Tony Blair Recalls Telling The Queen To Speak Out After Diana’s Death

In a revealing interview, Sir Tony Blair talks about Queen Elizabeth’s legendary reign and his rare relationship with her during his 10 years as Prime Minister. He recalls his advice to the monarch after Princess Diana’s death, saying, “she was trying to balance what she had to do as a queen and what she had to do as a grandmother.”
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#TonyBlair #PrincessDiana #QueenElizabeth

[@AshLoRo]

To The Queen & her husband The Prince, may they both be at peace, finally together again. Your Duties have ended, may you both finally have everlasting Peace in Your Rest. As Paddington Bear best put it, Thank You Ma'am, For Everything.

[@gigilovesgod8825]

Amém 🙏🏻❤️

[@crystalschweitzer7625]

She reminds me of my grandpa. I know everyone is saying that but she really does. My grandpa is 99. He is still all there and is still moving around and enjoying life with his family. I dread the day he passes. I will definitely not be okay.

[@desireeray4765]

I bet not. How wonderful for you to have him so long. Sending hugs for that day.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

I hear ya. Its been thirty years for my mother this week. I still think of her and Dad a lot.

[@Honeybees1005]

that's like my Dad. Still independent! Caught him on a ladder the other day. I won't be ok either

[@vrai6219]

Crystal Schweitzer I implore you to please document everything about his life now. Let him tell you stories about each decade & how life was. I'm sure he's already told you loads but allow him to tell you everything again so you can make a record of his life & how life was for everybody else years ago & then file it somewhere safe. Video record & also have written records of everything. We all should appreciate the elderly for the wonderful history & life experiences they have stored away in them, that they can teach us with. It should be shared with whoever wants to hear before they exit this life.

[@crystalschweitzer7625]

@@vrai6219 we have all been trying to get more out of him in the last 10 years or so. He is a very quite man. I take after him. We have just recently started asking him about his life and his experiences. He will not talk about what he saw in World War II. He was on the front lines. My husband is actually a professional videographer so we are getting lots of video these days.

[@RetroByteZone]

She was above politics but she had a wealth of knowledge she was able to pass on. She'd known virtually every major state leader and head of state over the past 70 years.

[@ivanvillamil2764]

Her knowledge she could write a whole encyclopedia not a book. I wondered if Tony Blair was the longest Prime Minister for a decade. I bet they had share a lot of memories.

[@RetroByteZone]

@@ivanvillamil2764 I'd need to check but in terms of her Prime Ministers, I think Margaret Thatcher was 11, nearly 12 years. and Tony Blair was 10 years, with possible Harold Wilson next. Can you imagine a modern Prime Minister asking what she thought Winston Churchill might have done in a particular circumstance or Eisenhower? She's had weekly meetings with every British Prime Minister for 70 years so gained first-hand knowledge of every event and problem brought to her each week for all of those 70 years. What other world leader had access to such a fountain of knowledge and experience?

[@ivanvillamil2764]

@@RetroByteZone I know they met her weekly; so Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was the longest. I remember her ; they used to call her the Iron Woman and her hair look. That’s why she was loved and respected worldwide even that I have read negative rhetoric about her. I don’t see what people gain by talking about her; nobody is flawless. Is weird the 3 deaths in England that I’ve felt grieving and missing them was Princess Diana, the Queen Mother and now her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Is not that I didn’t like her husband but it didn’t sink in because of Covid. I’ve been following all monarchies since I was young as in my schools taught US and World History every year it was required.

[@finallythere100]

Which is way more than zi can say for Samantha Guthrie and her shameful performance as a debate moderator.

[@sweetchinmusic801]

This so-called 'Queen' leaves behind a legacy of denial of treacherous plunder from nations, killing of innocent, unarmed civilians through inhuman laws and staying defiant on the crimes against humanity that her Empire perpetrated. She had 70 years to openly repent for their actions, but never once did I hear I'm sorry, or please forgive us, not once. The torture, and Mutilation of people in the colonies can never be forgotten, or forgiven. She must be remembered in the light of her greedy, selfish actions and not some romanticized, redundant title. May those who perished because of her family's greed find peace. May humanity be spared from such characters in future. Americans and American media should be ashamed of themselves for glorifying this family with racist and colonialist history. On one hand they claim they fight for black civil rights and on the other hand they glorify racism and colonialism. Why do you celebrate July 4 if Colonial British were so benevolent? Hypocrites.

[@simracer1256]

People outside the UK don't understand just how controversial a figure Blair is in the UK. A lot of people really hate him over the Iraq war. It was hugely controversial when he was knighted

[@erinundra]

He should be behind bars with George Bush. They should have been dragged before a War Crimes Trial.

[@justonecornetto80]

Most people hate him for flooding the UK with millions of immigrants and waging a 10 year reign of terror against the white population.

[@ns2110theonly]

A lot of people inside the UK love him🖕🏻

[@MultiMcgurk]

Rat mate

[@MultiMcgurk]

@@ns2110theonly sorry a lot hate including me

[@commontater1785]

I love British politicians. They have perfected the art of saying absolutely nothing with the maximum number of words.

[@kellysam2076]

PRINCE CHARLES TOLD THIS BLIAR NOT TO INVADE IRAQ. THAT IT WILL UNLEASH ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT WE ARE SEEING NOW. BUT HE DIDNT LISTEN. PRINCE CHARLES IS MORE EDUCATED AND KNOWS MORE THAN THIS GUY. AND HERE HE IS TELLING THE QUEEN TO OPEN UP WHAT ABOUT HIM OPENING UP ABOUT THE TRUTH OF THE IRAQ INVASION.????

[@DeeDee-el8bd]

It 's more a worldwide traits really!!

