BBC: The Royal Family At Work. Episode #3: Head of State

It took a lot of time to download this film (because it was very difficult to find and the feed rate was too slow), but FINALLY I watched it until the end and decided to share it with you!

[@jfreeman2047]

"Stop pushing me, how dare you" someone suddenly realised just because you have been around the queen does not mean you have the same privileges . haha

[@harpalk8096]

OMG WHEN SHE KNOCKS THE CHAIR OVER I COULDN'T BREATH LMAO. The Queen was Laughing away lol

[@LibertyStation92106]

She was kind of a spaz throughout! She needed a chill pill.

[@peacenlove8146]

What a privilege to hear her knowledge on politics...such a wonderful intelligent Queen.

[@bienkee8474]

HM Queen has dedicated her whole reign to serving the Nation.Our hearts are with her & family at this particular moment,after the passing away of the Duke.

[@ellenfalls1330]

Her promise as a young woman to dedicate herself to service has been fulfilled to the hilt. An admirable person.

[@popazz1]

" I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be dedicated to your service and to the service of this great imperial family to which we all belong ...... " Spoken as Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her 21st birthday whilst with the King and Queen in S.Africa. Fast forward 6-plus decades and she has certainly fulfilled her vow.

[@dave8323]

What a deluded woman you are. She has just claimed a bailout because of fhe coronavirus. She had only just got a 20 million yearly pay rise a few months back. She and her family view people like you as peasants whilst they do nothing from their various castle. Aye, admirable. Pleb

[@piusx8317]

Ellen Falls: I'd dedicate my life to the UK too if I didn't have to worry about the daily stresses of life.

[@lkay7112]

@@dave8323 k

[@stephenmacmillan5095]

Get a grip

[@gary304]

It astonishes me how absolutely able she is to read a situation and literally fit in whether she actually means it or not !! 👍👍👍 She's had a lifetime of practice and I applaud that woman for everything x

[@KJ-yises]

If you had a lifetime of practice you probably could do better and also become a neurosurgeon out of interest. But nobody has that taxpayer funded privilege to make the case comparable….

[@yuweizhou7071]

​@@KJ-yises And one have to absolutely devote every single bit of one's mind and soul to the chores and crises concerning the fate of the whole nation for one's entire life with no real possibility to quit the responsibility. If any mortal ever could have willingly become an ideal sovereign in all sense, Monarchy simply would not die out. This is one of the most, if not the most, odious and onerous titles afforded to a person. It is especially true in the case of Queen Elizabeth II who initially was not prepared as a Crown Princess. If it was not Edward VII and subsequently King George VI, there would be no Queen Elizabeth II. To summarize, one steps in one's own grave forever after the Coronation and stays there until one's final breath; and the custom grants no exception to such life imprisonment.

[@briza2022]

Lol

[@KJ-yises]

@@yuweizhou7071 The prime minister and the government run the country, not the monarch. Monarch just enjoys life and does per advice. That’s why Monarch lives forever and ministers die of heart attack prematurely.

[@Tingtong7130]

Her majesty and prince Philip are truly magnificent

[@Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss]

@ONLINE INTELECTUAL Cat handstand monarchy jelly. Pen table fantastic verbosity.

[@dacke13]

The queen is the last one of her generation to talk like she does, proper old english which we only see in movies. God bless her, may she be 1000 years old

[@elizabethwilk9615]

This vulgar, violent world needs her

[@darkjak224]

Yes because history has taught us that detached monarchs are so great

[@Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss]

@@darkjak224 Cat rabbit hatstand, sailing fish ecstasy. Verbosity is going to be a little bit difficult.

[@robingale100]

@@elizabethwilk9615Yes indeed, like her common daughter in law camilla, Tampax Charlie, vulgar Ann, weird Andrew, her awful sister Maggie et Al..... royalty worship of the worthless by the witless 🤮

[@elizabethwilk9615]

No woman can replace her majesty Queen Elizabeth. She’s everyone’s Queen; dignified and incredibly intelligent

[@paigeleigh2554]

Absolutely! X

[@jcruby2328]

Someone who is highly adored by her subjects but prefers not to shake the hands of well wishers, most of whom wait for hours just to get a glimpse of her is not someone to be revered.

[@Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss]

@@jcruby2328 Queen cat hatstand exist on the internet connection and the ecstasy of verbal abuse.

