The Queen Caught Lost For Words
Story behind this photo:
H.M. The Queen, accompanied by H.R.H. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, paid a Jubilee visit to Nottingham and, during the three hours in the East Midlands city, attended a children’s event in which the 5-to-10 year olds were asked to present something to celebrate the Jubilee. Out of the more than 1,000 children attending, six were chosen to give their own speech to the Queen, of 50 words or less, that expressed their devotion and admiration for Her Majesty’s long reign.
The last child to say his piece was 8-year-old Devon Parker who stood at the microphone 25 feet in front of the Queen and, as a result, the royal photographer caught Her Majesty’s reaction and response.
Devon Parker: “Your Majesty, I think you are the nicest old lady in all of England, but I wish you weren’t so old because, if you were younger, you would live a lot longer.Thank you very much.”
The Queen’s reaction and reportedly her response: “Now, what can I say to that!?”
A Daily Thought 
That is hilarious! This would’ve been a different story if the kid was a lot older.
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So true 🙂
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Made me laugh out loud! Out of the mouths of babes….. 🙂
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So true
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Dignity personified among the royals.
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🙂
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Sweet kid 🙂
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I bet there are not too many times in her life, that Her Majesty has been lost for words. You know the saying, “Out of the mouth of babes”. This is a classic.lol
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Glad you liked it Sis xxx
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Devon’s uncensored comment is amusing. I’m sure the queen got a kick out of it, too. Nice post!
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Yeah out of the mouths of babes heh? 🙂
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I feel the same way – I love the Queen
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honesty is DEFINITELY the best policy. how honest of that kid… awwwwwwwwwww
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Delightful comment from Devon – Am sure it caused several royal
chuckles..and will be remembered b y his family and friends
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I can’t find a story of this anywhere. This is an email circulating but is probably fake. If it were true, it would be in every British paper online! I can find the same picture but not the story with it.
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Maybe it is just a joke, but it’s cute anyway isn’t it?
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. cheers Judy 🙂
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That is by far the happiest I have ever seen Queen. If this isn’t what he said, then someone certainly said something that amused the heck out of her and delighted her also!
I choose to believe the story.
It’s wonderful,l as is her response.
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