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19 September 2022

Memories on the day of the Queen’s funeral

The Queen and her staff were amazing.  When my oldest daughter was six (she’s a bit older now) I landed up (as a supply teacher) taking on her class for a week or two.  My youngest would’ve been four and not yet in school, I couldn’t drive, there was a cold spell and life was pretty tough as in those days my ex and I were pretty hard up.  

This is what Lucy wrote on her Facebook page a few days ago.

1974. I was six years old when I drew a really crap Christmas card on a shitty bit of scrap paper in class. It was an orange and red scribble - very festive (not). My mum was supply teaching (the first and only time she taught me) and for some reason, I thrust my crap card into her hands on a whim and said ‘Send this to the Queen!’. My mum indulged me, or rather she told me yesterday: ‘Woe betide anyone who said no to you, even at 6’. Never in our dreams did we think we’d get a thank you. Well, thank you dear Queen, for making a 6-year old’s Christmas. And apologies for the crap card.”

Following up on this I found this about the Lady-in-Waiting (Susan Hussey) and am even more impressed.

Lucy is now a well known international journalist.

8 comments:

  1. That is amazing. Good for them!

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  2. If she still remembers it then our late Majesty has had an effect! Impressive Lucy!!

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  3. Anonymous12:31 pm

    That is wonderful

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  4. Holy Moly! I like your daughter's post and the letter!

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  5. Anonymous5:19 pm

    Very touching on this sad day of your great queen’s funeral.

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  6. How lovely! I enjoyed reading up on Lady Susan too!

    The Queen was a very very lovely lady. I shall miss her.

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  7. Incredible! And funny story about your daughter as well.

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  8. Isn't it great what kids can do when they're bold and innocent? Would that I could accomplish such!

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