Evster2012 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 He's just joking, I think. Congratulations Robert.. Well deserved! nice photo with his family http://www.mywire.com/a/AP/Robert-Plant-ho...31?&pbl=251 Is the Prince standing on a box??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda.S Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Is the Prince standing on a box??? I think so. He's absolutely standing on something because he's not that tall! I don't know, but it really looks so weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1ZeppelinFan Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Charles is standing on Camilla, Thats why she looks like she does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 From Wiki: Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions. In decreasing order of seniority, these are: * Knight Grand Cross (GBE) or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) * Knight Commander (KBE) or Dame Commander (DBE) * Commander (CBE) * Officer (OBE) * Member (MBE) Only the two highest ranks entail admission into knighthood, an honour allowing the recipient to use the title "Sir" (male) or "Dame" (female) before his or her first name. A Notable member of the KBE's is Bob Geldof (1986, Ireland). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Very nice! Tons of congrats and blessings The Plant family look dashing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botswana Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 This link features brief interview footage with Robert after the event on Friday. At about :09 sec in...Logan can be seen snapping a photo of Carmen (in the left background) while Robert is speaking. At the finish, the reporter asks him what the highlight of his career might be... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-l...91466-24130760/ Too bad the Queen was not presenting Robert with the honor, but do you think he would have given her that Percy charm- the infamous eye and smile he's known to give most women when he makes their acquaintance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Too bad the Queen was not presenting Robert with the honor, but do you think he would have given her that Percy charm- the infamous eye and smile he's known to give most women when he makes their acquaintance? Why not.... all the groupies Robert plundered back in the day could easily be Grand-Mothers ... by Now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 As I've stated previously, Plant cleans up quite well. He's just about too damn cool for his own good. What a fabulous honor. The family portrait is simply outstanding! Well deserved, congratulations! I do hope the bass/keyboard player will receive a similar recognition at some point in time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda.S Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 This link features brief interview footage with Robert after the event on Friday. At about :09 sec in...Logan can be seen snapping a photo of Carmen (in the left background) while Robert is speaking. At the finish, the reporter asks him what the highlight of his career might be... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-l...91466-24130760/ Too bad the Queen was not presenting Robert with the honor, but do you think he would have given her that Percy charm- the infamous eye and smile he's known to give most women when he makes their acquaintance? Well, this is a great interview! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 This link features brief interview footage with Robert after the event on Friday. At about :09 sec in...Logan can be seen snapping a photo of Carmen (in the left background) while Robert is speaking. At the finish, the reporter asks him what the highlight of his career might be... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-l...91466-24130760/ Too bad the Queen was not presenting Robert with the honor, but do you think he would have given her that Percy charm- the infamous eye and smile he's known to give most women when he makes their acquaintance? Prince Charles' mother is Queen Elizabeth. Perhaps he was simply following a customary protocol or maybe she was previously engaged. Or maybe he just wanted to meet Robert Plant. Or maybe he wanted to spare her the embarrassing remarks like those that were made in the press by the rock and roll public when she met Jimmy Page and Brian May and did not seem to recognize who they were. They learn quickly in Buckingham Palace not to make the same mistake twice. Buckingham Palace has been presenting awards for quite some time now. This ceremony was meant to convey honor and not to humiliate anyone. I am certain that they know what they are doing. Buckingham Palace is somewhat of a high profile public environment in many ways. They are very aware of the value of courtesy and the image they portray of themselves to the press. Like my boyfriend said to me once, be nice to my Mom, please. And of course I promised him that I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is the Prince standing on a box??? Exactly the same thought, Evster! and to Robert, both him and his family look happy and well, which makes us fans happy too. His recent "old age" jokes make me smile each time because old age and Robert do not quite "come together" in my head Thanks for the news and photoes, to Glicine especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSummerSide Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Congratulations Robert, you deserve it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Congratulations to Robert; what a lovely family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lena_Zep Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 With the family. Lovely pic. Robert deserves that award. And such a beautiful family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levee Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009 Robert Plant speaks upon presentation of British rank Let the record show that the British Empire rank Plant received today is higher than the one awarded to Page on Dec. 14, 2005 Another fine example of Robert standing on Jimmy's chest, keeping the man down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009 Robert Plant speaks upon presentation of British rank Let the record show that the British Empire rank Plant received today is higher than the one awarded to Page on Dec. 14, 2005 Another fine example of Robert standing on Jimmy's chest, keeping the man down. Yeah, nobody's fault but his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009 Robert Plant speaks upon presentation of British rank Let the record show that the British Empire rank Plant received today is higher than the one awarded to Page on Dec. 14, 2005 Another fine example of Robert standing on Jimmy's chest, keeping the man down. That is not a direct quote from Robert Plant. It was merely stated in the Lemon Squeezings blog in summary, not meant to diminish Jimmy Page's contributions in any way. Robert Plant's CBE award simply recognizes his services to music. He has been active in charitable concerns, as has Jimmy Page. lemonsqueezings.blogspot.com/2009/07/robert-plant-speaks-upon-presentation But, Plant joked he and Page would not be fighting over rank, even though Plant's new Commander of the British Empire is a higher honor than Page's Order of the British Empire. "If we can remember each other's phone number at this time in life it's a miracle," he joked. "We're still good friends, we both enjoy a rather dark sense of humor that comes, I think, from being from rather the wrong side of the tracks for all those wild years." antimusic.com/news/09/july/13Robert_Plant_Royally_Honored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yeah, nobody's fault but his. That reminds me. I tried so hard to turn Robert Plant into my hot fantasy come true yesterday and he just wouldn't cooperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59LesPaul Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 This is soooooo not Rock-N-Roll...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 This is soooooo not Rock-N-Roll...... If not, what it is? Does not seem to be that big of a deal to him, anyway. I'm sure he learned to take it all easy by now. And, besides, Mr. Plant had never confined himself to any particular music trend, that's what some of us are still to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reswati Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Well done, Commander Plant.....congrats. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewj1972 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Congratulations Mr Plant - thoroughly deserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imPLANTed Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks for these glicine. What a really lovely family shot, Robert has a truly beautiful brood What a rare and lovely family picture. I love this. Thanks a million! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Congrats Commander!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hey, another bit of news I missed...well done Plant! And belated congrats to Pagey as well! I suppose if I was younger I might spout off about this "not being rock n roll", but hey, at this late date, whatever achievements the band members acrue is alright by me. Especially when you consider they got practically zero recognition in the 70's by the music establishment. Now how about one for JPJ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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