Gotta hand it to the Queen. She has a pretty self-effacing sense of humor.

[Siwsan]

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A group of American tourists failed to recognise the Queen after they met her walking on her Scottish estate. The 93-year-old monarch had been out for a stroll in the grounds of Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, accompanied by protection officer Richard Griffin. She was dressed in tweeds and wearing a headscarf when she came across the group of tourists.

Unaware of who she was they struck up a conversation and asked her if she lived in the area to which she replied that she did indeed have a house nearby. They went on to question whether she had ever met the Queen herself.

Not wanting to reveal who she enjoyed a private joke as she gestured towards Mr Griffin and said: 'No but this policeman has.'

Mr Griffin has worked closely with the royal family for more than 30 years.

Speaking to the Times, he said that the group moved on after a short while and remained oblivious to her true identity.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7413653/Queen-cracks-joke-unwitting-American-tourists-fail-recognise-Balmoral-estate.html

[Farmer-Rick]

1. Damn, she's a flashy dresser.

[whathehell]

56. Not a fashion icon, no

[klook]

66. Those tassels! Born to be wild!!

Cool monarch.

[madaboutharry]

2. I don't know why they didn't recognize her,

the sensible shoes were a total giveaway.

[Granny M]

9. No handbag.

That might have thrown me off - she's always got one on her arm

[madaboutharry]

22. That might have been it.

[rebe303]

60. Give her a break

At 93, one can hardly expect heels🙄

[madaboutharry]

62. Queen Elizabeth is known for her sensible shoes.

She wore shoes like this when she was 30. It is one of her trademarks, like her hats and purse.

[tclambert]

65. She didn't have a pack of little dogs with her.

[Myrddin]

74. Most of her dogs have passed - she is not replacing them

" It was reported in 2015 that the Queen stopped breeding corgis so as not to leave any behind when she died."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_corgis

[NJCher]

3. dowdy is

as dowdy does.

Seriously, though, you can see the clothing is obviously very expensive.

Fun story; thanks for posting it and giving me my morning laugh.

[Siwsan]

7. She definitely has her own style.

She's certainly dressed appropriately for both her age and her activity. 93 and still strolling the grounds is, IMHO, pretty impressive.

[elleng]

47. It's SCOTLAND!!!

[Siwsan]

51. Well, her mother was Scottish!

So it's still like home to the Queen! And, after Wales, it is the most beautiful part of the UK. Not that I'm biased, or anything.

[elleng]

53. Yes, it's home to her,

and many royals have 'adopted' it as a true home.

Wales VERY nice too.

THINKING of returning to visit IF/WHEN this messed up world recovers.

[Siwsan]

54. I'm thinking the same thing

I desperately want to return to Wales, before I make my journey to the other side of the veil. Then, when the time comes, I've made it known that it is where I want my ashes spread.

[Rhiannon12866]

64. I've been to that part of our world twice

And I feel the same way. I'd love to return to Wales especially, it was so beautiful there.

[paleotn]

12. One of the advantages of getting old is

you can dress any damn way you like and don't have to give two shits what anyone else thinks. At 93, she's earned the right. I'm looking forward to that myself as I careen towards 60, since in my mind worrying about what to wear is such a complete waste of time.

[calimary]

21. Indeed. I'm there myself.

[LakeArenal]

26. Old woman don't need to wear a bra every day.

That’s a great perk!!!

[brush]

25. Dowdy? Come on! She's 93 and out for a stroll in the country. What do you expect...

her to wear? She's dressed quite appropriately IMO.

[elleng]

48. Yes, SCOTLAND!

[greatauntoftriplets]

55. She looks fine for walking in the Scottish Highlands.

In fact, I love the vest. The colors reflect autumn in the Highlands, which is a beautiful season there. She's not meant to be a fashion plate and wisely leaves that to her granddaughters-in-law.

[underpants]

4. That's pretty funny

[CTyankee]

5. I am reminded of that photo shoot where American photographer Annie Liebowitz asked her to

"take off her crown" (actually a royal diadem) for the next shot. The Queen was NOT amused...