[@commontater1785]

@@DeeDee-el8bd Yes, to some extent. But I do think the British are the best at it. "In response to the current crisis, I fully intend to absolutely insist that a serious and effective plan be put in place!" Uh, so what are you going to do, exactly? "I'm going to insist upon effective measures." Oh, that's reassuring. Or how about when Boris Johnson was accused of abuses? Do you agree that Johnson has gone too far? "It is my firm belief that these allegations must be addressed." The British really are the best at it.

[@IITTPPEEDD]

Ha ha ha ha ha

[@simonb2109]

@@ytfeelslikenorthkorea I know what type of person you are, a conspiracy theorist who believes the power above him is the reason for his miserable life. Blair is not and was not a war criminal, get over it.

[@brendanpilkington1446]

The Queen faced everything with dignity and grace. She always put duty first but knew her Grandchildren needed her after loosing Diana. She then put duty first. She became frail after she lost her husband but still worked up the the very end.

[@ellastarrr1st149]

Diana didn't die she was murdered expecting a non white child.

[@bs4754]

Especially when she protected her pedophile son. Rest in pieces

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Tony must have another book coming out

[@wlhansen2068]

Can't stand him, such a weasel

[@neetusoo]

I wish they interviewed the two americans who met the queen in balmoral but never knew who she was! I want to see that interview now

[@wonjubhoy]

The prime minister James Callaghan one time asked the Queen for advice on a political matter. She replied 'That is what you get paid to resolve.'

[@henrygingold6549]

She wouldn't do or say that. If the PM asks for her advice, she would freely give it.

[@MWah747]

her job was to advise the prime minister so that doesn't make sense.

[@wonjubhoy]

@@MWah747 Callaghan himself said that. That story is true unless he was a liar.

[@randomuploadsism]

@@MWah747 WRONG! The Monarch advising the PM?! They are strictly told to keep their political mouth shut! Rule number One of being a modern-day Monarch!

[@MWah747]

@@wonjubhoy I'm definitely not calling you a liar. It just doesn't make sense why she did that if she did.

[@Robby334]

We have lost the most precious person whose knowledge was vast, A lady respected throughout the world, When the word "Queen " was mentioned they knew it was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II they were talking about - Bless you Ma'am

[@Hebrews123]

Absolutely so well put

[@susanhall3628]

Literally, “The Queen.” Well said.

[@jeccym8715]

I'm not sure she was respected worldwide, sorry!! She was your queen and mostly respected in your country!

[@Robby334]

@@jeccym8715 well not by you obviously

[@Hebrews123]

@@jeccym8715 maybe 2% of other people I’m in the USA and our government is horrible compared to the UK we need to give our country back for an over haul

[@rockandrollstar6393]

I don't think Americans realize how divisive tony Blair is in the uk

[@peterlbaldwin511]

I do believe that in many ways the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, was a pivotal point for Her Majesty and "The Royal Family". Remember that the Queens' initial thinking was, as Diana was no longer an "official member of the family, being divorced, a quiet low key family funeral would suffice, but she had certainly underestimated the public's reaction to the death of "The People's Princess". Then Prime Minister Tony Blair had to persuade Her Majesty that "she" was no longer able to dictate what official responses should be and that she had to finally acknowledge and bow to the will of the people. Despite earler public statements about being dedicated to her subjects, the reality that she really did at last, have to accede to their wishes, must have been a bitter pill to swallow.

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

@Peter L Baldwin The Queen, quite rightly, prioritised the children. Blair, the media, and some members of the public clamour for their grief to be prioritised and recognised above the needs of family members in appalling shock and grief. Blair's job should have been to help the family and make it clear to media and public to have patience, restraint and compassion. The Queen also, quite rightly, had to consider what Dianas own family might prefer to do, and not dominate the situation. Blair is a disgrace, the media behaved poorly and it was not the publics finest hour in their own selfishness. Blair is reviled in the UK.

[@manichairdo9265]

The funeral was Diana's family's responsibility not that of her former mother in law. Inspite of 1 million protestors, tens of thousands of people died because Blair wanted war, including Dr Kelly who killed himelf when made Blair's scapegoat. The public, although they mourned Diana's death, turned the whole shebang into a mellodramatic performance.

[@ashl8804]

@@shelleyphilcox4743 Finally a 'sensible' and truthful point of view.

[@SweetThing]

@@shelleyphilcox4743 -the queen was stubborn. She wanted it her way and it wasn't going to be her way. Blair had to call her 3xs and encourage her to do the right thing and make an appearance, as the people were turning on her for being cold. If the queen had cared about William & Harry, she would Not have forced them to have to walk behind their mother's casket. Can you truly imagine what that would be like? Like Harry said: "What kind of family does that?!" I would never put my children through that. And William & Harry are damaged goods because of it and always will be. No, the queen was wrong how she handled Princess Diana's death all the way around. I am not a fan.

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

@@SweetThing The people were outrageous for suggesting a grandmother looking after her grandchildren in the wake of their mothers sudden death should be pandering to them and their demands like small spoilt selfish and self indulgent children. How appalling to put your demands to assuage your own grief above that of the family suffering. It was petty. Blair managed it all very, very badly indeed. Incompetence and lack of leadership on his part. He did not help. The public wanted a display...they got one, from their essential bullying of the family to display their tragedy and grief, and then have the gaul to criticise the family. It was public pressure that brought it to bear. However, an assuaged public and media got their display and it at least meant the.boys had a modicum of peace thereafter from media and the public, finally a little shamed for their selfishness as they saw exactly what their demands led to. The family were hounded to it.

