The Queen In Manchester Today

[Barsel]

I'm pleased the Queen has come to Manchester today. I think it will bring a little cheer to the survivors of the blast.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/queen-meets-with-victims-of-manchester-terror-attack-on-visit-to-royal-manchester-childrens-hospital/ar-BBBvTdS?li=BBoPWjQ

[Mamyalynne]

I think her presence will have been appreciated.

[Baldric]

Just seen her on Sky News, talking to Children and Parents on the wards, thought she was well informed and genuinely interested, good for her.

[Gladeian]

As ever HM The Queen does us proud.

[Arksided]

Good on our Queen, I'm sure she brought a few smiles of appreciation.

[trt]

Good for her, and not lets forget Philip!

[Lie-in King]

Her visit will have done a lot of good, I think.

[Mamyalynne]

I didn't know the Duke was there, well done to him too.

[MargoTester]

I don't think the Duke was there. Her visit was unannounced but a crowd quickly developed outside and she was clapped and cheered as she came out of the hospital

[Barsel]

I didn't think she would let him come in case he drops one of his jokes that isn't always appreciated. :-)

[hereIam]

How lovely of her to come.

[emmie]

i think it will bring a big cheer from our Mancunian brothers and sisters.

[youngmafbog]

Perhaps she can have a word in Mays shell like later and tell her to pull her finger out.

Good on the Queen though, not a fan of the Royals but the Queen does earn her keep.

[mikey4444]

On occasions like this, I have to admit that she is invaluable.

[jourdain2]

Echo all that.

[Sqad]

Just a point.
When the Queen came to the bedside and spoke to the patient, the parent/parents just sat in the chair beside the bed and even when spoken to by the Queen, still remained seated.
I felt that this was bad mannered and disrespectful, in that they could have at least, got to their feet.

[mikey4444]

Not sure if it would have much difference Sqad.

[hereIam]

They were probably awestruck Sqad, I would be. Just watched her on Sky News - I luv her xx

[Sqad]

mikey....of course it wouldn't have made any practical difference, but to me good manners always scores highly and indeed does make a difference. After all it was the Queen.

[trt]

## I felt that this was bad mannered and disrespectful, in that they could have at least, got to their feet. ##

For all we know Sqad, they may have been told to stay seated, and anyway, I am sure they would have had more worrying things on their minds, than protocol!

[-Talbot-]

They may have been briefed before she entered the room.

Relax, no need to stand ...........