Britain retains the values of the Queen, not Meghan Markle | Simon Heffer interview

The late Queen’s traditional values continue to be revered whilst self-pity and attention-seeking are rightly rejected by the public.
The historian and author Simon Heffer joins Steven Edginton to discuss the Elizabethan age in the latest Off Script podcast.
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[@Anita-pf1hy]

As someone said: “She was the best diplomat this country ever had.”

[@terrykelley9404]

Queen Elizabeth was so very special human being. 70 years and did everything right. A shame she didnt get to live her last 2 years in peace. Ill never forget right as she died the double rainbow over Buckingham palace. It gave me chills and made me cry. From America.

[@shychameleon]

This American too😉

[@rbaty4831]

U❤

[@cindybogart6062]

Ditto for this American, also!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@irmaadams7780]

Fourth of July ring a bell?

[@mikefraser4513]

@@irmaadams7780 Yeh, that's my aunts birthday. I hope I don't forget.

[@sibellakingston52]

Actually the Queen didn't refuse Princess Margaret permission to marry, she said she could marry him, but would lose her positon in the line to the throne, and would have to give up her HRH. Princess Margaret wouldn't give it up.

[@artn2950]

And her $$ and live on meager salary of Townsend Too bad Margret should have squired some skills and got up in the morning

[@Lioness_UTV]

@@artn2950 truthfully the Queen was going to fix that too. She would not have seen her sister suffer so to speak. Sadly the 2 years apart from Townsend softened her feelings and when push came to shove she didn't trust that love to carry them thru thick and thin.

[@raffaellabertoni8507]

Leggi arcaiche e obsolete . ‼️ La Monarchia con i suoi divieti, protocolli e obblighi è fuori dalla realtà. Speriamo che il Vostro Re Carlo faccia meglio.

[@dabrinkdabrink8639]

There are some of us who are young, who were raised with morals, who genuinely look up to Elizabeth II as an example. Humble and authentic, stoic. We adore her.

[@mareandickson3058]

THANKYOU that is the one thing I keep commenting on - as a nation we have lost manners, morals & respect...& there in a nutshell is what is wrong with this country - from the late 80's early 90's its just been a downward spiral... sadly if the snowflakes & woke brigade get a foot on the ladder we're doomed. People have forgotten how to laugh without making it a PC agenda.. sad really..

[@m5sunflower665]

Many adored her in the USA also

[@dabrinkdabrink8639]

@@m5sunflower665 I’m in the USA, technically. 🇺🇸 ❤️

[@bonnie_gail]

amen

[@brigidconroy2111]

The Queen is mourned across the globe because she is the last world leader who lived and served during WW II. She had an appreciation to a degree of what war meant; she was protected from the worst of war in Windsor Castle. She demonstrated what a work ethic entailed and credited a strong belief in God as her guide. Her marriage to Prince Philip despite ups/downs also reflected the commitment to making a vow. These traits are not popular or common anymore, but they are respected. She was a member of the GREATEST GENERATION that is quickly diminishing.

[@CallMeMsTibbs]

Slavery and theft are not and will never be great traits. # AbolishTheMonarchy

[@timeflies9511]

Simon Heffer seems to be a typical spoilt brat, istn´t he?

[@annavannoni]

Well said. Couldn't have put it better myself.

[@susanstrickland6774]

@@annavannoni definitely agree

[@dfuher968]

Actually, she, her sister and her parents lived in Buckingham Palace for the entire WWII, they stayed, even when it was bombed, not once, not twice, but 3 times.

[@mario-qi3yw]

Simon is spot on in his assessment of the Queen and her legacy. She was respectable, honest, hardworking and kindhearted. Everyone around the world respected her majesty because of these traits.

[@ermiecole9388]

❤

[@anniehoon]

💯❤

[@sugunasuppiah3254]

@@ermiecole9388 qq

[@jaseayathorai3762]

Absolutely.

[@benbunyip]

Well said. I can’t agree more. All these propagandists comments without any basis in facts, fly in the face of a history that people of my age have witnessed.

[@annhenry3135]

The New York Times represents the values of Americans just as Meghan Markle. Both are embarrassing. Please accept our apology.

[@Roxy01234]

She’s only a reflection of herself not her country as is Harry , both as bad as each other imo 😊

[@thestraightroad305]

I also apologize for both the Times and Markle. But I do not think they represent most of the American people.

[@keithholt2989]

As an American I agree that when we say “The Queen” everybody knows who we are talking about. She was and is much admired by most Americans. She stood for good and stability in a turbulent world. She has been “The Queen” for the 70 years that I have been alive. There will never be an equal to her.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Agree. Apparently admired by everyone here except Her granddaughter-in-law, Oprah and sycophant and self-professed royal expert Gayle King.

