Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain's sense of humor

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The moments when we got to see the Queen of Great Britain's sense of humor

12 Sep 2022

The queen's sense of humor was an important part of her life

Queen Elizabeth II, who was the head jof state of Great Britain for seventy years, guided the nation through many difficult situations. In public life, his every step was scrutinized and he had to maintain his spotty face, but especially in his last years, we also saw many glimpses of his sense of humor.

During an interview with the BBC earlier this year, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, described his grandmother's 'great sense of humour' as her greatest asset.

Historian and author Sir Anthony Selden said that not taking himself too seriously 'contributed to the success of his government'.

The royal historian also said before the death of Queen Elizabeth II that "laughing things off is an important recipe for survival."
Here we present some of the moments when we got to see Queen Elizabeth II's sense of humor up close.

Jubilee Tea Party with Paddington Bear

To celebrate her platinum jubilee in June, she was seen sipping tea with Paddington beer in a sketch to open the BBC's 'Party at the Palace' concert celebrating the Queen's 70th year on the throne. went.

Before opening the celebration, Paddington Bear took out his favorite marmalade sandwich from his famoius red hat and offered it to them, saying, "I always have one with me for emergency hunger."

Along with flowers, people have placed several Paddington Bears as tributes

Invictus Games Challenge

Elizabeth and Prince Harry also appeared in a video with Barack and Michelle Obama

In 2016, the Queen appeared with her grandson Prince Harry in another viral video clip aimed at promoting the Invictus Games.

These international sports competitions are organized between wounded and sick military personnel.

They both watched a video message from former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, who challenged Prince Harry to a game.

And the Queen immediately said enthusiastically, 'Really? Of course!

Prince Harry also signaled a mic drop on the occasion

Excellent simulation

According to Robert Lacy, consultant on history for the Netflix series The Crown, in her personal life, the Queen of Great Britain was a great impersonator and could adopt a variety of accents and speech patterns.

Also, Karen Dolby, author of the book 'Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth', says that she was famous for doing a good impersonation of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin.

Apart from this, she imitates many politicians and TV characters very well.

Robert Lacy says of the Queen's sense of humor that she often made fun of herself.

He recounts that a politician once had the embarrassment of having his phone ring in a private meeting with Queen Elizabeth.

When the phone was switched off, the Queen said: 'I hope it wasn't someone important.'

Cutting the cake with a sword

The Queen insisted on cutting the cake with a sword at a ceremony in Cornwall

The Queen has cut many cakes in her life, and once she cut the cake with a symbolic sword. He chose this unconventional method during a charity event in Cornwall.

Even when a volunteer reminded him that there was a knife to cut the cake, he stood his ground.

I know the knife is there. It's more unconventional.'

Dry elegance

Karen Dolby particularly remembers when the Queen happened to meet some American tourists while walking in the rain with a security guard near her home in Balmoral.

The tourists did not recognize the queen wrapped in raincoats and asked them in conversation whether they had ever met the queen.

He said 'No' and pointed to his security man: 'But they got it.'

It is said that Queen Elizabeth could do the best impersonation

While shopping on a private visit in Norfolk, a shopkeeper told her: 'You look like a queen.'

It is said that the Queen replied: 'It is good to hear.'

Can I have your ticket?'

The queen conjointly typically used humor to ease the nervousness of these before of her.

"The Queen had a high quality to relish things and revel in the subtler aspects of life," says Sir Anthony.

The Queen has conjointly dated many comedians, together with one Tommy Cooper. Tibeto-Burman Ray M. Dolby says that when she met the Queen, she asked her if she likeable soccer.

The queen said that she had no particular interest. To this he said: 'So can I have your FA Cup final ticket?'

Laughter can be an important skill in a stressful situation

British TV comedy show 'The Kumars at No 42' is said to have been a royal favourite.

Common satisfaction

The queen was always in the public eye and was the center of attention at high events.

Audrey Tang of the British Psychological Society says that laughing can be a very important reaction in such a stressful situation.

She says it leads to collective satisfaction.

The Queen once said in her Christmas message: 'We shouldn't take ourselves too seriously.'

Laughter also makes people feel good physically and reduces stress.

Also it helps to connect with each other. The Queen and Prince Philip are said to have a great shared ability to laugh together.

But this matter can be complicated

It's okay to laugh in private after an event, but we've all laughed at the wrong time at one point or another.

Dr Teng says that such 'spontaneous emotions' can be natural and stem from a desire to relieve the stress of the moment.'

Karen Dolby recounts the incident when Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien cussed loudly enough for everyone to hear him break his pen at a formal signing ceremony. And the Queen could barely contain her laughter at this point.

Sir Anthony says she likable funny things and once things went wrong she was a lot of probably to relish it than get upset.

Photographer Chris Young captured the instant the Queen laughed once a swarm of bees discontinuous a military parade at Windsor Castle in 2003.

In his Christmas message in 1991, he expressed his views on sense of humor.

"We should not take ourselves too seriously." None people is totally sane.'

Reporting: Sean Coughlin, Royal Correspondent