Princess Elizabeth works on an engine while serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War. During her service in the ATS, the Princess learned to drive and obtained a licence
God bless her, say I.
He knows zero about King George V - a man who literally saved the country. It's not well known, but in 1931, Ramsay McDonald was forced to enact spending cuts because of the Great Depression. However, he couldn't summon a majority to do it and so went to the King to resign. However, George V knew that if McDonald was replaced by a Tory who would enact the spending cuts, class warfare might ensue. He persuaded McDonald to stay on.
After the spending cuts, the Royal Navy mutinied. The government panicked and King George V took personal control - he sent an envoy to deal with the mutineers, and order was restored.
Dull and uninteresting? Hardly - a pillar of strength. Just because we cannot see the value of monarchy at the moment, does not mean it didn't have value in the past and value that could come into play in the future.
Regards, Ivan
LOL!
I don't think they make Royals like they used to, Ivan.
Princess Elizabeth works on an engine while serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War. During her service in the ATS, the Princess learned to drive and obtained a licence
God bless her, say I.
Dear MadIvan, I do believe that Harry is being ruined by his lack of identity/purpose in life, plus the silken cushion he sits on. Even being sent to some poor country for a month or two to feed the hungry, build huts, or tend crops isn't enough. He knows it's a 'set-up', there are bodyguards, etc., to make sure he isn't harmed or kidnapped. His 'bad' behavior is akin to that of well off American kids who do drugs, drink, party, etc. while their parents are busy working night and day to provide them with every conceivable material thing. Worse, Harry doesn't have a father or mother to nurture and mentor him steadily. When you think about it, he's a latter day Princess Margaret, and no wonder.