In Conversation with The Royal Butler - Queen Elizabeth II
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- As Britain and The Commonwealth mark the Queen’s 95th Birthday, Grant discusses his memories and experiences with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from his time as a butler to Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. This was filmed on the day of her 95th Birthday, 21st April 2021.
Boring??? Oh no..it was lovely to hear you talk about them. I admire your total respect for the Royal Family..you are such a decent person, and LOYAL to Her Majesty..
This is lovely. Little glimpses at the royal family that are respectful and affectionate without any laundry involved. You deserved to be a member of the Royal household because your own family instilled a sense of loyalty, discretion and deportment. Thanks from the US for sharing your experiences.
@ Sue, so beautifully & respect of what you shared how many of Americans feel! They’ve always been so respected.
Love your stories...please continue to tell them...you are a lovely and devoted soul....thank you.
I’m enjoying your sensitivity, discretion, general personality and the generosity of your anecdotes about the Royal family.
Boring? Not at all! It’s so wonderful to hear positive things. You are personable and kind, and it is a privilege to listen to you. A class act. I am an American, so I hope it is not too forward to join you in saying, “God Bless the Queen.”
oh, how I long for boring. Everything is so hysterical & false hysteria at that these days !!
Your love and respect for the Queen is so obvious. A wonderful tribute to HRH.
What a beautiful story. The. Lord destined you to be butler at the. Royal house and to be always part of. The. Royal. House. You were blessed and always will be blessed. You have the heart that our. God loves
Thankyou so much for these special memories
I must say what a difference in professionalism and contrast to you and Paul Burrell I do believe that Paul Burrell exploiting his time and Experience with princess Diana was so unprofessional and on dignified it’s really nice to see the contrast
Yes Paul Burrell has dined out on the fact that he was Diana’s butler for years. He constantly spews forth rubbish and quotes which I’m sure are a figment of his imagination... he is a fantasist and has delusions of grandeur!
@@pinabruno-grieve1988 I came upon this channel by chance and when I saw the word butler, I thought oh nooooo, not that horrible Burrell again. You are right, I also think he sprouts forth figments of his imagination. Such a liar. I am pleasantly surprised and will definitely subscribe. Thank you for such a loving and honourable chat. 💖
@@gerryjordan2791 - absolutely agree - I’m at a complete loss as to why he is used on a regular basis for the likes of these good morning programs as a ‘royal expert’ he’s far from it! 😂
@@pinabruno-grieve1988 Paul Burell is a traitor to the memory of DIANA he is a lying PARASITE.
This is the first time I have seen one of your videos. It was so lovely to hear your story's of The Queen and the RF, without the drama that often follows them. Thank you.
Isn't that great? :-) The non-drama, I mean. I love to hear these stories and see the pictures, but I don't want the haters and meanies in the comment section. I don't want paparazzi stuff, either. The Royal Butler doesn't really draw that kind of crowd. Enjoy! :-)
Thank you for sharing some of your precious memories about Her majesty Queen Elisabeth II and her family. I really appreciated your way of telling these little stories. It was very nice.
Thank you for your eloquent video. I too wanted to become a butler when I was a young lad. I was so fascinated with all things Royal and dreamed night and day of becoming butler to HM the Queen. In the 80’s there was no internet, but at the library I discovered an article about Ivor Spencer who ran a Butler school. I very nervously phoned him and he sent me a brochure. As I live in Canada, I never had the courage make the trip over to the UK to pursue my dream. I admire you for following your heart and not being dissuaded by your careers councillor.
Never to late Daniel! Keep the dream alive and make it a reality! Thank you for watching
Yes!! Please keep sharing!! Much love and admiration for Her Royal Majesty the Queen & RF from America 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧
Enjoying, thank you very much. And love your voice.
It warms my heart to hear someone speak so fondly about the Queen and the royal family.
I am a Canadian and grew up in a family that were very proud to be part of the Commonwealth and loved the Queen and her Family!
I’m old enough now to have gone to school when we sang God save the Queen every morning.
My daughter is a British citizen and so I am often in 🇬🇧 UK . Love your country and it’s people.
I am enjoying your lovely videos.
