There is temperament in Queen Elizabeth, says Andrew Morton in her new book today.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip circa 1957. AOP
In 1954, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured Australia.
Even though the couple had been married for seven years – or for that very reason – the lame laity had been replaced by pain.
Royal author Andrew Morton describes one incident in his novelty book:
In the middle of the tour, an Australian film crew was scheduled to film the Queen as she watched the animals take a weekend break on O’Shannassy Reservoir in Victoria.
Queen and Prince Philip had stayed at the villa there. As its door opened, the cameraman began to shoot, waiting for the queen and her husband to appear.
But this time it did not happen.
Out of your master, Prince Philip was on his heels with his grumpy wife throwing a fleeing prince with a tennis racket and slippers without hitting. Eventually, the queen pulled her husband back inside and slammed the door behind him. It was a sensational image and revealed the hot side of royal marriage.
Queen’s Press Secretary, Naval Officer Richard Colvillecame in a few minutes to demand that the senior cameraman, Loch Townsend, would hand over the film roll. Townsend obeyed obediently, and a moment later a regrettable monarch arrived.
Elisabeth said to the film crew:
– I regret that little episode, but as you know, these happen in all marriages.
A small sigh may explain that the queen’s itinerary was tight.
He and Philip traveled about 70,000 miles by land, sea, and by air. The Queen gave 102 speeches during the trip and was personally introduced to more than 13,000 people.
Prince Philip died a year ago in the spring. Picture from 2009. AOP
Andrew Morton: Elisabet & Margaret – The Private World of the Windsor Sisters (Docendo) was released on April 7th.