Things Queen Elizabeth Has Never Been Allowed To Do

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  • čas přidán 24. 05. 2024
  • Queen Elizabeth II seems like the kind of person who does not like to be told what to do, but there are a few rules she still has to follow, even after decades on the throne.
    No matter what her political opinions may be, she is not allowed to make them known, as she has to work with every prime minister, regardless of party. Some of the rules are for the sake of safety, while others help keep the royal family dignified, even if a few of them seem a bit extreme.
    Let’s take a look at some things that Queen Elizabeth has never been allowed to do.
    #TheQueen #Royals #QueenElizabeth
    Political opinions | 0:00
    Common touch | 1:18
    Small talk | 2:03
    The ol' John Hancock | 2:39
    What's in a name? | 3:16
    PDAs | 4:04
    Crossed legs | 5:01
    Liz II | 5:49
    Other thrones | 6:28
    Dietary requirements | 7:06
    Bad hair day | 7:39
    The not-so-open road | 8:19
    The bodyguards | 9:10
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  • @NSWTrainLinkVlogs
    @NSWTrainLinkVlogs Před 3 lety +5091

    Ah yes
    *She’s not allowed to die*
    Edit: This didn’t age well

    • @gullwingstorm857
      @gullwingstorm857 Před 3 lety +85

      Amen.

    • @timothychisha1133
      @timothychisha1133 Před 3 lety +51

      Hello, you made my day.

    • @fxntasyland2844
      @fxntasyland2844 Před 3 lety +130

      she refuses to, she wouldn’t let charles take over the throne, even if she has to live for 300 years, smart lady right there

    • @iblivs21
      @iblivs21 Před 3 lety +11

      @@fxntasyland2844 but,what will happen if she did?

    • @joycegray9190
      @joycegray9190 Před 3 lety +15

      I agree,poor Prince Philip. 😟

  • @irislai7821
    @irislai7821 Před 3 lety +6839

    "She never touch anyone from outside""---she's been preparing for this Pandemic all her life !!!!

  • @Falconlibrary
    @Falconlibrary Před rokem +209

    The story about the would-be kidnapping of Princess Anne is an interesting one.
    The kidnapper shot Anne's security man in his right shoulder. The kidnapper also shot several other of the security detail and some passing motorists who stopped to help. One of the passersby who helped was Ronald Russell, a 6'4" ex-boxer who stopped to help and began punching the kidnapper.
    The kidnapper, Ian Ball, then demanded that Anne leave the car.
    "Bloody likely," Anne said, refusing.
    In a 2006 interview, Ronald Russell recalled what Queen Elizabeth said as she presented his George Cross medal: “The medal is from the Queen of England, the thank you is from Anne’s mother.”

  • @gigitonsvajv
    @gigitonsvajv Před rokem +21

    I’m an American but I’ve still respected the Queen. She seemed to me to very dedicated and loyal. I loved her colorful outfits. She looked good in all of them. My condolences to her family and country.

  • @lisa-mariegray5510
    @lisa-mariegray5510 Před 3 lety +4983

    The Queen's favourite lipstick is called Coronation Pink, which Avon started creating for her when she became Queen. It is made exclusively for her.

    • @angelofmercy3893
      @angelofmercy3893 Před 3 lety +99

      The tawdry interview by Megan and Harry will ,I believe ultimately result in the Queens death due to the stress and fallout
      from the interview. What a sad note to end her lifetime of dedication and service on . They should be ashamed of themselves.

    • @gailmckerrow1450
      @gailmckerrow1450 Před 3 lety +68

      @@charlieconway1689 several things shes said have already been shown to be lies. The Archbishop of Canterbury has said she was NOT married three days before as she claimed.

    • @vilmalugay3401
      @vilmalugay3401 Před 3 lety +16

      I use Avon products like lipstick,pressed powder & cologne for a long time already

    • @perrymorgan4720
      @perrymorgan4720 Před 3 lety +3

      @God is with you so how are you doing??

    • @annamack5823
      @annamack5823 Před 3 lety +18

      ​@@charlieconway1689 So, the fact that much of what she said has been *proven* to be untrue means nothing to you? I take it that you're one of those people for whom 2 + 2 = 4 is raaaaaaaaaaaaycist. Pathetic.

  • @maureeningleston1501
    @maureeningleston1501 Před 3 lety +5594

    The Queen has never put a foot wrong in her life, but she's surrounded by family who continue to embarrass her with their behaviour.

    • @Simplesstff
      @Simplesstff Před 3 lety +394

      Yeah those "family members" are so disrespectful of all her life's sacrifices and hardwork

    • @mpcg102
      @mpcg102 Před 3 lety +38

      Well there was that one time she dismissed the Australian government for no reason

    • @kimberlysmith579
      @kimberlysmith579 Před 3 lety +61

      Yes indeed HM has done an amazing job in her lifetime.
      It’s a disappointment and very sad 😞

    • @MonarchistMusic
      @MonarchistMusic Před 3 lety +122

      @@mpcg102 that was her representative, the Governor General, and it wasn’t for nothing. The Whitman government had repeatedly lost budget votes in the senate, meaning that no budget was being passed and the Australian government was careening towards a shutdown. By tradition, if a government is defeated on a budget vote, they are expected to resign. Prime Minister Whitlam however, instead of resigning, asked the Governor General to dissolve the senate for new election. This would allow Whitlam to maintain his majority in the House of Representatives unopposed, but would allow him to potentially take the senate. This was a wildly power-grabbing move, and it was because of this the Governor General dismissed him and called new elections. These elections funnily enough gave a landslide victory to Whitlam’s opposition, showing the Australian people’s opposition to Whitlam’s attempted power grab

    • @carmeldelia6237
      @carmeldelia6237 Před 3 lety +3

      @Willow Cat l0

  • @undercrackers56
    @undercrackers56 Před rokem +10

    She is our queen and we love her. Those who have bad things to say about her could never endure her dedication and sense of duty.

  • @rhianhegarty3383
    @rhianhegarty3383 Před rokem +38

    What a woman. I mean, she's THE QUEEN. There will be no other has been given the title in any country. She's an icon.

