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You said: The “queen” should get a life. Who does she think she is?
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I don’t think the Queen glared at President Bush. The photos are selectively chosen. And the Queen didn’t write or approve this article.

That said, the United States doesn’t honor monarchies. She is the Queen of Great Britain, not the United States. We should extend to her the manners due any woman, and any head of state, but I tire of the “royal etiquette” which is foisted upon us by the “upper crust.” Were I to meet the Queen in the US, I would extend my hand in greeting. She could take it or not. I would speak first to her, if I had something to say to her. I certainly would not bow to her, unless she wished to curtsy to me as well. As for winking at her, if I felt so inclined I would do it (although I am not one to wink very often). I would avoid tasteless humor in her presence, just as I would with any older woman.

In short, I would respect and be gracious to the Queen, but I would not grant her any other special honors. That may be one of many reasons why I don’t expect an invitation from her Highness.

I think the Queen is a lovely woman and has served her country beautifully even if her kids have screwed up. That said I think the Daily Mail and the lying sack of $hit reporter William Lowther are typical of what we see pass for news reports in this day and age.