One day I’ll be going to Oxford. No matter how hard or how difficult it will be. One day I will walk the Quad, sit on the grass before attending a lecture or a seminar and read a book.
Yep, that’s right- on this day in 1630 (29th May) the world became a whole lot more fabulous as Charles Stuart, later to become King Charles II of England, was born.
Of course, we all know what he looked like, because he’s one of those iconic historical figures with an epic story and a distinctive look. But he was an absolute babe, so let’s have a picture anyway:
THOSE LEGS. THAT HAIR. THE SASSY EXPRESSION. WHAT A MAN~
*cough*
Anyway, Charles II was rather fantastic- brave, kind, intelligent and one of the only English monarchs to ever be deliberately hilarious (even if he was easily distracted and a bit of a weirdo). He was in favour of scientific progress and religious toleration, and genuinely liked his many women for who they were as well as what they looked like.
And he was also supposed to have been really great in bed sdhsakjfhjdlfdsajklfs
I mean
whatOKAY TIME FOR ANOTHER PICTURE
MAYBE A HORRIBLE HISTORIES GIF
BONUS PINEAPPLE
Basically this is just a post to say that Charles II- 1660’s GQ Man of the Year, epic troll, and all-round decent chap- should be celebrated, even if it’s in a phenomenally creepy fangirl way.
I’m sure he’d appreciate it. It’s the thought that counts.
Happy birthday, Charlie <3
Sansa is clearly checking out his gorgeous neck. Clearly thinking “Would he notice if I lick it?”
(Source: thestarkinwinterfell)
In May of 2011, Queen Elizabeth (along with Prince Philip) made an official visit to Ireland, the first British monarch to do so in a century. At the State dinner, the Queen began her speech by saying “Úachtárain agus a chairde,” Irish for “President and friends.” Mary McAleese (right), Ireland’s president at the time, was visibly impressed. Moreover, the Queen was praised for her pronunciation.
As the readers of this humble blog already know, patriotism is not my strongest suit. It is also true however that despite not being the ruler of my country, I would take a bullet for this woman.
I’m so tired of working. I need holidays. But then again I fear holidays because that’s when my grades will come out. And I have that awful, terrible feeling that all my efforts and sweat and blood and tears will be in vain.
Best. Sentence. Ever.
Love Eurovision. No. I regret nothin’.
(Source: im-sherlock-and-i-know-it)
Isabel of Portugal, Empress of the Holy Roman Empire and Queen of Spain.
Italian director Roberto Benigni lays in front of US director and Jury president Martin Scorsese, 24 May at the final ceremony of the 51st Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera. Benigni won the Grand prix for his film ‘La Vita e bella’ (Life is Beautiful).
Two great men.
Renly’s face here will never not crack me the fuck up
This is the reason Littlefinger is the love of my life.
(Source: raphmike)