Thanks 🇨🇦
Me too. Love this respectful discription of a real life with the Queen and Prince Philip. We always got dressed up with our finest clothes, complete with little gloves when the Queen would visit Windsor Ontario Canada, even as a toddler ( a memory a child never forgets) 🇨🇦
That was so interesting. I loved hearing your experience with the Queen especially how kind she was. The pictures were beautiful. This is my first viewing of your channel and I have subscribed as I can't wait to hear more.
Just a wonderful tribute to Her Majesty on her 95th birthday! Thank you!
Such a life you've lived! My goodness, you are blessed. And how lovely that you are sharing your memories with us. i have found this conversation so interesting. How lucky the royal family were to have you! And NO, you were not boring. I found you kind, personable and so positive. So lovely to hear you speak with so much respect for Her Majesty. Keep remembering and carry on xxxxx
And yes, please, if you have more memories to share- I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to hear more. Anytime! :-)
Thank you for sharing. It's nice to get a bit of a look behind the scenes. I guess I can somewhat understand your almost reverence for her and the family, but being an American citizen, I was raised to believe that no person is any better than another. I'm sure you don't look at it that way. I'm so pleased for you to have attained your wish/desire to be a butler for the royal family.
Just a thought, but don't you
suppose that her making eye contact with you, acknowledging you, is perhaps her way of letting you know she appreciates you taking care of things to make the dinner or whatever go smoothly And I'd bet under the right circumstances the two of you could be friends of a sort. Just a thought. Looking forward to hearing more.
I feel a need to express my hope that you and the royal family all are Believers in Jesus Christ as our Savior. It's quite important as we are living in the End Times, actually the Last Days!! And we all need to be ready for the Rapture! You want to be part of the Rapture because the Tribulation that will follow NO ONE would want to be Left Behind to have to endure. Please take this seriously and try to pass the word along to anyone and everyone you can!! The thought of anyone being Left Behind really breaks my heart. Especially good people like you and the Royal Family!! God bless.
What an amazing journey you have been on. She sounds so Lovely and humble. I am envious of your encounters. Can i say your much more respectable than Paul Burrel. Did you meet him by any chance? Keep up your stories. They are very interesting and entertaining.
I am American but have always greatly admired Queen Elizabeth for her devotion to service and love of country. Over the years I have watched many documentaries and read several books about the Royal Family. My oldest daughter and I had planned a trip to the UK last year but had to cancel due to the Covid travel ban. We spent months in its planning and were so disappointed! I very much enjoyed your video and just subscribed to your channel. ❤🇬🇧
Thank you for another wonderful video.
First time I watched your post, it was so moving it brought tears to my eyes. The pure love and respect was exposed for all to see and hear, thank you for sharing. Your new upstate NY fan.
I hope William and Catherine will keep the tradition of the Scottish Ball. Does he dance the reels?
Not the least bit boring! I personally would love to hear you share more of your stories.
I live in Australia and my mum and dad were born in Scotland, they have passed now but your voice makes me feel at home. I love that you are showing people what a warm, loving woman the Queen is. My heart breaks for her so much not having Prince Philip with her. Thank you so much for your stories and I hope for MANY MORE.
You Sir, have more class and respect for the royal family than the one who had the opportunity to marry into the family. Who was welcomed with open arms publicly. There are so many things I would love to say, but there is no need. Class overcomes trash every time in the end.
Lovely, respectful memories and anecdotes. It’s good to hear just how appreciative and gracious The Queen is to her staff. I’m not at all surprised she is but it’s nice to hear the extent of it.
I love that you honor the Family's private moments! Some people are loyal and honor the Queen and the Royal Family. Thank you kind sir for sharing these wonderful memories you had with the Family!
It was wonderful to hear from someone who knew the Queen and shared his memories, I hope he shares more !
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed. What a wonderful life indeed.
