Lexi

The Prime Minister greeted Queen Elisabeth with the same level of respect as she does for any visiting dignitary; a curtsey (if that is what you expected) is an anachronism in this day and age. In addition, there is no definitive requirement for a woman to curtsey to any members of the Royal family, a nod or bow is acceptable.

As for topic:

Democracy + monarchy = oxymoron.

I say, old chaps, the antipodean media take this sort of thing rather seriously, don't you think?

Did you see Kathy Lette in her "twin-set" made of material printed with corgis wearing crowns? Now there's an (ex)colonial gal who doesn't cower in awe of the royal personage. The Queen loved it!

I think we should get over it : )

Yep, right there, that is the point that fired me up.
WITH NO DOUBT! Gillard acted within current protocol.
And is suffering at the hands of bias/Royalist toe suckers, and the hidden Truth.
She was nothing but respectful.
To one of the worlds biggest fakes!
Lizzie is quite rude at times.
Phil most of the time.
And yes to democracy no to Royal family's.
Old Liz comes near my flowers I will set the dogs on her.

OK I admit it. I've got a soft spot
for Her Majesty.

Belly, you made me laugh out loud - I can
just picture your setting your dogs with
her trying to smell your flowers.
Loved it.

Lexi,

That's nothing....I've got a soft spot for Prince Charles.

Have you read his book "Harmony"?

dont mind me
just doing a bit of update housekeeping

note kiddies..the protest against the 1%
was cleared away this morning

seems the one percent...wants a mal-borne tram ride
right through where you 99%..are thinking to pro=test

dopnt you lot get protocol
the figure head might dare to ask questions
thus no hint of dicent must be alowed into her delicate ears nor eyes
[nor mind bnor thought]

anyhow..you got moved
cause the truth needs to be by airbrushed[hushed]..photo proto=call

there was another point
[re protocol..the hrh..extends her hand unto woman
to assist you to rise...from your eye contact curtecy..
and so you on yiour bended knee,,not wobble..while arising
still holding eye contact

that the liar ju
bowed [hiding her eyes]
revealed much to hrh

so bend your knee
hold eye contact

do not shake
she has no power over you
unless like me you took oath..

your born free
why are you chosing to play ignorant
she is cusstodian..of the common weal/wealth

but surrounded by ignorants
dont know what the real problems are
cause those who cant even look her in the eyes

are liars
cheats and thieves
colluduing treason..upon her majesties trust
her people and their estates...realise the greatness within others!

as well as with/in thyself]