On Friday, July 15, the 96-year-old monarch attended the opening of a new building at the Thames Hospice Hospital, a few miles from Windsor Castle.
The scene is as funny as it is embarrassing. While the platinum jubilee meant she was sequestered at Windsor Castle, Elizabeth II again surprised the English public due to health issues. On Friday, July 15, the 96-year-old monarch did attend the opening of the new Thames Hospice building, not far from her estate. His daughter, Princess Anna, was by his side on that occasion. Together they went to greet the patients of this new wing, including Pat White and her husband.
Which was quite insensitive to the presence of the sovereign. Shared on Twitter PA Royal Reporters, footage shows a man grabbing the queen as her cell phone rings. The latter, without hesitation, releases his hand, removes the object from the costume and sticks it to his ear, under the speechless face of Elizabeth II.
A surreal scene when we know the strict protocol imposed during the travels of the royal family. Among the usages and customs, in particular, Elizabeth II should be addressed as “Your Majesty” and the other members as “Your Royal Highness”.
After several months of not appearing in public in the video, Queen Elizabeth II participated in the service dedicated to the memory of Prince Philip.
since 1987
Elizabeth II knows the corridors of the Thames Hospice well, as she was the one who opened the facility when its first building was built in 1987. Many members of the Crown have also visited, including Princess Diana or Sophie de Wessex, the Prince’s wife. Edward:
Jonathan Jones, president of the institution, said: “Today’s important visit builds on the long-standing relationship between the Royal Family and Thames Hospice. It’s a great privilege to welcome Her Majesty to officially open our facility and show how the charity continues to flourish 35 years after the Queen’s first visit.”
Sketch of Queen Elizabeth II with Paddington Bear
Source: Le Figaro