[@LC_from_MO]

Yes 🇺🇸 we hold Her Majesty The Queen in utmost respect, and treasure her memory. ❤️

[@patsmith5947]

I am an American born post WWII 1946, dad came home from the Navy and they had me. They couldn’t get diapers, baby clothes or baby bottles. My dad went to get a suit to get married in and there was only one on the rack. It was a woolen tweed black and white. My grandmother worked at a department store and she bought a bolt of white flannel and they cut it up and made diapers for me out of that. I can’t imagine how much suffering they went through and that is why they were called The Greatest Generation. They made great sacrifices and they were very brave and strong. I admired the Queen very much. She worked right up till the bitter end. How many other people worked as long as she did. I don’t think there will ever be another one like her. Don’t pay attention to the New York Times, most of us normal people don’t read it. Thousands of white men died in a National war to abolish slavery. It was the Southern Plantation owners who used them as free labor to pick the cotton. My people where half Irish and half English so some of my ancestors suffered for being Irish and that is why they immigrated to America to get away from the prejudices. They then settled in the area of Boston the North and were in the Northern army. How many people of color ever want to leave either country to go back to living in Africa? My Irish ancestors found signs where the Irish weren’t allowed to get hired for a job in America so my people were held in contempt in both countries. People have been mean and ugly towards their fellow man for generations. Hopefully most people have a better life now than in the past.

[@zennermansherman6625]

She was the Queen during the British atrocities in Kenya.

[@ecampbell5837]

Atrocious behaviour in all of Africa with or without England’s presence. They also brought a good deal of good.

[@heperile]

probably the most sober, level-headed, and nuanced interview I've seen lately.

[@marksawatzky8562]

Very civilized.😑.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

We need sanity that comes with order. Thanks guys

[@anniehoon]

Agreed

[@hittitecharioteer]

His recent interview with Nigel Farage is excellent too.

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Indeed.very rare Nowadays. Concise, truthful and very Real. He represents the Britain we Truly Know.

[@pathfinder8195]

I think that not only she did her duty, or that she delivered, or that she never made a fuss out of herself, she had 70 years time to proof to Britain and the rest of the world that she was reliable and that she could be trusted. The interview is highly informative. Simon Heffer is great in taking his audience with him. Just wonderful.

[@hittitecharioteer]

Heffer is a wonderful writer. Always considered and researched opinion: puts the Guardian, Observer and Independent equivalents to shame.

[@bernadettespeakman355]

The interviewer was excellent also. Not interrupting but intelligent questions. Well done

[@heatherwilkinson5136]

@@bernadettespeakman355 Yes, I think so too. Simon is a wonderful interviewer.

[@lindsaycaress450]

Queen Elizabeth II was a valued Monarch in our Country. She spent nearly all her life as our Sovereign Queen. She had such a special nature and understood humans from all walks of life. Where will we be without her? I thought she would live forever , her memory certainly will as she was so unique and beautiful .

[@juliad.6372]

Oh..was she ever...a legend..part of 70 years of history .. I am affected trully by such cruelty ..,that is not the only word wish to say.,but refrain myself. from more...only out of big respect and admiration... Lets pray for the royal family .ask God to make them even stronger in such trial times. .Amen..

[@sophiesoleil6940]

The hunger for Britains and the world for a leader who embodies the character of the Queen has become clearly evident by the public's reaction to her funeral.

[@rosemaryyaldren3472]

I enjoyed listening to Simon Hefner talking a lot of sense. I was nursing in London when the queen came to the throne. We loved her parents, but we never thought that we would get to love this new Queen so much that she felt like member of our family. How we will miss that smile, with the sparkling blue eyes.

[@veronicabatteham9864]

We live in a time when everything is disposable and flimsy ,the Queen was solid ,constant ,

[@harlcc261]

Nailed it

[@lissat7317]

Perfect summation

[@walkerhjk]

As a teenager, rhe Queen trained as a vehicle mechanic in the ATS and worked as an ambulance driver, So she could if she wanted, change the oil and service her own car which shows how down to earth and practical she was.

[@Shellbee22]

Spot on …as an 🇺🇸 I was in tears 😭 when she passed …I was surprised by my own reaction ….but he’s exactly right ! she’s ALWAYS been there …the steady eddy through all life’s storms ❤️💔

[@1Thedairy]

I think this is a terrific assessment by Simon of the Queen’s reign and the values that were instilled in us. I was born in the ‘50’s and his description of attitudes during that time is spot on. He didn’t mention that most of us were not encouraged to boast about our achievements or display our emotions in public. It was considered self indulgent. We were, however, encouraged to help those less fortunate and contribute towards society and communities and always be respectful towards one another whatever our differences. This is a very fair and well balanced analysis of post war Britain. Hats off to the interviewer too. I wish there were more like him these days.

[@peggykozak8572]

Spot on

[@lindaryga5570]

I agree everyone helped each other

[@nickstone3113]

As I was I and agree totally. I am Anglo Greek and might be considered to view the traditional British reserve as cold but that is to misunderstand the Greeks. Any body seeing them in war would have understood that. And in any case the current superficial empty pop star shout outs at concerts and like ,mean nothing and convey nothing. And if did not make money ,they would be at home with the feet up curling their toes. It's about time the entire poseur charade was called out.

[@thestraightroad305]

I completely, wholeheartedly agree.

