Vasillisos Markos
Serene Highness
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I think Queen Mary's public persona is at odds with her private demeanor. I recall an incident which I read in a biography of Princess Alice, the mother of Prince Philip. I am afraid I will paraphrase it badly, but it went something like this:
Princess Alice was dining with George V and Queen Mary and telling them about her sister Louise, who married the Crown Prince of Sweden. A minister took Louise on a tour of the royal palace and eventually took her into the vault where the crown jewels were kept. This minister allegedly said, "Now, I will open my drawers and show you a treasure!" According to the biography, George V roared with laughter and then Queen Mary said, "Well, did he?" I think the lady had a sense of humor.
Princess Alice was dining with George V and Queen Mary and telling them about her sister Louise, who married the Crown Prince of Sweden. A minister took Louise on a tour of the royal palace and eventually took her into the vault where the crown jewels were kept. This minister allegedly said, "Now, I will open my drawers and show you a treasure!" According to the biography, George V roared with laughter and then Queen Mary said, "Well, did he?" I think the lady had a sense of humor.