending enjoyed the day. IT looks as though they had a wonderful time.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
well I missed this on tv on sunday and was soooo gutted, i am very greatful that there are clips on here. Its great to see the guys in character but not in the films makes it seem all the more real!!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
I saw that on T.V.I thought it was quite interesting and quite funny.Unfortunately I never saw the Video with all the Harry Potter actors because I was watching Malcolm In The Middle!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 355
KittyCrookshanks says:
I thought the little scene in Hogwarts was going to be really cheesy and awful but it was quite well filmed - although some of the acting wasn't perfect - I noticed Emma was a bit wooden and none of them were as good as they could have been. Pretty good stuff though.
Not as good as the actual OOTP film though. :)
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 6:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
I loved the video! They even mentioned Peeves! (Which I am VERY displeased that they're leaving out of the fifth movie).
I'm so happy that they did that! Yeah!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Yeah, I heard about this elsewhere. Thought the whole deal was rather humerous, then again, I don't understand the whole Queen and Country and thing, but I think if I did I'd want one like ya'll celebrated. Neat.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Sounds like it was a lot of fun!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 7:34 PM EST
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