[@patriciagraham222]

Couldn't agree more... the late Queen was someone very wise and very much loved around the world. She is a big miss. The heartache those two had given her and the others in the royal family was ghastly..to say the least.

[@Elaine-uc6hd]

In simple words, SHE was a LOVING SOUL with an enormous heart ❤💙.

[@citythink]

I’m Canadian born to English parents with an education in political science, economics and history. I wish everyone would watch this interview as it’s so accurate, balanced, displays English self-awareness and accountability for past sins while being entirely contextual. “The Past is a foreign country.” That’s a great line. I’m tired of people accusing the Queen for Democratic decisions of parliamentarians, many of which were made domestically in the colonies. Multi generational Canadians blaming the Queen for their own parents and grandparents treatment of our Indigenous peoples is the height of ignorance and finger pointing.

[@harlcc261]

I agree 🇨🇦

[@hittitecharioteer]

Indeed 🇮🇪☘

[@Threadbow]

Yes! The hatred of the Queen by indigenous people is crazy. How do they think the Queen is responsible for their lives. French is widely spoken in Canada, yet never do they speak of the French I'm sick of them and the vile memes, yet they want sympathy for their residential schools. From the Queen. Money from the Queen. Ignored the kind message from the Queen on the recent mass stabbings by the now dead two brothers. Why do they not blame the government and focus on the government's role?

[@CVB-ho9ki]

Oh Canada is a mess…..lack of leadership

[@sandrapersaud3105]

💯 agree with your comments.

[@sylviasaxby5768]

This young journalist is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! He asks the right questions without telling the interviewee what he thinks he should answer, waits for his answer patiently, LISTENS AND UNDERSTANDS what he is being told AND he has a good knowledge of history! AND best of all HE DOESN’T interrupts with some inane comment! Unbelievable! He should work for the BBC! Or better NOT because they’ll destroy him! 😧

[@frankwilcockson3335]

How refreshing, how valuable. A cut above most

[@jtate333]

really enjoyed this meeting, what is the young journalists name?

[@jtate333]

Just found it Steven Edginton.

[@carolinebarnes6832]

Simon Heffer is totally correct about the 1950s. I was born in 1952 and remember the '50s very well. We also lived in houses without central heating and woke up in bedrooms with ice on the inside of the windows in the mornings. We went to bed with hot water bottles and slept under numbers of blankets and heavy eiderdowns.

[@heddaszczepanski9210]

👍

[@heatherwilkinson5136]

Yes, me too. About an inch of ice on the inside of the window and multiple blankets on my bed.

[@carolinebarnes6832]

@@heatherwilkinson5136 Remember the chillblains? A less than pleasant side effect of hot water bottles.

[@luilu9233]

Caroline oh how great. People look a t me like I'm crazy when i say eiderdowns when they insist they are Doona's its part of my 'heritage'🇦🇺💜🙃🙂🌈🇦🇺

[@carollynnberwindscheffler398]

Since we lived in Europe my 4 sister's n mom we too did not have central heat. The Mansion s didn't have central heat then either. . And we spent Winters at school in a convent I don't know how they kept it warm.

[@almondhastings]

Wonderful documentary. My husband and I have grandparents from the UK and I greatly respect the people and the royals for their values, culture, and respect for history. Look at the mess we have made in the USA. We should have remained a country in the Commonwealth. Hopefully we would not be in the mess we are now. Let's all support King Charles and then William to preserve the traditions that are so important to the world.

[@judyperri9496]

Not quite sure we should have remained a commonwealth As someone with Irish blood that would not work for me My great great grandparents were famine babies and had to leave their native land thanks to the Brits that starved them and punished them when they spoke their native language Thats a big no for me

[@em6577]

Our country has changed so much... I miss how England used to be... but I do love our royal family... I think the young generation don't have the same bond as us older ones... sad really

[@PicoAndSepulveda]

The US is a great country with some really seedy forces attempting to destroy it from within.

[@ellenluter3433]

M6

[@belindaintexas8789]

Both Charles and his father consider people as nuisances that need to be removed to save the environment. Too bad the royalists can't see this

[@sallygardiner7150]

Excellent programme. Steven Edginton is the perfect interviewer. He is a highly intelligent and well informed young man; and he is unusual, in that he allows his guests to speak without continual interruption. Probably why he manages to bag the very best and most literate guests.....

[@al147707747]

😊😊

[@barbaravanriemsdijk8440]

He’s very skilful in that he leads with suggestions and then allows his fellow guest answer fully carefully guiding his subject back into the original question before moving on. So many interviewers cut off their subjects before they finish the question. This was very noticeable in this piece. Impressive. 😂

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

My sentiments exactly.

[@karynwest6355]

That is because he has been educated to think laterally and come to his own conclusions and possibly does not follow the crowd. He also possibly has a moral code by which he lives, independent of public opinion. Good man. One to watch for the future I suggest

[@AntelJM]

Can’t get enough Steven Egerton. Every interview a classic. He’s exactly what we need in a world full of the likes of Piers Morgan and Jeremy Paxman with their constant interruption and over inflated egos.

[@garnetbarkley7482]

The queen had integrity, the politicians don’t.

