The Queen's Visit Excites the "Commoners"

By: Lowell
Published On: 4/29/2007 7:48:02 AM

The British coverage of the Queen's visit to the colonies America this week (Virginia on Thursday) is rather amusing, in a dry British sort of way.  For instance, The Guardian, makes mild fun of Americans for their excitement at the Queen's visit:

The state is holding a lottery to give more than 100 "commoners" front row places for a royal walkabout, the Washington Post reported.

Officials will ask winners to dress appropriately "with no 'I'm With Stupid' T-shirts etc".

"Rumours of a royal visit, however, have been making state giddy for months," the Post proclaimed.

Governor of Virginia Tim Kaine remarked the visit would be a "very powerful day".

According to the Washington Post, if you're a commoner interested in seeing the Queen, "online registration closes Monday; winners will be announced that day... Registration is at http://queensvisit.g...  Good luck, and God Save the Queen!

Comments



"God Dave the Queen"? (elevandoski - 4/29/2007 12:32:40 PM)
Who is Dave?  ;)


I'm Dave! (code - 4/29/2007 1:39:42 PM)
God Dave the Queen!


Ha, fixed the typo. (Lowell - 4/29/2007 5:03:21 PM)
I like that, though, "God Dave the Queen!" :)