Chuck and his dad are both misunderstood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles2
His dad is a scream. The press report it as gaffs but really he has a very dry sense of humour. Chuck appreciates humour too.
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Chuck and his dad are both misunderstood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles2
His dad is a scream. The press report it as gaffs but really he has a very dry sense of humour. Chuck appreciates humour too.
They can do whatever they want, once they leave us alone ;)
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They already do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disco Muppet
She is a nice old chook , never done anyone any harm . Commands lots of respect . So happy birthday , and many more to come !!.. Jim :)
Works pretty hard for her money,,
at 90!!!
But this was nine years before she was born, so actually the surname is Windsor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh
John
doesnt she sign her name" Elizabeth R"
Yes she does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
Have you forgotten your schoolboy Latin?
The "R" stands for "Regina", which I'm sure you now remember is Latin for "Queen".
:)
Fair play to the Queen she still gets around ok and yes she does get a rather large amount of help and things, but she is a great at what she has been doing for the last 65 or so years and lang may she have many more.....:D:D
I do believe that prince Charles will move over and let William become king when the Queen finally passes away.....
Just my opinion tho.....:D
E.R. is a prime example of the advantages of a constitutional monarchy. Unlike almost every other country in the world, Britain has someone who has been on the job for over sixty years (and furthermore, was brought up and trained for the job from her early teens when her uncle abdicated), and can give confidential advice to the PM - someone the PM can discuss anything with, who is not a potential contender for their job, and without breaching the Official Secrets Act. And was there, and privy to the inside story for the last sixty years, and knows, at least casually, just about everyone who is anyone, worldwide.
Of course, all monarchs do not work out as well as Elizabeth, but her father was probably just as good, except for a much shorter reign, and her grandfather is responsible for the family tradition she was brought up in. Edward VII is often credited with having maintained peace between the major powers in Europe from about 1870 until his death, through his close relations with ruling families in most of them. Countries with less of the tradition that has built up in Britain since the death of Victoria have had less happy experiences with their constitutional monarchs, but there are other countries that have high regard for their royal families.
John