Pearls of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

During a state visit, the queen reproached a bodyguard who, to protect her, hid the royal carriage from the crowd: “You know, I think it was me they came to see. » In 1991, the Queen went alone, in her saloon, to the Royal Windsor Horse Show. At the entrance to the VIP car park, the security guard did not recognize her: “Sorry, my little lady, but you need a button to enter. “I think if you inquire,” replied the queen, smiling, “you will be told that I can come in. » During a ceremony, Prince Philip was introduced to an Australian couple. The man explained to him that his wife, a doctor, was someone more important than him. Duke's response: “Ah yes, we have the same problem in the family. »