It is a sad day. The Associated Press is reporting that her gracious majesty, the Queen of England, the most noble lady, tried to rob the poor. Goodness mercy! What is happening to the dear lady? Has advanced age caught up with her? She is behaving like a Republican! An American GOP- Republican?!
From the Associated Press --"Queen tried to get UK poverty fund to heat palace."
Dear me.
"A government fund intended to provide subsidized heating to low-income Britons got some interest from an unexpected source: Queen Elizabeth II, who wanted help paying the bills at Buckingham Palace."The official response, according to documents unearthed by The Independent newspaper, was that the handout might prove to be an embarrassment if word got out. The paper quotes an unnamed functionary as gently reminding the royal household that the money was meant for local authorities, housing associations, and the like. 'I also feel a bit uneasy about the probable adverse press coverage if the Palace were given a grant at the expense of say a hospital," the paper quoted the official as saying. "Sorry this doesn't sound more positive."
Of course the blame for this mess is being handed off to unnamed aides. One does not want to hear that the Queen of England is robbing the poor box to heat her royal palaces.