[@jcruby2328]

@@Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss can you translate your comment in standard English?

[@jordomayor5224]

Dignified is the keyword to all she has done in her entire life. A wonderful person who always manages regardless. So for all those anti-royalists who may comment here please consider her service as our monarch and also without any bias. I think the world would be a better place if each and every one of us would add a little dignity to ones life.

[@tilethio]

That tradition of the black rod is really impressive. On one hand, it is a symbol of the Commons(the public) revolting against the monarchy... but she came to parliament, sit with her loyal peers and send the black rod(her former military officer) to summen the rebelling commons by her military. Then he goes and orders the rebelling commons to stand in front of the crown. This is a gesture to show she still has the power of silencing the rebels by her guards to which some members refuse to do so. On the other hand, the monarch baw to the elected parliament(public) by the way that the commons force her to read what they want to be legislated as written by the government of the day. This is a gesture of balance between the crown and the commons.

[@tilethio]

@john grogan Well with respect to your openion, Some of such traditions create a naional feeling. It is also a reminder of the sacrifice paied to reach to the present parlamentary liberty in UK. It is just part of tradition and history and I feel better to preserve it than abolish it since it did not interfer with poletics in the modern era.

[@RoseSharon7777]

After all that instruction, the Queen had to force the boys not to pull her robe off!! Lol. Funny.

[@SleepExports]

When?

[@livealittleloudermusic]

How the Queen was the first to start cracking up when the chair fell over 😅

[@josephpanzarella1417]

I missed that the first time I watched it. Then I went back and watched again. Knocking the chair on the floor just before the Queen's toast. Hilarious!

[@christophertudor4727]

@Mordechai Wallace Is it stained?

[@markcundiff3992]

As soon as I heard the crash I knew it had to be the Ambassador's wife

[@jaimin333]

Queen is just phenomenal. Absolutely amazing lady

[@ElizabethF2222]

I'm American, but I have always had a fascination with the English monarchy. I really love the Queen!!!

[@gorillachilla]

You would love the history Karen

[@lmd499]

@@gorillachilla What’s with the rude comment? They were saying something nice

[@shanemanchester]

@@lmd499 He’s got a chip on his shoulder. Anti British. It’s pure jealousy not hatred.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

British not English

[@Marlonxx_]

25:16 Cameraman: this is the best shot I got it's a *MASTERPIECE*

[@melflo4651]

England, keep your tradition, do not ever change!!!

[@owenraikes7805]

Thank you!

[@Omares112]

Lmao hahahaa shitty monarchy really

[@clairedionne559]

@@Omares112 One guesses that with the name you use you do not know much about real serious and appreciated monarchies

[@bukleuh]

Enough is enough

[@shanemanchester]

These folks that criticise are only jealous of a nation that made something of itself out of nothing. It’s pure envy, nothing more. Don’t get het up by idiots like this. 😀👍

[@angelrios5897]

Am I the only one entirely fascinated by watching Her Majesty have casual conversation?

[@Steampunksaly]

Yes you are sadly

[@tomkellycartoons]

Surely not, Angel. I was enchanted. 👍🌷

[@fanni24]

It's interesting to see her having these casual interactions. I also like how she can become a countryside woman with her dogs and horses around her when she's in Balmoral. It's clear that the castle is her favourite pace of all.

[@laurahoward5426]

I was hired, as a horse photographer to photograph her on a private visit to Kentucky....she was darling...then, 17 years later, she was on an official visit and came to San Antonio, where I worked as photographer....I was the first person she ran into, when entering the building, and she said LAURA! and scared me to death....I am very tall and distinctive, but I could not believe she remembered me....my stock really rose among my coworkers😍

[@ladyruthchistianvitoria654]

​@laurahoward5426 what beautiful memories you will have of our queen Elizabeth 2nd ❤

[@jackiechun99]

[these are just some notes for my personal use] 16:00 Household Cavalry 17:40 Wales isn't represented on the Sword of State 25:35 Full state livery wardrobe 26:42 Imperial state crown, cap of maintenance, Sword of State (represent the powers of the Sovereign) in transit 28:30 "That wonderful ceremony... the people know that its a piece of pomp and ceremony"- Tony Blair 30:33 "Have you got Helen Mirren on Standby" 44:30 British Airways transporting the Queen 49:40 It is the responsibility of the queens host, not her staff, to see to it that she keeps to the schedule. 52:59 Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara smuggled out of Russia during Bolshevik revolution 54:18 Knocked over a chair