[@babymonalisa]

So much integrity, she spent 12 million pounds of taxpayers money to pay off her pedophile son's accuser.

[@beverlyhardy4398]

I’m an American and I agree completely!

[@hussainanoordeen5754]

💯

[@susanstrickland6774]

So true, sadly.

[@linda6987]

Amen!

[@susannamarker2582]

The UK abolished slavery in two stages : in 1807, the trade in slaves, and then in 1834, the ownership of slaves.

[@ucall4751]

Maybe so but she allow genocide and the theft of many ,many resources from Africia and India. So slavery is not the big picture but yet a small part of he evil. I dont even start with the Irish people.She was no angel .

[@Shoshana-xh6hc]

I believe we never had slaves in U.K. though we had indentured servants who were native Brits. However Africa, the Middle East and far East had slavery and still do up to this day. So all the naysayers, particularly the woke poc s can’t face this fact and continue to lie.

[@susannamarker2582]

@@Shoshana-xh6hc Exactly.

[@susanjackett9268]

P.M. Stanley

[@Gronock]

@@Shoshana-xh6hc What is woke poc s ?

[@veroniquesteeno1375]

If we let the past and the present quarrel, we will find that we have lost the future. Winston Churchill.

[@gratefulmom5781]

Decency ... titanic moral leader ... beautifully said. I'm a 54-year old American and have always admired Queen Elizabeth.

[@tonkasfinest7780]

Sorry to say the Gernans did not call her "die Königin". She was known as "die Queen" and she was known by that term, as she was special even among queens. "Die" being the female article, not a suggestion to drop dead. However, she was well liked and admired by people from all generations. May she rest in peace.

[@annk1019]

For those people who aren't very familiar with grammatical terms, the definite article in English is 'the'..., the indefinite article is 'a'. English definite and indefinite articles don't have male and female versions as they do in many other languages, ie, Der, Die and Das in German are male, female and neuter.... oops, sorry my inner language nerd is on the loose again!

[@charleswatson1093]

@@annk1019 Don't apologise! There's nothing at all wrong with using good grammar.

[@gerryjordan2791]

Die here means The

[@tonkasfinest7780]

@@annk1019 I appreciate your inner language nerd. 👍🙂

[@EvoDevo2004]

The Windsor family line has roots in Germany, I believe.

[@gerriejennings2148]

“Not behaving well is not something to be admired” or condoned and/or rewarded

[@annfrancis6287]

No it is not . In her time , an heir could not become King with a divorcee as his wife . Now that seems to be okay .

[@shafur3]

He is so right. I'm from the US and I call our late Queen the Queen. She was wonderful may she rest in peace, job well done. Long live the King.

[@Ionabrodie69]

YOUR Queen…??🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@shafur3]

@@Ionabrodie69 yes she was that only Queen I've known on this planet we live. I will miss her.

[@psych.emeseteague6600]

A rare example of an excellent interviewer who does not talk over his guest, who does not interrupt the guest and who proves what active listenning truly is ! Many other journalists should learn this skill and know that an interview is NOT about themselves but rather the guest ! Very informative and an absolut pleasure to listen to...

[@kg8487]

Simon Hefner is my new favorite person. I’m a 40 year-old American and this is my first awareness of him. Kinda want him to be my new best friend.

[@judysibley1066]

He certainly know his history

[@bedminstergirl9049]

He already is. Mine too!

[@marshamarsha5204]

Agreed. 50yo American here

[@AntelJM]

52 year old Brit. Never heard of him before today and just ordered all his books 😮 didn’t know I was so interested in social history.

[@kg8487]

@Tab Ford thanks for the recommendation!

[@omanagangadharan1062]

Our Queen, ER11 was exceptional, never put a feet wrong. I feel like our mum has died.

[@joanneel9708]

I have watched this Young Man’s many interviews with Great People, and, in my opinion, HE IS NUMBER ONE ….NOT a SHOWOFF, Doesn’t monopolize the Conversations, Listens with the Listeners, Which IS GREATLY ADMIRED 👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@johnschuh8616]

I agree.

[@linda6987]

Me too!

[@perle13930]

The Queen was not related to politics...she served the UK and the commonwealth. She did her job gloriously

[@linda6987]

She’s a legend, iconic - globally!

[@norahdenovan8658]

What a fantastic& phenomenal discussion, mature, intelligent& honest.This young man interviewing Simon Heffer is magnificent. I truly wish him all the very best in his life, well done young man. Simon Heffer is excellent as well. I enjoyed this as it is so rare now to have interviews like this anymore.👏👏👏👏

[@susanstrickland6774]

Certainly true. Wonderful to hear the truth, and not strictly opinion which is what is see in mainstream media/news stations now. Excellent interview.

[@carollynnberwindscheffler398]

Yes very telling in the right way.

[@marya5263]

There will never be someone like her. She was unique.

[@artn2950]

Neglected by Harry at the end Shameful

[@6422022]

Of course but if we all just give up because the great ones have all died then where will we be? I do believe William and Catherine are selfless and will do wonders ion the throne. King Charles and Queen Camilla are fine and are selfless but they don't have a lot of time left to make that difference. King Charles literally just gave back over a billion to his people...don't know of any other billionaire that has done that.