  • @dojadidit1481
    @dojadidit1481 Před 3 lety +2657

    It’s crazy how Kings and queens just want to be regular people and regular people want to be kings and queens

    • @matthewdavid8514
      @matthewdavid8514 Před 3 lety +72

      I don't

    • @aakanksha3960
      @aakanksha3960 Před 3 lety +94

      Grass is always greener on the other side

    • @dojadidit1481
      @dojadidit1481 Před 3 lety +11

      @@never.give.up_06 yes they do

    • @hellabella8295
      @hellabella8295 Před 3 lety +32

      She doesn’t want to be a regular person.. she has dedicated her life to public service and accepts and enjoys it.. because she’s not a selfish woman.

    • @dojadidit1481
      @dojadidit1481 Před 3 lety +6

      @@hellabella8295 how you know wat she went to be

  • @bowlchamps37
    @bowlchamps37 Před 3 lety +4843

    So The Queen is actually a prisoner that just resides in the biggest and most luxurious prison.

    • @stanstan7426
      @stanstan7426 Před 3 lety +169

      6 Luxury prisons actually, I know.

    • @khronicallykatt
      @khronicallykatt Před 3 lety +37

      Pretty much.

    • @steflondon88
      @steflondon88 Před 3 lety +46

      id hardly say prisoner

    • @MS-st1zb
      @MS-st1zb Před 3 lety +8

      In my world I only call people who can fly, walk through walls and don't have to use the bathroom, queens or kings. People who pillaged and robbed better than their counterparts does not equate royalty, it equates to taking advantage of people like you, hell of an honor, you should be proud inbreds.

    • @MS-st1zb
      @MS-st1zb Před 3 lety +8

      They still rob and pillage, it's in their inbred blood.

  • @smarthought
    @smarthought Před 2 lety +16

    The joy of meeting a stranger and bonding and hugging them is just something only humans can experience

  • @kaziiqbal7257
    @kaziiqbal7257 Před 2 lety +7

    “That doesn’t seem very comfortable.” She’s got a bit of a knack for dry humor. Always reminds me of my grandmother.

  • @normadesmond6017
    @normadesmond6017 Před 3 lety +4722

    I always think that she must be one of the loneliest people in the world. Can you imagine having to live your life like this? And knowing that there is no escape?

    • @normadesmond6017
      @normadesmond6017 Před 3 lety +88

      @@MandyJMaddison Queen Beatrix from the Netherland has abdicated quit a few years ago and her son King Willem Alexander is on the throne. And yep - Queen Margareth of Denmark is still going strong! I think that they have a lot in common for sure. But the protocol in the UK has a lot more restrictions, I'm afraid.

    • @susanpaul4264
      @susanpaul4264 Před 3 lety +8

      You mean you think this is all true?

    • @susanpaul4264
      @susanpaul4264 Před 3 lety +23

      Gosh, I’m so glad you personally know so much about Her Majesty’s private life!

    • @susanpaul4264
      @susanpaul4264 Před 3 lety +6

      @@MandyJMaddison the information about her relationship with Queens Beatrice and Margarethe is certainly not public knowledge and the tripe about Royal names is also made up. Apart from the traditional George, Charlotte and Louis, the Queen's other Great Grandchildren are Savannah, Isla, Mia, Lena, Lucas, Archie and August - hardly traditional - and her Granddaughter is Zara. A great deal of this report is Supermarket magazine 'fact'

    • @kripaharris237
      @kripaharris237 Před 3 lety +86

      She has a husband and children and aides ...surrounded by people . Many people have noone at all .....thousands of people.The Queen has a privileged life...lets save our pity for the suffering millions.

  • @houstonholford8073
    @houstonholford8073 Před 3 lety +3004

    “Additionally, her husband, Prince Phillip often calls her cabbage” I spit out my drink on that one

  • @apt5044
    @apt5044 Před rokem +2

    Fabulous, brave, kind woman. What a legacy she left & such a keen intellect.

  • @franditri7185
    @franditri7185 Před 2 lety +8

    God save the QUEEN. I LOVE WATCHING ANYTHING ABOUT THE QUEEN

  • @michaelahughes2735
    @michaelahughes2735 Před 3 lety +3509

    If she didn’t wear gloves and touched everyone that wants to shake her hand, she’d be sick all the time. Not everyone has good hygiene practices.

    • @heatherg1706
      @heatherg1706 Před 3 lety +34

      You just wash your hands after touching other ppl’s hands. 🤷‍♀️

    • @annieh.8175
      @annieh.8175 Před 3 lety +202

      @@heatherg1706 Do you have any idea how often Queen Elizabeth would have to wash her hands...much easier to wear gloves

    • @paigeleigh2554
      @paigeleigh2554 Před 3 lety +23

      @@annieh.8175, exactly!

    • @eugenedanker2377
      @eugenedanker2377 Před 3 lety +36

      gloves are worn because a commoner isn't allowed to touch a royal person.

    • @shravankhedekar3302
      @shravankhedekar3302 Před 3 lety +11

      @@eugenedanker2377 how sad

  • @doristhomson3082
    @doristhomson3082 Před 3 lety +1517

    For your info....when Anne was attacked, She, herself, fought off at least one of the kidnappers. She is obviously not a whiny wimpy woman.

    • @Jay-vr9ir
      @Jay-vr9ir Před 3 lety +51

      She should be Queen .

    • @pegihaider813
      @pegihaider813 Před 3 lety +116

      That is correct. She saved herself, not her bodyguard. She simply & vehemently refused to get out when told to. What a feisty woman!

    • @grandy2875
      @grandy2875 Před 3 lety +97

      Yes she did...Anne has always been a very independent woman despite her position. She also enjoys a very close relationship with her father...in many ways, she is the son he never had, even though he has 3 sons...

    • @Alliebaba7782
      @Alliebaba7782 Před 3 lety +50

      When the guy told her to get out of the car she said "not bloody likely"

    • @DarlingNikki2
      @DarlingNikki2 Před 3 lety +28

      @Willow Cat Yes, especially since she has been reported as being Phillip's favorite. I am genuinely sorry for all of the family for his loss.

