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Platinum Jubilee: Richard Griffin on the Queen's sense of humour
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Күн бұрынFormer Royal protection officer Richard Griffin reminisces about a picnic he went on with the Queen at Balmoral and an encounter they had with two American tourists who didn't realise they were in the company of the Monarch.
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@FOGoticus Жыл бұрын
Sigh. This story was wonderful. The simple fact that those 2 americans didn't recognize her probably made that day very enjoyable for her. She was a good person.
@lindab8397 Жыл бұрын
Yes she was a good person, all her life she has been . Despite some stupid and ridiculous stories about her . There are always going to be people who do not like others for one reason or another. But the Queen has many people in this world who know and realise how well she has done all her life in leading many nations. Even at 96 two days before her own death still working. Bless her on her journey 🇬🇧🌹🙏
@manmxhit1694 Жыл бұрын
oh yes. the one that treated people like animals in the great famine of bengal. she was a really nice person. i second that. i have so much respect for the colonisers of my country!
@stfrancischurchheadleydown6506 Жыл бұрын
@@manmxhit1694 When did the Queen treat people like animals in the great famine of bengal? The great famine took place in 1770. If refering to the famine in 1943 she wasn't Queen yet but just a teenager, where did she personally "treat people like animals"?
@truecrisp Жыл бұрын
Key word 'WAS'
@tiagosilva2349 Жыл бұрын
@@stfrancischurchheadleydown6506 she’s in a box calm down
@maximumkillmtg Жыл бұрын
This story is so funny and this man told it very well. I've been watching this on repeat for a dozen times now!
@philipofsparta1355 Жыл бұрын
Same. It deserves to go viral!
@sarahc3295 Жыл бұрын
Same here... I first saw it on Facebook
@angelamcloughlin8916 Жыл бұрын
A lovely story , made me smile
@johannst.bernard4333 Жыл бұрын
thats kinda sad tbh
@petep.2092 Жыл бұрын
@@johannst.bernard4333 Why is it sad? Because they didn't recognize her or because she preferred being unrecognizable? Remember, she grew up to age 10 perceiving her father and mother to be very appreciative that they were not in the limelight as they both detested it. Then her uncle King Edward abdicated, forcing her father to become King George VI and her mother Queen Elizabeth, Queen regnant, later Queen Mother. HM herself was not as averse to the limelight as her parents were, but didn't seek it out either.
@husonuso Жыл бұрын
This is the one story that I never forget about the Queen. I hope she had a wonderful and happy life
@sv8211 Жыл бұрын
of course, she did. after all, she plunderd 3/4th of the world.
@husonuso Жыл бұрын
@@sv8211 yea cuz she was totally alive during the colonial days of Britain…
@sazzieb1 Жыл бұрын
@@husonuso And?
@aaronbennett7474 Жыл бұрын
@@sazzieb1 what hes saying is she had nothing too do with the past...And as an Eglish lad from Newcastle il never say sorry for anything the Empire did ... Becasue i didnt take part in it an dwe have moved on...Its tiem other salty snowflakes do too
@SCARRIOR Жыл бұрын
@@husonuso Oh please, Britain was the best thing to happen to those shitholes ruled by nutjobs. There wasn't even an India (Only geographically) before the East India Company.
@ccnrps123 2 жыл бұрын
I've heard that her sense of humor is priceless and this story is a perfect example.
@jamescreek4875 2 жыл бұрын
RIP
@serenityflies1462 Жыл бұрын
Amen ❤xx
@drk321 Жыл бұрын
I find the general British sense of humor to be priceless. Nothing like it.
@sharrarak115 Жыл бұрын
This story relates how mischievous HM was and how gracious she was . Had she told them they would have been embarrassed. She saved them from that. She had a photo taken with them as well so later they don’t regret they didn’t include her. A gift given to them by HM of the value they would later recognise. I pray she rests in peace. Elizabeth The Great.
@MayimHastings Жыл бұрын
Well said! May her memory always be a blessing
@reyfauzi Жыл бұрын
yeah, I'm glad they manage to take a picture with her in the end
@Tedus987 5 ай бұрын
Hear hear.
@lindab8397 Жыл бұрын
This is such a lovely story, I will never forget it. I do hope Richard writes a book about his time with the queen. He is such a lovely chap , I think many people would love to hear some of the stories he has to tell. His book would be such a lovely reminder of how funny she was , and just a genuine person . Bless her on her journey to be with Prince Philip. She will be remembered for many many years to come . With love and affection 🕊❤️🕊
@fiftyfive70 Жыл бұрын
I've listened to this at least 10 times! What a natural orator this officer is! I played this for my dad too and he has watched it many times as well.