[@Jensquiltandknitclubhouse]

For me in US, it was Queen”s speech during lockdown that gave me comfort.

[@thestraightroad305]

“We will meet again.” Echoes of eternity. And I’m sure she meant it that way.

[@prof.cecilycogsworth3204]

For me, as well.

[@lizhorton5333]

I’m American and I love this program. Steven Edginton is excellent and the guests are always informed and interesting. Steven asks great questions and knows his subject matter. Such a pleasure to watch such an intelligent program, which is such a contrast from much of the hype and fake news especially in the US mainstream media.

[@linda6987]

🇺🇸 Here too! I had no idea they would be this good!

[@andrereynolds5018]

Yes, let’s compare to the Bill Clinton and now the Joe Biden years. There is no one like the Queen. I love the fact that she was friends with Billy Graham. Her faith gave her a huge measure of Wisdom, Truth, and Grace. Meghan and Harry are lacking in wisdom and it seems to be a heart issue. If she cannot honor her own father who gave her love and all he could monetarily, then what can one say? RIP to your brave and wise Queen.

[@larissamartinsen4166]

Totally agreed👍!

[@julieaffinita8945]

Lack of historical research is what the US media is lacking

[@Ldeb54]

I totally agree!🇺🇸

[@lindamarsh3335]

Please keep Queen Elizabeth's sterling values, the very best lady, and.dearly admired and LOVED.

[@mariaisabelcruz4943]

The queen was also the queen of the world. So loved, so admired, so unique, so kind, so great. 5.1 bilions watched her funeral, and that speaks volumes. She was a model, absolutly unforgetable. We lost the most wonderful smile of the world, unbelieveble that She is not with us anymore, sooooo sad.😪😪😪😪😪

[@postmodernmathematics333]

The job of the Queen/King is of "keeping the commandments". - Being an example of moral values in the Kingdom. Did she do that? YES.

[@janemcnamee7168]

Great interview with Simon Hefner, worth every minute of great history and contemporary comments, hope to hear more!

[@kenbroadbent7288]

Nice to here a pro talking here on youtube

[@EEE-ds8bb]

The interviewer is excellent. I'm enjoying this very much. Much more intelligent of a conversation than what is seen on U.S. stations.

[@esthergoveaperez7966]

He is very special.

[@esthergoveaperez7966]

It's not an empire or impressionism, it's an anninting from God to have the an good soul that cared for the ppl, environmentbm animals

[@esthergoveaperez7966]

Not imperialism

[@esthergoveaperez7966]

central synagogue

[@elenalillo6032]

Great interview tribute to the queen 👸🏻👏👏👏

[@kathleen3292]

I didn’t enjoy history in school. If Simon was my teacher, I’m sure I would have loved it.

[@katharinedavis4947]

I am 77 . All I remember is the announcement. We were having a radio music and movement lesson, which was interrupted for the announcement. The King is dead , long live the Queen. I wasn't really aware of the King before that . Later I saw the coronation procession from a street on the way to Westminster Abbey. We had seats on a raised tiered platform.

[@brega6286]

I am same age...remember watching the Queen's coronation on tiny TV .

[@greywolf958]

This interview with Simon is wonderful. Queen Elizabeth II will always be widely admired and deeply missed ❤️

[@suemcb8659]

What an excellent interview. Great interviewer, and very knowledgeable and articulate historian. I cannot imagine that such an interview would happen in Australia as there are neither such skilled interviewers or experts of history and constitutional issues who could discuss the current events in such a way. This was excellent.

[@freddykabulaschnitza2475]

When I visited Australia, as much as I truely loved every moment of it, I was horrified, or disappointed by the lack of solid intellectual content that's presented through the media. The people are fabulous but would do much better with an injection of intellectual juice.

[@lgrigg5439]

Simon speaks so well we need more men like him speaking about the Royal family.

[@teddyroon]

Excellent debate. However, as a Brit who has lived in a Paris suburb for many years, I cannot stress enough how much mass immigration, particularly from North Africa and certain other African countries, has transformed the quiet, quaint, quintessentially French centre of my town and certainly not for the better. The only point I disagree with in the debate concerns the comments on how appalling it is for the French to ban signs of one's religion when working for the state according to the 1905 law relative to the separation of religion and the state. As a British Catholic I respect this law but the Muslims refuse to do so. The law should be abided by by all equally. No exceptions.

[@brega6286]

Having lived in a Muslim country...we abided by their laws and rules..."or else".

[@fritula6200]

Her Majesty's Annual 2002 Christmas Message: "Each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God ".

[@buelahland]

THE titanic moral example of truth and love. She exemplified God’s standard.

