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Platinum Jubilee: Richard Griffin on the Queen's sense of humour

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Former 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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

Key word 'WAS'

@tiagosilva2349 Год назад

@@stfrancischurchheadleydown6506 she’s in a box calm down

@maximumkillmtg Год назад

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 Год назад

Same. It deserves to go viral!

@sarahc3295 Год назад

Same here... I first saw it on Facebook

@angelamcloughlin8916 Год назад

A lovely story , made me smile

@johannst.bernard4333 Год назад

thats kinda sad tbh

@petep.2092 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

This is the one story that I never forget about the Queen. I hope she had a wonderful and happy life

@sv8211 Год назад

of course, she did. after all, she plunderd 3/4th of the world.

@husonuso Год назад

@@sv8211 yea cuz she was totally alive during the colonial days of Britain…

@sazzieb1 Год назад

@@husonuso And?

@aaronbennett7474 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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.

@sharrarak115 Год назад

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 Год назад

Well said! May her memory always be a blessing

@reyfauzi Год назад

yeah, I'm glad they manage to take a picture with her in the end

@Tedus987 5 месяцев назад

Hear hear.

@frankyjayhay 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

She probably does, she also probably loves the realisation that people have

@ccnrps123 2 года назад

I've heard that her sense of humor is priceless and this story is a perfect example.

@jamescreek4875 Год назад

RIP

@serenityflies1462 Год назад

Amen ❤xx

@drk321 Год назад

I find the general British sense of humor to be priceless. Nothing like it.

@alanjones6359 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@vueport99 nobody would hate the british if your country wasn't a jewish financial headquarterr

@ruthbriggs5372 Год назад

I would've been flustered because he was so handsome! then flustered because he's the King!

@CBDuRietz Год назад

@@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.

@etiennebrownlee4071 Год назад

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..

@lindab8397 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@lindahawk6135 Год назад

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 месяца назад

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 14 дней назад

She wore a plaid skirt and headscarf, hiding her unique haircut. 😂❤ Miss her

@etiennebrownlee4071 Год назад

They should make a film just solely about her majesty's witt and sense of humor with actors playing her and dickie..

@Emblyon Год назад

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.

@adrianmcgachie Год назад

The story that cannot be bettered, surely? I really hope this story is being told across the pond, by two American tourists!

@rawstuff02 Год назад

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...

@lottieeliza6699 Год назад

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!

@SanguiphiliaTV Год назад

That's amazing. We need to find that couple and see the photos they took!

@bronwynfield4870 Год назад

Wouldn't that be fantastic, I hope they do come forward 😊

@MegaKatts Год назад

@@bronwynfield4870 i would be embarrassed to come forward but it would be fun nevertheless

@winsomehax Год назад

I watched this live. Never forgot it. Still one of the best stories.

@michaelkettrick4715 Год назад

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

@mesocorny4366 Год назад

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!

@sarabennett756 Год назад

What a wonderful memory he shared for us to enjoy!

@juliocesarojeda-urzua6184 Год назад

May Her Majesty and her wonderful humor Rest In Peace ❤️

@joesdi Год назад

Watching and rewatching, Queen's a prankster 🤣❤️❤️❤️

@serenityflies1462 2 года назад

That is hilarious!! Wish I could see those Americans faces when they find out!😂😂😂😂😂

@djj6452 2 года назад

And that’s why we love her !

@jamescreek4875 Год назад

RIP

@Texasguy316 Год назад

I wish those men would show us the picture and give their side. Gosh I love this story so much.

@crh251 Год назад

Best story ever! He’s a great story teller too! I loved it.

@user-di8sb8np7y 8 месяцев назад

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.

@daggerone7436 Год назад

What a wholesome story. I want to see the photos. Wish the tourist would share it.

@petemitchel5622 Год назад

Utterly fantastic story, RIP Your majesty.

@vueport99 Год назад

She's such a prankster! Love her! RIP your majesty!

@HD-J.R. Год назад

Such a sweet story. God bless her.

@maloucatalig2751 Год назад

I love this. I wish he'd relate many more anecdotes like this.

@randall1959 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@melielie4380 Год назад

lol, it's so funny. I am sure Queen really enjoyed that moment. Thanks for sharing. It makes my day 😀

@Fer-jl8py Год назад

We need a response from the 2 Americans. Great story

@kfb141 Год назад

I could not agree more. Would be great if they came forward and allowed someone to interview them.

@dburlin5304 Год назад

Yes! Would be great to see the photos!

@gottesurteil3201 Год назад

She sounded lovely. Condolences from America.

@61zoom61 Год назад

Fantastic story. Says it all.

@ruthbriggs5372 Год назад

I want to hear so many more stories!

@dan_gabriel 8 месяцев назад

I love this, watch it many times and i feel sad we don't have the Queen anymore. Love from Romania😍

@malcolmwoolford4979 Год назад

a lovely lady who will be greatly missed

@PerfectionistsSarah 6 месяцев назад

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!

@lucybeacon8807 Год назад

So heartbroken RIP Your Majesty

@MrMitchGreen Год назад

That is an amazing story, however just makes me more sad that we have lost her :(

@pjeng1 Год назад

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 Год назад

They are Americans...