[@bonnielucas3244]

They must do their best to remain quiet about politics because they represent the entire national polity. Not just one viewpoint

[@kristinelizabethbarker3459]

You have to remember that Charles and Diana had just gone through quite a messy separation and divorce with both of them giving interviews about their extramarital affairs and speaking openly about issues like self harm and eating disorders amongst other things. The media leaked phone conversations between Charles and his now wife that were VERY graphic and totally unheard of back then. Diana publicly said that Charles wasn’t fit to be king. If anyone damaged those boys it was their parents because they were bullied at school over their parents messy indiscretions. The Queen ordered Charles and Diana to divorce and Diana died very shortly after. When Diana died the people felt a great deal of sympathy with her and felt that she had been used to produce an heir and a spare. The fact that Diana’s death wasn’t acknowledged by the royal family until days after caused immense outrage amongst the people and Tony Blair communicated this to the Queen. The people were getting increasingly angry because they felt that the royal family ignored Diana. Total radio silence. Again, you can say what you want about Tony Blair but he simply did his job by communicating to the Queen that if the issue continued and they continued to ignore the public it could cast the whole institution into ill repute. There was serious concern for the future of the monarchy. I was in London in the days after Diana’s death and the people were getting increasingly angry and frustrated. Tony Blair was merely the messenger so to those trying to blame him for pressuring the Queen you are misinformed. He did his job and it most probably salvaged the situation. No big fan of Blair but in that situation I strongly believe that he did the right thing.

[@CornbreadOracle]

Totally agree. I greatly admire the Queen, but no one is perfect. She simply called this one wrong. Tony Blair was right, and I’m no great fan of his.

[@dundeedell1960]

I think that he advised the Queen wisely. I agree that if there has been no acknowledgement of the death of Princess Diana given her enormous following by the British citizens, and the international community, the Monarchy would truly have been seen as irrelevant.

[@michaelrunnels7660]

The Queen handled the situation quite well in my opinion. As Diane's coffin passed the Queen during the funeral procession, the Queen bowed her head. She could give no greater honor.

[@catherinelw9365]

I was around at that time and I thought it was rude and inconsiderate for people to clamor for the Queen to make a public appearance while she was trying to comfort the boys and keep them out of the press in Balmoral. No respect for them as a family.

[@erzsebethyoung]

@@dundeedell1960 ... But the Queen was just as shocked with Princess Diana's death as the rest of the world was. Remember what Diana was doing in Africa, they say it was the Landmines manufacturers who took the Princess out for trying to expose them, it was obvious then but the people world wide were in disbelief .

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

Queen Elizabeth lived and aged gracefully now her time has ended may she rest in peace 🕊️🕊️ she will forever be missed may god bless 🙏🙏

[@Puppy-ew4be]

Unlike Blair

[@RazorRevenge]

Michael Sheen makes a better Tony Blair than Tony Blair.

[@katherinepettus5132]

Agreed!

[@candythomson844]

Lol agreed

[@tkcurtis1725]

This now officially makes Elton John the oldest Queen in England!

[@mariahayworth4840]

Good One. I hope he/she appreciates her new position.

[@davidhoward5392]

Not quite think their are a few theatre luvvies just ahead of him, although would make an excellent Princess Tantrum and Princess Royal.

[@neetusoo]

Hahahahaha

[@pantonpam8024]

@TK Curtis: I rebuke and revoke that in the Mighty Name of THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. You cannot place an unGODLY man in that position and most significantly, a man cannot be a Queen. Only a woman can be a Queen.

[@someguy779]

The Dark Lord himself returns to remind us of his presence...

[@marcyjames1]

Two days before her death she was meeting with the new Prime Minister. She should've been on her deathbed. She put her duty to her subjects above all else. I am an American and I have nothing but the deepest admiration and respect for her.

[@lizhorton5333]

Very interesting interview! What a coincidence… I just watched the movie “The Queen” and Tony Blair played a prominent role in the movie. I liked that he spoke so graciously about HMQE2. She truly was an incredible woman and monarch.

[@Chatterbox-94]

I feel like Queen Elizabeth was Queen not just to Britain but to the world. For 70 years we knew her as Britain’s Queen and she was this pure idol and symbol of Britain that people all across the world respected so much. Long live the Queen.

[@annea5781]

She was officially queen to more than 15 countries so it’s weird to hear « not just Britain ». Anyhow, maybe that’s why you feel that way about her in relation to the world.

[@throwaway3538]

She reigned as Queen over Great Britain's lands. No more, no less and definitely never the queen over the entire world.

[@nomahope3182]

How was she queen to the world. What did she do for the world?

[@annea5781]

@@throwaway3538 more than Great Britain. The UK and all of the other 14 Commonwealth realms, so basically 18 countries to start with

[@1991Meka]

The United States does not fall under that. We have never looked at her as "our queen."

[@pauldaley4273]

How lovely to hear from Sir Phoney Blair . Such a genuine and trusting Prime Minister. Unfortunately for Blair someone of us are struggling to forget all those deaths that he was compliant to in Iraq . To give a knighthood to this person had devalued the honour of such an award . Personally I don’t want to hear him on any public platform . Has he no conscience?

[@georgejob2156]

Cold,callous and manipulating,about as trustworthy as a viper.. A bloody man...

[@dee8501]

Exactly. I still cannot understand how such an odious, vile and corrupt man, could receive a knighthood.

[@pm5206]

@@dee8501 Royal family is corrupt.

[@ruaidhri_5474]

Go cry Paul

[@samabrahams7687]

well said i was going comment but thanks for speaking my mind ... it answers everything the fact hes on American tv... he can pretend to be a hero of the western world. funny how we havnt seen him and hes over in America ....

[@fatbelly27]

I wouldn't trust anything Blair says.

[@cmplord1657]

meanwhile lets trust some bloke off youtube who is called "fatbelly" 🤣

[@noeoleole6911]

Hard ti believe anything any politician says... former or actual.

[@victoriajones8747]

@@noeoleole6911 absolutely

[@davidrendall7195]

Yet another veiled way for Blair to remind us how brilliant he thought he was.

