Some Britons Shocked at Queen's Decor

[spinbaby]

LONDON - A tabloid reporter's tale of working undercover as a Buckingham Palace footman has deeply shocked British commentators.

That wallpaper!

That Tupperware and plastic yoghurt pot on Her Majesty's breakfast table!

That "eat, drink and remarry" pillow in Prince Andrew's sitting room!

(snip)

"The real importance of the story is nothing to do with security," The Independent said in an editorial. "It is that it is yet another example of the Brits' unerring ability to focus on what really matters: in this case, the queen's breakfast habits."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20031120/ap_on_re_eu/britain_royal_decor_6

[La_Serpiente]

1. Oh, that story sound so sad

the Queen doesn't have any finesse when it comes to decorating (according to the article). I hope she doesn't feel bad about it.

[corarose]

2. She still has the original carpeting from 200 years ago

I heard she places a chair on it when it looks to worn.

[jonoboy]

3. sounds like the usual understated British tat

remember these aren't really her houses.

she still has her money in the bank

[spinbaby]

4. The pictures

Here's a page that has a link to the actual photos in a popup window. The Queen's Tupperware looks pretty nice to me.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/7775537?source=Daily%20Mail