Has famously held her counsel and dignity over the years, in contrast to some of the more ill-bred members of her family.

This has allowed us to project what image we like about who she really is.

But this insight - if correct - reveals a selfish small-minded character, who would rather 20 of her staff miss Christmas with their families, than she has to change the location of hers.

Personally I have found this dissapointing; especially during times when a national leader could be showing wisdom at a time of collective sacrifice.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8783449...Christmas-plans.html

It doesn't surprise me. I had heard stories before of royal staff not being treated particularly well, e.g. paid quite modestly and turfed out of grace-and-favour homes once their services are no longer required, as in the story below.

Kicked out of the Palace

you said it..."But this insight - if correct"

I don;t believe a word of it.

She's lovely.

hedda wrote:
you said it..."But this insight - if correct"

I don;t believe a word of it.

She's lovely.

That's good enough for me then Hedda