Just found your videos today & have to admit I’m hooked! I grew up in the UK 🇬🇧 but when I was 11 my parents immigrated to Canada 🇨🇦. I was devastated that we were leaving our beautiful Queen, not really understanding what the Commonwealth was. My parents allowed me to write to Her Majesty to tell her how much I’d miss her & wished her well. Some weeks later I received a reply from Buckingham Palace, the note was signed Susan Hussy, Lady in Waiting to her Majesty, who had “Commanded” her to thank me for my well wishes. As you can imagine, I was floored & so proud to have received mail from the Queen, of course still have that correspondence to this day. I was equally surprised to see that Susan Hussy is still closely associated with the Queen as shown at Prince Philip’s funeral. Seeing Ms. Susan accompanying Her Majesty on such a sad day put a face to a name I have known since 1970. Thank you for your polite, respectful videos & sharing the REAL Royal Family, it is so clear that you really love them....just brilliant.
We will never see anyone like Her Majesty again
I do agree. What an extraordinary woman ! an exemple for many....
Too right! There never was such a woman, there is no woman in our time and there never will be such a faithful, committed, intelligent and hard working woman in the future! Solid gold!
I expect we will get to have
H.M. The Queen for several more years, at least. She is sharp as a tack. Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mum lived to be 101 and had some serious medical/health challenges, most before she was 95. Several not publicized.
H.M. The Queen seems to be in robustly good health.
God Save The Queen
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I hope the Queen is okay ? Very sad loss. My ❤ with her. God save the Queen ❤
You are very respectful..keep on! Excellent perspective on really humanizing this aspect of living history
I too am an AMERICAN, and fell in love with your voice and the way you spoke of the Queen. It was so refreshing to hear such sweet and positive things instead of things spread about in trash magazines , as well as by trash individuals. I sub almost immediately, please continue .
A very fitting and touching tribute
I am so pleased to hear of your cherished memories of the Queen, Prince Phillip and the Royal Family. What a lovely and remarkable woman she is....and what an honor it must have been
to have worked for them. Again, thank you for sharing with us......Blessings to you and be well..,
Thank you for sharing such a special tribute for a truly remarkable woman.
Thank you for all of your stories!! They are absolutely delightful and enchanting!!
Thank you for sharing these memories. The queen is a remarkable woman.
Absolutely Grand.... and I am sure Her Majesty will approve and I am sure she can hear the love for her in your voice.
I can see that you have not only have an awesome admiring for the Queen... I saw beautiful emotions like a tear in the eye ... thank you for sharing 🙋♀️🇿🇦🇿🇦
You're lucky to know such a great lady !!!!
Not at all a strange or weird ambition--A very noble one!! And so glad you were able to achieve your goals! How lovely!
Thank you for sharing your life in the Queen’s household
I can see from the comments the music is distracting so I promise that from the next episode out on Friday at 5 pm GMT, the music will not play when I am talking. Thank you for watching and I am pleased you enjoy these conversations.
I like the music but I understand that those who aren’t British might find it harder to understand your lovely Scots accent above it.
Please though do check your subtitles. Some of what it picks up are the most bizarre interpretations of what you said. I think I heard 3 different words for Balmoral and it must be confusing for those who aren’t as familiar with the RF (I’ve holidayed in one of the cottages that are rented out on the Balmoral estate. It’s so beautiful there)
@@sookibeulah9331 i'm not british and english is not my mother tongue.. because, i'm sorry, If there is some mistakes..
But that this music is very beautiful on backround and you can't listen two things together at the same time..😊
I appreciate very much those shared stories, because i respect highly The Queen and monarchy..
And i find the scottish accent is very fascinating..
Greetings from 🌼 🇪🇪
Thank you. I prefer without the music.
thank you, it is distracting.
Lovely memories. Thank you for sharing.
I Love the Queen and never get tired of hearing about her..
you're very fortunate to get to know her.
thank you for sharing. fromTrinidad
Perhaps you could do a complete Tea Service w silver service? As in what is used, how to make a proper cup of tea and such?
Thank you so much for your channel!
As a Canadian of Scottish and English parents it is wonderful to listen to these stories. Please keep making them.
Stay safe! 🇨🇦
Thank you. This was most enjoyable! The comments about your conversation with The Queen reminded me of being presented to her on two formal occasions in 1970 during the month-long tour of New Zealand by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. I was a junior secretary in the tour organising office. I was extremely nervous waiting in line on the last day, but found The Queen to be very much like my own mother. She made everyone feel relaxed and gave us all the impression that we were valued and essential members of their hugely successful visit, even the most junior person like me. On saying goodbye I was so un-stressed that I said "bye bye" to her, just as I would to a close family friend, instead of the more formal "goodbye Your Majesty".