[@jameskeeth4037]

Our greatest monarch. The country owes her do much. X

[@alfie-10h38]

and the queen is one of the best queens in the entire british monarchy

[@pearsonator123]

Just when I thought the ambassadors wife couldn’t be anymore ridiculous she knocks the chair over 😂

[@gadbaddas4177]

Louise haywood she is an idiot acting oversmart....she is an embarrasment 🤬🤬🤬🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬 to GREAT BRITAIN and the Royal Family....LONG LIVE THE QUEEN.😊😊😊

[@brontewcat]

She is completely natural and a joy.

[@piusx8317]

@@gadbaddas4177 Chill out!!

[@johnkelly1083]

@@gadbaddas4177 Did anyone die? No. Was world war III started? No. Exactly what point are you trying to make 🤔?

[@janicetaitt6615]

This video is so lovely and so much work has been arranged. How the Queen gets on day by day with a smile is besides me. Its a very positive family video and its very good to know of these things in confidence too wow i enjoyed this episode will be looking at the first two episodes thankyou for making this video and this allows me to be determined to keep going on my journey in life too lovely.

[@GroovyKid07]

I like the Ambassador's wife. She's awkwardly funny, but she is being herself. People like her would definitely keep my nerves calm during intense times like this.

[@jamesbattista1466]

I found her extremely annoying with her silly eye rolling and constant mugging.

[@tilethio]

The queen's role in religious ministers is very exemplary and should be seen seriously in other countries. Although the queen is Christian and she has responsibility for her own church, her responsibility for other beliefs balance disputes between religions and create a harmonious society. Many traditional countries loss such traditions and entered into a mess a good example is my country Ethiopia.

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

Yes it's a difficult balancing act really though in reality. Her Majesty is Head of the Church of England. And the Church has tremendous power in UK politics and law historically and still to the present day. Loads of permanent Bishop peers in the House of Lords and on her Privy Council. It is also seen as the one true religion. But like you say, the UK and the Queen embrace religious freedom and religious diversity from those here from the Commonwealth in the UK.

[@tilethio]

@@paullangton-rogers2390 Thank you so much Paul, I agree with with all you menioned above.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

So sad about your country 🇪🇹Ethiopia.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

@@paullangton-rogers2390 Even here in Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿 a tiny Commonwealth country my friend who was a Vicar of the Church of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England got his job from the Queen of Great Britain. That was news to me.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

@@paullangton-rogers2390 actually Paul the rules with 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland are different. A different title for the Queen and less strict rules about remarriage. Princess Anne was able to get married again in Scotland. Different for Prince Charles as he is next in line “for the throne” as we say. Getting remarried was a very big problem for Charles.

[@cattywampus6962]

when the queen is signing the book on the ship she looks so much like her grandmother

[@Mickeyoldkent]

I have seen the Queen Mothers signature and Elizabeth signs in the exact handwriting. It is uncanny.

[@kevnwarriner8819]

Queen Mary was a real "Hoot" she used to love being around the Military, she was involved with the setting up of a Nursing Association during WW1 and during WW2 she was Evacuated from Sandringham to a House in the West Country (Devon/Cornwall) she would give out Cigarettes to the Troops in the Convoy of Vehicles escorting her and at the next stop ask "Whose Crash is it?" She used to talk like a Sailor to the Troops and was known to drop the F bomb on occasion, laugh and joke with them and they loved her for it and Queen Mary is the source of Prince Harry's Red Hair, her hair was just as bright as Harry's. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother nursed Troops during WW1 and lost several of her Brothers too and when she Married Prince Albert (Berty) in Westminster Abbey she laid her flowers on the (At the time in 1920) New Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Memory of her Brothers, Berty and Elizabeth obviously became the Duke and Duchess of York and George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Consort, Queen Mary was put in Charge of her Granddaughter and taught her everything about duty and the rituals of being the Queen and how she should behave and Reign as Queen, Princess Elizabeth was in the WAF during WW2 and learned how to strip down a Lorry Engine and put it together and drive them too, all three could fire a Pistol and Queen Elizabeth II can fire a Rifle, I met the Princess Royal, Princess Ann in 1992 on a Range while I was serving in the US Army Infantry while we were training with our British Army Allies/Brothers, She's a really good shot with a GPMG and the various Rifles of both Army's and very plain spoken around the Troops/Sailors and Military in general....