[@susanarsoniadou3588]

The more you get to know the Queen, the more you like her.

[@maureenlansley671]

Do you know her personaly or going on what you have been told , and who really cares.

[@casim6813]

well she did leave her cousins to rot in a mental institution, maintaining zero association to them, all for her selfish image..

[@davidhick964]

@Maureen Lansley We have lost the most precious person whose knowledge was vast, A lady respected throughout the world, When the word "Queen " was mentioned they knew it was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II they were talking about - Bless you Ma'am

[@SecretWars98]

@@davidhick964 Comments are waste on people like this.

[@sweetchinmusic801]

This so-called 'Queen' leaves behind a legacy of denial of treacherous plunder from nations, killing of innocent, unarmed civilians through inhuman laws and staying defiant on the crimes against humanity that her Empire perpetrated. She had 70 years to openly repent for their actions, but never once did I hear I'm sorry, or please forgive us, not once. The torture, and Mutilation of people in the colonies can never be forgotten, or forgiven. She must be remembered in the light of her greedy, selfish actions and not some romanticized, redundant title. May those who perished because of her family's greed find peace. May humanity be spared from such characters in future. Americans and American media should be ashamed of themselves for glorifying this family with racist and colonialist history. On one hand they claim they fight for black civil rights and on the other hand they glorify racism and colonialism. Why do you celebrate July 4 if Colonial British were so benevolent? Hypocrites.

[@TheRainbowgirl1960]

God bless Dianna

[@stellamuyengwa-marowa983]

Why? Explain

[@Dion_Mustard]

@@stellamuyengwa-marowa983 Diana was an angel. No comment on the Queen.

[@naztrecks]

Tony the man with blood on his hands over a lie should be take to court and held to account

[@notyourtoystupidboy]

Blair is favoured more in America than he is in the UK, and I’m sure he’s profited from this interview…interesting he’s not done one in the UK

[@HassanAli-xl8kr]

Because the majority of people in UK hate for his war mongering with good old terrorist George Bush

[@virupakshawalla5734]

He is reviled as self serving war criminal in UK to be fair.

[@PjD0150]

No one wants to hear from here in the UK. I believe most other living PMs have spoken about her passing. Not sure about John Major though.

[@1lordgray]

He has the same smile as Tim Curry so the first time I saw him I associated him with the actor and Rocky Horror, which always made me giggle back then.

[@sug365]

Because he's despised.

[@bobpevere2456]

She really was above politics. Not easy to do in her position.

[@dianalynnelizabeth780]

And for 70 years straight!

[@kelrogers8480]

She chose to knight him.

[@matthewomalley6732]

@@kelrogers8480 no she didn't. The government did

[@alikhodajani6075]

We keep hearing that the Queen didn't interefere in political issues, which is absolutely incorrect, many many top important decisions in UK politics were exactly her direct word and decision but often were not made public, any declaration of war (at least you agree in this point) must have the Queen's signature on it for going ahead . In February 2004 the current King Charles lll ( the Prince Charles at that time ) was sent to Iran for a top important visit disguised as a humanitarian mission after the devastating Bam earthquake ( which killed over 30000 people ), he stayed there at least 24 hours, the main reason for that mission was very important, a very direct and supportive talk with the Iranian reformist president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami who was not liked and supported by the hardliners of Iranian politic . Interestingly the Iranian red crescent department was totally unaware of this important visitor even after the Prince Charles's touch down in Tehran ! Have you ever asked yourself why so many many Iranian refugees and asylum seekers so easily cross the channel and granted residency permit here in the UK without being much scrutinised or deported later on ?! ... Just because the late Queen gave an OK regarding Iranians( a sort of let them in, that's 👍OK! ) for that to happen . I was saying that since more than 25 years and just last week this guy, his name is BABAK EMAMI, he confirmed that . He is an Iranian born Conservative party member and during his talk and tributes to the passing of Her Majesty the late Queen he mentioned that ! ( You can ask him more about that if you want . )

[@bobbymacdermott6137]

🤪🤪🤪

[@dahawk8574]

6:57 - "He will keep it strong ...so long as no one comes at us with any pens."

[@jaimiewarren8687]

I adored her all of my life and when she died it felt like losing a member of our family. She was such an extraordinary person and Queen. I think I will always miss her. ❤️

[@bonnielucas3244]

The whole Diana accident thing and emotional situation for several years was too much for everyone

[@lizcalas3051]

True. A unique situation

[@gardy4390]

And it's still not solved, we will never know why she had to die.

[@Chatterbox-94]

Diana was The Peoples Princes. She touched the hearts of people across the UK and across the world

[@neilburns8869]

The death of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been like a trigger and has opened up the floodgates to a whole catalogue of events that have all been planned and practised for years. I just wonder if she knew that she was dying and if she intended to die in Balmoral to give the people of Scotland an extraordinary opportunity to say goodbye?

[@susancullum6427]

I believe you are right in your thinking I feel the Same

[@sarac.3259]

I think Balmoral held the happiest memories for her, family memories, and the place most like home. Rest in peace our dear Her Majesty the Queen. Long live the King!

[@cgl1230]

I loved this! I wish more people knew this about her. She was an amazing Queen & person.

[@SweetThing]

Did you know her personally? No, I didn't think so.

[@cgl1230]

@@SweetThing Sounds likes you disagree, did you know her personally?

[@oo0024]

@@SweetThing triggered 😂

[@squidjames7735]

I like how I got a holiday outta dis 🙂

[@HOLLIECLIFFORD]

@@squidjames7735 i only got a day

[@bastiaanstapelberg9018]

Bring Tony to The Hague together with George.

[@Rubylove48]

Exactly. this woman is fawning over him, sickening.