[@rrowell4163]

Its a pity then that one too many of Joe public who shout the loudest for the queen don't adopt the Christian values in their own day to day lives and interactions with fellow human beings The speed at which folk switch from respective and solemn mourning for the a human being titled the queen to spewing abuse towards other human beings called Harry and Meghan and predictably Meghan merely confirms that one too many of Joe public have a lovely smile but still have a lot of hatred in their soul that merely shows they are a pretty petty and immature

[@valansley]

Brilliant interview He allows his very knowledgeable guest to speak 👏

[@helennuttall6051]

What a brilliant interview. I totally agree with everything he says. What a knowledgeable man.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I’ll never forget the British nobly extending their own food rationing for years after the war ended, so that the ordinary people in the country that attacked them and began the war could survive. Compassion in victory is one of the noblest acts of all and I honor the British for this. We, they US, helped to feed and rebuild Europe, too, but we, unlike the British, had enough for our people to eat.

[@angelashort1331]

Wow, I never knew that It should be told in history books , WAKE up the patriotic spirit again, ❤

[@alimar0604]

I am amazed and thankful that an American has actually understood the privations of the British people both during the war and its aftermath. We fought alone for some time before the USA joined the conflict after Pearl Harbour was bombed. It's good to get some recognition at last 🇬🇧

[@user-tc7lb6rr4r]

@@alimar0604 it’s worth noting too, that it was our US (along with other commonwealth countries) brothers and sisters that came to our aid in our darkest hours! The price paid by all the above will never be forgotten or diminished. United we stand, divided we all fall!

[@edronc2007]

The Brits were the only occupying power in defended Germany whose soldiers didn't rape and loot.

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

@Kimberley Perrotis I dont think many people now realise that rationing continued in the UK for longer (until 1954) than it did in Germany (1950). The UK was the last country to end rationing.

[@Flashylightsmeow]

Amazing! I hadn’t come across Simon Heffer before watching this. His critique of the NYT is hilarious and brilliant!

[@gaynelcross4110]

I don’t pay attention to the NYT’s nonsense and I’m an American.

[@sandrapersaud3105]

The NYT and the rest of the American media needs to stay out of another country's affairs. It's none of their business...look at what happening in your own country.

[@monican5047]

@@sandrapersaud3105 Totally agree.

[@Ionabrodie69]

@@sandrapersaud3105 Oh how true…👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@Lovemy60to70era]

Wonderful interview. The Queen set an excellent example for not only her people , but people around the world. As an American who never allowed that rag the NYT in our house whose writers try to rewrite history is hopefully going down the tubes. This interview is a history lesson by a very well spoken knowledgeable man, bravo.

[@judysibley1066]

This man makes much sense

[@jessro8787]

This is the best interview I have seen in a long time. Steven was excellent and asked great questions and was impressed by Simon Heffer's responses and great understanding and knowledge of history. Amazing to watch!

[@user-ts4rd7sv5n]

Yes a really good interview between two intelligent calm people. As for our beloved late Queen Elizabeth, in my opinion she was SO selfless that she achieved HOLINESS. How different our UK would be if we all emulated her.

[@marshamarsha5204]

How different the world would be is everyone emulated her.

[@marys33794]

I have followed this talented and gifted journalist interviewer, Steven Edginton, since I discovered him 2 years ago on KZbin and his in depth, scholarly podcasts or KZbin interviews with historians and others are very good. He is excellent at these thoughtful interviews and he has a love of history and does his research, putting the interview topics and subjects in context or how these may be relevant to the times now we live. He is patient at listening without interrupting at key moments.. 🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍

[@hittitecharioteer]

Indeed so. Edginton was working for the Sun, and his interviews went under the banner of "Burning Issues". His move to the Telegraph has been no surprise. I wonder if in time he will become an industry standard, because he is well prepared, and teases-out the answers that other interviewees might otherwise obfuscate. So, much applause Steven Edginton 👏🏻

[@carontownsend9890]

💯

[@tessabarras7792]

At last, a non partisan view of what went on. I applaud Simon Heffer

[@carolinebarnes6832]

Truly a truth teller.

[@jeannettewright3814]

@@carolinebarnes6832 you,0

[@Susan-fj8en]

👵🏻As an old Brit lady , sadly living on the other side of the pond ! I enjoyed your interview and conversation immensely. Am I clinging on to the misconception that the younger Brits have finally seen they have such wonderful opportunities just around the corner. That the things their Mums and Dads have taught them , and true life Stories their Grans and Grandads have told them are the way of their future ! I am hoping the “grandchildren generations” I am leaving behind , do see a bright future “”IF”” they work hard , they will see the rewards , I think my daughters generation have done an amazing job showing our grandchildren, the way of the future 🙏. As for the exceptions !! Please do not give them a voice of any importance 🙏 🇺🇸🇬🇧🙏

[@lizroberts1569]

I haven’t heard Simon interviewed for years, good to hear him speaking so much sense hopefully others will follow his lead. We really don’t need a bunch of easily hurt saps.

[@donna1473]

Very perfectly put by Simon; he's hit on everything that was remarkable about Queen Elizabeth II. If we could take even a small bit of what she embodied we would all be better human beings. I am a Canadian woman, born and raised on the prairies of Alberta with a good sense of right and wrong, and I was, and always will be, in awe of that seventy year promise kept and of the woman that kept it. What a legacy.

