The Queen is pleased

[LuckyTheDog]

[grasswire]

1. I would love to know what she was thinking at that moment.

I remember thinking at the time I saw that -- what's in her mind? Maybe she was tired, and just soldiering on.

[amandabeech]

2. Actually, when the signing children's choir sang the hymn "Jerusalem"

the Queen was scowling. I thought that she was trying to hold back tears. It really was a touching moment.

[freshwest]

5. The chorus in that song is impressive. And you know, this is sort of the story of her life...

Always on call, no matter what is going on elsewhere. I found her comments some time back about religion enlightened:

Religious do not have monopoly on virtue, Queen tells synod

The Queen, who is supreme governor of the Church of England, said: "In our more diverse and secular society, the place of religion has come to be a matter of lively discussion. It is rightly acknowledged that people of faith have no monopoly of virtue and that the wellbeing and prosperity of the nation depend on the contribution of individuals and groups of all faiths and none."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/nov/23/queen-synod-virtue

[amandabeech]

10. That is a terrific statement.

This place could use a head of state with that much wisdom to stand for us outside the purely political arena.

I believe that some countries with the parliamentary system have an elected or appointed head of state who represents the country at various non-political functions.

We used to use the VP for some of those, but in modern days, the VPs have had real jobs like Joe B, Al G, and, unfortunately, Darth Cheney.

First Ladies and former Presidents can do some of it, but they have their own roles.

Goof for QEII.

[xxqqqzme]

4. I thought she looked tired.

She was sitting there alone. Prince Philip had tottered off. Sort of sad, she wasn't enjoying all the spectacle w/ her kids & grandkids. They looked like they were enjoying the opening.

[Pab Sungenis]

3. Actually, it was Victoria who is reputed to have used the Royal We.

Liz-2's version is "One." "One is pleased." "One must make an appearance." And so on.

[siligut]

6. And Stay Out!

Ya twit.

[xtraxritical]

7. I think she's tired of bull shit.

[Rex]

8. Hell, as long as The Queen is pleased

I can go to bed with no worries.

[blueamy66]

9. wow, wish I could have my hair color match my outfit

everyday

NOT

[Clames]

11. Caption is on the wrong picture.

Should have been this one.