[@pauljordan4452]

Which was Queen Mary.

[@Witchygirl22]

I kinda like the ambassadors wife.. she's so quirky and silly. She has a bit of an annoyance to her.. but she's kinda fun. Idk she's weird. 😂😂

[@jamesbattista1466]

She annoyed the heck out of me. All that silly face making and mugging? Good Lord.

[@Witchygirl22]

@@jamesbattista1466 Lol yes I agree

[@jennydykstra9510]

Thank you for taking the time to download and post it

[@josephpanzarella1417]

"Andrew likes to see the helicopters. They're his favorite." Well, maybe not quite his favorite.

[@user-fv5tt8zi2w]

지금 같은 모습을 축소하여 하여야 하나. 마음이 이직 시간이 걸리지요. 그러나 틀린것을 모두 일면은 금방 제자리로 오는 선비족입니다. 하하.

[@user-fv5tt8zi2w]

조금 남은 전주 이씨 왕족도. 지금은 부동산 팔아 먹으라고 정신이 없고. 정통성은 아주 저 멀리 있을 지경입니다. 그래도 이 고장 충청도에는 조금은 남았으나. 그들도 땅 빼았고. 돈은 새금으로 빼앗아가. 종손이 저에게. 저도 그저 배운게 이것이고 이 나이에 어떻게 해요. 남은 생 있는 자세나 지키다 해어져야지요. 이지경입니다.

[@user-fv5tt8zi2w]

종손이나 큰 어른인 저는 전통과 현실을 이어가야 하는데. 도둑놈들이 행세와 국가 조직을 장악하고 이런 짓을 아무렇지도 않게 행하며 행세를 하니. 참 할 말이 없지요. 그저 저의 넋두리입니다.

[@user-fv5tt8zi2w]

여왕님은 왕관을 안트시어도. 그 자태에서 여왕이시지요. 나에게는 할머님. 하하.

[@user-fv5tt8zi2w]

야경도 이쁘다. 허드손 강가에. 이제는 강물도 여왕님 마음을 알고 맑아질 것이지요.

[@jordannelson1501]

That girl was funny. The 1 that knocked over the chair. I've loved this series - I've watched #3,4,5! I love the Royal Family even though I'm nowhere close to them... May God Save The Queen.

[@markcundiff3992]

The Ambassador's wife seemed WAY out of her depth...

[@terryblack2844]

Thank you for sharing. I live in Dallas Texas but find the Royal family is fascinating

[@mogi228x]

I live in canton texas is the best lol

[@milels6917]

This is different and lovely to see like I have not seen before

[@michellebond3779]

🇬🇧 Beautiful Pomp! 😊❤💛💙 🇬🇧God Save The Queen👑

[@livealittleloudermusic]

I keep coming back to watch the Queen start laughing at the ladies chair falling. She literally reminds me of a high school student cracking up in Assembly. 😅😅😅 54:15

[@brontewcat]

It was a very sweet . The Queen seemed to be in delight, a bit cheeky but not a mean laugh.

[@livealittleloudermusic]

brontewcat exactly, right! It’s moments like this where we get to see her as just a normal person - which of course she very much is! My favourite Royal story (and this is confirmed!) is about the Queens Mother, and how much she used to love Ali G! Yes, Ali G (for those who don’t know, before Borat & Bruno, Sacha BC had a London ‘gangster’ character called Ali G). For those of you who do know - WICKED WICKED JUNGLE IS MASSIVE

[@izagacia4985]

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[@erpollock]

The Ambassador's wife, Louise, adds a filip of fun to the Estonian visit. She is so human and casual, though proper enough for the Queen's state visit. It's hard for me to realize that the three Baltic republics are now independent states, whereas they were part of the Soviet Union for so many years. The Estonians seem very cognizant of the honor they are being paid as partners of Great Britain in NATO and as recipients of a very royal visit.

[@carolweaver3269]

It is interesting to read about how through King Henry the 1st, 2nd and King John the Great Councils were set up to talk with the Kings over various activities of the rich and the church leaders over the years and then when King John did not adhere to it all, things changed. It became a civil war and that is when parliament evolved We have had a great Queen for many years in Queen Elizabeth and think she was born to this purpose. People not only in Britain most all love her but people of the unites states as well. We all have great respect for her. She and her family have done their best for all. Humans are not perfect and we cannot ever expect perfection which only can come from our God.

