Stand-In
It was always Mother’s desire that I should be famous. Not for me a 15 minute slot but real fame. The sort that the world knows about and here it is!
I know I must keep my shoulders straight.
Eyes to the front focusing on a point in the distance.
These 2 inch heels are a bit tricky but then if you are going to stand in for the Queen of England so that they have the right height of things, you must wear what she feels comfortable in I suppose. I wonder if I’ll get to wear the crown?
Context:
The Jubilee celebrations have spawned all sorts of tit bits of information about Her Majesty. One such is the fact that she always wears two inch heels and has a stand-in that is the same height. Since to advent of televised events the Queen has been told where to stand to suit the cameras.On one Remembrance Day parade she found it difficult to see as the sun was in her eyes. Since then they have used someone who is the same height as her.
Do pop over to see what the other Centurians have come up with in response to this picture from Jenny Matlock!
That is very interesting x
🙂 I liked your take on the prompt. It is very timely. This reminded me of a story I recently heard on television about a woman often called in to stand in for the Queen. She was chosen because of her height and size and does this as a volunteer during rehearsals. It would be a way of becoming known.
What a fascinating little read.
I didn’t know this!
It’s a neat idea of an entire story, isn’t it?
I’m not a fan, but the Queen’s ability to stand or sit somewhere for hours with equanimity is impressive. So I do understand the need for a lighting check.
If you’d enjoy a somewhat irreverent look at the jubilee, these are the cutest socks ever.
That’s pretty interesting. Does the stand in also have to look like her?~Ames
Fun centus. Very unique factoid about the Queen too. Thanks.
That was interesting, especially since every time I turn on the news this week it’s about the Jubilee. I guess it doesn’t surprise me that she’d have a backup. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by too!
She’s on her way!
What a great response to the picture prompt. I never knew about the stand-in for the Queen, but it makes sense.
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Yes, very interesting information. I thought stand-ins were only for the flicks!
Love the heels, they might be 2″ but they’re very elegant. And the posture? WOW!
Now that is an interesting tidbit of information! She’s so stoic, I’m kinda surprised she would have a stand-in. But it makes good sense…
=)