  • @indiaheslop2449
    @indiaheslop2449 Před rokem +28

    One thing I’ve never understood about the whole Scotland thing is why they say that she’s not their queen.
    As a history major, when queen Elizabeth the 1st died. Mary the queen of Scotland’s son took both the English throne and the Scottish. The Tudor line died out and now they had a Scottish king on the throne. Whom later became Elizabeth the 2nd ancestor. I know this isn’t the exact thing mentioned in the video but it reminded me of when that happened in the Uk

    • @culturecanvas777
      @culturecanvas777 Před rokem +1

      She doesn't exactly rule from Scotland, now does she.

    • @indiaheslop2449
      @indiaheslop2449 Před rokem +2

      @@culturecanvas777 obviously he doesn’t rule from Scotland, she rules from England. Usually bucking palace what I was saying is that she is the descendent of the Scottish queen, therefore she is the rightful ruler.

    • @salerio61
      @salerio61 Před rokem +6

      @Max Power utter bollocks man. You go and tell a Scottish citizen they are English and see what happens

    • @silencemeviolateme6076
      @silencemeviolateme6076 Před rokem +1

      @@culturecanvas777 Neither did James after becoming king of England. He moved his court. Blame James.

    • @plantainsame2049
      @plantainsame2049 Před rokem +1

      @Max Power I think both Scotland and England are on the Isle of Britain aren't they

  • @userdim
    @userdim Před 2 lety +36

    According to recently revealed data, the Queen has used her veto no less than 39 times lately. For example, in 1999 the Queen blocked a bill on military action in Iraq. In this bill, Parliament wanted the Queen to give him full control over the military operation in Iraq. Since the project affected the rights of the monarch, the queen rejected it, referring to the act of "royal consent". Anyone who thinks that they [meetings] are a mere formality or social convention is deeply mistaken. In fact, they are held in a relaxed business atmosphere, and Her Majesty always demonstrates her ability to cover a wide range of issues and her wide experience. - Thatcher, Margaret So for example, in 2021, Elizabeth blocked a bill in Scotland, they wanted to buy land with the help of the law, but Elizabeth simply blocked it with a veto.

    • @jackdubz4247
      @jackdubz4247 Před rokem

      "Elizabeth blocked a bill in Scotland, they wanted to buy land with the help of the law, but Elizabeth simply blocked it with a veto." What a bitch. I knew there was a reason I hated her. The sooner an independent Scotland becomes a republic, the better.

    • @Zadir09
      @Zadir09 Před 4 měsíci

      She was right every time she used her reserve powers, she hardly ever exercised them in ways that even affect the government. When she has stepped in it was SMART, imagine not notifying your head of state that you are at war. She was 100% correct in denying royal ascent to the 1999 bill. And AS an American, THIS IS NOT A BAD THING. A monarch has to fear much more than losing an election if they fail in their duties.

  • @markchristofferson5872
    @markchristofferson5872 Před 2 lety +885

    Also, the Queen has never walked to a convenience store to buy a bag of Doritos.

    • @davidstokes8441
      @davidstokes8441 Před 2 lety +35

      Oh yes she has! But one of her security men had to pay because she carries no money. It happened at Windsor not so many years ago. (I got that from someone who claims to know)

    • @austinrowell6519
      @austinrowell6519 Před rokem +9

      @@davidstokes8441 highly doubt there would be a bag of Cheetos or Doritos in the queens hands

    • @robharris5467
      @robharris5467 Před rokem +2

      Shows her wisdom.

    • @djscottdog1
      @djscottdog1 Před rokem +4

      But she has played call of duty with said doritos and "said philip we could have the plebs do that for us for real"

    • @hartless76
      @hartless76 Před rokem

      When the covid lockdowns started up I had to order mine online. 😁

  • @krikoryaylayan5749
    @krikoryaylayan5749 Před 3 lety +1247

    My deepest condolences for passing of Prince Philip of Britain.

  • @dewilew2137
    @dewilew2137 Před rokem +4

    “Cabbage” has got to be the cutest pet name I’ve ever heard. 😅😍

  • @mizukauwu6194
    @mizukauwu6194 Před rokem +3

    And now, these are things that the Queen will sadly never get to do. May you rest in peace, Your Majesty.

  • @bethanybergamin6503
    @bethanybergamin6503 Před 3 lety +794

    The fact this was made a month ago and we just saw her walk to that same church and turn around to see if prince Phillip was there and he wasn’t like he always has been had me in tears 😭

    • @periodddtttt
      @periodddtttt Před 3 lety +9

      wait did she do that?!!

    • @michealhugsman2383
      @michealhugsman2383 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello friend how are you doing today?

    • @Ava-jp1cp
      @Ava-jp1cp Před 3 lety +16

      @@periodddtttt she did

    • @michaelmoore8452
      @michaelmoore8452 Před 2 lety

      Hello Bethany, how are you doing ?

    • @nicolelawless3199
      @nicolelawless3199 Před 2 lety +15

      I bet that hurt. She looked back at his funeral and waiting for him. I even did that at night but I was so confused

  • @jeank8061
    @jeank8061 Před 3 lety +321

    The Queen looks so different in a head scarf as opposed to a fashionable hat. She looks like any ole grandma.

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 Před 3 lety +3

      Do you understand tractate sotah? Scarves take it so far back women aren’t allowed to work

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 Před 3 lety +4

      Seriously though, she’s keeping a number of traditions and religious points of civilization as things change to uphold a standard that’s been deeply messed with.

    • @Alexander-us7og
      @Alexander-us7og Před 3 lety +5

      She looks like an old babushka

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Alexander-us7og Of Chernobyl who is going to live no matter what

  • @thisislotan
    @thisislotan Před rokem +3

    I hope she did everything she wanted to do, thank you Queen Elizabeth for those 70 years, god save the queen!

    • @rovanopong9613
      @rovanopong9613 Před rokem

      God save all humanity who trusted him, not only queen.

  • @dantethunderstone2118
    @dantethunderstone2118 Před rokem +2

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard Liz talk before this

  • @tenwaystowearit
    @tenwaystowearit Před 3 lety +620

    The Queen is still pretty to me. I like her smile. 👑

    • @EC-cr8wt
      @EC-cr8wt Před 3 lety +5

      I like yours my queen of mine 🤗

    • @sashapaleologue1234
      @sashapaleologue1234 Před 3 lety +13

      @@EC-cr8wt the hell is wrong with you

    • @chrissy8768
      @chrissy8768 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sashapaleologue1234 LMAOAOAOAOOAOAOAOAOAO

    • @JesseOrSomething
      @JesseOrSomething Před 3 lety +4

      “Still”??? She’s gonna be pretty forever cuz she’s never gonna flickING DIE

    • @eilandwaynette
      @eilandwaynette Před 3 lety

      When she does - it is rare

  • @honeybunch5765
    @honeybunch5765 Před 3 lety +437

    I so love the Queen's style especially her hats.

