Stop calling him Sir! the queen was merely asking him a question since the social media was new to her era...nothing sinister in that. He is just a paranoid character.
exactly .Ian seems to be happy to take his knighthood but jealous that movies and theater are dwindling which is not the Queen's fault and the fact that she recognizes it and that offends him in his old age is not her problem but his. And the thought that the queen could roughly shove him off with two brisk or firm a handshake is ridiculous the elder very small diminutive Queen having enough strength to push him off?
He chooses to see the glass half empty. He could have been grateful for the recognition he was given for his work. I can't imagine QEII being rude, as he claims. I agree about the espradrills. They make her feet prominent and appear huge.😊
Totally agree!! Plus ALL the others who have received any awards from the Royal Family then gain publicity by speaking against them!! These actors have never learned 'Silence is Golden' especially when a camera, pr rep, or microphone is close by. Sound like someone we all know...living in California??
@@ajune583 they’re not paying the slightest bit of attention because although I’m not speaking specifically of this person whom I have never heard of over here in America anyway (although I’m almost 53 years old, so there are plenty of young actors in America. I’m not familiar with as well) and we’re not even up to that on the broadcast yet…. But anyone who has not picked up on not complaining nor explaining being a prime example of the golden rule, just has not been paying attention. The BRF always comes across as the gracious magnanimous ones in these situations.
ive never liked him, i was pretty disgusted to read today what he had said about our beloved late Queen, terrible thing to say especially so close to the anniversary of her passing
It's horrible and so ungallant for Ian to speak ill of the dead; especially about such a much beloved Queen. If this cad really feels this way, why did he accept the knighthood? Hypocrite!
And Sir Ian didn't think about his rebuttal to Her Majesty The Queen, "Not as long as you." which could be a suggestion to her age, so he was rude too.
Wow , that says a great deal about his mental health state as well ! He was fully willing to receive the honor - then make word salad twist like tow !!!
one man in the world says the Queen was rude to him 😂 The Queen was very cordial to a guy who broke into her bedroom, so I highly doubt she was rude with anyone. Harry should also stick up for his grandmother in-this case,bc he knows his Gran was not a rude woman.
That is right, the monarch even have theater patronages, so it highly suspect that she will say that. Granting that she said it, she was serious in asking it, Mckellen should just have answered it, and said no, or yes. Mckellan is proud, she went on to interpret, the alleged answer in a negative way, she added words which were not said. It is not fair to charge dead people, ( I am referring in general) with things they allegedly said, because they cannot defend themselves.
@@edelineambas7473I share your thoughts. It's his words against QE3. Not like she would, but the late Queen is not here to defend herself. These people will exaggerate anything to sell books....huh, Harry?
Sir Ian’s comments made me choke on my popcorn. In the late 90s, I had the misfortune of having to interview him via telephone for an article we were writing. I put him on speaker so my staff could take notes. He was so rude, I hung up after 10 minutes. One of the women in the room asked, “What was that?!” While the others wondered if maybe it wasn’t him and we dialed the wrong number. It was him, it was the right number. - Lilly
I prefer William without e beard as well. But, perhaps it was just a holiday thing. It doesn’t suit him. In my opinion. If the other prat wants to complain, hand back his award. Her Majesty was never rude to anyone, not even a guy who broke into her bedroom. Stupid prat. 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Why would Ian McKellen do something so unkind and ungracious. I am sure there are plenty of people who could point to times he was rude to them. Sad really that he needs this to gain attention.
When I read about the so called upper echelons behaving like this, I am happy to be common. I would hate to be 73 and a bitter old crone, give me every joyful common day, it is a choice.
I was sooo upset when I read this on Yahoo news today! How dare him speak about the late Queen in that manner???!! I guess he never heard about "if you don't have anything nice to say; don't say anything at all!"
