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

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

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  • @FOGoticus
    @FOGoticus 2 года назад +951

    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
      @lindab8397 2 года назад +26

      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
      @manmxhit1694 2 года назад +2

      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
      @stfrancischurchheadleydown6506 2 года назад +20

      @@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
      @truecrisp 2 года назад

      Key word 'WAS'

    • @tiagosilva2349
      @tiagosilva2349 2 года назад +1

      @@stfrancischurchheadleydown6506 she’s in a box calm down

  • @maximumkillmtg
    @maximumkillmtg 2 года назад +1046

    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
      @philipofsparta1355 2 года назад +16

      Same. It deserves to go viral!

    • @sarahc3295
      @sarahc3295 2 года назад +5

      Same here... I first saw it on Facebook

    • @angelamcloughlin8916
      @angelamcloughlin8916 2 года назад +10

      A lovely story , made me smile

    • @johannst.bernard4333
      @johannst.bernard4333 2 года назад +5

      thats kinda sad tbh

    • @petep.2092
      @petep.2092 Год назад +3

      @@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
    @husonuso 2 года назад +514

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

    • @sv8211
      @sv8211 2 года назад

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

    • @husonuso
      @husonuso 2 года назад +7

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

    • @sazzieb1
      @sazzieb1 2 года назад

      @@husonuso And?

    • @aaronbennett7474
      @aaronbennett7474 2 года назад +2

      @@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
      @SCARRIOR 2 года 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.

  • @ccnrps123
    @ccnrps123 2 года назад +351

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

    • @jamescreek4875
      @jamescreek4875 2 года назад +4

      RIP

    • @serenityflies1462
      @serenityflies1462 2 года назад +2

      Amen ❤xx

    • @drk321
      @drk321 2 года назад +16

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

  • @sharrarak115
    @sharrarak115 2 года назад +366

    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
      @MayimHastings 2 года назад +10

      Well said! May her memory always be a blessing

    • @reyfauzi
      @reyfauzi 2 года назад +3

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

    • @Tedus987
      @Tedus987 9 месяцев назад

      Hear hear.

  • @lindab8397
    @lindab8397 2 года назад +109

    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
    @fiftyfive70 2 года назад +61

    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.

  • @Emblyon
    @Emblyon 2 года назад +26

    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.

  • @lottieeliza6699
    @lottieeliza6699 2 года назад +44

    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!

  • @etiennebrownlee4071
    @etiennebrownlee4071 2 года назад +20

    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..

  • @etiennebrownlee4071
    @etiennebrownlee4071 2 года назад +8

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

  • @alanjones6359
    @alanjones6359 2 года назад +91

    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
      @vueport99 2 года назад +17

      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
      @Y1001 2 года назад

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

    • @ruthbriggs5372
      @ruthbriggs5372 2 года назад +4

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

    • @CBDuRietz
      @CBDuRietz Год назад +4

      @@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.

  • @frankyjayhay
    @frankyjayhay 2 года назад +408

    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
      @BrunoM321 2 года назад +62

      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
      @11Tits 2 года назад +2

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

  • @lindahawk6135
    @lindahawk6135 2 года назад +54

    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
      @HelenaRG71 6 месяцев 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
      @ellhyg3532 4 месяца назад

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

  • @joesdi
    @joesdi 2 года назад +22

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

  • @adrianmcgachie
    @adrianmcgachie 2 года назад +67

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

  • @mick4715-j7d
    @mick4715-j7d 2 года назад +40

    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

  • @juliocesarojeda-urzua6184
    @juliocesarojeda-urzua6184 2 года назад +28

    May Her Majesty and her wonderful humor Rest In Peace ❤️

  • @rawstuff02
    @rawstuff02 2 года назад +54

    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...

  • @winsomehax
    @winsomehax 2 года назад +36

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

  • @sarabennett756
    @sarabennett756 2 года назад +22

    What a wonderful memory he shared for us to enjoy!

  • @PerfectionistsSarah
    @PerfectionistsSarah 11 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @EricGordon-j2s
    @EricGordon-j2s Год назад +1

    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.

  • @serenityflies1462
    @serenityflies1462 2 года назад +55

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

  • @Texasguy316
    @Texasguy316 Год назад +3

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

  • @djj6452
    @djj6452 2 года назад +30

    And that’s why we love her !