    • @DR3_34D
      @DR3_34D Před 3 lety +6

      Same

    • @awarenessvillage
      @awarenessvillage Před 3 lety +22

      I love that she's always so colorful and coordinated, hat, suit, and shoes. She does have nice hats. And I love that she always wears her pink lipstick. She reminds me of my grandma, who had a similar hairstyle. Grandma was quite poor, but told me that you can always be neat and clean. She had coordinated outfits, most she made herself, and a pretty pink lipstick. She's been gone almost 30 years and I miss her every day. When I see the Queen, I always smile, even though I'm American.

    • @angelacarleton9575
      @angelacarleton9575 Před 3 lety +9

      Her hats to me represent her crown.

    • @dwaynejohnson4128
      @dwaynejohnson4128 Před 2 lety

      Hello dear, how are you doing?
      I'll like to know more about you....

    • @TRENDING-lk3ke
      @TRENDING-lk3ke Před 2 lety

      @@dwaynejohnson4128 🙅🙅🙅

  • @teamsheilablessings.6076
    @teamsheilablessings.6076 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @faisalrizvi2876
    @faisalrizvi2876 Před rokem +5

    The Queen's death motivated me to continue watching The Crown on Netflix. An informative show, indeed!

  • @THEOZZYFUL
    @THEOZZYFUL Před 3 lety +325

    I love the colourfull outfits she wears.

    • @iriscollins7583
      @iriscollins7583 Před 3 lety +18

      She did once explain that she wore the colours that she does is because she is rather on the short side, and that it makes it easier for people to pick her out in a crowd. Lovely.😀😀😀

    • @karencourt5684
      @karencourt5684 Před 3 lety +4

      Yes each color of outfit signifys a certain purpose.she always knows what color to wear.her desighner is brilliant

    • @patriciaplayford7421
      @patriciaplayford7421 Před 3 lety +4

      She wears them so that she is eye catching , as you might note she is a smallish women , and she catches the eye of all , as are the hats 👒 etc , not only does she stand to adult s but small children , I having been one of those , always could find her bright pretty outfits and hats 👒 in her travel around England , as we stood on the street with our flags madly waving , I love her , grown up with her

  • @wt30001
    @wt30001 Před 3 lety +330

    The Queen has the most gracious and real smile. God bless you.

    • @virginiastirnweis5214
      @virginiastirnweis5214 Před 3 lety +10

      I was just thinking how lovely and infectious her smile is. It makes her look like a young girl just given a puppy

    • @mydogeatspuke
      @mydogeatspuke Před 2 lety

      Those teeth definitely aren't real!

  • @clairee4939
    @clairee4939 Před rokem +1

    ♥️ Well done you remember add subtitles also list time stamps helps me easier following with deaf. I wish all CZcams videos do this simple things for accessible mostly when the important topic . Even big media like Sky News don’t add subtitles and ignore my request. 😠

  • @katrinaosborn6951
    @katrinaosborn6951 Před 26 dny

    I wouldn't say she's never put her foot wrong,but yes she did a fantastic job and i have great respect for what she did.

  • @lauriedavidson4953
    @lauriedavidson4953 Před 3 lety +436

    The Queen has incomparable class. She is loved by millions around the world and the day she joins Prince Phillip will be a day that, for so many, the world will seem to stop it's rotation. I pray that she lives for many, many more years and that God gives her the strength to endure those that are a struggle for her. Much love and respect from Michigan.

    • @dicksonwelch1402
      @dicksonwelch1402 Před 3 lety

      Hello how are you doing today?

    • @deniecebasso400
      @deniecebasso400 Před 3 lety +15

      I'm American but have the utmost respect and admiration for Her Royal Highness, the British Monarchy/Royal Family. Many people go on about how the Royal Family is so privileged, wealthy, powerful, etc. I don't think they stop and really consider what massive responsibilities being in the Royal Family entails. Especially for Queen Elizabeth! She has had to sacrifice a great deal in life. All things considered, she was appointed an astounding amount of responsibilities at a very young age! Yet, she accomplished it all with such grace and wisdom...and continues to do so.
      I do so hope that she is comforted by her family during what must be an indescribable time of mourning right now. I cannot fathom what she must be personally going through. To lose your husband, your soulmate, your companion and confidant of 73+ years. It will truly be a sad day for the WORLD when it is her time to go. 😞

    • @crazycatpetera1404
      @crazycatpetera1404 Před 3 lety +12

      It’s probably Billions actually when you consider that the commonwealth is a third of the world population plus all the other countries that love her (the US and many European countries adore her) haha but I love that somebody from the US loves and respects our Queen 🙌🏻👏🏻

    • @michaelmoore8452
      @michaelmoore8452 Před 2 lety

      Hello Laurie, how are you doing ?

    • @lunaish3254
      @lunaish3254 Před 2 lety +5

      I'm American as well and I have a lot of respect for Her Majesty and her family. I also kind of fascination with royalty and I like to learn about it. The Queen is someone to really look up to because she's done a lot of great things for her country in the past. I feel really sorry for her and her family at the loss of Prince Philip and I hope they're all doing well.

  • @patriciaarpin-wilson4913
    @patriciaarpin-wilson4913 Před 3 lety +88

    Queen Elizabeth always looks so lovely! She reminds me of how lovely my Mother always looked! Thank you!🌹❤

    • @shravankhedekar3302
      @shravankhedekar3302 Před 3 lety +1

      Nani!!?

    • @drdebocherry
      @drdebocherry Před 3 lety +4

      Yes, there is a beauty there.

    • @dicksonwelch7311
      @dicksonwelch7311 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Patricia. How're you doing

    • @michaelpollack3462
      @michaelpollack3462 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Patricia how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

    • @michaelpollack3462
      @michaelpollack3462 Před 3 lety +1

      hope this year brings happiness and prosperity to the world. I'm Michael pollack by name from Key west, Florida...If I may ask where are you located?