Before being chosen to work on the Royal Visit, I was anti-royalty and I didn't dare tell my friends what I was doing. But when I saw the effect the Royal Family had on the people of New Zealand, and how uplifting and inspiring their whole tour was, I became a staunch royalist. I saw the benefit in having role models with values of the traditional family, of Christianity, and of service to others.
What a privilege! How very kiwi of you to say 'bye bye' 🤭 I possibly would have too 😂 I'm still mad at the dork who threw the egg at Her Majesty 😡 A bit embarrassing for our country ☹️
Lovely, thoughtful memories of HMTQ, and your time in her service. The stories that you speak about are of no surprise, I think that with HMTQ there is no "side" to her as we say in Lancashire. She is honest, kind and has steered the monarchy for so many years. She is well thought of across the world, even by leaders in non Commonwealth nations. We need to keep her in our prayers at this time, having lost her life partner, and her much loved grandson Harry. She has the remainder of her family around her and this will strengthen her, as well as faithful and kind staff like yourself. Lovely accent, too BTW. 👌
GOD SAVE OUR GRACIOUS QUEEN
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LONG LIVE OUR NOBLE QUEEN.
She'll shuffle off this mortal coil eventually and then hopefully we'll be free of the parasitic royal family.
Thank you for coming on UA-cam and speaking so kindly about the Queen and the royal family. You seem like a very nice gentleman and I can imagine you were a favorite with the family. You have a warm, sincere manner about you. I have always wondered about the Queen’s dogs and horses. I love all animals, but those are my particular favorites, so I was wondering if you have any stories about the Queen’s beautiful dogs and horses?
What a lovely commentary
Thank you for sharing your experiences working for the Royal Family and especially the Queen.
I really enjoyed listening to you and think you must have been an amazing Butler. I look forward to hearing more from you soon. Such a professional.
God Save The Queen. My personal belief is that a nation is well served when it has a royal family to focus on. American Presidents are important during their time of service but fade into history once they leave office.
A royal family is the past the present and the future. Past memories, current ambition and future hope. You are so fortunate to have been a part of that history. I can attest to that service being woven into a families tapestry. My second Greatgrandfather served HRH Regina Victoria as a body guard. He accompanied Her Majesty at Her Coronation. My Grandfather instilled in me as a boy we are Americans but we are loyal to the Royal Family. If need arises our duty is to the protection of the Royals. I have closely followed every event that has been made public.
Thank you for your service, God Save The Queen.
You also have such a beautiful personality. If there were more people like you in this world, it would be a calmer place.
You have qualities that should be instilled in young people today.
I am so pleased your dream came true. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
So very interesting!
Yes, I recently found out in my ancestry that my family is related to Prince Philip. It wasn't a shock because I have always known my history of where my family is from.
It's not boring at all! You have been very lucky to have had such an interesting opportunity in your life, especially since it's exactly what you wanted. And I find it wonderful to verify that the Queen and her family are as gracious and well-mannered as they seem to be.
Hopefully we can really celebrate Her Majesty this summer coming. We celebrate here in Canada but love the trooping ceremonies and fly past. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I adore the little glimpses into yours and the Royal household lives. You seem to be such a soothing, calming soul to be around. How fortunate the Royals were to have your delightful service.
Thank you for looking after our Royal family, from a grateful New Zealander.
Thank you for this opportunity to share your memories & experiences with The Queen. I do so love all of your videos. Especially with the dachshunds! I too have a beautiful tan & white, 13 yr old best friend who is always faithfully at my side. Thank you for all that you do. I love the etiquette videos also. I would love to know more about the Royal Family. I understand that they have a daily schedule they live by (with the exception of performing Royal Duties outside of their home). I wonder if you would consider making a video of the type of schedule they follow daily, including favorite meals, things they absolutely love to do etc. .. I do believe so many of us would love to hear from you on many of these things and your experiences as part of these routines carried on throughout the day. Our Special Royal Butler can take us through these & other Special Events & how they are prepared for. So very intriguing is a life most of us can only imagine. Again, Thank you Mr. Harrold. Truly love your company as i watch your presentations. May God Bless You & All your Loved Ones. 🙏🤗❤💞🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕❤🌷🍀🌿🍀🌺🌺🍄🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🍀💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂
So fantastic to hear you telling about the Queen!