[@bgildzzzz7601]

Love all things royal. The beautiful pageantry and traditions are very theatrical and entertaining

[@englishkernigit8294]

The Ambos wife is a very typical wife of a senior person in Britain. As mad as a box of frogs!

[@brontewcat]

I thought she was such fun. It is lovely to see someone so joyful.

[@this-is-not-just-a-pr-fail3263]

Why do they marry women like that, you’d think they would mary a serious woman? Is it a aristocratic thing?

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

She's definitely an airhead...she seems sweet, but wow...can't understand why they're interested in the Queen...🤦‍♂️ When her husband tells her stop being surreal...🤣

[@paulphilipempey1]

Actually, a very interesting and informative upload. I bet the Britsh Ambassador to Estonia wasn't too impressed with his wife, and her quirky ways.

[@gadbaddas4177]

British Ambassador's wife to Estonia, Louise haywood she is dumb and an idiot making a fool of herself in front of Her Majesty and everybody else....she is an embarrasment 🤬🤬🤬🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬 to GREAT BRITAIN and the Royal Family....LONG LIVE THE QUEEN.😊😊😊

[@thebongbongseffect]

Using the word "quirky" made my day. That would be two thumbs up.

[@markcundiff3992]

WAY out of her depth...

[@jamesbattista1466]

Quirky is the polite word. What a nincompoop!

[@johnkelly1083]

@@gadbaddas4177 Calm down...

[@asherswing]

beautiful production

[@PookNSaav11]

I think the Queen is a lovely woman and quite amazing!

[@yvonneheald3616]

That Ambassadors wife, what a crawling sycophant.

[@luciemillette5807]

We @.

[@popazz1]

Oh dear, lol, Mrs. Hayward was rather enthusiastic shall we say. Her hubby the Ambassador would be forgiven for coming up with an excuse as to why his wife couldn't attend, hahaha. Ah well, the Queen has witnessed enough blunders in her time that a chair toppling over probably wouldn't register. I can imagine the 'conversation' which took place back at the embassy.

[@keithrichardson3942]

thank you for downloading, Her Majesty's doing a great job i would guess

[@ritahorvath8207]

Her sense of duty is amazing. God save the Queen. 🌹

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Thank you, Artem.

[@ingridakerblom7577]

Tallin is really beautiful.. It has a really interesting history.. She's even been to where I live, on an island no-one ever heard of 😂

[@animesis]

around the 50minute mark it really sums up the crappy side of her role. Shes taking too long greeting them (i.e. having a nice chat) and shes told "sorry maam you have to move on". Imagine that for your life? People always underestimate how much responsibility overrides her freedom when it comes to her role.

[@edwardm1326]

A prison with Queen Anne chairs and crystal chandeliers is still a prison. Her life is planned out months in advance and she has to endure the most banal and repetitive ceremonies like unveiling plaques. That’s why she deserves our respect. Long Live The Queen.

[@HafdirTasare]

Whenever people talk about "How nice it would be to be Royal" Yeah... no you are rather a slave to your country then everything else. Sure you wear fancy clothing and are incredibly wealthy, but that is realy just the golden cage that is made as comfortable for you as possibly since you have no controle over your life.

[@TheJthom9]

She is never allowed to show personal warmth or spontaneity

[@Stephen0Stevie0]

@@HafdirTasare yeah, incredibly wealthy but, but not really, the palace can't just book a holiday to spain with out it being a public spectacle so their wealth isn't really theirs its the states wealth.

[@sylviaroberts8103]

stephen budris Well said Stephen.

[@annaaagpalsa]

Louise knocks off the chair just before the toast OHMYGAAAADDD! 😂 🤣 You cannot behave HAHAHA

[@aurelias9539]

Awww the dogs are amazing

[@ritahorvath8207]

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[@kingpiccolo1nzl]

Brilliant!!

[@MrKguha]

What a fairy world life. Rehearsals and shows.. Damn I have a job interview tomorrow

[@lidijaberlot7743]

How did it go?🤔

[@pravferna4481]

Love you. Greetings from Sri lanka

[@patriciawagstaff6302]

Oh I do so hope your Queen will recuperate soon

[@swaingles]

The fact that Elizabeth do have the experience with former PPMM does not mean that she knows much about ordinary people's life at all. She lives in a bubble, and as the older she grows, the more away is she distanced from the common people.

