Queen turns on the wow factor with show of respect on Ireland visit

[oldironside]

"The Queen woke to find herself an unlikely star in the Irish Republic, almost universally praised for her gestures of reconciliation during the first official visit by a British monarch in 100 years.

Her words and bearing have astonished and delighted many.

Both the Queen's speech at the state dinner in Dublin Castle and her silent tribute at the national garden of remembrance to those killed fighting the British for Irish independence at the start of her visit on Tuesday have been well received. There has even been speculation that her visit may outshine President Barack Obama's next week."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/19/queen-ireland-visit-respect-adams

Well, there are times that even a cold hearted, humourless Leveller like me just has to say: "Well done Brenda."

We were still right to cut Charles I's head off, though.

[non sociopath skin]

1. Where we slipped up was not legislating for decapitation ...

... to be made an integral part of every Coronation.

The Skin

[oldironside]

2. Thank you....

... for the first laugh of the day.

I look forward to Malden Capell's reaction.