Embarrassing gaffes in the palace

Of course, HM is far more gracious and obviously more forgiving than me JessM. If someone had entertained the murderers of relatives of mine or my husband, I would find it difficult to have a good chat, even about work, with them.

That is one of the reasons why I admire her, rising above personal anguish and feelings to do her job with grace and dignity.

When did queenie entertain someone who murdered a relative ?

Eleothan, if you think me presumptuous --- that's fine with me. Our Queen deserves respect IMO.

And if you really want to be pedantic - I asked , I did not tell

"please may we give her her proper title"

I think the answer is GandTea sorry, no, you can try this line in your place if you want (or in a meeting of your local council or other formal environment) but deference to royalty is not one of the forum rules/guidelines. Do you have grandkids and do they toe the line when talking about 'er maj?

There's no need to call her QE2 though!!!

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Perhaps a slight resemblance.

It reminds me so much of the song that lovely lady used to sing ( she's dead now) - something about gently as she glides along the floor. I wish I could remember both her and the song. This post is a bit useless really?

Joyce Grenfell.....'Stately As A Galleon?'

Oh yes! Stately as a galleon, she glides across the floor. Doing the - something - two step - as in the days of yore. Can't remember any more.

Joyce Grenfell?
Stately as a galleon?

merlot beat me to it!

All together now......

www.youtube.com/watch?v=clOdyzP9fcw

you've got to love it

Oh! She's done it again! Grrr!

When did queenie entertain someone who murdered a relative ? no anniebach, that's not what I said (or am I losing the plot, has been known) have a re-read of my post

I loved Joyce Grenfell, especially the nursery school one, my BF was a nursery school teacher and if I hear it I do think of her.

Just caught up yes yes yes - clever lot!

Oops, fine it again, sorry Jalima . No idea what you are referring to though , the Russians?

Could she mean the blowing up of the Mountbatten yacht?

JessM, I can express my opinion anywhere I like, and yes my children are respectful.

I always used to kid my elder GS that I was the queen. For years he believed me. Bless.

GrandTea, I have the same respect for the queen as I do for any ninety year old, yes she has done her duty and lived a very privileged life , that's it for me .