[@fadiasultan3322]

It delights my heart every time I listen or see Queen Elizabeth 11 in any documentary. I am far away but I feel close & nearby. Physical distance is really not an issue when there is a great love. She is so beautiful. I like her inside. I like her physical beauty, her charm, discretion, the way how she presents herself, so dignified & calm. I like her presence to people, to every individual in her presence is treated as a unique, important & highly respected & listen to. I can go forever describing my thoughts & feelings towards my Queen Elizabeth 11 real & profound love does not always express itself by words as I am doing a bit. Silence, prayers & interiorisation are far more powerful. God Save the Queen! May God's presence in her life be sufficient to her; so that she will never be needy to anyone else to serve her or look after her. may she stay healthy not only physically but also in mind & in spirit. May her wisdom & serenity help her not to be affected by any of these troubles & problems occuring sadly in the Monarchy for which she worked constantly to see it alive, flourishing and growing. Fadia Sultan

[@sylviaroberts8103]

fadia Sultan How beautifully written. You have expressed all the things I feel about Her Majesty in a way that I never could. Thank you for this.

[@silversteel6312]

From ants to humans every entity needs hierarchy..........

[@senniewhite6301]

*A life fulfilled.*

[@tomgauntlestrange]

The Queen is the ultimate regulator of the constitution.

[@Bobrogers99]

Elizabeth is everything that one would want a Queen to be. Although I live on the opposite shore of The Pond, I have great admiration for her. I note that she is rarely seen without a purse dangling from her left arm!

[@Witchygirl22]

Apparently that has a purpose.. if I remember right, it's to let her people know she is ready to leave I think? I'm American so I'm not positive. It's something I seen on a documentary. If she moves the purse from one arm to the other it means she is ready to go and if she does something else, it's a 5 minute warning.. idk she carries the purse to message to her people. I cannot imagine what she would have in the purse lol you don't see her touching up makeup, she doesn't carry money, or cell phone. So I'm curious what she could possibly have in it. Lol maybe it's empty. 🤷

[@tek5692]

That ambassador's wife is cray-cray

[@jamesbattista1466]

A real annoying nut job

[@alfie-10h38]

thank you

[@christianliechtenstein4879]

WELL SAID " WE MAKE THE NOISE " FOR THE HOUSE OF COMMONS !

[@CallemJay_McNeill]

Aww I so wish I was born into that

[@Marimilitarybrat]

The queen is a great communicator.

[@Witchygirl22]

She really is.. I mean just imagine the amount of people she has to talk to every day.. sooo many. I cannot imagine how I would be able to carry on so many conversations. Especially with any depth.

[@piusx8317]

@@Witchygirl22 It's called small talk

[@Witchygirl22]

@@piusx8317 I mean obviously. You don't have to be rude. Lol it's just unimaginable to me, to have to speak to hundreds of people weekly.

[@faithfulforever6331]

It won't be long now before "Black Rod" punches a hole in the door of the House of Commons. After all, that door is wood and not made out of steel.

[@wholeNwon]

But it's thick English oak.

[@zainqureshi7218]

just imagine hahaha

[@brontewcat]

I think it still has a few 100 more years in it. But at some point they probably need to reinforce the door if the monarchy keeps keeping on.

[@ajon6205]

brontewcat If they replace the monarch with a president or something as a head of state, chances are they will just pass on the same duties from the queen to an elected or parliamentary president. So, this whole act of shenanigans will stay in one way or another.

[@brontewcat]

Henry, Caesar of Constantinople True, but as it is the only monarch who is not allowed to enter the Commons, this tradition would no longer be relevant. The Commons should have no issue with a President and not need to assert their authority against the potential of a tyrant monarch. But many other traditions would continue- some have even more relevance today eg searching Parliament for explosives before it opens.

[@rohitanand7865]

Who's here after watching The crown?

[@flappypaddles_]

I've become a little more sympathetic towards the monarchy because of The Crown. She's had to put up with so much shit in her life.

[@sezadahro4007]

Me

[@BalrogslayerXD9]

I'm black American and I love British accents and there teeth is Austin Power legendary

[@reuterromain1054]

Her Majesty does interfere in the passing of laws but secretly behind the scenes, i have read.