Let me see if I can maybe give a talk on the role of a royal and British butler. Thank you for the lovely comment and suggestions, and thank you for watching.
Thank you for sharing!!
May I ask why you stopped working for the Family ? You are still young.
Since my parents died , and all my aunts and uncles too, I see Her Majesty and her Family as a kind of substitute. I mean this respectfully.
I have had to pleasure to assist many great people in Germany , who were Entropeneurs , and worked well into their 90s.
One can learn alot from elderly people. I have also spent 10 years working with elderly who were suffering from a form of dementia. It was alot of fun as I got to spoil them . They love to sing and of course music and laughter are the two best medicines.
When I was a child , my father received a letter from the Duke of Edinburgh, thanking him for breakfast bringing a basket of oranges for him and the Queen from Malta. I didn't understand it then , but when I visited Malta I did as Malta has delicious oranges , and of course lemons.
The fruit obviously reminded them of their happy days in Malta after the war. The Mountbattens were also connected to Malta. The Queen and Prince Phillip lived in the Mountbattens villa there.
One can always judge people by their manners , and the Queen and Prince Phillip are known for this.
I cried here in Germany on Prince Phillips funeral day.
I pray for the Queen , that she will find comfort and somehow have many more happy years. I was so happy to hear she has some puppies , as animals often understand much more than human beings , and are a comfort and joy.
Thank you for sharing your memories. They are pleasant. Memories are there for ever. It is like happiness in slow motion . Something nobody can take away.
I am glad you do these videos, and that you are a discrete and loyal gentleman.
Thank you.
Thank you, Sir, for sharing your journey, in which you became a very important Helper and Part of Her Majesty's Life.
Oh dear Mr Harrold, I missed the live broadcast! Thought it was 9 pm.... 😰😰
Is there any way for us, fans of the queen, to let her know more directly how much we respect her and admire her? She’s gone through so many struggles lately. I’d like her to know she has support and love from around the world!
There will not a Queen like Queen Elizabeth II ever.
Although I believe Catherine will do a great job when William becomes king
Thank you and I love your loyalty to the Royal Family. People criticize our Monarchy, but it stems from tradition and honours a Christian way of treating people. And it works. It has values and is not just to do with money and popularity. It shows us civilized behaviour compared to garish vulgarity. Long Live the Queen.
Thank you for sharing ❣️I really enjoyed your story.
Thank you, I enjoyed listening to your joy of Her Majesty
You have done a Tremendous Job !
Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. I am a retired woman in Central Florida, USA. My husband and I are very happy here together, but I have always been fascinated by the royal family and everything concerning them, so listening to you share your experience with them is so wonderful. I can’t wait til next week! God bless you and stay safe. May God save the Queen!
Thank you for you’re video, & thank you for taking care of our gorgeous Queen, god bless her she’s wonderful
_"There are no reliable recorded incidents of the Queen losing her temper, using bad language, or refusing to carry out a duty expected of her."_
Andrew Marr, political commentator; as quoted in, "The Servant Queen and the King She Serves", by Mark Greene and Catherine Butcher, p. 6
Actually, I was watching documentary last night about the Queen and there was a scene where the Queen's view of Philip was blocked by photographers while he was participating in a carriage race. She was quite short, raised her voice and gestured with her arms for them to go away. I thought, 'Good for her not to accept such rude behaviour'... I suspect things such as that are a rarity. I loved it though, it showed her human side & her devotion to Philip.
@@lindaberg1695 ah! :-) Good for her. * giggle * You know, maybe it depends on definition and on how sensitive one is. I, alas, have inherited the East-Prussian quick temper and short fuse, so I'm prepared to give this a pass. Shouting, "Go away! You're crowding me! You're blocking the view!!" or some such would not discredit this quote in my view. Now for all I admire her, I don't mean to make her out as a saint. The best of humans are only human at best and all that.