[@doreenpaterson3826]

Absolutely agree with everything said by this sensible and interesting man. What a treat to listen to him

[@rabbilaw31r16]

Agreed.... UK media needs to stop reporting on anyone else but THE QUEEN this week.... Am I alone on this opinion??

[@dupe181]

Tou are not alone on this. I have been saying this too but Megan's pr agents and mouthpiece, scooby doo keep releasing lies to get reactions. The rf too keep making Harry and megan relevant.

[@penngwenpennywise]

I agree - I'm so tired of all the hate and negativity.

[@rockforester7908]

This was wonderful. I would only say that, no, the Americans do not wish that Elizabeth were our Queen. But, we love and respect her as the individual she was and the amazing and worthy symbol of such a fine and mighty nation as GB, our cousins, allies and steadfast friends. We grieve. 🇺🇸

[@christinelennox4504]

The queen was there for us through covid, she isolated with us, she supported us, she kept us together, kept us going, she learned to use the Internet to communicate with us, she took her vaccines, she still done her duties, and she made us laugh, a will miss her on Xmas day and I hope king Charles will give us a video on her dogs, horses and get spoiled from santa. ❤️❤️❤️

[@walkerhjk]

I remember knowing when Prince Charlrs said 'Whatever love is' that he did not love Diana They should not have married, he was and is in love with Camilla and should have married her then. However, Diana was an aristocrat, a beautiful naive teenager and 'suitable' at the time. We are fortunate that William is the person that he is and that he (eventually) chose Catherine, a beautiful , extremely sensible, down to earth and strong personality as his wife.

[@niburu1508]

Spineless worthless object

[@barbaraking207]

I really enjoyed the program..full of factual information, very interesting, and very well presented. Steven Edginton interviewing Simon Heffer was 5 stars.

[@justaname8313]

What a wonderful interview this gentleman was brilliant in his analysis and delivery. I do hope many more U Tubers have the opportunity to listen to him. Excellent!

[@jaseayathorai3762]

Love that, description of Our late Queen as a “titanic moral figure”.

[@clairedisapia]

Rest In Heaven your majesty. This week should be only about Queen Elizabeth not Meaghan.

[@PeachGirl46]

Meghan is young and grew up in America and was poor. She doesn't understand the rules of England. She deserves mercy and for people to give her tolerance. The Queen was born into privilege. Meghan has relevance in today's world.

[@TheTigger020604]

@@PeachGirl46 What?! Megan was never poor. And the Queen's privilege was serving common wealth, her country and citizens even before she became Queen. Meghan's relevance is superficial and she will be remembered for serving herself, no one else and hurting everyone around her in the process.

[@AntelJM]

@@PeachGirl46 Sugar 😂

[@harlcc261]

@@PeachGirl46 🤣😅

[@monican5047]

@@PeachGirl46 I am a commoner from Norway, yet I know and understand the rules and the traditions, cultures and laws of England,it's a matter of educating oneself and not be ignorant to other countries and cultures.

[@gonnabeok.]

So intetesting listening. I am 76 and I live in a Enid Blyton world in my head. And remembèr fondly the "William" books and lifestyle of England countryside.

[@tocaat2410]

Ah yes, William, by Richmal Crompton. My father (post-WW1 baby boomer) was an avid reader of William. He left a vast pile of those books, of which I have read a dozen or so. My brother was a bigger fan, and all my father's collection is now in his possession. I was more into Jennings, by Anthony Buckeridge.

[@thestraightroad305]

Deep admiration for this; I know your memories must be beautiful. I am 70 and I have been reading English literature since I was 10. The best of it in children’s lit and then at University.

[@milliecharlie4489]

I agree the wailing at Diana's funeral was embarrassing & chaotic, much more dignified funeral for the queen. Quiet respect for a great lady.

[@jennihudson9484]

Yes nobody does pomp and ceremony like the British do. Every country in the world envies the British for this. 👏👏👏👏

[@brendagray9601]

We as Americans🇺🇲 does not envie Your Country for that

[@AntelJM]

North Korea can put on quite a show. And I don’t think any country envies the UK for its royal pomp (or anything else). Believe it or not I say that as quite a keen Royal watcher.

[@maryterry1531]

I quite like one of the names put forward: Elizabeth the Constant

[@miashay2524]

Terrific and insightful interview. History judge’s reality. Well said and analysed.

[@adelemorales4280]

The queen is much respected and admired by people around the world. She is a remarkable woman and is one of a kind. She is a hard act to follow. Meantime, the despicable Markle is all about herself. She has no respect for British culture and traditions let alone the monarchy. She has no business in the RF and not a fit. Harry made a very poor choice.

[@oliviana2645]

He seemed to be more interested in her looks in the beginning but turns out to be more superficial than content

[@grumpinez3472]

i wish the RF will so something about the harkle duo. the new King is too soft. i miss the Queen already.

[@mgmassey174]

Like a chorus of crows . No wonder they left UK I'm no royal fan. Just hate mean people

[@gabrieleoverweg3716]

I don't believe I am writing this, but after watching a documentary on Prince Harry I come to the conclusion that he found his match in the clingy and dominating Ms. Markle. Although, I am very uneasy but not surprised that he trashes his family. Were would he be without them and their money. Too bad, perhaps, it is not too late for him to reflect. Ms. Markle is really insignificant. Her claim to fame is that he married her.