[@evitasdad]

The Queen really does have a beautiful smile.

[@ginasellers3207]

She's beautiful inside and out.

[@tigergreg8]

She's the only one, British people seem to have horrible dental work. So many decayed looking teeth. Those close ups are cringing.

[@evitasdad]

@@tigergreg8 Bit of a generalization, isn't it?

[@rickyroberts3924]

Ttatyttatttttttttt gg

[@tigergreg8]

@@evitasdad NO, look at your Prime Ministers teeth.

[@kingofrivia1248]

„their reward is a day of school“ normally that would be a decent line but...i mean...come on even 12 year olds dont care one bit about getting a day off in that moment they are carrying the queens mantel thats the reward even kids appreciate that

[@Prince77777100]

Bring to me a pearl of Elizabeth the first !

[@yannickdrmda5295]

The way she can have some words for ALL the persons she meets, about all topics ... It must be really interesting to have a conversation with her.

[@pankajapathak3136]

Prince Philip would have been a prince of Estonia. How? Because Prince Philip is the grand nephew of the last czarina and Estonia at one time was a part of the Russian empire! Connecting the dots is really what's amazing about History!

[@pedanticradiator1491]

No Philip would not have been entitled to be a prince of the Russian empire. He was born a Prince of Greece and Denmark and later made into one of the UK.

[@jackdolah2031]

The greatest classiest royal ever existed

[@dominickkleinmeyer7009]

I love her

[@jimkeener3773]

Inaccurately titled. It’s almost solely about the mechanics of the queen’s role in the opening of Parliament. It’s minimally informative and only slightly entertaining.

[@w.urlitzer1869]

Louise forgot her meds.

[@alicebright6769]

In all, I love the wife of the Ambassador. She is so funny, strong, friendly and beautiful. She is the best

[@steveanderson461]

you have to love the range rovers they have,

[@wholeNwon]

It must take a lot to keep the damn things running. Then again, they're probably replaced frequently.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Don't forget all of Europe and the Former USSR had royal families and they were all related.

[@phoebus45]

Penelope Pittstop And so inbred the Tsarevitch had hemophilia

[@phoebus45]

@Penelope Pittstop that is true. It is transmitted by mother to son and the genes of hemophilia to daughters. I guess, but I may be wrong, that the fact to be inbred for generations does help to trigger the actual apparition of hemophilia in the male line.

[@luminousraven4970]

Beneath a canopy of gold, in Westminster Abbey, hidden from our unworthy eyes, a professed adulterer is to be anointed with holy oil with his beloved mistress-become-wife, now proudly watching on, beside him. ... Somewhat tarnished, this besmircher and betrayer of the Princess of Wales, thinks that everything is now hunky-dory and fine and dandy. - He believes that the entire world will consider him the Defender of the Faith and the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Allow this prospect, Your Majesty; and all your undoubted dedication and diligence of 70 years would dissolve definitively into nothing; becoming completely null and void.. - And the doors would slam firmly shut on the justly proud House of Windsor forever.

[@ajon6205]

Ugh imagine having to have a “genuine conversation” with Tony Blair 😩

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

Apparently Tony Blair became mesmerized by the Queen and the royal institution (his wife wasn't so keen them being socialists)..Her majesty the Queen has that way though. She has seen so many Prime Ministers come and go and acted as advisor to them. She is wise and above politics.

[@Knappa22]

Well he seems extremely statesmanlike and coherent compared with the utter disgrace that is Johnson

[@zeppelin1qaz]

A tremendous mistake Tony Blair made was forcing the Queen to give up the Royal yacht Britannia, which was an asset for this country.

[@sylviaroberts8103]

zeppelin1qaz : I am so grateful to hear you say this. I remember how upset the Queen was and how she struggled not to show her feelings. I believe he was just flexing his so-called muscles and hitting where he knew it would really hurt. “I’m in charge .....” etc.

[@ajon6205]

@@Knappa22 Except for the fact that Blair was a war mongering fool of a prime minister

[@tejasbhagat4444]

These traditions including the one started by Dennis Skinner just make Democracy strong. Traditions are important. Hope Indians understand that

[@janp5780]

🇬🇧❤️🇵🇱 God Save the Queen

[@kurtlee3198]

the ambassadors wife seemed like a really nice normal lady, she defo has that auntie vibe going on

[@kathryncarter6143]

What an amazing ordeal. Can't imagine having to go through that repeatedly. But the truth is, someone has to do it. Who better?