For me, losing temper and using foul language would mean screeching, the use of bleep-out words, abusive behavior for which one needs to be ashamed of and apologize - hurling vases or paperweights, or kicking the dog (or worse). - I chuckled a bit when I watched an interview where the interviewer bumbled on a bit and started to ramble, and HM gave him a "we are not amused" glance which seemed to say, "You _are_ a little bit stupid, aren't you" (strictly _my_ interpretation). What with my temper, one would need to bring on a bit more to startle me. ;-)
Thank you again....please could you quieten (or better still, stop) the background music? Your voice is lovely. You really don’t need any music to distract from the lovely information you’re giving us. Thank you.
Absolutely, I will change this in the next video. Thank you for watching.
@@TheRoyalButler thank you so much I really appreciate that. 🌺
How beautiful. Your stories are so heartwarming and uplifting. Thank you so much from America!
This was wonderful! Thank you very much!
Yes, please do more stories! You're delightful!!
Ms. M. Moore
A New Subscriber,
(USA)
Thank u for sharing!! She is very special to me. I really admire her! God save the queen!!
Thank you Dear. God bless you.😇🙏
Amazing story. Love this and the royal family . Dreams really come true. Love the family. Majesty Queen is so loved
I have very much enjoyed today's video. And all of your other videos as well And I enjoy proper etiquette for setting table for afternoon tea...Would love to see more of formal dinner sitting and proper center pieces as well..thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on such things. How amazing that is that you could have moments with The Queen..I would be speechless..in front of Her Majesty...I enjoyed your video..Thank You ..🦋
Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories - the royal family members are outstanding iconic figures. How did that saying go - in my time, I didn't walk with giants. I stood on the shoulders of giants, and their presents shaped the moments of history.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories.
First time watching...what's s with the DRAMATIC music in the beginning? Plus the music while you are speaking is annoying and irritating. We are trying to listen to you, not the music!!
Thank you for your eloquent manner and the stories about your life and the royal family. As a grandchild of a Scottish immigrant, I grew up in Canada learning about all the Scottish dances and traditions. It’s so amazing to me how much Scotland means to them even now.
The same with me. My ancestors settled in Nova Scotia, but my mom, followed by my Nana and Dada later moved to British Columbia. We have a deep affection for all things Scottish as well as love for the Royal Family.
@@liannewilson9701 originally from Alberta....
The Queen 👑 Is well Tempered A Lady A Mother May she Live Long .
With a grateful heart I give thanks .
Extremely interesting and articually explained. Just wonderful ,please make more videos !!!!
Long live our gracious queen a remarkle lady who has devoted her life to service
I really enjoy your videos. I hope you keep doing them!
Yes, please do share
I'm from the USA and the first time I really saw or heard of the Queen I remember being about 11 or so and her beauty her crown the way she talked everything about her. She deserves none of what happened in the nintys nor does she deserve what harry and his wife are doing. This Queen blessed by God has serve her people without fail for 75 years and to be treated this way lies and lies. God save the Queen
Hi Grant, as working with and for the Royal Family was such a huge ambition of yours why did you decide to move on? Do you regret your decision to leave your role as a Royal Butler?
Not that this was necessary _his_ reason, but in modern days, there is a fairly quick turnaround in the royal household. The _payment_ is said to be less than standard, which is the reason why many move on. But once you got that on your CV, you get your pick of positions elsewhere and get to name the price (very nearly, anyway). A person's gotta make a living, and London is an expensive place to live, we are told...
What a lovely young man you are, I'm sure The Queen was very fond of you, you made me smile, so thank you for this lovely tribute to the Queen on her 95th Birthday, and your magical moments with the Queen..🌹
fabulous, regards liz
Thank you Sir for your invitation of indicating whether viewers are interested in hearing more...
Just a moment please....
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Okay! I'm ready! 😉😁
Lovely to listen to.
Thank you so much for sharing some of your memories of being with the Royal Family, especially the Queen. I have always watched a little about their family ever since Princess Diana died. A horrible loss! That upset so many people from many countries. I’m from Ames, Iowa USA. April 27, 2021