“The Queen Mother has a reputation for having served troops during the war”
In what way?
Oh great.
In ...World War II. During the war, her seemingly indomitable spirit provided moral support to the British public. In recognition of her role as an asset to British interests, Adolf Hitler described her as “the most dangerous woman in Europe”.[5] After the war, her husband’s health deteriorated and she was widowed at the age of 51.
‘The Queen - who served with the Number 1 ‘Beaufront’ Company, Auxiliary Territorial Service - can be seen maintaining a Austin K2 ambulance and standard ‘Tilly’ light truck.’
Elizabeth and Margaret served in the British Army during the war
Their father and mother were asked to go to Canada and refused. They were asked to go to the countryside and refused. Both George VI and his wife stayed in London and toured the bombed neighborhoods especially the west end to buck up the people. They are still beloved of the people. Edward VIII was a self indulgent pain in the ass who was effectively exiled to Bermuda for the duration