[@seancullen4743]

Quiz him over Dr David Kelly and his very convenient suicide

[@martinjenkins6467]

Who cares they got Saddam Hussein That's the main thing.

[@bw1376]

​@@martinjenkins6467 Tony Blair and Alastair Campbell lied about the weapons of mass destruction and a million people were killed as a result of that war. What good has getting Saddam done? His awful regime has been replaced with another awful one.

[@ashl8804]

Truly an incredible woman….!

[@desertmandan123]

That's why the que to pay respect to her lying in state is miles long, not yards or metres, but miles....

[@lemperez]

That is the genius of the British monarchy… it is above politics. Prime Ministers or Presidents come and go, but the monarchy stays and provides stability

[@m.e.c.5837]

We must also understand, as William and Harry both confirmed, the Queen and Prince Philip were staying at home with the boys trying to focus on them. That's why the response took longer than expected as they were at that moment shocked as family as well. The boys came first. W&H said she was turning TVs off , hiding newspapers and magazines to shield them from pain. When I heard that my whole perspective changed.

[@startracker5895]

According to Harry’s book they never spoke to the boys about their mother though. Probably in fear of upsetting them but still the wrong thing to do. Philip just took them out shooting. Not a very healthy way to help with grief!

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

I always find it interesting to hear those who have contempt for tradition. They think that just because something is old, it is automatically out-of-date and irrelevant. Well, my retort to that is always that if there were no value in tradition, it would not have lasted as long as it has. The monarchy serves a transcendental purpose in Great Britain, demonstrating that temporal matters are ephemeral while the monarchy exists somehow above it all. Here in the United States, we don't really have an institution that reminds us of the broader nature of life. We are always "in the weeds," so to speak, in terms of our political bickering and character assassinations. To have the example of the monarchy, which teaches the British people how to behave, is a most precious asset. I am grateful to Her Majesty The Queen for her immense sacrifice to serve the British people. It is not easy to live on a higher plane than the rest of one's country. It must take a huge toll to keep one's mouth shut. But she did it all with such grace, dignity, warmth, and humor.

[@M_Lopez_3D_Artist]

Actually I think tradition is a great thing, but it should be also said that there is flaws with tradition, because tradition isn't perfect, tradition to be a free country or soverigne nation, there is a lot of things we don't see in the background with what the queen had to do, everyone has there own opinion just like I am sure she did being the queen. I am sure she wanted to speak out at certain points in time, but might been held back from other people to make sure that it wasn't tarnished her image on some of here views. If you want to talk about the USA what is a big difference is that it is nation that has forgotten history and everyone doesn't want to offend someone because it is bad form now a days. I think what has happen is that in Britain they want to believe that having a queen or king will make them feel comforted like someone is looking out for them. I think because she didn't speak out about things is what made people gravitate towards her, but that isn't really a friendship its is a imaginary thing that really doesn't help them feel like there looked out for. I honestly think there a lot more in the background about her history

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

@@M_Lopez_3D_Artist I understand your position. Then again, I don't necessarily think that the role of the monarchy is to make the people feel "looked out for." That's what the government is there to do. The Prime Minister and the rest of Parliament have that role. The Head of State's role is to ensure continuity, to stimulate a sense of imagination and magic among the people. The powerful aspect of the British monarchy is this dichotomy between the Head of State and the Chief Executive. They are completely separate. I think that works out far better than when those roles are combined, as they are in the US.

[@angelajones6719]

Absolutely right, can you see the same out pouring of love and affection and respect for Biden when he passes???? She gave our country stability and continuity and comfort in times of trouble, the Queen was the best role model, anyone whoever they are, could have!

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

@@angelajones6719 To answer your question about President Biden, I would ask you the same about any of your Prime Ministers. They are so embroiled in politics that of course, by virtue of their roles, they will draw hatred and vitriol.

[@johnmisrahi9922]

At the same time, there are good and bad traditions..slavery was a tradition...

[@CYP0]

And they made a movie out of this. Amazing.

[@barbarabretti8113]

That was lovely of the Queen serving BBQ to the guests herself ! Hope the King has learned to be humble and serve the guests himself ❤

[@clee2598]

Funny the caption doesn’t follow what Tony Blair said. He said the Queen didn’t need him she knew intuitively what to do.

[@okonkwoifunanya9029]

Good observation

[@hemangivyas7155]

😄 That's called clickbait. A very common tool used here. Anyhow we now at least know the truth after watching this. The 'Queen' notwithstanding😊

[@tasibho]

I think he was trying hard to be diplomatic and not sound critical of the Queen since its such a sensitive time. But she definitely didn't come up to London and say something of her own accord.

[@cricketcrigler]

So true … the title is misleading.

[@hemangivyas7155]

Even so the point is that the caption here is completely contradictory to what the man is saying himself!

[@hajarahninsiima1937]

That monarch will never be the same again trust me NEVER

[@deanrichardson5930]

That man should be in jail, not popping up at every opportunity to further his bank balance.

[@AB-C1]

She DEDICATED HER ENTIRE LIFE TO HER PEOPLE! ❤️ God Bless the Queen! God rest her Soul! ❤️💔🌹🙏 GOD SAVE THE KING! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@Hellndegenerates]

Any news on the children she stole from a school in Canada?

[@marloshenrique4733]

Thanks for making interviews great again

[@Hummingbirds2023]

Lovely interesting interview, well done! 🎉

[@amparohulten7805]

I never forget you that you gave it to me, your hand Is always In my heart so I long I leave.❤❤❤

[@eoz6840]

The fact that anyone can call this Evil man Sir is ridiculous, if the King wants to win his peoples hearts maybe he could strip the title?