Old McKellen is getting past it now. Poor old thing fell off a stage recently, so maybe the dear old thing is still concussed, or maybe dementing! He accepted the medal, quite happily, the old hypocrite, so I agree with the suggestion that he should give it back. Maybe he should now retire before he makes an even bigger fool of himself!
❤ William (and Catherine) but you could see by the clips of him with the children that he is so comfortable talking to them and engaging with them, there’s no fakery or falseness he clearly loves children.
A former acquaintance of mine (a straight man) was specifically requested by Sir Ian to give him a massage, when Sir Ian was here in Ottawa doing a play. Sir Ian was rude, kind of sleazy, and tried to get my acquaintance fired when he politely declined Sir Ian's invitation to join him in a hotel room. I've not been a fan since.
River! That choker! Absolutely stunning! Welcome Mr Wagmore! Ian was rude to her first. "Not as long as you...". You call a lady "old" basically. Ian was there at her request! He needs to return the knighthood. "Sir" no more. Oh my stars, William looks more handsome every day! He's 😢absolutely gorgeous.
How petty and sad for McKellan to “end” his career with this horrid remark. Birds of a feather if siding with the Harkles. Pettiness seems to be de rigeur. We see who he is now. Totally unnecessary.
Absolutely, if you don´t like royalty and what it stands for, don´ accept the medals and knighthoods. I also have more respect for those who decline, than for those who accept and than criticise the ones they receive it from. So petty and hypocrite.
Can you imagine anyone saying the Queen was mad at the end....the Lady was as bright and as with it as ever, right up to the day before she died. The man is a fool.
I was shocked to hear Sir Ian McKellan publicly admit that he thought Queen Elizabeth was "mad" at the end of her life and was rude to him in a receiving line. I never got the impression that the late Queen was rude to anyone. I do remember a royal correspondent once saying that she used her handbag to secretly signal to her ladies-in-waiting whenever she wanted to move along while greeting the public. I'm sure it was not easy for Queen Elizabeth to reconcile with her own mortality and realize that the end was near. It made me quite emotional when I heard reports of the Queen wondering aloud to her family if she should stay at Balmoral Castle during the summer she passed away. Her thoughts were of her family and the British people...she didn't want to create a fuss in having her coffin transported back to London for her funeral. Even at the end, Queen Elizabeth kept her sense of duty and was thinking of others in not wanting to inconvenience anyone. As an American, I watched from afar, but I admire Queen Elizabeth's legacy and her remarkable reign in British history. At least Sir Ian spread his opinions across the board to Harry wondering at his choice of a bride. I guess when you live to be 85, you feel free to say whatever is on your mind - LOL!
Welcome, Philip Waghorne! No person of fame and fortune here, merely a devoted fan and US member of the River Fruit Basket! You look especially splendid in shades of emerald, River!
I can truly say I’m a bit shocked at sir Ian’s attitude. I thought he would be a bit more gracious. But alas there’s no pleasing some folk, making snide remarks about the late queen after receiving such a prestigious award. Is pretty two faced.
How marvelous to have a fashion designer in our midst within the fruit basket. How fabulous to be with so many different types of people that are here to enjoy your marvelous show!!! The BIG WILLY BEARD IS EVERYTHING!!! Swoonnnnnn. 💋💋💋…Much love River!!! 🍐🍐🍐
Genuine question: What is it about the beard that appeals to you? I don’t see it myself. But am curious what other people are clearly seeing and admiring that I (a woman) am missing!
@@Lynda-vq5yl I get your point, Lynda. I can much more easily see why someone would like a full beard, in the lumberjack or sea captain's variety. The scruffy/urban look seems to me shabby. Or 'tumbled out of bed,' as you call it! I find attraction -- or the lack thereof -- fascinating/astonishing... and completely confusing. For example: I don't find the late Elizabeth Taylor at all pretty & yet millions around the world claim she was one of the most beautiful women in the world. (Although I'm impressed by her charitable side). And I don't 'get' the attraction to Ryan Gosling. Fella seems pleasant, but not "swoon worthy"! Each to their own.
