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Queen Elizabeth hosting the American President so soon after her recent bereavement

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Kamiso Thu 03-Jun-21 18:58:57

Quite likely she wants to get back to what’s normality for her. I wonder ifBiden is as fragile as the media imply?

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Anniebach Thu 03-Jun-21 18:57:20

She may have lost him before his death and grieved then.

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GrannyGravy13 Thu 03-Jun-21 18:52:18

Perhaps working is The Queens coping mechanism?

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Whitewavemark2 Thu 03-Jun-21 18:44:35

The Queen wouldn’t do it if she didn’t want to. Give her some credit!

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AmberSpyglass Thu 03-Jun-21 18:43:50

American muppets? You mean the democratically elected head of state as opposed to the parasitic nonsense we have?

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MawBe Thu 03-Jun-21 18:43:22

I also would never describe the Bidens as muppets!
Their predecessors maybe but these are intelligent, cultured people who will probably be ideal guests.

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Esspee Thu 03-Jun-21 18:42:07

Everyone handles bereavement differently. I am sure if she wasn’t up to it she would be discouraged by family and advisors.

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MawBe Thu 03-Jun-21 18:41:37

She’s been “back in harness” for a wee time now at her own request doing the job she loves doing.
No “widow of Windsor” here ! tcrsmile

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Riverwalk Thu 03-Jun-21 18:41:32

American Muppets?

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Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 03-Jun-21 18:41:01

She has performed several Royal duties since Philip died and had a smile on her face. I am sure the Bidens will be perfect guests, especially considering their own history of grief. Don’t forget the RF seem to handle these sorts of occasions with rather more poise than us mere mortals.

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IslandGranny Thu 03-Jun-21 18:33:30

I just heard in the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is hosting the Bidens at Windsor castle this coming weekend. I just think it’s far to soon to expect her to do any sort of public duty. How can she be expected to make conversation or listen to other people, it’s too much for anyone in that situation. I remember not being able to function at any level after my husband died. I wasn’t safe to drive and goodness knows what rubbish I spoke to people. Emotionally you are all over the place. What if she feels sad and cries. For goodness sake it’s like some sort of torture putting her on show and expecting her to perform for those American Muppets who won’t appreciate her sacrifice anyway. I’m surprised Prince Charles hasn’t stepped in, he’s more than ready to do state occasions.!Surely her time of bereavement would be a year or so at least.

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