you would be told to call her mam and not speak unless your spoken too and so forth and anyone who say they wouldn't do that is fooling themselves, you cant go up to the queen and put her arm round her and say alright luv
I would never ever call her mam, and i would avoid anyone who said i can't speak unless spoken too. I wouldn't change around anyone.
I remember in school we had a chance to meet prince Charles and the Queen..............i think i understand now why i couldn't go
you would be told to call her mam and not speak unless your spoken too and so forth and anyone who say they wouldn't do that is fooling themselves, you cant go up to the queen and put her arm round her and say alright luv
Although I haven't met the Queen, I have met Prince Charles when he visited my place of work and you're quite right - you do have to follow a protocol.
We were sent a letter which detailed everything we had to do. There were bodyguards everywhere too - I think if anyone had tried to put their arm round him would have been stopped!
you would be told to call her mam and not speak unless your spoken too and so forth and anyone who say they wouldn't do that is fooling themselves, you cant go up to the queen and put her arm round her and say alright luv
Well in that case I would decline the meeting. Only two people can tell me how to behave and that is my mum and dad.... and the police shoul I ever be naughty
If i had to choose between going to a theme park or meeting the Queen, i would choose the theme park every time
I've had the chance to meet several of the Royals, both as part of work and outside work (never the Queen mind you) and I've always managed to do absolutely anything else to get away from being anywhere near them.
The extra security, the "protocol", the having to look your best, force conversation, all the hassle...can't be bothered with that. Someone else who adores them for no reason can do all that, it's not for me.
Although I haven't met the Queen, I have met Prince Charles when he visited my place of work and you're quite right - you do have to follow a protocol.
We were sent a letter which detailed everything we had to do. There were bodyguards everywhere too - I think if anyone had tried to put their arm round him would have been stopped!
And what if you hadn't, would you be arrested ?
I didn't know there was a law about how you need to be when there is someone in the Royal family around.
What's the reason why they can't be touched exactly, are they afraid they might catch something ? :rolleyes:
you would be told to call her mam and not speak unless your spoken too and so forth and anyone who say they wouldn't do that is fooling themselves, you cant go up to the queen and put her arm round her and say alright luv
So what if she's doing one of those meet and greet sessions outside a church or orphanage or wherever else she gets wheeled out to or goes on a walkabout?
Surely you can't tell a whole crowd of people how to act in a free country such as ours? There must have been occasions in the past where someone has been able to say whatever they want to her, shake her hand, give her some criticism?
I didn't know there was a law about how you need to be when there is someone in the Royal family around.
What's the reason why they can't be touched exactly, are they afraid they might catch something ? :rolleyes:
Of course there's no law, it's called respect. That's what a lot of people seem to lack nowadays.:rolleyes:
They didn't force anyone to bow or courtesy - obviously!
And they couldn't control what people said, but I do think the bodyguards would have stepped in if anyone had tried to touch him - for all they know you could have had a knife in your hand.
He also wasn't allowed to eat anything - I guess in case we tried to poison him!
Of course there's no law, it's called respect. That's what a lot of people seem to lack nowadays.:rolleyes:
They didn't force anyone to bow or courtesy - obviously!
And they couldn't control what people said, but I do think the bodyguards would have stepped in if anyone had tried to touch him - for all they know you could have had a knife in your hand.
He also wasn't allowed to eat anything - I guess in case we tried to poison him!
Why does she have to go to hospital for an upset stomach? Surely they could get in a few nurses to care for her at home!
Gastroenteritis isn't 'an upset stomach'. It's really painful, unpleasant and can be dangerous for the old. I expect her doctors want her in a controlled environment so she can be put on a drip. When I had GE I really thought I was going to die (and a couple of times wished I would).
She is 86 and still gets up everyday to travel miles and miles to talk to people and shake hands over and over. You might not think that hard work but I could not do it at 55 let alone 86
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I would never ever call her mam, and i would avoid anyone who said i can't speak unless spoken too. I wouldn't change around anyone.
I remember in school we had a chance to meet prince Charles and the Queen..............i think i understand now why i couldn't go
Although I haven't met the Queen, I have met Prince Charles when he visited my place of work and you're quite right - you do have to follow a protocol.
We were sent a letter which detailed everything we had to do. There were bodyguards everywhere too - I think if anyone had tried to put their arm round him would have been stopped!
Well in that case I would decline the meeting. Only two people can tell me how to behave and that is my mum and dad.... and the police shoul I ever be naughty
I've had the chance to meet several of the Royals, both as part of work and outside work (never the Queen mind you) and I've always managed to do absolutely anything else to get away from being anywhere near them.
The extra security, the "protocol", the having to look your best, force conversation, all the hassle...can't be bothered with that. Someone else who adores them for no reason can do all that, it's not for me.
All that sitting there doing nothing must wreak havoc on your backside.
And what if you hadn't, would you be arrested ?
I didn't know there was a law about how you need to be when there is someone in the Royal family around.
What's the reason why they can't be touched exactly, are they afraid they might catch something ? :rolleyes:
Nah i would never do that, but i wouldn't wait to be spoken to before saying something myself. I don't see why i should.
So what if she's doing one of those meet and greet sessions outside a church or orphanage or wherever else she gets wheeled out to or goes on a walkabout?
Surely you can't tell a whole crowd of people how to act in a free country such as ours? There must have been occasions in the past where someone has been able to say whatever they want to her, shake her hand, give her some criticism?
I simply refuse to believe otherwise.
I agree. You pay for her, surely you can use her as you see fit?
I bet Cilla Black does and says ''Alright Chuck''
Of course there's no law, it's called respect. That's what a lot of people seem to lack nowadays.:rolleyes:
They didn't force anyone to bow or courtesy - obviously!
And they couldn't control what people said, but I do think the bodyguards would have stepped in if anyone had tried to touch him - for all they know you could have had a knife in your hand.
He also wasn't allowed to eat anything - I guess in case we tried to poison him!
Ha, you can't trust anyone these days
Gastroenteritis isn't 'an upset stomach'. It's really painful, unpleasant and can be dangerous for the old. I expect her doctors want her in a controlled environment so she can be put on a drip. When I had GE I really thought I was going to die (and a couple of times wished I would).
She is 86 and still gets up everyday to travel miles and miles to talk to people and shake hands over and over. You might not think that hard work but I could not do it at 55 let alone 86
I would never question her dedication, she must be fed up of it all I should think. That stupid boat thing she had to endure at the jubilee.
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I really hope she gets and feels better soon.
I thought that's what people up north called their mothers!:D
You address the Queen as Ma'am, pronounced 'Marm' (reminds me of that line from Waiting for Godot: 'Calm! Calm! The English say 'Cawm'!')
Perhaps he has to pretend he likes and respects her!:D
Look, just because people don't have the same opinion as you about the Queen it doesn't mean you have to have a go at anyone. :rolleyes:
I'm sure if she was fed up with it all she would have quit by now.