[keithbvadu2]

6. Selfie with the queen

[Siwsan]

8. Love it!

It is said she has a great sense of humor.

[luvtheGWN]

14. Apparently she is a great mimic;

not as good as her later sister Princess Margaret, but it obviously runs in the family. Maybe it's the only way she can cope with the obsequiousness of those she's had to meet. Wonder how she mimics Melania?

[SergeStorms]

68. Along with great health insurance.

When you have private Doctors examining you every day you'd be expected to live a very long, healthy life. Must be nice.

[Siwsan]

69. Great doctors and great insurance don't guarantee anything.

I've lost many family members, way too young, who had both. The Queen takes after her mother. And grandmother. And great-grandmother.

[Hekate]

76. That's brilliant. Those girls have a fabulous souvenir.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

10. There's another story out there that dates back

several decades that the Queen was having tea in a local tea house near Windsor Castle, and some local or two struck up a conversation with her and likewise didn't recognize her. I suspect that she really enjoys it when she gets treated like a normal person.

[The King of Prussia]

11. Oh dear

She's under fire for her contempt for democracy, and for her sons' friendships with paedophiles, and this is the best the fascist press can do to present her in a good light.

[Susan Calvin]

16. Did she have a choice about suspending Parliament?

I thought the queen could only advise the people who were elected.

[cstanleytech]

23. From what I gather the royal family has little to no real power

these days.
That's not necessarily a bad thing as to much power in one hands can lead to mature abuses like Trump for example.

[maddiemom]

17. Sons' plural? Not just Andrew? Don't tell me......

[The King of Prussia]

29. Ok I won't tell you

And whatever you do, don't google Charles's friend Peter Ball.

[maddiemom]

42. Andrew and Edward were pals of his too? I was being a Grammar Nazi.

Also I thought you were referring to Epstein. From your spelling, I gather you're British and naturally your reference point would be different.

[The King of Prussia]

45. Well...

Andrew and Charles are both her sons, hence "sons'".
Epstein and Ball (and Van der Post and Savile for that matter) were both paedophiles ( in the broader sense in which that word is now used).
Cheerio (as we English say).

[Siwsan]

18. I posted this in the Lounge, for a reason.

Perhaps you might consider starting a thread on those topics, in the appropriate forum.

[Hekate]

75. Thanks, Siwsan

I mean, really

[LakeArenal]

27. Cut the crap. This is a nice story.

[The King of Prussia]

28. It's a Daily Mail story.

[Siwsan]

31. So, that means it didn't happen??

[LakeArenal]

33. So what. It was a happy story that you purposely threw in crap.

[cwydro]

46. This is the Lounge.

Take that stuff to GD.

[FakeNoose]

13. Still going for daily walks at 93

... and sharp as a tack besides. This woman is amazing!

[Siwsan]

20. She comes from a long line of very strong women.

I wouldn't be surprised if she goes well past 100. Her mother made it to 101.

[keithbvadu2]

81. When they say we are sharp as a tack, they don't mention which end.

When they say we are sharp as a tack, they don't mention which end.

[James48]

15. Great sense of humor!

And so quick! I just love that woman.

[Siwsan]

19. A sense of humor and a gracious attitude.

It seems this has happened more than once.

[TomVilmer]

34. Our coming king used another line...

... when he was a young prince here in Denmark, studying in a big town. When asked if he lived in the area, he would tell that his parents had a summer cottage here. And they do:

[Zambero]

44. Dry indeed

I'm sure there were some unrevealed chuckles bubbling just under the surface, and for the security escort as well. Given age 93, the queen certainly has kept her wits about her!

[Bayard]

24. She looks better there than she has in a long time

Spry, even. Wonder why the tourists didn't notice the photographer?

[tblue37]

30. I doubt that photo is from this specific incident. Probably it was included just to show how

she might have looked to the tourists and thus not have been recognized.

[Siwsan]

32. That's pretty much her 'off duty and outside enjoying herself' attire.

Lots of photos show her at equestrian events, watching her granddaughters, wearing pretty similar clothing. Dressed for comfort, not for attention. I love it.