[@michaelglanville4]

This is such a lovely interview, I would love to see an uncut version, I imagine there’s many more hidden gems in there

[@garycadogan4258]

A snake and betrayer of the working classes

[@petecoventry6858]

He's a mass murderer - you have no clue wtf you are on about

[@garycadogan4258]

No different to any political head, Obama to name just one other mass murderer

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

Makes you feel warm and safe inside.

[@kellysam2076]

How?

[@angelicazambrano]

Tony has a lot of innocent blood on his hands, I do not envy that monster when he dies

[@musiclist5519]

Rip the queen Elisabeth

[@carmellewis2466]

He met the Queen hundreds of times, but none of her integrity and leadership skills rubbed off on Teflon Tony.

[@mariahayworth4840]

Exactly

[@dayvson_silva]

Yes, Queen, speak out, please!

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

What is it with people that think that the queen's death was any different from anyone else. The suddenness of it is nothing unusual. My grandmother died on new years day 1987. She was staying with her daughter for a weeks holiday She got up in the morning as she usually did; did her washing and hung it out to dry and then did some vegetables ready for lunch while my aunt did some other chores. She then sat in her favourite armchair and proceeded to read her woman's magazine while at the same time having a conversation with my aunt who was in an adjoining room. Mid sentence she died...just like that. No drama no pain, & she was still holding her magazine when my aunt came to see why her mother had not answered a question just asked. Her aorta has ruptured and death was instantaneous. There had been no illness, no signs. People do just die without warning...so someone like the queen, going to sleep and not waking up at 96 is far from unusual. People need to get a grip on reality.

[@TimberwolfC14]

I think she realized the mistakes she had made with Diana and seemed determined that those mistakes were not repeated with Kate, hence the intense one on one training/meetings. It was only one of a handful of times where the Queen misread her people not really realizing the love? they had for Diana and was stunned by the backlash.

[@angelajones6719]

It would not happen with Kate as she is a very different person in every way, Diana l am sure was a lovely and kind caring woman, but very naïve and not really cut out for the role, she was inexperienced in many ways, and had only ever been a Nanny which is not a job that prepares you for life's trials & tribulations, whereas Kate and William have strong characters and University backgrounds and met under very different circumstances, even though she is a commoner she has far more about her than Diana had.

[@lynnehenry]

@@angelajones6719 No one compares to Princess Diana, she was an exemplary humanitarian way ahead of her times..college degrees don't mean anything or compare in the presence of a towering humanitarian such as her. And no one can be Princess Diana. As far as I am concerned there will only ever be one Princess of Wales Princess Diana. Others can try to be her but they don't have the heart she or Mother Teresa had and this world and we as people need people like Princess Diana, not oppressive monarchies.

[@myfilmingadventureswonders3457]

@@lynnehenry I totally agree with your statement. No one replace Princess Diana ever. The future haven't process yet but who knows Kate will bring... you never know one's soul.

[@lynnehenry]

@@myfilmingadventureswonders3457 No we don't know the future but a true humanitarian doesn't wait for a title. Princess Diana went above and beyond her call of duty. With every opportunity available to her we haven't seen the commitment from Kate yet and one can tell when one sees a true humanitarian at work..I am not judging anyone else just saying no one holds a candle to Princess Diana and no one can be her and no one should attempt it either, thats all. She spoke about AIDS, about mental health, about landmines when no one wanted her to..Princess Di is sorely missed. If she was alive this world would have been a better place for sure. And maybe others could learn and take inspiration too from her example. The heart of a humanitarian is not something everyone has. And in this regard, the one closest to Princess Diana is Harry and perhaps even Meghan. 🙏✨

[@ashl8804]

@@angelajones6719 Strong character is usually born out of 'hardship and heartache' endured. I don't think that quality can be attributed to Kate who has had pretty much an easy and very sheltered life. However, she carries herself with grace and dignity and is very careful about those she has around her. The gift of discernment and propriety is much needed when in the RF which she exudes in abundance. It will stand her in good stead.

[@maxinedavieds8102]

Imagine having the Queen serve BBQ to you and wash dishes after.❤️

[@cherylmillard2067]

Both hands/fingers showed a lack of circulation, this is one of the signs that the time is near. After seeing this I was not shocked when I heard of her passing. "The skin of the arms, legs, hands, and feet becomes mottled with purple, black, and/or blue patches."

[@boshankers12]

This is the man who changed the face of Britain forever with uncontrolled immigration. He also entered an illegal war. Why he still gets any recognition is beyond me.

[@maryranieri958]

May our Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Rest in eternal peace!🙏🌷 There will never be another like her in history!

[@evanrubbies1317]

Listening to all this I am just wondering if Markle understood the impact of her actions. Somethings are not for media. She needed to understand the culture. It’s a shame things turned out the way they did. That’s why some people just can’t marry just about anyone.

[@olivierolivier6080]

He caused a great pain to the late Queen by depriving her from her ship now he comes and cries

[@suew000]

Blair upset the Queen by complaining that she wasn’t in London when she was Grandmother first and put her grieving family first but he stirred it all up.

[@butterflyray1]

He didn’t stir anything up 🙄🙄 smh! I remember vividly that the public were getting frustrated, and cross that she didn’t fly the flags at half mast and she had not spoken or showed her face regarding Diana’s death. Yes she was a grandmother first, but her people were grieving and they needed her guidance. If Tony Blair had not pushed her to return to Buckingham palace I don’t know if the monarchy would of recovered! So give credit where credit is due!!

[@Nick92106]

The Queen didn't acknowledge Diana for DAYS and not even at Church that very morning. The mother of the future King should have been acknowledged! I found it cold and callous and The Queen was human. She totally misread the public for days. Those boys and Prince Charles had to be suffering immeasurably on walkabouts. Charles did the right thing accompanying Diana back to London.