  • @crh251
    @crh251 2 года назад +11

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

  • @vueport99
    @vueport99 2 года назад +4

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

  • @SanguiphiliaTV
    @SanguiphiliaTV 2 года назад +67

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

    • @bronwynfield4870
      @bronwynfield4870 2 года назад +15

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

    • @MegaKatts
      @MegaKatts 2 года назад +3

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

  • @melielie4380
    @melielie4380 Год назад +2

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

  • @mesocorny4366
    @mesocorny4366 2 года назад +35

    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!

  • @petemitchel5622
    @petemitchel5622 2 года назад +6

    Utterly fantastic story, RIP Your majesty.

  • @dan_gabriel
    @dan_gabriel Год назад +1

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

  • @gottesurteil3201
    @gottesurteil3201 2 года назад +4

    She sounded lovely. Condolences from America.

  • @maloucatalig2751
    @maloucatalig2751 2 года назад +8

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

  • @HD-J.R.
    @HD-J.R. 2 года назад +8

    Such a sweet story. God bless her.

  • @daggerone7436
    @daggerone7436 2 года назад +6

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

  • @ruthbriggs5372
    @ruthbriggs5372 2 года назад +3

    I want to hear so many more stories!

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 2 года назад +45

    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
      @yussufassenjee2591 2 года назад +2

      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.

  • @malcolmwoolford4979
    @malcolmwoolford4979 2 года назад +4

    a lovely lady who will be greatly missed

  • @GGLaVitaMia
    @GGLaVitaMia Год назад +1

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

  • @61zoom61
    @61zoom61 2 года назад +7

    Fantastic story. Says it all.

  • @boblowney
    @boblowney 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @raceva1982
    @raceva1982 2 года назад +2

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

  • @BiancaTait
    @BiancaTait 2 года назад +1

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

  • @lucybeacon8807
    @lucybeacon8807 2 года назад +7

    So heartbroken RIP Your Majesty

  • @Fer-jl8py
    @Fer-jl8py 2 года назад +18

    We need a response from the 2 Americans. Great story

    • @kfb141
      @kfb141 2 года назад +5

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

    • @dburlin5304
      @dburlin5304 2 года назад +2

      Yes! Would be great to see the photos!

  • @ceilconstante640
    @ceilconstante640 2 года назад +16

    Great story!

  • @MrMitchGreen
    @MrMitchGreen 2 года назад +10

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

  • @pjeng1
    @pjeng1 2 года назад +14

    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
      @Dantinus 2 года назад +1

      They are Americans...

    • @petep.2092
      @petep.2092 2 года назад +1

      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
      @haroldpearson6025 Год назад +1

      ​@@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
      @ellhyg3532 4 месяца назад

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

  • @anenglishmanplusamerican7107
    @anenglishmanplusamerican7107 2 года назад +15

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

  • @dct124
    @dct124 2 года назад +1

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

  • @kerryp3079
    @kerryp3079 2 года назад

    Love this! R.I.P. Your Majesty 🌹

  • @heatherking8689
    @heatherking8689 2 года назад +7

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

  • @agatonicaararacap4917
    @agatonicaararacap4917 2 года назад +4

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

    • @twngohaombre5602
      @twngohaombre5602 2 года назад +2

      this aged well lol

    • @vueport99
      @vueport99 2 года назад +3

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

  • @phyllisiacovino1043
    @phyllisiacovino1043 2 года назад +1

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

  • @ninamoores
    @ninamoores 4 месяца назад

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

  • @iswaryakarthikeyan5960
    @iswaryakarthikeyan5960 2 года назад +6

    This is gonna be VIRAL!!!

  • @gruff8491
    @gruff8491 2 года назад

    Brilliant, she was a beautiful human being.

  • @littlemouse91019
    @littlemouse91019 2 года назад +11

    This is an awesome story lol 🤣 very hilarious.

  • @Sh9168
    @Sh9168 Год назад +2

    I'm serprised there isnt a youtube video by some Americans about the time they met the Queen. Or maybe they still don't know.

  • @zupermaus9276
    @zupermaus9276 2 года назад +2

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

  • @alannash3518
    @alannash3518 2 года назад +13

    Love this!