  • @willmartinez5496
    @willmartinez5496 Před rokem +2

    Considering all the restrictions she has to live under I find her to be a very personable and likeable personality, British colonial history aside.

  • @8drot186
    @8drot186 Před rokem +3

    petition to change the name to "Things Queen Elizabeth Will Never Do"

  • @cherylmatthews4066
    @cherylmatthews4066 Před 3 lety +305

    The Queen is so beautiful in older age as she was when she was younger, she is always so classy and elegant, I am so proud to be British and to have her as our Queen.

  • @debbie4038
    @debbie4038 Před 3 lety +278

    I feel ever so sorry for her just now, burying her husband of 72 years yesterday. God bless her today and every other day too 🙏🏼

    • @michaelpollack3462
      @michaelpollack3462 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Debbie how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

    • @michaelpollack3462
      @michaelpollack3462 Před 3 lety

      hope this year brings happiness and prosperity to the world. I'm Carlos Holt by name from Key west, Florida...If I may ask where are you located?

    • @Wade9wilson
      @Wade9wilson Před 3 lety

      Queen Elizabeth, what a piece of shit

    • @rolandpuma2492
      @rolandpuma2492 Před 2 lety

      You are so beautiful in your profile

    • @rolandpuma2492
      @rolandpuma2492 Před 2 lety

      You are so beautiful

  • @hartless76
    @hartless76 Před rokem

    USA here. What an amazing woman!

  • @rml_Alx
    @rml_Alx Před rokem +3

    She passed away almost a day ago Rest In Peace

  • @RozenHusky
    @RozenHusky Před 3 lety +74

    Garlic was never off limits to royals, only to the Queen because she didn't like it! Prince Phillip loved garlic and often had his dishes prepared separately to include it.

    • @pablohanc
      @pablohanc Před 2 lety +1

      @Dan Wruck absolutely, that knowledge will serve you well.

    • @pudimdecana51
      @pudimdecana51 Před 2 lety

      I was about to ask why no garlic, but you already got that clear. Tks

    • @Jvs-eq3iy
      @Jvs-eq3iy Před rokem +2

      A cook in the Royal Kitchen said that Prince Philip used to come in to the kitchen and ask for a dish with garlic to be prepared for him and he took it with him.

  • @ToutCQJM
    @ToutCQJM Před 3 lety +337

    I don’t like monarchies, but I think it is impossible not to like Queen Elizabeth. She just seems so nice and sweet.

    • @wildernessandme1744
      @wildernessandme1744 Před 3 lety +11

      She is specially when you read a lot about her since his childhood.

    • @kingwilliams8393
      @kingwilliams8393 Před 2 lety +3

      Absolutely 🤗😍😍

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Před 2 lety +1

      Didn't her mother make a point of commenting on the erroneous impression others have of her.

    • @pauljordan4452
      @pauljordan4452 Před 2 lety +2

      How many in their 90s are still doing what they have to do?

    • @markstrugnell
      @markstrugnell Před 2 lety +5

      @@pauljordan4452 Most people in there 90's don't have the money she has.

  • @userdim
    @userdim Před 2 lety +10

    In addition to duties, Elizabeth II also has certain inalienable rights as a monarch (royal prerogatives). For example, she may reject a candidate for prime minister that she thinks is unsuitable, and so on. These prerogatives are not always a mere formality. For example, the prerogative “the right to consultation, the right to encourage and warn is expressed in the fact that Elizabeth receives a number of documents for study that are collected for her. These papers are brought to the palace daily at seven o'clock in the evening in red boxes, after which the monarch quickly looks through them, highlighting in red what she did not like or is incomprehensible, since these documents are taken away at eight o'clock the next morning. The queen's comments are always listened to. In addition, the Queen receives reports from 15 Commonwealth countries, which she meets and sends back⬇️⬇️

    • @lll9107
      @lll9107 Před rokem

      Don't forget she literally has an army. They call the military Her Majesty's armed forces for a reason. The oath they swear is to the Queen and her descendants, no one else and definitely not the government. She is not a figure head but allows us to believe so. She technically could do anything she desired.
      She also has the right to not allow even the discussion of a law in Parliament which she did use in the 90's to prevent a bill's discussion that would allow Parliament to authorize air strikes without the Queen's approval.

    • @robharris5467
      @robharris5467 Před rokem

      She also has the right to reject various senior churchmen/women.

  • @rdsims8809
    @rdsims8809 Před 2 lety +1

    WE LOVE YOU YOUR MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11!!!!!!
    YOU HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE TIMES!!! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 11!!!

  • @gothicgrandma4559
    @gothicgrandma4559 Před 3 lety +230

    Queen Elizabeth is just the most amazing woman. She's my hero. She has given her whole life to her country. She gave up her freedom, her private life, her privacy and literally everything we take for granted. She is also a deeply spiritual Christian woman. She deserves the utmost respect not because she wears a crown but because she gave everything she has for her country and she did it grace.

    • @pablohanc
      @pablohanc Před 2 lety +1

      What a waste of a life.

    • @SkyCloudSilence
      @SkyCloudSilence Před 2 lety +23

      I would argue she didn't "give them up" (freedom, privacy, etc.). She never had them to begin with.

    • @joshuaking8424
      @joshuaking8424 Před 2 lety +6

      What she given? She has authority over anything, just only about the military! She’s literally just for show

    • @ennardthefuntimepuppet6456
      @ennardthefuntimepuppet6456 Před rokem +3

      Haters on the reply thread

    • @kevindunlap5525
      @kevindunlap5525 Před rokem

      LOL!!

  • @ppheanix
    @ppheanix Před 3 lety +43

    Queen Elizabeth placed her signature in the Register of Services at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney during her visit in 1954.
    I was a chorister there in the 60's and I have seen it !

  • @carolsmart238
    @carolsmart238 Před 2 lety +3

    When dealing with many different people, events & countries, it’s better to have established expected behavior to keep things running timely & smoothly for everyone involved or there be important mistakes & wasted time & efforts. Think of schools, hospitals, sports, entertainment,first responders & the military. We all need order & safety at some time😊

  • @TheGrumpyEnglishman
    @TheGrumpyEnglishman Před rokem +2

    Back in the 70's HRH overtook us on the M4 in her Range Rover, security guy in front seat next to her had a big grin on his face! She was a very good driver.