@frankyjayhay 2 жыл бұрын
I bet the Queen loved being treated as an ordinary person for possibly the only time in her life due to those genuinely innocent Americans.
@BrunoM321 Жыл бұрын
I'm Brazilian, and in the 19th century we had an emperor called Pedro II. He once travelled to America to enjoy its 100 years of independence, and one of his greatest moments in life was walking among people and be treated like an ordinary man, because no one knew who he was. Except for politicians, he always identified himself just as "Pedro de Alcantara".
@11Tits Жыл бұрын
She probably does, she also probably loves the realisation that people have
@alanjones6359 Жыл бұрын
The queen's father helped up my great aunt when she slipped on an icy path on Arthur's seat in Edinburgh she didn't realise who he was at first but got a shock when she did !
@vueport99 Жыл бұрын
No other monarchs in the world world do this. And I don't care what any bad nations say about how they hate the British, I defy them to find similar stories from their countries
@Y1001 Жыл бұрын
@@vueport99 nobody would hate the british if your country wasn't a jewish financial headquarterr
@ruthbriggs5372 Жыл бұрын
I would've been flustered because he was so handsome! then flustered because he's the King!
@CBDuRietz Жыл бұрын
@@vueport99 In 2001, the Swedish king Carl XVI Gustav was attacked by a person throwing a pie in his face. The security detail jumped on the attacker, and when it turned out it wasn't any worse than a pie, the king helped him up and asked if he was ok.
@lottieeliza6699 Жыл бұрын
This is my favourite story about the queen ever - I’m so thankful to this gentleman for sharing it as it makes me laugh every-time!
@Emblyon Жыл бұрын
When I first saw this my first thought was "god bless the Queen". She was an absolute legend, and will continue to live on in our hearts, along with all the amazing stories and things she has done over the years.
@etiennebrownlee4071 Жыл бұрын
I can imagine it must have been so refreshing for the Queen to for once be asked to take a picture and be treated like a normal person..
@lindahawk6135 Жыл бұрын
This is such a great story! As an American, I can’t say that I would have recognized her either if she was just out on a walk. The only pictures we would see of Her Majesty were those where she was dressed in her bright color dresses and hats. I imagine on this outing she was dressed as a lovely grandmother, but not to the nines. I think I would have liked her though.
@HelenaRG71 2 ай бұрын
Yeah I remember those pictures with her in "granny style” clothes, hairs hidden under a scarf and absolutely normal looking. I wish they could find those american tourists...
@ellhyg3532 27 күн бұрын
She wore a plaid skirt and headscarf, hiding her unique haircut. 😂❤ Miss her
@michaelkettrick4715 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely story and well told by someone who really knew her. Shows she had a quirky sense of humour too which sometimes goes unnoticed
@rawstuff02 Жыл бұрын
I was told this story earlier today in a team meeting. All I did was smile throughput the whole story. That once I got a chance, I just had ro watch it for myself. And now can't stop watching it...
@adrianmcgachie Жыл бұрын
The story that cannot be bettered, surely? I really hope this story is being told across the pond, by two American tourists!
@sarabennett756 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful memory he shared for us to enjoy!
@winsomehax Жыл бұрын
I watched this live. Never forgot it. Still one of the best stories.
@juliocesarojeda-urzua6184 Жыл бұрын
May Her Majesty and her wonderful humor Rest In Peace ❤️
@etiennebrownlee4071 Жыл бұрын
They should make a film just solely about her majesty's witt and sense of humor with actors playing her and dickie..
@joesdi Жыл бұрын
Watching and rewatching, Queen's a prankster 🤣❤️❤️❤️
@SanguiphiliaTV 2 жыл бұрын
That's amazing. We need to find that couple and see the photos they took!
@bronwynfield4870 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that be fantastic, I hope they do come forward 😊
@MegaKatts Жыл бұрын
@@bronwynfield4870 i would be embarrassed to come forward but it would be fun nevertheless
@mesocorny4366 Жыл бұрын
Posting this mssg after the queen’s death, I just saw this on cnn and as an American I had to laugh hard at this!
@djj6452 2 жыл бұрын
And that’s why we love her !
@jamescreek4875 2 жыл бұрын
RIP
@serenityflies1462 2 жыл бұрын
That is hilarious!! Wish I could see those Americans faces when they find out!😂😂😂😂😂
@crh251 Жыл бұрын
Best story ever! He’s a great story teller too! I loved it.
@Texasguy316 Жыл бұрын
I wish those men would show us the picture and give their side. Gosh I love this story so much.