@@bristolcorvid8894 …I like seeing Big Willy be a bit scruffy. He’s extremely handsome either way but I do like to see a change up every once in awhile. William seems to be so serious and is such an elegant gentleman. Catherine is indeed a very lucky woman and her beauty combined with his has produced some very lovely children.
The Queen needed to give cues to people to move on when she had finished talking to them to help them know what to do next. Kate Winslet was very complimentary to the Queen for this, how she was warm and motherly, complimenting her on being a mother herself and ending the conversation in a skillfull and comfortable way, with the little nudge.
LOVE Big Willie's beard. I sure hope Catherine is getting to enjoy it too! . I hope he keeps it, it suits him well. Beards were a royal tradition for hundreds of years, so why not?
Prince William is so freaking photogenic. I’m convinced it’s his strong jaw line. I guess he got the luck of the genetic jackpot. It doesn’t strike gold for everyone😂😂😂
The late queen enjoyed country pursuits and the company of 'mens men'. She had no personal interest in the theatre. I read her comment to Dame Ian as dismissive, perhaps even self deprecating. If indeed she said anything of the sort. I'm sure the Dame wouldn't let the truth stand in the way of an anecdote that gets him publicity. Perhaps he feels threatened in the presence of a real Queen?
Ian McKellan is expressing sympathy for the Royals in one breath for that they can never truly be themselves with the public. Then in the next breath criticises the Queen for being herself around him. It's hypocritical entitlement. The customer who feels bad for the poor waitress having to deal with a rude customer, but then treats her the same way when his meal is more than a minute later than expected.
Two Queens facing off- I’m so pleased to hear that Her Majesty was whip smart and sassy ‘til the end! Sir Ian was just miffed that he was out styled and out smarted by the greatest Queen of all😂🤣😂
Hi River...I bought my two grandsons and their cousin each the Earthshot handbook so they can work on solutions to the environment too. It's an amazing littke book. I thank William and his cohorts for the beautiful Earthshot and it's sister program Launch pad....bith are wonderful and utilize all the brilliance of these lovely entrepreneurs and theur ideas.
Hello River, well, Sir Ian did make fun of her age FIRST! First! "Not as long as you," thank you very much! He was rude FIRST! He's a victim! Someone gets some smelling salts! I love you River, you're wonderful! Thank you!
Appreciated the Culture Club and Wizard of Oz quotes River! Dame Ian has disappointed me. Disrespecting our beloved late Queen and her husband is pathetically petty. Definitely playing the victim game as you pointed out!
Dear River - I was hoping for you to get your lovely talons into Dame Ian! I interpret his oh so amusing anecdote about HMTLQ 'pushing him away' with her handshake as clear sign that he regards himself as the most important person in that room, way above all the other peasants The Queen has to great. Egotistically, he doesn't understand that The Queen's stardust must be sprinkled on everyone, not just himself. Blooming egotist is what he is. I love that green on you - it makes your eyes look a deep green: beautiful.
Scissors & tools like a small wrench & plyers kept handy are most needed when we become a certain age. 😊 I had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrists after years of office & lab work so have nerve damage & weak muscles in my hands as a result & ever since I've kept tools close by to assist opening things. Save yourself a LOT of grief!
It would seem Sir Ian's 'Quite mad' after his fall from grace (sorry, the stage). He's showing his prickly nature by trashing the very same royals who honoured him with a knighthood. Shame on him.
