(putting on my snotty British accent) Actually, when one is speaking of “the Queen Mum”, one is speaking of Elizabeth’s mother, whose name was Mary I believe. She is, in fact, dead. At present, there is no Queen Mum, as that title (which I also believe Mary made up upon Elizabeth’s coronation) goes to the mother of the sitting Queen. Got that?
And then, cos I can’t use my snotty British accent without a nod to Dr. Who: “Brilliant!”!
HA!!!
Now blu, is there any other kind? LOL
"Actually, when one is speaking of 'the Queen Mum', one is speaking of Elizabeth’s mother, whose name was Mary I believe. She is, in fact, dead."
Had OB explained it as you have, I'd have learned something.
Somehow thought if any matriarch on the thrown was called, "Queen Mum".
Just an uncouth dumb Yank, but *feisty*. :^)
Thanks, blu. ;^)
"At present, there is no Queen Mum, as that title (which I also believe Mary made up upon Elizabeth’s coronation) goes to the mother of the sitting Queen. Got that?"
Gottit, I understand.
I *think*. :o)
No matter, the term's been totally deleted from my organic hard drive forevermore, now.
"And then, cos I can’t use my snotty British accent without a nod to Dr. Who: 'Brilliant!'!"
Well then by all means here, have a Jelly Baby. :^)