[@michaelmulvey6753]

And rightly so

[@kelliea7451]

@@Nick92106 the boys were surrounded by family. They didn't NEED their granny 24/7. She easily could've made a statement and kept the people calm from the start. I think she thought she was doing the right thing at the time.

[@cah571]

@@butterflyray1 the public was being stupid. Diana didn't deserve the flag at half mast, she wasn't the Queen.

[@propheticwitness8624]

How that war criminal,can show his face,is beyond me!!?

[@pana6572]

Really loved this interview

[@jamiearnott9669]

Great interview. I'm British and consider Tony Blair one of our top tier leaders. However I think the queen was between a rock and a hard place when her daughter-in-law tragically died. I think her first priority which was missed by most - she is a mother and grandmother so I'd understand that would be her first concern. As a popular(not populist) unifying figure ,she couldn't really say as such which must have been incredibly difficult navigation.

[@StewartEvans52]

I consider him a war criminal but we all have our opinions

[@jamiearnott9669]

@@StewartEvans52 I take your point and I didn't consent to the Iraq war either. My point is that we live in a democracy. I'm sure, I know he did what he genuinely thought was the right thing to do( I can tell by body language) and that is a decision a Prime Minister may have to call. I mean I beg to differ as there were no WMD with x amount to y, I call that just common sense. However, he was fairly elected for an unprecedented 3 terms(only Margaret Thatcher has ever done that) - no mean feat in a western liberal democracy! I didn't agree but when I saw the jubilation after that statue was toppled in Baghdad, fair enough he is an authoritarian dictator and I hope I was wrong on "no good deed ever goes unpunished" Yet I wondered, what went wrong? Then I realised what Hilary Clinton said aptly - "basket of deplorables". Serious questions about the conduct of the personnel in the American military and why is Julian Assange(a whistleblower holed up in Belmarsh Prison)? A travesty as we need people of good conscience to speak out when wrongdoings prevail, don't we?

[@StewartEvans52]

@@jamiearnott9669 I whole heartedly agree about MR Assange,should have not spent 1 hour in a UK prision let alone the amount he has and still is serving

[@bens1972]

The War certainly overshadowed his tenure in Number 10 considering the amazing work he had achieved prior to this.

[@user-rp6pi5iv5x]

Agreed, Bliar had amazing leadership skills, the problem is, how he used them to trash this country

[@thegreatest3651]

maybe he should have spoken about there being no Weapons of mass destruction in iraq??

[@makeupchick9544]

Maybe Bush should not have told Colin Powell to lie to everyone about it.

[@thegreatest3651]

@@makeupchick9544 Maybe the united kingdom should only concern itself with the affairs of other nations?

[@makeupchick9544]

@@thegreatest3651 Maybe Putin would love that.

[@thegreatest3651]

@@makeupchick9544 Ahh Putin, Putin, Yes Putin! The man that was liberating the people of East Ukraine a majority Slavic Russian country...well...like its own people? Slavic on Slavic then, ah phew, so....remind me of what i said about non interference again?

[@lisaolivia5652]

What makes these people more royal than you or I? Yes, they maybe wealthier or more powerful but certainly not more royal. Diana taught us that....The Queen of Hearts

[@clee2598]

As Americans we are ignorant. To say they were surprised she was above politics when that is the roll of the monarchy. The oath they take!

[@peachygal4153]

Not this American. when I was a kid, they still taught world history to us and world geography too. I am not sure when that stopped. I only know my daughter, born in the early 80's, was not taught much about it. the Royals do not mix in politics. Still, the Crown series although much has been sensationalized, the series has made that clear many times. I guess people were not paying attention.

[@bonnielucas3244]

I resent what you said, or how you said it. There are plenty of Americans who are not " ignorant" of a lot of this, or plenty of other things, thank you very much

[@irishmade8136]

@@peachygal4153 They may not get involved in politics but the sure mix with pedophiles, Andrew and Epstein, Maxwell, Jimmy Saville (Sir) Rolf Harris to name but a few. The Queen was so in tune and knowledgeable then why did she not act. No, she paid 10 million pounds to pay for silence so that Andrew can strike again . The Firm survives. Disgusting

[@calisongbird]

You decry American ignorance and then misspell “role.” 🙄 I am an American and was never ignorant that the British monarchy stays out of politics. Don’t make assumptions.

[@mariahayworth4840]

"role"

[@margaretwalker969]

Sir Tony, what a pain

[@Selah7791]

Miss the queen of England. she upheld the church which is the highest duty of the crown.

[@travelwell6049]

You might wanna change the video title. The PM doesn’t “TELL” the Queen what to do. They encourage, advise, suggest, recommend, but certainly do not TELL. That’s so disrespectful to Queen right now.

[@paultisme]

Blair was disrespectful then, and he shouldn't have mentioned it again now.. 👎

[@Amethyst732]

@@paultisme totally agree

[@johnko7455]

Hi

[@johnko7455]

Hi

[@orpadorfling1065]

Condolences to the Royal Family. Queen will always be our Queen

[@Hellndegenerates]

Shes not mine.

[@1991Meka]

Your queen.

[@pattykat1124]

I remember this clearly.

[@mariahayworth4840]

"Sir" Tony should show some discretion.

[@londonlady5520]

I’m a proud working class woman from the East End of London; my parents & ancestors going back as far as we can see are Irish & I’m equally proud of that. My Irishness means I do not need to be lectured on what it means to have had your country occupied by the British, I know full well that generations of trauma & (justified) fury build up. But I can’t help feeling that those gloating about her death & justifying it by simply shrieking ‘EMPIRE Grrrrr!!!’ are aiming their rage at the wrong person. She used her influence to promote the building of bridges and healing of wounds & she did so in an un-showy way, which is why the casual observer may have missed it. For example, her trip to Ireland was a huge thing to do both in terms of the security risk and political statements she was making. Her speech at Dublin Castle, visits to Croake Park and Crumlin Jail, laying a wreath for Republican victims of The Troubles, meeting McGuiness (both briefly and later for a proper meeting) - these things were her way of really leaning into the cause of ongoing peace by acknowledging and expressing regret for the actions of the British gov & army. She did all this despite losing a much loved family member to IRA violence. My beliefs re. Ireland are fiercely republican, I long to see a United Ireland in my lifetime. But that doesn’t stop me having respect for her efforts to support and promote the ongoing work of peace. Her long and supportive friendship with Nelson Mandela is another indicator of her desire to support recovery and reconciliation in post-colonial countries.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Indeed.

