[krb]

Widow Lorena, 23, received the cherished medal — only the second given in 25 years — during a private 15-minute audience with the Queen

What's with the 15 minute thing? When I'm in charge, I'd like to think that I'd give a lot more time that that for such an important meeting.

[Stoat]

Widow Lorena, 23, received the cherished medal — only the second given in 25 years — during a private 15-minute audience with the Queen

What's with the 15 minute thing? When I'm in charge, I'd like to think that I'd give a lot more time that that for such an important meeting.

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It seems that she is a very busy person, and I don't know how this compares with similar situations that our President is involved with (for lack of a more similar American office-holder to compare with Her Royal Highness)

Perhaps others here are more familiar than myself with such matters.  I know that we have many FReepers who are highly decorated veterans and would probably know much more about the usual customs surrounding medals and awards ceremonies.

Widow Lorena, 23, received the cherished medal — only the second given in 25 years — during a private 15-minute audience with the Queen

What's with the 15 minute thing? When I'm in charge, I'd like to think that I'd give a lot more time that that for such an important meeting.