None of us is getting any younger and, having recently been chastised for speaking ill of the dead by telling a few home truths about the late Lady Diana Spencer, I'd like to balance the account with a comment or two about her mother-in-law.
There is however, nothing bad I can find to say about this lady.
She has, from the very beginning of her illustrious reign, behaved in perfect accord with the dignity of her office, while all around her others have let the side down in various ways.
She even survived the appalling situation created by Lady Diana's popularity with the unthinking masses, which obliged her to engage in ridiculous "walkabouts" outside the palace.
Her steadfastly dignified behaviour has been a credit to Great Britain, the British Commonwealth and the concept of monarchy itself. God save Your Majesty!
2007-09-14 15:39:21 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
how nice, I agree.
And here is a message to kayla s, this website is not just for Americans, the mention of Great Britian should have given you a clue as to where the questioner lives.
2007-09-14 16:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by sw_1304 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Appreciation for what exactly? What does the royal family actually do for the benefit of the British people? The monarchy expects the public to pay for fire damage at properties owned by royalty and what do the people receive in return? Nothing as far as I can see. Lady Diana Spencer received more respect for being natural and reaching out to people than any royalty has done, that is why she was so popular. Quite right you were chastised.
2007-09-15 01:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by Tango 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
My ninety 3 year previous mom. She is the sweetest, kindest, exciting-loving, individual, who gave me existence. She replaced right into a giver, no longer a taker. My Grand mom, and massive mom the place purely as magnificent besides. The apples did no longer fall a methods from the roots of the tree. They develop as a methods back into Spanish historic past for the time of Queen Isabella's inquisitions. a contemporary replaced into surpassed to me, to have such women human beings as part of me. for beneficial, i'm no longer worth of that present.
2016-10-08 21:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now for a little historical context (from a 55-year-old): Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly, and Queen Elizabeth--when I was growing up, Americans kept up with not only American First Ladies but other feminine models of deportment and style, whose lifestyles admittedly were far out of reach for most women. Nevertheless, many young girls certainly enjoyed seeing the pictures of the Queen and her family in the glossy women's magazines.
Elizabeth came of age during the Post World War II era of stay-at-home wives and mothers; however, she sacrificed family relationships for work--a generation ahead of the curve. Working women everywhere can benefit from her experience as they try to balance family life and career.
2007-09-14 16:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ellie Evans-Thyme 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes, she had had to live a truly miserable life just to keep some of her serfs happy!
While I can understand the elderly still living in admiration for the majority of the younger there is no place for a monarchy such as this in this day and age.
For a few years, despite the spin from Blair, the UK has been in decline and while the peasants have been suffering not so the house of Mountbatten.
Forget about the referendum on the UE and have one on the future of the most privileged family in the world living in one of the world's most expensive countries!
2007-09-14 23:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by inquisitor 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
are you serious? oh I get it. you're part of her household staff aren't you??
I could say a hell of a lot more, but I simply can't be bothered. you obviously do not have an open mind so whatever I say you'd ignore any way.
You carry on in your own little world. I'm sure you're very happy there.
2007-09-15 03:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by JanJan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God Save Her Majesty!
2007-09-14 19:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Richard B 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Its a matter of TRADITION people. A lot of history in that family. They aren't any better than the rest of us except they have more money. Can't take that with them when we're all dead.
2007-09-14 16:54:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to the Queen and be most courteous with your expressions. She would appreciate, as anyone would, a lovely letter expressing kindly thoughts toward her. Peace, Love and God Bless.
2007-09-14 18:45:13 · answer #9 · answered by In God We Trust 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Congratulations James-----well said---a wonderful encomium
2007-09-15 02:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