Dearest River. I discovered you & your channel only in the last 6 months. I'm not someone who ever tends to comment to anyone,however i feel it a great disservice if i didn't today. Having just come out of hospital after a bit too close for comfort brush with sepsis i cannot begin to tell you what a breath of fresh air your approach & true sharing of yourself this channel is. A couple of days before leaving hospital i was well enough to focus & sought your broadcasts i had missed. I ended up feeling 100% better within minutes. In the process i introduced an 82 year old to utube,& your good self. As a result i had to set up shortcuts for utube,notifications from your wonderful shows & you have a thrilled 82 year young new follower. I love the way by being true to yourself,being of a tiny minority that says it as it is,you appeal so wonderfully to those not necessarily imagined so. I just wanted to say a personal thankyou, for the endless laughs,informative,non bullshit information,and with such charm & elegance. May you reign a very long time in the kingdom & inspire as you do. Thankyou & heartfelt best wishes x
Btw did it occur to Serena McKellern that the Queen might have been in pain. Speaking as someone who is in remission from cancer can vouch for the fact that cancer is painful, horrifically exhausting and having to work through it as she did is amazing. No wonder she was a bit sharp.
McKellen sounds like he didn’t get enough slobbery praise from the Queen. She should have told him “there’s no one like you, talented & a genius of a man… here, let me kiss your hands.” She just spoke to him normally, and didn’t let him cling to her hands. She may have also been in physical pain, which can make some of us short tempered and cranky.
What does he want? On the one hand he says how hard it must be to be nice to people all the time, and then he criticizes the Queen for NOT being nice to him. You can't have it both ways Ian.
River, I am most assured and certain that what makes Lady Ian just ABSOLUTELY furious is that after meeting Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, he went home and after having made a cup of tea was hit with this brutal and savage reality: I am just a bloody princess !". Love you and all of my fellow basketeers.❤
Good evening dearest River and to all my fellow basketeers. You’re looking absolutely sensational. Green is very becoming of you. I have to agree when mentioning Prince William’s beard. I think he looks fabulous. Not too long but just right. Have a wonderful weekend lovely💕xx
Unfortunately I have heard Ian Mckellin refer to the Royal Family in such a way before. It was only weeks after he was awarded his Knighthood that he said such things. I was extremely dissapointed. Maybe he would like to return his Knighthood if he feels this way or are we seeing a second Meghan Markle by using his award and title for further personal egotistical gain 🤔🤷♀️
Fantastic broadcast, River. ✨ Loved the introduction of Mr. Waghorne! What an interesting man. I‘ve long felt you deserve such basketeers and am so glad they are making themselves known. For all the reasons he noted, you deserve recognition. I wish you the most Royal of weekends. 👑💋💞
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Please feel free to return your knighthood Mr McKellan.
Or is he too cowardly to do so.
@@emstirling-is4nu PROBABLY ANOTHER WIMP JUST LIKE HARRY THE TRAITOR 🙄
People like Sir Ian complain about the royal family but they accept the knighthoods 🤔
Stop calling him Sir! the queen was merely asking him a question since the social media was new to her era...nothing sinister in that. He is just a paranoid character.
exactly .Ian seems to be happy to take his knighthood but jealous that movies and theater are dwindling which is not the Queen's fault and the fact that she recognizes it and that offends him in his old age is not her problem but his. And the thought that the queen could roughly shove him off with two brisk or firm a handshake is ridiculous the elder very small diminutive Queen having enough strength to push him off?
Hypocrisy. Not the first to openly be critical of the RF then accept a knighthood or damehood or other honour bestowed by the Crown. Disgusting! 🇦🇺🦘
Exactly! Whinger and victim! Nasty nasty!
He chooses to see the glass half empty. He could have been grateful for the recognition he was given for his work. I can't imagine QEII being rude, as he claims. I agree about the espradrills. They make her feet prominent and appear huge.😊
Hand back the knighthood ‘Ian’. 😠
I don’t think he should have gotten it in the first place
He has always been a humbug type.....played some bad type roles which he did well.. He should retur the Knighthood!
@@emstirling-is4nuExchange it for a Maidenhood maybe?
Prince William has turned to be a Hunk 😊
Me neither@@laurabailey1054
Dame Ian should return his knighthood, job done, ungrateful so and so!
I wholeheartedly agree!!👍🏻
Totally agree!! Plus ALL the others who have received any awards from the Royal Family then gain publicity by speaking against them!! These actors have never learned 'Silence is Golden' especially when a camera, pr rep, or microphone is close by. Sound like someone we all know...living in California??