  • @Lawrencelisfeld23
    @Lawrencelisfeld23 Před 3 lety +22

    I think I read somewhere that after WWII concluded, Princess Elizabeth and a friend of hers snuck out of the palace and joined the people in the streets who were celebrating the end of the war. So that would be one time that she was out of the palace without protection.

    • @silverblueshadow
      @silverblueshadow Před 2 lety

      glad she did it. she deserves it

    • @kathyyoung1774
      @kathyyoung1774 Před 2 lety +4

      She and Margaret were allowed to, and nobody recognized them because they never expected them to be there.

  • @julieaucoin9980
    @julieaucoin9980 Před 3 lety +26

    Her crowns and jewelry is so beautiful. I bet all those diamonds are heavy. She is so classy, and very well put together. They loved one another. . She will miss him terribly. He will wait for her in heaven. God Bless

  • @markflierl1624
    @markflierl1624 Před 2 lety +1

    7:33 "Garlic is off limits and you can probably guess why". She is probably a vampire!

  • @helengillespie143
    @helengillespie143 Před rokem +1

    I hate to hear people in the media or jokingly call her Liz. I think it’s utterly disrespectful.

  • @mayasolomon7243
    @mayasolomon7243 Před 3 lety +86

    I never heard her voice before and it just occurred to me that I legitimately never thought about what her voice sounds like

    • @davidrobert9597
      @davidrobert9597 Před 3 lety

      Hello Maya how are you doing today?

    • @michaelmoore8452
      @michaelmoore8452 Před 2 lety

      Hello Maya, how are you doing?

    • @mayasolomon7243
      @mayasolomon7243 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lanestratarots honestly no idea. I have no idea who either of these people are

    • @mayasolomon7243
      @mayasolomon7243 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lanestratarots that's strange. I like that people care to know how I'm doing but it's still creeoy

    • @mayasolomon7243
      @mayasolomon7243 Před 2 lety

      @@lanestratarots are you serious? Damn there are some real creeps out here

  • @jasminejones255
    @jasminejones255 Před 3 lety +86

    I’m American and I adore Queen Elizabeth, always stylish ✨

  • @officetricks6303
    @officetricks6303 Před 2 lety

    Informative

  • @catwilliams3065
    @catwilliams3065 Před rokem +1

    In the scottish referendum vote, the vote was way ahead for those wanting independence. After she made that comment, it swung the other way. Her interference in politics had a huge impact on the final decision, especially as there were around 2 million english people living in Scotlnd who suddently decided to vote. The BBC also removed the film Braveheart scheduled to be broadcast that week.

  • @rafakordaczek3275
    @rafakordaczek3275 Před 3 lety +164

    6:50 Queen Elizabeth II would become a first royal meme if she would sit on that throne.

    • @generalgrievous6689
      @generalgrievous6689 Před 3 lety +11

      That would have been the coolest thing ever lmao.

    • @MrsKatieninja
      @MrsKatieninja Před 3 lety +3

      Oh god i would have fallen in love that would be amazing. Im sire someoen would photo shop it

  • @susanorr8348
    @susanorr8348 Před 3 lety +204

    Prince Philips kiss during the queens coronation was part of the ceremony

    • @Menechem
      @Menechem Před 3 lety +10

      Was about to comment with the same response.

    • @itwithlyam9334
      @itwithlyam9334 Před 3 lety +3

      Rip hrh

    • @michaelpollack3462
      @michaelpollack3462 Před 3 lety

      Hello Susan how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

    • @michaelpollack3462
      @michaelpollack3462 Před 3 lety

      hope this year brings happiness and prosperity to the world. I'm Michael pollack by name from Key west, Florida...If I may ask where are you located?

    • @Menechem
      @Menechem Před 3 lety

      @@michaelpollack3462 if you’re Carlos, why do you call yourself Michael? Also, it’s none of your business where I’m located or anyone else in the world!

  • @georgiaann4402
    @georgiaann4402 Před 2 lety +1

    About not touching, there was an incident where an AA woman was so excited to meet the Queen that she just went up and hugged the Queen. It made headlines and news. The Queen took it graciously.

  • @nargisdiana7453
    @nargisdiana7453 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @generalisimo1
    @generalisimo1 Před 3 lety +97

    Her Majesty is not a celebrity, she is a Royal and there is a major difference.

    • @rel8ableaddict
      @rel8ableaddict Před 3 lety +12

      Celebrity literally means famous person... which she is...

    • @robinbrown7953
      @robinbrown7953 Před 3 lety +6

      She is just a person....the royal and or celebrity is just people making themselves seem more important or special than the rest of us....i believe God created us as equals...and He is the only one who should be praised and exalted above others

    • @sandrastevens4418
      @sandrastevens4418 Před 3 lety +6

      @@robinbrown7953 The Queen is anointed by God during the coronation. As head of State and Head of the Church of England.
      Therefore Much like the pope for the Catholic church she is NOT regular person like you and me.
      She is human yes created by God yes. God has plans for all of us and he made her Queen. And head of the church of England.
      The Queen is a devout Christian as are most Royals, and a great example to everyone to trust god in all matters.

    • @florestc3961
      @florestc3961 Před 3 lety +4

      @@robinbrown7953 just jealous you aint one

    • @generalisimo1
      @generalisimo1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rel8ableaddict celebrity is a description of commoners of note, royalty is just that royalty. One may say of both that they are persons of renowned but for different reasons.

  • @georgelewis8798
    @georgelewis8798 Před 3 lety +147

    Your Magisty, your coronation occurred when I was 2 years old. My lifelong observation of you has been with delight. You are most definitely a "standard" to be followed.

    • @robertwadas
      @robertwadas Před 3 lety +7

      WHO ARE YOU WRITING TO ?

    • @Trollika_Devi
      @Trollika_Devi Před 3 lety +1

      @@robertwadas lol

    • @mikeq5807
      @mikeq5807 Před 2 lety +2

      Her Majesty, the queen, imagining himself to be before her. It's charming, and it signifies his heartfelt connection to her.

  • @donnalichvarcik8612
    @donnalichvarcik8612 Před 2 lety

    thank you for your service Elizabeth and your Regin as queen 👑

  • @robwilton9539
    @robwilton9539 Před rokem +2

    The most respected person on the planet.

