[TheBattman]

Please pardon my public-school educated, historical naivety - Exactly what is the whole issue with the Queen and not going to celebrate this event? I am having a hard time imagining a political row that would prevent her from attending something of this magnitude (wish we could blame it on 0bama being there...hehe).

I am aware of hundreds (actually more) of years of Britain/Mainland issues over various things - from religion, to the European Union), but what gives that she can't get off her high-horse and pay respects to the many who gave their lives for the turning point of WWII?

[naturalman1975]

The Queen (nor other senior royals) can not make an official visit to another country without a formal invitation. France failed to issue such an invitation until it was far too late for an official trip to be organised (ie, last week).

Her Majesty is 83 years old, the Duke of Edinburgh (himself a WWII veteran who would have insisted on accompanying his wife) is 86. They are still very healthy for their age, but they can't just jump across the channel at will. It takes planning.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

She wasn’t invited.

[maine-iac7]

but what gives that she can't get off her high-horse and pay respects to the many who gave their lives for the turning point of WWII?

If you kept an ear to the news, instead of getting on YOUR high horse, you would have learned she was not invited - turn your ire on the head of France who deliberately and shamefully did not invite the Queen of England - the ONLY one who would been in that lineup who actually was in uniform and served in that war -

Here's an idea. Never hurts to learn something.

Here ya go -

http://www.onlinewatchmovies.net/2009/03/queen-2006-hollywood-movie-watch-online.html

[NoPrisoners]

...but what gives that she can't get off her high-horse and pay respects to the many who gave their lives for the turning point of WWII?

It's not your fault. You are obviously a product of our dumbed-down school system.

The Queen has always been involved in these commemorations. Her presence honors those who fought. This time around however, the BOYZ decided she shouldn't be there to steal the spotlight.

[healy61]

Battman, I believe the Queen and her high horse were not invited. It was written up recently.