  • @illeatthat
    @illeatthat 2 года назад +4

    I hate how this woman always cuts people off: 0:29

  • @HGCUPCAKES
    @HGCUPCAKES 2 года назад +81

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

    • @Dragon-Slay3r
      @Dragon-Slay3r 2 года назад +1

      Not today

    • @mihaiapetrei8408
      @mihaiapetrei8408 2 года назад +6

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

    • @block1of4
      @block1of4 2 года назад +1

      😂

    • @serenityflies1462
      @serenityflies1462 2 года назад +5

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

    • @doctormower2722
      @doctormower2722 2 года назад +1

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

  • @BezoRazo
    @BezoRazo Год назад +3

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

  • @myfairhands
    @myfairhands 2 года назад +2

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

  • @roberthakchin8520
    @roberthakchin8520 2 года назад +7

    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.

  • @barbarakenney8288
    @barbarakenney8288 2 года назад +1

    Adorable story

  • @mtdteedee2856
    @mtdteedee2856 Год назад

    An honourable role of trust
    And character 😂😂👍

  • @woodturning5522
    @woodturning5522 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely lovely story

  • @leemccusker479
    @leemccusker479 2 года назад +1

    I love this story.

  • @spyroeskimo
    @spyroeskimo 2 года назад +4

    Rest in peace nana Liz

  • @joybeans10
    @joybeans10 2 года назад

    She was gold 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

  • @earlyrisersteph
    @earlyrisersteph 2 года назад +6

    This is great!

  • @fervent2896
    @fervent2896 2 года назад +5

    I want to see the photos!

  • @austincox1239
    @austincox1239 2 года назад +1

    That man knows some things.. and some stuff.

  • @mistermindahenziandalasnus3754
    @mistermindahenziandalasnus3754 2 года назад +3

    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
      @zigastupar 8 месяцев 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

  • @selenaclarke
    @selenaclarke 2 года назад +9

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

  • @ruthbriggs5372
    @ruthbriggs5372 2 года назад

    Best story ever ❤️

  • @perryhopkins7801
    @perryhopkins7801 Год назад +2

    Am i the only one bothered that he let 2 unknown people get that close to the queen?

  • @JohnPaz
    @JohnPaz 2 года назад +1

    Delightful story.

  • @LouReu
    @LouReu Год назад +1

    I watch this once a month

  • @Ttoby89
    @Ttoby89 2 года назад +5

    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.

  • @ja9gee
    @ja9gee 2 года назад +9

    i love this!

  • @fozibear2281
    @fozibear2281 2 года назад +1

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

  • @wks2291
    @wks2291 2 года назад

    That's why we love The Queen so much.

  • @serenafranklin6198
    @serenafranklin6198 2 года назад +1

    What a delightful encounter

  • @likeicare300
    @likeicare300 2 года назад

    Brilliant story

  • @flintchagweda3702
    @flintchagweda3702 2 года назад +11

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

  • @terranrepublic7023
    @terranrepublic7023 2 года назад +6

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

  • @bruceduplock6274
    @bruceduplock6274 2 года назад +3

    Great story.

  • @CallumKray
    @CallumKray 2 года назад +2

    0:30 It makes me twitch when a "presenter" fires out another question while the guest is still speaking/answerng the previous.
    It just shows that they're not actually listening, nor care what the guest is saying...
    Rude and unprofessional.
    rant over.
    EDIT: fecking amazing story though... after watching the entire video I see why the presenter was itching to push to the next - knowing the upcoming anecdote..

  • @TheSanco26
    @TheSanco26 2 года назад +1

    Well spoken lad

  • @wholovesyoubabywholovesyou1147
    @wholovesyoubabywholovesyou1147 Год назад +1

    He should write a book about it

  • @dburlin5304
    @dburlin5304 2 года назад +3

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

  • @crewkid52
    @crewkid52 2 года назад +1

    This will never not be funny

  • @merrilew
    @merrilew 2 года назад +1

    I ❤️ this so much🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jeffreyottinger3165
    @jeffreyottinger3165 2 года 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!

  • @TimboSmith
    @TimboSmith 2 года назад +5

    Brilliant. What a great sense of humour