[@penngwenpennywise]

It was his choice and we should respect his decision.

[@nickycatton7882]

I have long followed Simon Heffer and he doesn’t disappoint here. This is a great interview and Steven Edgington an excellent listener.

[@karenbrock3364]

"correct statesman-like behavior"- truly correct and so admirable, human behavior. Not just in her public behavior but in her family life, her marriage, and her faith. I understand that the conversation is about world leaders and their respect for the queen but if political figures took the queen's lead how much better we would all be.

[@E7L1L3s]

There are many young people who are returning society to the Queen's values as the opposite has become so starkly dispicable.

[@thestraightroad305]

Thank God for that.

[@nahrenrogers6319]

The best queen in the world in every respect. RIP our wonderful Queen.

[@marysmythe625]

Ireland appreciated her apology!

[@charlesfenwick6554]

But reparations??

[@iwasglad122]

Phenomenal and honest appraisal of the subject matter. This young man gets better and better. Both Edginton and Heffer just so listenable and thought-provoking.

[@savoprojectmanagementcc2711]

What a powerful interview. Nice to listen to an intelligent conversation for a change.

[@CrystalClearNews]

Considering how certain people revile Meghan for being public with complaints, shall we guess that Diana would also have been looked at similarly, had she lived?

[@raffaellabertoni8507]

A quei tempi la principessa Diana era amata . Certo che Lei era una nobile e non birazziale.‼️‼️

[@elizabethbirdallgreer2773]

Giving the Queen standing novation; she stood as a Titanic Moral exemplary for the good of all mankind in doing a supreme service call for God. She will be loved.

[@anncoady7657]

This interview is amazing... This man is so informative and unbiased... C. N. N. LISTEN!

[@harlcc261]

CNN is going down the toilet...

[@anntyaze]

Fantastic ! I wish I had this when I was a history student. I love the points of views and the fair & intelligent arguments that were simply sensible. I abhor the sensationalist trends nowadays . I found this so refreshing and relatable with consideration of the passage of time for the monarchy, the nation, and the world.

[@edronc2007]

Well said!

[@ellamaeloftus3493]

Yes, well said. When we are younger we don't appreciate the education given to us or we view it through a different lens.

[@sandraforsythe6966]

What a great interview! I would like to see more dignified interviews like this. What a treat!

[@ladydove5895]

This was such a brilliant discussion 👏

[@faviolabloisa4696]

I do believe the Queen was a great lady ! But the last years of her life was kind of sad and a lot of frustration for her!First of all her son Andrew and his association with Epstein and all the scandal with the girl, and second the resignation of her grandson to the Royal family ! But that was not too much the issue ,I think the worst was that him and his wife started revealing family conflicts at Oprah national tv ! And of course the whole world saw that!

[@tammywines7343]

Harry and Rachel lies will eventually blow up into their faces. I know Andrew did wrong but he's paying for his actions. He also paid millions of dollars to the woman he " supposedly abused " I mean in all honesty she should have spoken up earlier. I think a big payout was her intention all along.

[@jackiebenjamin8772]

@@tammywines7343 what did they lie about, I have been asking the same question over and over, haven't gotten an answer ad yet.

[@quaithom3138]

@@tammywines7343 So, exactly how is Andrew paying for his deeds; and lets not forget the fact that KIng Charles III committed ADULTERY.

[@SS-zz4pi]

@@jackiebenjamin8772 - an example of their lies: she said they got married three days before the 'spectacle', just the two of them and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Not true. In fact the Archbishop was forced to refute the lie in public. A Google search will uncover more - I believe there were 17 lies in the Oprah interview which were proved to be so.

[@josephinedewar4469]

@@jackiebenjamin8772 Do your research! They lied!

[@pam0626]

HM’s funeral was so moving and the tradition, pageantry and grandeur of the royal events are unique to the UK. I know the country is in economic turmoil right now, but I hope that Charles makes it a grand affair. I love listening to Simon reminiscence about 1950’s Britain. Fantastic interview.

[@artn2950]

Harry was accidentally in country to attend So glad Meghan did not go to Scotland

[@pam0626]

@@artn2950 So am I. Meghan brought so much turmoil to HM’s final years and didn’t deserve the honor of being at the Queen’s deathbed.

[@lindseyjohnstone7135]

This was a brilliant interview. So informative 👏

[@modeangelis7913]

👏👏 from an American. She was a wonderful representative for the country. Much respect and admiration for her service & sacrifice to 'Duty'..

[@wynnebeaule2383]

She has lots of respect from everybody it might have looked bad on some things the rest of it she did her job for all these years from when she was a young woman until now she has so much respect she showed everybody that respects she's a wonderful woman

[@lisaj9412]

This was a fascinating interview, really enjoyed it.

[@pains1956]

I like the difference between the valuable legacy of Churchil and the NO legacy of a spoiled princess