@petep.2092 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 14 дней назад

Her style of clothing was totally different from what we saw in public. Simply a Scottish grandmother, with a headscarf and glasses. 😂

@ceilconstante640 2 года назад

Great story!

@BiancaTait Год назад

Such a wonderful story... I expect he has a few more he cannot share.....Wasn't she wonderful, our Queen. RIP

@raceva1982 Год назад

Her Majesty's humbleness has her reward reserved in heaven... RIP my Queen 👑 😭💔

@GGLaVitaMia Год назад

Awwww I so would like those hikers to come forward with those photos 🤣🤣😂

@HGCUPCAKES 2 года назад

I hope the person comes forward and tells us who told him it was the Queen or how he found out 🤣

@Dragon-Slay3r 2 года назад

Not today

@mihaiapetrei8408 Год назад

@@Dragon-Slay3r maybe soon, the story is now out everywhere on tv

@block1of4 Год назад

😂

@serenityflies1462 Год назад

Not Today . So do I, that would be wonderful to hear! RIP Your Majesty, thankyou for your outstanding service 💕💔

@doctormower2722 Год назад

Surely with it being viral now someone is bound to know who they were

@anenglishmanplusamerican7107 2 года назад

Just a normal conversation. I love the Queen because she's mine

@heatherking8689 Год назад

omg..I bet they felt like the worst fools ever when they figured out who she was...this was a awesome story

@littlemouse91019 Год назад

This is an awesome story lol 🤣 very hilarious.

@flintchagweda3702 Год назад

Am i the only one who is dying to track down these 2 tourists? 😅

@zumurudlilit Год назад

no 😆

@Thiago03Roblox Год назад

no 😂

@ianspencer3551 Год назад

Nope

@agatonicaararacap4917 2 года назад

My dream is to see her in person too, and admire her so much being in reign for 70 yrs.

@twngohaombre5602 Год назад

this aged well lol

@vueport99 Год назад

And one day we all shall meet her in heaven and see her lovely smile

@boblowney Месяц назад

This is probably the best story that illustrates how the Queen was the perfect person for the role she was in.

@iswaryakarthikeyan5960 Год назад

This is gonna be VIRAL!!!

@BezoRazo Год назад

Would love to hear the post script to this story from the American couple after learning the truth :D

@alannash3518 2 года назад

Love this!

@animewhoreviwchannal1140 Год назад

love it , warm to the heart

@ninamoores 11 дней назад

Love the story and the way RG related it was perfect.

@roberthakchin8520 Год назад

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.

@Ttoby89 Год назад

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.

@dct124 Год назад

That's genuinely funny 🤣 May her Majesty rest in peace 🙏🏾

@zupermaus9276 Год назад

SOMEONE NEEDS TO FIND THE PHOTO. AT ALL COSTS. THE WORLD HAS A RIGHT TO KNOW

@austincox1239 Год назад

That man knows some things.. and some stuff.

@barbarakenney8288 Год назад

Adorable story

@phyllisiacovino1043 Год назад

Oh hon! I absolutely loved it! Thanks so very, very much!!

@fozibear2281 Год назад

Tht is such a funny story only her majesty could pull tht off wtout letting slip who c was

@earlyrisersteph Год назад

This is great!

@ja9gee 2 года назад

i love this!

@terranrepublic7023 Год назад

Now only if that American couple would come forward and show us the photos they took....

@leemccusker479 Год назад

I love this story.

@gruff8491 Год назад

Brilliant, she was a beautiful human being.

@selenaclarke 2 года назад

I Love the Queen, I Love the idea that there's still a World that can't be ordinary

@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754 Год назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@kerryp3079 Год назад

Love this! R.I.P. Your Majesty 🌹

@woodturning5522 Год назад

Absolutely lovely story

@spyroeskimo Год назад

Rest in peace nana Liz

@TimboSmith Год назад

Brilliant. What a great sense of humour

@myfairhands Год назад

Have the hikers ever come forwards with the photos? It would be great to hear their side of the story

@fervent2896 Год назад

I want to see the photos!

@serenafranklin6198 Год назад

What a delightful encounter

@wholovesyoubabywholovesyou1147 Год назад

He should write a book about it

@dburlin5304 Год назад

Darling story. Says a lot about her, doesn't it?

@JohnPaz Год назад

Delightful story.

@ruthbriggs5372 Год назад

Best story ever ❤️

@crewkid52 Год назад

This will never not be funny

@TheSanco26 Год назад

Well spoken lad

@bruceduplock6274 2 года назад

Great story.

@jeffreyottinger3165 Год назад

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!

@wks2291 Год назад

That's why we love The Queen so much.

@LouReu 11 месяцев назад

I watch this once a month

@likeicare300 Год назад

Brilliant story

@joybeans10 Год назад

She was gold 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

@ecbst6 Год назад

I met R Lee Ermey... I was in a movie with Russell Crowe... I climbed the pyramids... Hunted diamonds in the deserts of Saudi Arabia... Walked the streets of Herculaneum and Pompeii... But wow does that story beat ALL mine 🙂