I wrote the Queen Of England about a year ago.... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

sami dg · 01-29-2003, 11:00 AM

And sadly I have still yet to recieve at least a response from one of her ladies in waiting, which is from what I understand what answers most of her mail. Im sure she gets thousands upon thousands per week but I was sure hoping I would get something back with official royal stationary! OH well maybe Ill get it one day when I least expect it. I know this was out of the blue but it was what I had on my mind. Has anyone else ever tried to write Her Magesty? BTW I love her....she is an awesome lady.

JethroSimpson · 01-29-2003, 12:17 PM

That's a shame you didn't get a reply, but the Royal family really don't seem ot care about ordinery people.
BTW, other UK people could get offended- it's Queen of Britain- not Enlgland!

*Magic_Fairy_Tiff * · 01-29-2003, 03:14 PM

I haven't written to the Queen,but I have writtin to my favorite author Anne Perry,and she has replied! also,when I was like 9 I wrote to the Spice Girls and I got back a postcard a few weeks later inviting me to join their fanclub. That would be awsome if you get a reply though!

sami dg · 01-29-2003, 03:58 PM

I apologize for my mistake I had always heard her refferred to as the Queen of England I certainly meant no disrespect. Whether she is the Queen of England or Queen of Britain I find her and the entire royal family intriguing. I hope maybe I will get a response one day.

Mossopp · 01-29-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by JethroSimpson

BTW, other UK people could get offended- it's Queen of Britain- not England!

Thank you.
I was just about to post another angry rant on the difference between England and Britain but you saved me the hassle.

Mossopp,
Scotland (part of Britain - NOT England!)

Georgia's on my Mind · 01-29-2003, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp

Thank you.
I was just about to post another angry rant on the difference between England and Britain but you saved me the hassle.

Mossopp,
Scotland (part of Britain - NOT England!)

ok question...so when i am talking about the country England...I still say England or include everyone by saying Britian...I really never use the term britian....just the place im talking about...idk im confused help lol

Mossopp · 01-29-2003, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind

ok question...so when i am talking about the country England...I still say England or include everyone by saying Britian...I really never use the term britian....just the place im talking about...idk im confused help lol

I'll try'n make this as simple as possible.
See the map below? Everything marked on it - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - makes up the United Kingdom or Britain.
Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Irelend are all separate contries in their own right but they are collectively known as Britain or the U.K.
A lot of Americans say "England" when infact they are referring to Britain as a whole. Surely you can understand how this might seriously p!s$ off British people who don't come from England?!
In short, if you say "England" you are talking about that big, pale yellow country at the bottom of the map - NOT the UK as a whole!

Kay Scarpetta · 01-29-2003, 05:06 PM

Nope....... never tried to write her. Never will either. I find the whole idea of monarchy to be complete bullshi+. Especially in the UK.......I mean, the prime minister does everything.

Mysty Eyes · 01-29-2003, 05:11 PM

Okay, my questions:

Why is it "Britain" and not "Great Britain"?

Also, when is the name "United Kingdom" used?

Kristina · 01-29-2003, 05:11 PM

God save the queen!!!

Mossopp · 01-29-2003, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly
Nope....... never tried to write her. Never will either. I find the whole idea of monarchy to be complete bullshi+.

I agree 100% The monarchy is obsolete. We need to get rid of them - NOW!

Mossopp · 01-29-2003, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by Mysty Eyes
Okay, my questions:
Why is it "Britain" and not "Great Britain"?
Also, when is the name "United Kingdom" used?

*sobs in frustration*
Don't you have geography lessons in U.S. schools???!!!

Britain, Great Britain, The United Kingdom - they all mean the same thing!!! You can use any of them!! They all mean the same thing - they are all the collective name for Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales!!

Mysty Eyes · 01-29-2003, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp

*sobs in frustration*
Don't you have geography lessons in U.S. schools???!!!

Britain, Great Britain, The United Kingdom - they all mean the same thing!!! You can use any of them!! They all mean the same thing - they are all the collective name for Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales!!

Uh...

No need to be rude. I was simply asking a question, and trying to understand. And I was doing this so that I would not offend the citizenry of that collection of countries over there across the pond.

Forgive me for being considerate.

Don't they teach you MANNERS over there?

*Marilyn Monroe* · 01-29-2003, 05:21 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp

*sobs in frustration*
Don't you have geography lessons in U.S. schools???!!!

Britain, Great Britain, The United Kingdom - they all mean the same thing!!! You can use any of them!! They all mean the same thing - they are all the collective name for Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales!!

Yeah, we do have geography lessons, but it's mostly about the US and Mexico. I think we learned about Europe for one year, but still, no one remembers anything from school. Most US citizens dont know all 50 states.

Mossopp · 01-29-2003, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by Mysty Eyes

Uh...

No need to be rude. I was simply asking a question, and trying to understand. And I was doing this so that I would not offend the citizenry of that collection of countries over there across the pond.

Forgive me for being considerate.

Don't they teach you MANNERS over there?

I wasn't being rude - you misinterpreted me.
And, yes, actually they do teach us manners "over here" but surely you can understand my frustration? Everything I'm saying on this thread is basic geographical knowledge and I'm astounded that they don't teach you all this in American schools! I'm not angry at you personally - I'm mad at the fact that none of you seem to be getting taught properly in your schools.
It's you guys who are loosing out at the end of the day - it's no skin off my nose!

01-29-2003, 11:00 AM	#1
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	I wrote the Queen Of England about a year ago.... And sadly I have still yet to recieve at least a response from one of her ladies in waiting, which is from what I understand what answers most of her mail. Im sure she gets thousands upon thousands per week but I was sure hoping I would get something back with official royal stationary! OH well maybe Ill get it one day when I least expect it. I know this was out of the blue but it was what I had on my mind. Has anyone else ever tried to write Her Magesty? BTW I love her....she is an awesome lady.

01-29-2003, 12:17 PM	#2
JethroSimpson Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2001 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,080	That's a shame you didn't get a reply, but the Royal family really don't seem ot care about ordinery people. BTW, other UK people could get offended- it's Queen of Britain- not Enlgland!
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01-29-2003, 03:14 PM	#3
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01-29-2003, 05:06 PM	#8
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Nope....... never tried to write her. Never will either. I find the whole idea of monarchy to be complete bullshi+. Especially in the UK.......I mean, the prime minister does everything.
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01-29-2003, 03:58 PM	#4
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	I apologize for my mistake I had always heard her refferred to as the Queen of England I certainly meant no disrespect. Whether she is the Queen of England or Queen of Britain I find her and the entire royal family intriguing. I hope maybe I will get a response one day.

01-29-2003, 05:11 PM	#9
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Okay, my questions: Why is it "Britain" and not "Great Britain"? Also, when is the name "United Kingdom" used?

01-29-2003, 05:11 PM	#10
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	God save the queen!!!