HM The Queen and her dignified forbearance

[The Monocled Mutineer]

The following musings are retrospective in nature, being that following a conversation I was having last night in the non-cyber world, I was reminded of Her Majesty's gracious visit to the new BBC Headquarters attached to the Art Deco glory that is Broadcasting House in Great Portland Street, London, in June this year, I would have probably had commented on it on this forum had I been contributing then.

I'm sure like many we were all struck by the general warmth and friendliness exuded to The Queen by the staff of the Corporation and the spontaneous use of hundreds of I-Phones (other brands are available) in the office environment catching Her Majesty as she peregrinated around the open plan Newsroom and the various studios, with perhaps the most amusing moment with her appearing immediately behind the BBC 24 News presenters on the other side of the glass wall surrounded by a crescent of BBC Newsroom personnel and the presenters turning to her each looking at the other with the presenters perhaps thinking "what do we do now?" (other interpretations are also available).

Her Majesty must sometimes be puzzled (or even amused?) by some of the bizarre ideas to entertain her or inform her of cultural "norms"

Whose idea was it to have Danny O'Donaghue sing Heroes to Her Majesty with the opening lines "I, I will be King / And you, you will be Queen". (One is again reminded of some of the buttock clenchingly awful entertainment that she had to endure at her Buck House concerts in Her honour although I hoped she shared my joy at the sheer entertainment value of hula-hopping Grace Jones and her 'Slave to the Rythm" and Madness' "One's House" on her rooftop).

And of course her wonderful retort to that puffed up Today presenter John Humphreys while he slovenly interrogated Her Majesty about the Royal Consort with arms folded. She did not look amused!

[Mo2013]

Derek, I am sure Her Majesty would love to pass comment at times, but as we all know she has been trained from birth to conduct herself in the way that she does. However, just one look from her and no-one would be in any doubt as to what was being conveyed in that look. If she ever wrote a no-holds-barred book, just think what a fascinating read it would be !

[Frank Manning]

She shows a few so called "Celebrities" how to behave.

[Kendhni]

I am no royalist but the Queen has been a great ambassador for this country and is very widely respected throughout the world (much more so than out politicians). yes the family may have let her down a bit, but no more so than any other family.

[lioness]

If he had his arms folded, the body language says he was nervous!

[Dark Knight]

not a huge supporter of the Royals
but the Queen and Philip are the last of the true royals
after they pass ,they law of diminishing returns will kick in and in a couple of generations they will be a shadow of what they used to be

[Quizzical Bob]

Indeed, wonderfully dignified. When she eventually passes on we should have her stuffed and mounted. Or is it the other way round?

[oldbluefox]

Throughout her long reign she has never put a foot wrong despite all the trials and tribulations of her offspring. Her public persona has never wavered.

I agree with TMM. Some of the 'entertainment' offerings must have been dire but she is always professional and only occasionally does her expression show what she must really be thinking. However, with a camera lens trained on her everywhere she goes it cannot be easy looking fascinated for every minute.

May she continue to reign for many more years to come. (And Philip too who has been the perfect foil for her, despite some of his faux pas!!!)

[Kendhni]

I don't see them as faux pas, obf ... I think at times he does them deliberately to get away from the hum drum of his life ... he gave up a very promising career to spend a life in Elizabeths shadow.

[oldbluefox]

Possibly not. It may give him great pleasure to see all the diplomats coughing and spluttering in their G&Ts and then running around sorting out after he has gone. I must admit I do like him. On the one occasion I inadvertently met him he was so informal and the fact he broke off from his prescribed route and went out of his way to come over for a few words says a lot about the man.

[Frank Manning]

He did a presentation at our school many years ago, and was very informative and also quite funny. Pitched it exactly right for 12 and 13 year olds.

[HK phooey]

If there was a prize for the ponciest thread title ever this one would be the winner. Btw Degsy, seeing as you won the overboard poll would you like me to send you the first prize of a magnificent buddha keyring?

[Manoverboard]

If he had his arms folded, the body language says he was nervous!

I would have read it as being ' defensive '.

[Dark Knight]

One of the most basic and powerful body-language signals is when a person crosses his or her arms across the chest.This could indicate that a person is putting up an unconscious barrier between themselves and others. However, it can also indicate that the person's arms are cold, which would be clarified by rubbing the arms or huddling. When the overall situation is amicable, it can mean that a person is thinking deeply about what is being discussed, but in a serious or confrontational situation, it can mean that a person is expressing opposition. This is especially so if the person is leaning away from the speaker. A harsh or blank facial expression often indicates outright hostility

Source

stolen from Wiki by me

[The Monocled Mutineer]

HK Phooey:

As like the John Lennon song "God" from his eponymous 1970 album, I neither 'follow' Buddha or indeed anyone who claims to be in contact with 'god', believes themselves to be 'god', 'son of god', &c., &c., living or dead, or any other supernatural (ie imagined/hallucinated) manifestation, so I will decline your 'kind' offer.

[HK phooey]

Degsy, what a shame that you had to use my kind offer to have another little rant about religion. When God was handing out manners you must have been stood at the back of the queue with that a*se Richard Dawkins

[Manoverboard]

Richard Dawkins seems to be a learned fellow ... according to Wiki.

[HK phooey]

Such a shame he gave up a respected career as a scientist to make his living trying to bully people into believing that God doesn't exist.

[The Monocled Mutineer]

HKP:

Manners are not acquired from 'god'. It starts from the cradle with how you're brought up and how you are schooled. I have always taken the view that it is polite to address people how they wish to be called, something you constantly (and rather rudely) choose to ignore.

Also, Richard Dawkins does not bully people. He does however receive frightful threats and hate mail addressed from 'people of faith' to him.

[HK phooey]

Ah diddums, the poor little bigot.

[HK phooey]

Dawkins I meant, not Degsy, though if the cap fits.

[Dark Knight]

HK
perhaps the second placed loser would appreciate your kind gesture? and have the good grace to accept it ,in the light hearted spirit in which it was given
rather than using it as an excuse to foist their second hand, second rate bile onto people?

just a thought

btw I think I came 4th..so if the others refuse, I'm your man

[HK phooey]

What a lovely thought Batty. Mo, the prize is yours if you'd like it

[Boris+]

I would have so appreciated receiving the trophy/award thing - what I shame I didn't do well enough to earn it.

However, it would only have caused inconvenience and both to the donor - as I won't be here to accept delivery; and it may well have ended up being returned to sender! What a shame that would be.

Off on a Rhino hunt!

Boots & kippers -

Em

[Dancing Queen]

You did pretty well Em ..third position !! not to be sniffed at