"Her friends say she is very funny. At a family dinner, she stood to go, and the footman very properly pulled her chair away. At that moment I asked her a question and she sat down again, except there was no chair. Everyone, including the Queen, laughed and laughed"
- Prince Andrew
About this Quote
Prince Andrew's quote is a testimony to the wit and humor of his good friend. At a family supper, she stood to go, and the footman extremely correctly pulled her chair away. However, before she could leave, Prince Andrew asked her a concern, and she took a seat again, except there was no chair. Everybody, including the Queen, was amused by the scenario and chuckled heartily. This anecdote is a testament to the humor of Prince Andrew's buddy, as her pals had actually previously stated she was very funny. It also shows the Queen's sense of humor, as she had the ability to make fun of the scenario. Prince Andrew's quote is a testament to the wit and humor of his good friend, and the Queen's ability to value it.
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