Queen Elizabeth Likened To ‘Priggish Schoolgirl’ For Her ‘Public Relations’ Difficulty

Queen Elizabeth II was likened to a “priggish schoolgirl” after she was first proclaimed as the monarch years ago.

In the documentary “The Story of the Royals,” it was revealed that Her Majesty had some difficulty with the public relations aspect of her new role. Journalist John Grigg, also known as Lord Altrincham, criticized the Queen for her old-fashioned, elitist and “out of touch” demeanor.

While speaking with the BBC, he said that the Queen’s public speeches and appearances should be spontaneous, and Her Majesty’s natural self should not be allowed to come through. However, Grigg’s criticism did not sit well with royal observer Sarah Gristwood.

“He dared to actually criticize the Queen. He said she sounded liked a priggish schoolgirl, that it was hard for people to relate to her, that she didn’t perhaps sound as if she actually knew that much about anything,” she said.

Grigg’s outlandish comments also sparked instant outrage from the British press and the public. The Duke of Argyll reportedly called for Lord Altrincham to be hanged, drawn and quartered. Philip Kinghorn Burbidge, an ex-soldier, reportedly slapped Grigg on the face for his remarks.

According to the 2018 documentary, not a lot of people had the nerve to tell the Queen directly what she should do differently. Grigg’s comments actually left a lasting impact on the 92-year-old monarch.

The Queen made her first televised Christmas message in that same year, and she told listeners that she wanted them to feel closer to her as their sovereign.

In related news, Her Majesty made headlines today after it was reported that she has been helping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with decorating their home. A source told Vanity Fair that the Queen gave the Duke and Duchess of Sussex the go signal to choose multiple art pieces from her private collection to display in their home.

“They have been presented with a list of paintings that would be available to them and they are making up their minds as to what they would like to hang in their new home,” the source said.