  • @nickieriley7733
    @nickieriley7733 Před 3 lety +343

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TODAY GOD SAVE OUR QUEEN

    • @mandydunn6484
      @mandydunn6484 Před 3 lety +3

      🇬🇧

    • @mahnazs1676
      @mahnazs1676 Před 3 lety +7

      Hope not ,less trouble in the word

    • @olliedwards8069
      @olliedwards8069 Před 3 lety +8

      God should not save the Queen, she was born into wealth and privilege, she lives luxuriously in palaces and is treated as superior to every other British citizen. God should save people who actually need saving.

    • @onelhanna6434
      @onelhanna6434 Před 3 lety +10

      @@olliedwards8069 God sees everyone as one. God dose not care if someone is poor or rich. Whoever follow his commands will be saved.
      God bless you.

    • @olliedwards8069
      @olliedwards8069 Před 3 lety +5

      @Rook I still think she’s a nice person.

  • @Crystal4ya
    @Crystal4ya Před 3 lety +192

    Bruh! Even at her old age the queen is still so elegant🔥🔥

  • @Styx771
    @Styx771 Před rokem +1

    RIP Queen Elizabeth II

  • @jamesbugbee6812
    @jamesbugbee6812 Před 2 lety +1

    Well all this certainly knocks my fantasies out of the range 💔.

  • @alayalove792
    @alayalove792 Před 3 lety +21

    That white silk dress was stunning!!

  • @Swissswoosher
    @Swissswoosher Před 3 lety +99

    Rest in Peace HRH Prince Philip 😢😢

    • @karlhawkes3820
      @karlhawkes3820 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol. Gullible.

    • @Swissswoosher
      @Swissswoosher Před 3 lety

      @@karlhawkes3820 don’t disrespect a dead man.

    • @karlhawkes3820
      @karlhawkes3820 Před 3 lety

      @@Swissswoosher that isn't what I was doing

    • @Swissswoosher
      @Swissswoosher Před 3 lety

      @@karlhawkes3820 why’d u say Gullible then

    • @karlhawkes3820
      @karlhawkes3820 Před 3 lety

      @@Swissswoosher anybody who believes what they hear on the media is gullible

  • @sandybeggs255
    @sandybeggs255 Před rokem

    Very interesting.

  • @ChiefPettyOfficer
    @ChiefPettyOfficer Před rokem +2

    God Save the Queen. A long life given, be at peace now.

  • @fireside9549
    @fireside9549 Před 3 lety +127

    So much respect for this woman.

    • @klintgagiulo6625
      @klintgagiulo6625 Před 3 lety +3

      Not this woman, she's the queen of the whole world take note please.

    • @sheyzanoorfazil7281
      @sheyzanoorfazil7281 Před 2 lety

      Not actually even tho u just meant it for me she will onLy be the queen ok uk actually no hate

  • @sharimedleyed.s.166
    @sharimedleyed.s.166 Před 3 lety +36

    The dark pinks & purples that she favors really look lovely on her. 💗

  • @redmarrakech947
    @redmarrakech947 Před rokem

    Of course as she is a queen, she should follow a special protocol. For me, we must take care of the emblem of the country. My greetings from Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦.

  • @emmiebelanger5315
    @emmiebelanger5315 Před 2 lety +1

    She’s literally THE QUEEN how is she not allowed to do anything? Who’s in charge of her? She is the QUEEN of England.

  • @lilsheba1
    @lilsheba1 Před 2 lety +93

    I am so glad I never have to go by all these ridiculous rules. Life is much easier without them.

    • @cb4883
      @cb4883 Před rokem

      She was allowed to get get dianna murdered

  • @nizipeer1172
    @nizipeer1172 Před 3 lety +16

    You can see the crown series and meet a very wise lady who never disobeyed, always moral, obeying the rules and knowing the entire rules,descent, honest , devoited to her country and dignified, reptesenting her heritage with a great respect

  • @jennphillips8317
    @jennphillips8317 Před rokem +1

    Nothing in this world can compare to being surrounded by so many people but still she was do lonely imagine not really being able to connect to those people 💔 😔 she was a lovely amazing Queen

  • @mihaela5227
    @mihaela5227 Před 2 lety

    I always love ❤️ her outfits ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @mswms7181
    @mswms7181 Před 3 lety +256

    I assume If you're born into royalty, these rules wouldn't be difficult🤗yet to marry into a royal family having experience certain freedoms would be difficult. I'm southern and taught to cross my legs when I sit and family dinners mean talking, laughing and sharing conversation with everyone. I respect the discipline this life has, yet I would never chose it

    • @expatleanie
      @expatleanie Před 3 lety +10

      Same with being born into a religion, one doesn’t know any better. I can’t for the life of me fathom why any commoner would want to marry into that family, especially nowadays when you can become a self made rich person and enjoy some of the perks that was only exclusive to Royals centuries back .Love alone , wouldn’t do it for me.. no thanks.

    • @mswms7181
      @mswms7181 Před 3 lety +9

      @@expatleanie I agree with you my friend. I rather have the freedom to name my children, cross my legs and all the other multitude of freedoms commoners enjoy🤗

    • @mikethecabbie8476
      @mikethecabbie8476 Před 3 lety +9

      Which is why Diana, Sarah Ferguson and Megan had such difficulties. William did, at least, give Catherine the benefit of several years' practice to adapt (which she appears to have managed) before they got engaged.

    • @mswms7181
      @mswms7181 Před 3 lety +4

      @@mikethecabbie8476 Your right 🤗 she had some time to adjust, however maybe it just me🤔 but it appears😊 she doesn't mind all the rules and protocols

    • @justbrowsing5963
      @justbrowsing5963 Před 3 lety +5

      The Queen didn't choose it either. When her Uncle abdicated the throne and her Father became king, her whole world and the freedoms that came with it changed.
      She was more like a Princess Eugenie is today.
      She was Princess of York.

  • @sophiekabangu2869
    @sophiekabangu2869 Před 3 lety +44

    rest in peace prince phillip he would've loved this youtube video

  • @ricbachman1727
    @ricbachman1727 Před rokem +2

    We're all in the same boat though...