@petemitchel5622 Жыл бұрын
Utterly fantastic story, RIP Your majesty.
@daggerone7436 Жыл бұрын
What a wholesome story. I want to see the photos. Wish the tourist would share it.
@HD-J.R. Жыл бұрын
Such a sweet story. God bless her.
@maloucatalig2751 Жыл бұрын
I love this. I wish he'd relate many more anecdotes like this.
@melielie4380 Жыл бұрын
lol, it's so funny. I am sure Queen really enjoyed that moment. Thanks for sharing. It makes my day 😀
@vueport99 Жыл бұрын
She's such a prankster! Love her! RIP your majesty!
@61zoom61 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic story. Says it all.
@user-di8sb8np7y 9 ай бұрын
I've never given two thoughts about the queen or the royal family but this is a great story and what sounds like a wonderful lady. What a great sense of humor.
@PerfectionistsSarah 7 ай бұрын
This story and her meeting with David Attenborough are my favourite things about the Queen. I would have loved to have gone to the pub with her - I bet she had some stories to tell!
@gottesurteil3201 Жыл бұрын
She sounded lovely. Condolences from America.
@Fer-jl8py Жыл бұрын
We need a response from the 2 Americans. Great story
@kfb141 Жыл бұрын
I could not agree more. Would be great if they came forward and allowed someone to interview them.
@dburlin5304 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Would be great to see the photos!
@ruthbriggs5372 Жыл бұрын
I want to hear so many more stories!
@dan_gabriel 8 ай бұрын
I love this, watch it many times and i feel sad we don't have the Queen anymore. Love from Romania😍
@MrMitchGreen Жыл бұрын
That is an amazing story, however just makes me more sad that we have lost her :(
@pjeng1 Жыл бұрын
How can anyone who meets the Queen in person and not recognize who she is? After all, she is the most famous woman in the world.
@Dantinus Жыл бұрын
They are Americans...
@petep.2092 Жыл бұрын
Her appearance has changed quite a bit over the years. Besides, her picture didn't appear in the papers or on TV very frequently, and when it did it was often archival footage, so people-especially foreigners-could be forgiven for not recognizing her in person.
@haroldpearson6025 Жыл бұрын
@@petep.2092privately she was very down key. On holiday in Scotland she used to drive a mundane Morris Minor Traveler. Her daughter, the princess royal is much the same.
@ellhyg3532 27 күн бұрын
Her style of clothing was totally different from what we saw in public. Simply a Scottish grandmother, with a headscarf and glasses. 😂
@anenglishmanplusamerican7107 2 жыл бұрын
Just a normal conversation. I love the Queen because she's mine
@malcolmwoolford4979 Жыл бұрын
a lovely lady who will be greatly missed
@randall1959 Жыл бұрын
It really bothers me when I read the attacks on her even moments after her death. It sickens me. Even IF she was flawed, there is a lack of class and intelligence in people who would peck away at a dead old woman.
@yussufassenjee2591 Жыл бұрын
Or any normal deceased person for that matter... the exception being criminals who can't escape this courtesy because history is there for us to learn from and be better.
@lucybeacon8807 2 жыл бұрын
So heartbroken RIP Your Majesty
@ceilconstante640 2 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@raceva1982 Жыл бұрын
Her Majesty's humbleness has her reward reserved in heaven... RIP my Queen 👑 😭💔
@heatherking8689 Жыл бұрын
omg..I bet they felt like the worst fools ever when they figured out who she was...this was a awesome story
@boblowney 2 ай бұрын
This is probably the best story that illustrates how the Queen was the perfect person for the role she was in.
@iswaryakarthikeyan5960 Жыл бұрын
This is gonna be VIRAL!!!
@littlemouse91019 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome story lol 🤣 very hilarious.
@GGLaVitaMia Жыл бұрын
Awwww I so would like those hikers to come forward with those photos 🤣🤣😂
@agatonicaararacap4917 2 жыл бұрын
My dream is to see her in person too, and admire her so much being in reign for 70 yrs.
