Meeting at Balmoral: How Elizabeth II Played American Tourists
'28.12.2020'
Source: Featured
Once a group of American tourists did not recognize Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, meeting her walking around the Scottish estate of Balmoral, accompanied by an officer of the royal guard, says "Favorites".
During the walk, the queen (at that time she was 93 years old) was dressed in a tweed suit and a scarf and did not attract the attention of strangers in any way. In this form, tourists noticed it.
Having no idea who this woman was, the Americans started a conversation and asked if she lived in the area. The head of the monarchy replied that she really has a house nearby.
Then guests from the United States decided to ask if she had ever met the queen herself in this famous tourist destination.
Not wanting to reveal the truth, the queen decided to play a trick on tourists. She pointed to the security officer and said: "I am not, but this police officer met."
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Officer Richard Griffin, who has worked for the royal family for more than 30 years, told reporters that the group went on and did not understand who they were dealing with.
While in Balmoral, the Queen prefers to lead a modest and discreet lifestyle, without attracting attention to herself. She usually does not wear her signature bright suits and coats on the Scottish estate, preferring simple jackets, vests and rubber boots.
Balmoral Castle has been the seat of the British royal family since 1852. It is located on a vast territory that covers more than 20 000 hectares and includes forest and agricultural land, as well as private herds of deer, cattle and ponies.
