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Book Review from page 6 being courted by William--she obliged and wisely chose scholars to examine these questions perhaps in due time.
not to cross the palace. Unlikely. Because it is clear that there is firm control over
thinker than his mum, preferring science to horse play The material is similarly mirrored in the popular multi- release of information maintained by the Public relations
who has spent his career subordinating his will to the episodic Netflix series, The Crown that maintains a similarly division, which operates on all cylinders all the time. It often
fealty that he owes the monarch. flattering portrait of HM. But in the television series, she appears and reflected upon by the Duchess of Sussex of the
What bears notice is that she demands the utmost is presented almost in every episode as guardian of the subtle conspiracy between the palace and the tabloid press
representation of the ceremonial celebration of her dynasty almost sacred virtue of the monarchy from those who would that more often than not mirrors Her Majesty’s predilections
not only in formal occasion, but in the day- to-day activities. deprecate it. As a woman who has been betrayed by the a host and prejudices.
Where the reigning Prime Minister is expected to obey of underlings around her starting with her uncle King Edward
protocol, kneel and show his subservience at each of their VIII who gave up the throne for the woman he loved, thus Dr. Ronald J. Meyers, a resident of La Paz, is Emeritus
weekly meeting. But we also learn that the strict protocol forsaking his duty, and elevating her branch of the family to Professor of English. rmeyers@esu.edu. 
applies to her own family, her son Andrew in middle age rule. If truth be told, she had been tested in the crucible of the
does obeisance whenever they meet, with dutiful kisses Second World War when she acquired herself bravely during
on her two cheeks. And the bowing and curtseying from the London Blitz. She will not allow herself to be seen, or
children and grandchildren and servants is interminable. accused of having ever forsaken her sense of duty. Withal, she Attention
Many have fared well, but others not so well as related has to deal with the vagaries of flawed human nature from her
to the politics and whimsy of HM. Her favor once enjoyed uncle to her sister’s bad choices to those of her favored son All Residents!
can easily be retracted. Particularly with her daughters- Andrew that has brought about his demotion from working
in-law. Diane was rendered as a betrayer as were Sarah royal and loss of both earned and bestowed titles. Please keep
Ferguson and currently Meghan Markle. After her What perhaps is missing from all of these accounts is garage doors closed.
marriage to grandson Harry, she found herself imprisoned what influence she has played in the affairs of state beside
in Kensington palace and deprived of her passport and her ceremonial role. After all, we know of the weekly Your security
Driver’s license. When she softly complained about the meetings with the constitutional elected prime minister, begins at home!
onerous restrictions, she would be chastised by Tina and wonder what she might have advised, for example, in
Brown for her “insensitivity” to the ceremonies and regard to the Falklands War, negotiations regarding unity
culture of her adopted country. Her other granddaughter- with Scotland, or the matter of Brexit--even relating to the
in-law Kate Middleton proved more compliant, as when recent, sudden resignation of current PM, Boris Johnson.
she was instructed to get a job during the time she was A hypothetical “freedom of information act” would allow

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