[@harveydontell777]

Nicely said!! 👏

[@londonlady5520]

@@harveydontell777 thanks mate 🙂

[@rochellethompson5111]

I feel as many do, that we have lost a family member. She will be missed💫🤍 'May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.' - Shakespeare

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

Fabulous reporting in these days of upsetting stories. Many thanks from so cal. / Santa Paula

[@penjim2013]

A vision of our wonderful Queen wearing her Marigold rubber gloves and washing up after the bbq, is something that I will treasure. Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧

[@jamiew1664]

Im getting vibe within just ten secs of this video, that the hosts have no idea of how much Tony Blaire is disliked by the British people for his war crimes. People were very angry when he got knighted, more than a million people signed a petition for this not to happen. But the royal family did it anyway.

[@ismayb754]

Agreed, and if Blair had any dignity he would have turned it down, knowing the feeling of a large part of the public. Maybe he just became SO used to ignoring them since 9-11 that he just does it automatically now.

[@makeupchick9544]

What I wonder is why don't the British people blame George Bush for literally sending Colin Powell out to the world to lie about the reasoning for the Iraq War. I'm sure people assumed he was telling the truth and after 9/11, Bush knew PRECISELY what he was doing. He and his klan of crooks are the ones that should be in jail for war crimes.

[@ismayb754]

@@makeupchick9544 they do but George Bush had no obligation to please the Brits. And also it's nothing new for us to be unimpressed/annoyed with American choices whereas we take it a bit more personally when our own PM ignores what the people want.

[@YamatoCharm]

It is for NBC in the US. Generally speaking NBC isn't going to cover Tony Blair being a controversial PM because the subject is QE2, not Tony Blair. If this were British TV (or Mike Wallace) I can see that approach

[@tdk9476]

And what about the Queens crime orders? They’re as bad as each other

[@craigstephencudworth5485]

Tony Blair is the last person I want to hear talking about the Queen. He loves to have his penny’s worth.

[@jonhill3328]

What are you on about? He's the PM that knew her the best and spent the most time with her.

[@Ben-or1db]

@@jonhill3328 he's a war criminal...

[@candythomson844]

She was looking after her grandchildren it wasent his place tae goad het

[@denzel1989]

Great

[@clivedenpress690]

how is this guy not in jail?

[@mackemmissile8096]

When I look at Tony I honestly believe he’s the closest thing possible to the devil.

[@padraicryan7981]

Funny how he was able to recall with great clarity an even that preceded the Iraq war by quite a stretch of time, but couldn't recall whether or not there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq to justify a war

[@brentmeistergeneral6074]

Didn’t the Chilcott enquiry, which was essentially tasked to find wrong doing, state he did the right thing with the info he had? Go back to reading the Sun! 😂

[@sabinak8182]

The report was considered a whitewash by many in the UK- people even talked of citizens arrest. Just putting it out there …

[@padraicryan7981]

@@brentmeistergeneral6074 yeah...an inquiry....

[@nickfeighan4119]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@margarets1465]

Diana was loved world wide....

[@changechange9972]

Wished he called the Queen to let her know where the WMDs were..

[@cherylbean521]

The Queen a great movie

[@DeeDee-el8bd]

Yes indeed!along with "King's speech,"that i just watched,both highly recommend👍🏼

[@georginashanti4605]

I've learnt recently that the Queen must remain what's the word, unbiased or not make remarks about politics. It's infused into the role.

[@AshLoRo]

Yes, and the Position of Being Head of State & having to remain unbiased. I can only imigine how difficult at a lot of times, that had to have been just as a Human being. She seems to have been an amazing Woman.

[@ns2110theonly]

Lol you just learned this recently? Have you been living on planet Uranus? 😂

[@Hadlad90]

Well she can in her audiences in with the prime minister which is why they’re top secret. She can advise, encourage and warn. But in public if the monarch went round shouting their mouth off what they thought about everything they’d instantly become divisive and the unity they bring to the country would fall apart

[@hmmmmm2634]

No. As a head of state she should offer proper guidance. Imagine she had stood against the war in Afghanistan and Iraq…this world would have been a very peaceful place

[@Hadlad90]

@@hmmmmm2634 that isn’t the job of a constitutional monarch. That’s a job for government. She isn’t elected so has no right to interfere in parliament. She’d lose her throne and her head if she did

[@ks77157]

How did Tony get so old

[@user-hu1yi8ox9z]

Wonderful woman

[@etnalutt3492]

Beautiful words Tony Blair! I am happy to hear that!

[@Puppy-ew4be]

You are on your own then

[@etnalutt3492]

@@Puppy-ew4be You too

[@tlcity]

good god that man should be in jail

[@grazynakawka8585]

Excellent interview 👍

[@leahfriedman7559]

Sir toney bler ❤️❤️❤️

[@lkrachal5120]

I honestly thought that He said that she was "ungrateful," but he really said "in great form!"🤣🤣🤣

[@philipwilkinson988]

Like a dreadful lingering smell you just can't get rid of .that's Tony Blair.

[@GoldenLight22]

Above politics! Good for her. That is wisdom

[@raytavares2256]

Thank you Ma'am! and God SAVE THE KIng.