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I was just wondering this morning whether Her Majesty will have the calendar marked and be crossing off the days until June 4th. Or whether her first act each day is to excitedly call Sir M Stoute.
It’ll be some result for racing if she does win it.
I actually think she will be excited. She has been a racing person for so long it isn’t just a passing fad or fancy, horses are a big part of the family life. It would indeed be a good day for racing
The Queen has been a committed owner of horses in racing, eventing and showing for a very long time and I for one hope that Carlton House is the one to finally reward HM. HM is often photographed riding on her estate, I believe she is a very accomplished horsewoman as well supporter.
Fingers crossed, and I would guess HM is very excited!
Andy did you seriously have to make a comment like that on this thread? I find that rude, disrespectful and unnecessary, please find some manners.
On balance between saying something which is funny and extremely rude your statement came down on the side of the latter and thus you ought to have exercised self restraint
On balance between saying something which is funny and extremely rude your statement came down on the side of the latter and thus you ought to have exercised self restraint
Sorry, but I feel like I have to say something here. What is rude about saying someone is so excited that she might pee her pants?
It’s a phrase that has been said for many years – it doesn’t involve a swear word, it’s a light-hearted comment, and in no way is it disrespectful unless the person taking offence reads it that way.
Julia Roberts says it in the film Pretty Woman and that film is certified only as a 15 – and probably nothing to do with the ‘pee my pants’ comment.
I said something very similar in something I wrote about the Royal Variety Performance, and not one criticism was received. I’m not having a go at you personally here Admiral, but I really don’t see what is rude about the comment and believe you to be in the minority if taking offence by it.
This thread has been read a few hundred times, probably half of them being read after that comment was made, and yet no-one else has complained. True, it might not be in the best taste I agree, but rude and disrespectful, I just don’t see how.
One EYE – did you seriously just use a trashy American film about a lady of the night as evidence to support your argument in favour of being ill mannered?!
Maybe I am old fashioned but there is no way I am the only one to be offended by that sort of behaviour.
"It’s a phrase that has been said for many years" – marital rape was not a crime until 1991, does that mean women who were sexually abused by their husbands up until that point should have just stuck their head down and not been offended because the majority of male politicans and judges thought though ought to?
I feel uncomfortable using that analogy but your argument that "everybody does it" is inherently flawed and manifestly unfair means of shifting the burden of unreasonableness onto me.
Surely it is no crime to expect and promote good manners in this country One EYE?
Apologies in general for labouring a point close to my heart
I’m sorry if i’m speaking out of turn here, but I ended up laughing in disbelief towards the end of this thread. I find it amazing how such a light hearted, imaginary topic can turn into a heated debate. Why people feel the need to go off topic and kick up a fuss over what is after all a well known expression, that is in no way used in a derogatory way, is beyond me.
Getting back to the topic of the thread..I for one think the queen will be crossing the days off on her calendar, what an exciting day for her.
I must say I am disappointed to see people getting their knickers in a knot over peeing in their pants.Monty Pyton must be dead or long forgotten.To segue into the areas aforementioned is scary.
Admiral – I do think you’re blowing it all out of proportion. It’s a well-known phrase with no malice attached.
Can we move on please and perhaps discuss whether the Queen will be lumping on at 6/4.
Back to the original question, yes I’m sure she must be excited, who wouldn’t be? I would would think in her position and time of life this is one of the few things that does excite her!
On a related note I see she is visiting the Rock of Cashel on Friday. Now no offence meant to any locals on here but I’ve been there and it’s not exactly the most exciting or interesting attraction in Ireland. Is it just a coincidence that Coolmore is a 20 minute drive up the road from this rather boring ruin?
Given the careful diplomacy evident in her speech at Dublin Castle yesterday I think she and her speech writers must have made a secret visit to Blarney Castle shortly beforehand
Don’t forget to bring a big bunch of Shamrock home with you ma’am
The Queen is a dignified old lady who carries off her duties and engagements with aplomb, but the only times she appears truly relaxed and happy in public is when she’s in the company of horses, so I wish her well on Derby Day
Younger readers may not be aware that she has won The Oaks twice, with Carozza in 1957 and Dunfermline (who also won the St Leger) in 1977
I feel uncomfortable using that analogy
but your argument that "everybody does it"
is inherently flawed and manifestly unfair means of shifting the burden of unreasonableness onto me.
Admiral, please, if you are going to debate what I said then please debate what I actually said, rather than something you think I said or meant.
I haven’t once argued that "everybody does it", I have argued that in my opinion the comment is not rude or disrespectful, and I stand by that opinion. After all, it’s merely a different opinion to the one that you have expressed, no-one will be proved right or wrong in this instance.
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And back to the original question, I think the Queen will be extremely excited. She has been an owner for a long long time, and isn’t it every owner’s dream to own a Derby winner, a Cheltenham winner, a Grand National winner etc. Bloody good luck to her, I hope the horse wins.
We might even get an extra Bank Holiday out of this
I too admire the Queen or HRH as some call her.She is a wonderful person with a beguiling smile and as she showed in Ireland a gift for the ould gab. Status don’t make what she has been through any easier. I hope she wins the Derby this year to make it all worth while.Both she and her mother always loved the races especially the NH and I believe she is a follower of Kilkenny in the hurling!Is she going to Coolmore to do a deal with Carlton House?
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