atw: Re: The Queen's English?

Any Queen of England I think, but since it is for the Queen's birthday I guess 
we'll go with the current head of state.
The image I've been given to place on the invitation is from 1546 - but I think 
language from those times might be a little too confusing.

So yes, it isn't going to be authentic, just a bit of fun really.  Very small 
audience who won't be able to pick whether we have the language exactly right 
and don't give two hoots about grammar.

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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Matthew da Silva
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 12:47 PM
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Subject: atw: Re: The Queen's English?

Which queen? Anne, Elizabeth I or our current head of state?

Matthew
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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Deborah Cross
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 12:39 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: The Queen's English?

Here's a fun task for a Monday.

We're having a polo match at work to celebrate the Queen's birthday.  I've been 
asked to come up with some invitation wording that sounds 'olde English' and 
like it comes from the Queen!
I'm completely out of my depth as I usually simplify language rather than 
obscuring it.  Would anyone like to take a bash at wording something for me?  I 
can't offer much in return - other than an invite to the game if you happen to 
be in Canberra on the day!

Some examples I was given to start with are:

The King and I request your presence at the Expatriates versus Australians polo 
match followed by mocktails and canapés in celebration of my birthday.  Details 
of this auspicious occasion are as follows.
OR
Her Majesty the Queen requests one's presence at a polo match in honour of my 
birthday... 

HELP!

Many thanx :0)

Deborah

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