[@maryhageman6224]

This is what the USA needs today some kind of discipline! This Queen will give to us.

[@kmarch6630]

The British ambassador to Estonia's wife seemed a little bit flippant about the whole thing. The staff seems to have so much more class.

[@piusx8317]

So?

[@patriciawagstaff6302]

And yet they brought into their fold harry's wife. What a horrific mistake they will soon find out as the spare found another spare. .But a hussy - yacht girl spare

[@fredhonest8247]

Hello Patricia

[@simongarthwaite7695]

Harry would of married her regardless he made that very clear in an angry and disrespectful way to his Grandmother.

[@yorkshirecheese5914]

"Keeping Up With The Royals" Jk, God Save The Queen!

[@johnshrlck]

Great to see Her Majesty enjoying herself but I hate to see the Union Flag Up Side Down.

[@kathryncarter6143]

The "hat" looks like it belongs to Santa.

[@basharstats4482]

the ambassadors wife. she the female version of Mr Bean 🤣

[@Tenorgeiger]

The ambassador’s wife was just embarrassing.

[@M124M]

Does she think anyone cares????

[@gadbaddas4177]

Louise haywood she is an idiot acting oversmart....she is an embarrasment 🤬🤬🤬🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬 to GREAT BRITAIN and the Royal Family....LONG LIVE THE QUEEN.😊😊😊

[@sylviaroberts8103]

Honey Bunny I think you are over-reacting - big time !

[@piusx8317]

@@gadbaddas4177 Get over it!!

[@johnkelly1083]

@@gadbaddas4177 Jesus. Get a life troll.

[@bijayabikramshah5325]

23:57 if you get a perfect rehearsal you'll get a disastrous performance

[@BloodRedKat]

That played on the video right as I read your comment 🤣

[@maryhageman6224]

Hail to your Queen! She has lived her life for ENGLAND ! So be it.

[@designer-jocks_mc965]

So Beautiful and Gracious, rejoice in the name of Queen Elizabeth The Second Defender Of Faith.

[@pamtufnell6751]

Alot of respect for the queen

[@jonayedferdous126]

I am from Bangladesh... I love the Royal family so much

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Many miss the points of having a constitutional monarch and often throw out the cost of them as a negative never bringing up the fact all heads of state cost the public money- whoever it is. For me having a constitutional monarch who is above politics who the PM has to bow to stops the Pm having any delusions of grandeur. For instance can you imagine if Trump had to bow to the Queen every week?

[@joecook5689]

Right. The American president, with secret service budget and two air force one planes, cost taxpayers like six billion dollars a year.

[@joecook5689]

@@Blue-de3tu yep, and more, but she pays taxes and brings in money with tourism. She's not the head of government. I wasn't saying the president doesn't need his budget.

[@joecook5689]

@@Blue-de3tu you should write a book. I don't know, to be honest.

[@theant9821]

@@Blue-de3tu she does pay taxes on her personal property/money, she provides stability. Forming a republic would render every law in the land null and void. Not a cheap problem to solve and would cause a constitutional crisis in 15 other countries including vital allies like Canada and Australia which wouldn't help in our relationship with mutual allies either like the USA. Politics are divisive, hence why the head of state is best having no political position. Would you rather half of the UK hate the UK by definition? As half of the USA hates trump they hate the USA itself as he is head of state.

[@theant9821]

@@Blue-de3tu so you think that the USA is stable? When half population hate the USA because they hate their head of state. The bullshit Russian meddling propaganda from the Democrats in 2016 now the bullshit election fixing propaganda from the Republicans. That is not stability, thats instability. The general election was done and dusted in history inside 48 hours in Britain or Canada or Australia but in the USA its uncertain for weeks. Because of instability in the political institutions they employ. The Westminster system is superior in every regard, hence why most democracy employ the Westminster system. 19th and early 20th century industry and 2 world wars made America wealthy not their political system. Politicians might know how to be head of government but don't know how to be head of state. Politicians are divisive which is the opposite of what is required by a head of state. There is stability in the certainty of who is going to be the next head of state, who is well trained for the job. Everything a head of state does is actions of the state. If you want to bring numbers to the equation the average monarchy is well above the average Republic in terms of prosperity and power.

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

God... doesn't that Ambassador's wife get on your nerves!!!!