And it's not her "accident of birth" that matters. For one thing, she was married to the man who became king when his brother abdicated so it was her marriage that put her in that position, not her birth. And it is her actions that I admire and respect, not simply her title.
Some of the vilest people on earth have had fancy titles and some of the most noble have been simple, every day people. I don't have the opinion I do of the Queen Mother because of her position but for how she used it and how she acted with class and courage in a time of crisis.
I see your point and shouldn't have spouted off so quickly... I've never understood some folks fascination with royalty. Perhaps I'm a bit cynical after witnessing the amount of press Princess Dianna received vs. Mother Teresa.