  • @fw6667
    @fw6667 Před rokem +1

    As for dinner table conversation these are simply the normal rules of etiquette. By following these rules no one is left alone without any conversation. These rules are set for the comfort of other people.

  • @astonmartin4360
    @astonmartin4360 Před 3 lety +40

    9:44.Princess Anne was saved by a passing member of the public,who was a former boxer.Her body guards gun jammed and he was shot.The ex boxer punched the attacker and disarmed him.

  • @4ArcticFox
    @4ArcticFox Před 3 lety +226

    Actually they do eat shellfish but it has to be fished in UK water. As for garlic it is not that the Queen isn't allowed to eat it, it is that she does not like it.

    • @yeahman147
      @yeahman147 Před 3 lety +2

      Plus garlic is used as a medicine

    • @kamicrum4408
      @kamicrum4408 Před 3 lety +4

      I cant cook with out lots if garlic& red onions!

    • @Letizia2810
      @Letizia2810 Před 3 lety +4

      I don’t understand people who hate garlic.
      I mean, they don’t drink water? They don’t know about the existence of chewing gums? Or toothbrush?!?.... They sound silly.
      Garlic is a must in the kitchen, along with many other things...
      Obviously I wouldn’t eat it raw like Romanians.... 😆

    • @popeyethesailor6337
      @popeyethesailor6337 Před 3 lety +3

      Garlic repels Vampires

    • @4ArcticFox
      @4ArcticFox Před 3 lety +11

      @@Letizia2810 Being a public figure who has to meet people everyday, she talk to them and sometimes has to eat with them. She probably doesn't want the risk of having garlic breath or the smell of garlic coming up if she burps. She can control the risk if everyone knows she does not eat garlic. It is kept out of her meals even when she is eating away from home as a guest. Somehow chewing gum is not something I imagine the queen doing at an engagement. There is nothing very appealing to someone chewing while making a speech, or having a conversation. As for brushing her teeth , it might not always be possible when at an engagement.
      As for hating a food, well pretty much everyone has a food they aren't fond of. It's not such a terrible thing.

  • @WOTArtyNoobs
    @WOTArtyNoobs Před rokem +4

    There's a reason that those in line of succession to the throne have more than one name. It's to allow the heir to pick a regal name by which they would be known if they become Monarch.
    For instance, Queen Elizabeth's father was christened 'Albert Frederick Arthur George'. He was known amongst the family as 'Bertie' which is short for Albert. Albert is a German name and the name of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha who was Queen Victoria's husband and consort. A consort is the husband of a Monarch who does not have legal right to be King. It was considered that Albert was too Germanic to be a British King, especially because of World War 1 and tensions with Germany, so Bertie had the option of becoming King Frederick (also considered too German), King Arthur (considered too difficult because of the historical myth) and King George, which he finally settled on because it respected his father King George V.
    For similar reasons, Prince Charles will have to make his mind up within a few hours of becoming King how he wishes to be known. As with George VI, he may choose to ignore Arthur and Philip as neither have ever been used for a King. There has been a Charles twice. The first was executed by Parliament after a civil war and the second was known for his flamboyance. Which leads many to believe that Charles will style himself as George VII. Not only to honor his mother's father, but also because Kings with the name George have been successful.

    • @jackdubz4247
      @jackdubz4247 Před rokem

      King Waste Of Space would be a good one for Charles. Very apt.

  • @sweetcupcakeangel3537

    Queen Elizabeth hope your feeling better

  • @muichirotokito4333
    @muichirotokito4333 Před 3 lety +30

    The look and color of her hair is beautiful-

  • @googane7755
    @googane7755 Před 3 lety +73

    She was by the book and adhered to incredibly strict rules. It's quite a shame that the other royals don't do the same.

    • @giggity4670
      @giggity4670 Před 2 lety +2

      Times change and class changes and queen Elisabeth the 1st did not stick to many rules. Queen now made a lot of rules up for her self to follow from experience like the always pack black formal clothing when traveling as if a family member or close friend dies when she is away she not arrive and pictures taken of her in nice colour clothing in time of mourning a death.

    • @joshuaking8424
      @joshuaking8424 Před 2 lety +3

      Don’t do the same! Why be bound to stupid ‘rules’ that hinder normal life?

    • @mariahyohannes
      @mariahyohannes Před rokem

      Why does it matter?

    • @joshuaking8424
      @joshuaking8424 Před rokem

      @@giggity4670 that’s just paranoia

    • @danycashking
      @danycashking Před rokem +1

      @@joshuaking8424 not really, when Elizabeth II became queen, her father's passing was while she was away on a state visit in Kenya.

  • @mikren1133
    @mikren1133 Před rokem +2

    sounds really hard 💔

  • @Crytkee
    @Crytkee Před rokem

    Rest in Peace, Queen Elizabeth.

  • @Jenny-gv9kf
    @Jenny-gv9kf Před 3 lety +81

    I enjoyed this, free from all the nasty business of late, the Queen is beloved by the world.

    • @ericmoore1173
      @ericmoore1173 Před 3 lety +1

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @jollyrancher8727
      @jollyrancher8727 Před 3 lety +2

      She keeps her opinions to herself and treats everyone equally. Shes a true lady and I wish I served a queen, not a president >:c

    • @alundavies8402
      @alundavies8402 Před 3 lety

      @@ericmoore1173 how do you do my name is Alun Davies

    • @alundavies8402
      @alundavies8402 Před 3 lety

      @@jollyrancher8727 can’t say I blame you

    • @simplyvalour486
      @simplyvalour486 Před 3 lety

      Er-you can't just assume the world loves England's Queen. Afterall there is a long history of colonization.

  • @OzSteve9801
    @OzSteve9801 Před 2 lety +68

    Having met Her Majesty on several occasions, I can say her security details are far more discreet that those of some other countries. Often you have to look carefully to spot them, but they're there.

  • @sffielden8795
    @sffielden8795 Před 2 lety +7

    Things she's never been allowed to do; - shout "I've changed my mind" to everyone and live in a semi-detached in Bury St. Edmunds?

  • @RMR1
    @RMR1 Před 2 lety +2

    Not only does she love to drive -- she tools around in a Range Rover on her Scottish estate and drives a Jaguar on occasion in the English countryside -- but she's also an experienced mechanic, a skill she learned while in the Auxiliary during WWII.