Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip from a photograph in the Daily Telegraph (June 16, 2006) taken at the “Thanksgiving” celebration at St Paul’s Cathedral.

I was in London when this celebration took place and missed my opportunity to see the Royals as they mingled with the crowds after the ceremony. Well, to say I was upset and disappointed is an understatement indeed. I don’t believe Americans understand how beloved Queen Elizabeth is in the United Kingdom and beyond. The minister at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh where we attended Sunday morning services spoke lovingly of her and thanked the Lord for their Queen. She has always been one of my favorite individuals.