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Why are you up for being trampled by a bunch of irate Scots (and a
few Welsh and Irish, for good measure)? Because you commit Clueless
Yank Mistake no. 4621: Obsession with England, as follows:
Elizabeth II, Queen of England [...] <
Her Majesty may be the second of her reign-name ro reign over England
and Wales, but she's also Elizabeth I of Scotland. More to the point,
she was crowned as Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, not "Queen of England," a title that hasn't existed
by itself since at least 1707, and quite probably centuries earlier
if we're getting picky (remember Wales and Ireland?).
"I'm sure that's true, but if the Royal Family could
remain in England during World War II [...]
Elizabeth laughed. "No, I don't think so. I have been on
the throne for nearly fifty years, sir. When my time comes, I will
die on the throne, in England, not fleeing from the danger that now
threatens my country." [...] <
Lese majeste, you Colonial upstart! <j/k> But seriously, I can't
imagine the Queen talking about England like that. She is very
conscious that she is Queen of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland -- not to mention those parts of the Commonwealth which
formally recognise her as Sovereign, like Australia. She would talk
about Britain, not England, and would no more ignore the Scots, Welsh
and Northern Irish than you will be able to ignore the boots of the
aforementioned stampeding horde when they read this chapter. Easiest
way I know to insult a Scotsman is to say that Scotland is part of
England; that's like saying that New York, Hawaii, Florida and Alaska
are all part of California. You have been warned... ;-)
"It will be as you say, Ma'am. But if I may suggest, when
the tour begins, perhaps you and his Royal Highness should retire to
Balmoral Castle," he said, closing his eyes in defeat. In his mind,
he was already thinking about the possibilities of rescuing them from
Balmoral. <
You do realise that Balmoral is in Scotland, don't you?
Apart from the geography errors, the chapter is a lot of fun, and
things are obviously coming to a climax. Shame Snivellus didn't get
his, but we can but hope that they'll do better next time. Also hope
for lots of Slythergit-bashing, as we can't have too much of it.
Phil, British Isles mongrel (English, Scottish, Welsh _and_ Irish
ancestors) and proud of it!