[sl8]

43. The picture is a stock photo taken in 2006, at Windsor Castle.

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https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/queen-elizabeth-ii-in-quilted-jacket-and-silk-headscarf-at-news-photo/57605167

[LuckyLib]

58. Yes. Her hair is white now.

[Mike Nelson]

35. This story is...

... created for Brits to laugh at "stupid American tourists," but I guess it plays different here...

[Siwsan]

36. Not that it matters, but I completely disagree

But then, I'm not one to ever want to toss cold water on people.

[Zambero]

37. Guess that's what happens when the tiara gets left at home

Incognito!

[Siwsan]

40. And the missing handbag

Undercover Monarch.

[Voltaire2]

38. Recently rubber stamped authoritarian rule

That queen?

Oh right, she’s a monarch, why would she have a problem with resurgent fascism?

[Siwsan]

39. Again, I posted this in the Lounge, for a reason

If you want to start a thread on your grievances, there are appropriate forums.

[Voltaire2]

49. The "Windsors" have a long history of

flirting with fascism. It’s charming, right?

[Siwsan]

50. The Queen and Prince Phillip served during WWII, fighting fascism.

Have a grand weekend.

[NBachers]

72. "YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENJOY THIS THREAD!!1!!"

[Cracklin Charlie]

41. I love this woman!

She’s a real girl!

[steve2470]

52. This is a great story, thanks!

I hope I do as well as the Queen when and if I make it to 93.

[B Stieg]

57. So droll!

[Collimator]

59. It IS a cute story.

And I doubt that the tourists' nationality was the only reason that she went unrecognized. Thank you for posting it, Siwsan.

[dchill]

61. Wasn't she in "The Trouble With Harry?"

[bucolic_frolic]

63. Nothing but admiration for her

Winston Churchill consulted her, I think I read, before she ascended to the throne, during World War II. She's been stability forever.

[Toorich]

67. Let's see now-

... Custom fitted and handcrafted kiltie tassel cordovan walking shoes-$ 1500.00 (Left her stylish hiking high heels at the other castle)
Butter soft cashmere sweater-$ 2000.00 ( stylish tank top also left at castle)
Smart houndstooth skirt- $950.00 (spandex leggings in drawer with tank top)
Silk scarf from Japan Prime Minister $1225.00 (made in china $10 MAGA cap from tRump-burned)
This Lady has forgotten more about style and elegance than most will ever know.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

70. She looks like Kim Kardassian will look when she turns 50.

For a 93 year old woman who still gets around on her own and also is the Queen of England she looks fantastic.

She also has a great sense of humor, as when she photobombed at Commonwealth Games:



Not surprisingly, it's suspected she was a fan of HBO's "Game of Thrones," even visiting the set once.

I have admired the Queen ever since I saw pictures of her as a teen serving as a mechanic during WWII:



Can we go back to having her as our monarch until Fat Donnie is gone?

[OnlinePoker]

71. She is currently the 6th longest reigning monarch with a confirmed verifiable reign date

67 years, 193 days. If she lasts just under 5 more years, she will take number 1 spot from Louis XIV of France.

[YOHABLO]

73. I use to live in Aberdeenshire years ago. It's beautiful up there this time of year. Still chilly.

You can see the queen is dressed for cool weather.

[Hekate]

77. "Chilly"??? In my SoCal coastal region that's dead-of-winter clothes....

If I ever get to Scotland in the summertime, remind me to bring layers and layers of warm stuff.

They do say Scottish weather builds character, though.

[YOHABLO]

79. Yes, I get it. Scotland's summer temps are still relatively mild to us.

In the Aberdeen area of Scotland during summer it reaches temps of about 60 normally, if not a little higher I suspect particularly this July. It's chilly at night and you'll need a jacket or nice sweater to stay comfortable. If you lived there for a year or so you'd find that mid 60s is very comfortable, and could feel quite warm. The rest of the year it's very cold and more rainy and cloudy. Winds can be fierce as well.

[sl8]

78. The photo was taken in England, in May.

Probably still chilly, though.

[YOHABLO]

80. Yes in May, still chilly at night, but during the day can get up to 70.