@twngohaombre5602 2 жыл бұрын
this aged well lol
@vueport99 Жыл бұрын
And one day we all shall meet her in heaven and see her lovely smile
@animewhoreviwchannal1140 Жыл бұрын
love it , warm to the heart
@BiancaTait Жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful story... I expect he has a few more he cannot share.....Wasn't she wonderful, our Queen. RIP
@flintchagweda3702 Жыл бұрын
Am i the only one who is dying to track down these 2 tourists? 😅
@zumurudlilit Жыл бұрын
no 😆
@Thiago03Roblox Жыл бұрын
no 😂
@ianspencer3551 Жыл бұрын
Nope
@HGCUPCAKES 2 жыл бұрын
I hope the person comes forward and tells us who told him it was the Queen or how he found out 🤣
@Dragon-Slay3r 2 жыл бұрын
Not today
@mihaiapetrei8408 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dragon-Slay3r maybe soon, the story is now out everywhere on tv
@block1of4 Жыл бұрын
😂
@serenityflies1462 Жыл бұрын
Not Today . So do I, that would be wonderful to hear! RIP Your Majesty, thankyou for your outstanding service 💕💔
@doctormower2722 Жыл бұрын
Surely with it being viral now someone is bound to know who they were
@alannash3518 2 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@BezoRazo Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear the post script to this story from the American couple after learning the truth :D
@ninamoores 24 күн бұрын
Love the story and the way RG related it was perfect.
@zupermaus9276 Жыл бұрын
SOMEONE NEEDS TO FIND THE PHOTO. AT ALL COSTS. THE WORLD HAS A RIGHT TO KNOW
@barbarakenney8288 Жыл бұрын
Adorable story
@phyllisiacovino1043 Жыл бұрын
Oh hon! I absolutely loved it! Thanks so very, very much!!
@dct124 Жыл бұрын
That's genuinely funny 🤣 May her Majesty rest in peace 🙏🏾
@roberthakchin8520 Жыл бұрын
Queen Elizabeth the definition of class. The genuine love of others for this lovely lady, her royal majesty is a living testament to her grace. May she be engraved by God’s love and forgiveness.
@likeicare300 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant story
@earlyrisersteph Жыл бұрын
This is great!
@leemccusker479 Жыл бұрын
I love this story.
@ja9gee 2 жыл бұрын
i love this!
@serenafranklin6198 Жыл бұрын
What a delightful encounter
@selenaclarke 2 жыл бұрын
I Love the Queen, I Love the idea that there's still a World that can't be ordinary
@myfairhands Жыл бұрын
Have the hikers ever come forwards with the photos? It would be great to hear their side of the story
@spyroeskimo 2 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace nana Liz
@woodturning5522 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely story
@kerryp3079 Жыл бұрын
Love this! R.I.P. Your Majesty 🌹
@austincox1239 Жыл бұрын
That man knows some things.. and some stuff.
@fervent2896 Жыл бұрын
I want to see the photos!
@fozibear2281 Жыл бұрын
Tht is such a funny story only her majesty could pull tht off wtout letting slip who c was
@Ttoby89 Жыл бұрын
Everybody who met her has said how funny she was. I don't know why, but that matters to me! I'm just a bit sad.
@JohnPaz Жыл бұрын
Delightful story.
@TimboSmith Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. What a great sense of humour
@gruff8491 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, she was a beautiful human being.
@TheSanco26 Жыл бұрын
Well spoken lad
@ruthbriggs5372 Жыл бұрын
Best story ever ❤️
@wks2291 Жыл бұрын
That's why we love The Queen so much.
@terranrepublic7023 Жыл бұрын
Now only if that American couple would come forward and show us the photos they took....
@bruceduplock6274 2 жыл бұрын
Great story.
@wholovesyoubabywholovesyou1147 Жыл бұрын
He should write a book about it
@LouReu 11 ай бұрын
I watch this once a month
@crewkid52 Жыл бұрын
This will never not be funny
@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754 Жыл бұрын
How was there not more armed security detail with her on such a walk that two strangers could approach her like that? Was it only this one gentleman, presumably armed as the Queen's Policeman? But he said he was caught off guard by that American who put his hands on his shoulders to suddenly take a picture? That would be unthinkable with most Royalty in other parts of the world. If they didn't meet these strangers, I wouldn't have wondered.
@zigastupar 4 ай бұрын
probably they were nearby so she can enjoy her picnic without being surrounded by guards plus as he said it he figured it after they meet they did not recognise her that lowers the danger to her since to them she was just an old lady
@dburlin5304 Жыл бұрын
Darling story. Says a lot about her, doesn't it?
@davidminkin8861 Жыл бұрын
I love this.
@joybeans10 Жыл бұрын
She was gold 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
@normashore2174 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@mtdteedee2856 11 ай бұрын
An honourable role of trust And character 😂😂👍
@jeffreyottinger3165 Жыл бұрын
I’m a American an I can say I’d have to be blind not to have recognise the Queen. I alway had a lot of admiration for her she always seemed like a warm spirt an wise lady. They broke the mold after her I give my best to family an friend!
@sarahc3295 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see those Americans come forward with those pictures. What a hilarious story!
@davidbendall7919 Жыл бұрын
Love that story
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