@@ajune583 they’re not paying the slightest bit of attention because although I’m not speaking specifically of this person whom I have never heard of over here in America anyway (although I’m almost 53 years old, so there are plenty of young actors in America. I’m not familiar with as well) and we’re not even up to that on the broadcast yet…. But anyone who has not picked up on not complaining nor explaining being a prime example of the golden rule, just has not been paying attention. The BRF always comes across as the gracious magnanimous ones in these situations.
Ở đời cũng nhiều kẻ vô lại - ăn cứ ăn ,chửi cứ chửi .xứ tôi có câu để răn dạy lòng biết ơn “ ăn quả cây nào ,thì rào cây đó “ .
ive never liked him, i was pretty disgusted to read today what he had said about our beloved late Queen, terrible thing to say especially so close to the anniversary of her passing
It's horrible and so ungallant for Ian to speak ill of the dead; especially about such a much beloved Queen. If this cad really feels this way, why did he accept the knighthood? Hypocrite!
I think you have answered your own question… it’s because he is a hypocrite. Also a b!tchy “luvvie” actor making unnecessary nasty snipes
Why do actors get knighthoods? They are amongst the most narcissistic people.
AMEN
Actually not all actors and actresses who receive knighthoods are narcissistic people
They bring in only.
Yes! I’ve always wondered this exact thing.
@@geraldinekearney542 They are. It's just a matter of to what degree.
And Sir Ian didn't think about his rebuttal to Her Majesty The Queen, "Not as long as you." which could be a suggestion to her age, so he was rude too.
His lack of a sense of humor and taking himself too seriously isn’t the Queen’s fault. And yes, he was rude. Then and now.
I think that her comment about the theater may have been a genteel smackdown.
@@sorbabaric1 Good point!
@@susanmacdonald4288 Did she say that after he replied "Not as long as you." ?
McKellen was rude first. The Queen responded well.
Sir Ian, what a disgusting traitor to the late Queen...
@@cherylbrooks7005 yup 👍🏻
Some say it and some act on it
He doesn't deserve to be called 'Sir.'
Oh I wouldn't worry about him. Most kult members see the light eventually and sir Ian is just one more poor member of Harry and Meghan's kult.
Wow , that says a great deal about his mental health state as well ! He was fully willing to receive the honor - then make word salad twist like tow !!!
one man in the world says the Queen was rude to him 😂 The Queen was very cordial to a guy who broke into her bedroom, so I highly doubt she was rude with anyone. Harry should also stick up for his grandmother in-this case,bc he knows his Gran was not a rude woman.
@@bee1345 he’s a liar as well. Maybe she was tired of hearing him blather on! The bump on the head did him no favors!
The Queen would never have been rude, his problem is he's anti monachy, and if he felt like that, he should have refused the award.
That is right, the monarch even have theater patronages, so it highly suspect that she will say that. Granting that she said it, she was serious in asking it, Mckellen should just have answered it, and said no, or yes. Mckellan is proud, she went on to interpret, the alleged answer in a negative way, she added words which were not said. It is not fair to charge dead people, ( I am referring in general) with things they allegedly said, because they cannot defend themselves.
@@edelineambas7473I share your thoughts. It's his words against QE3. Not like she would, but the late Queen is not here to defend herself. These people will exaggerate anything to sell books....huh, Harry?
@@edelineambas7473 yes and won her own BAFTA!
Ian is sulking because the late Queen did not make a big fuss over him. Like so many actors, his ego got the better of him.
Sir Ian’s comments made me choke on my popcorn. In the late 90s, I had the misfortune of having to interview him via telephone for an article we were writing. I put him on speaker so my staff could take notes. He was so rude, I hung up after 10 minutes. One of the women in the room asked, “What was that?!” While the others wondered if maybe it wasn’t him and we dialed the wrong number. It was him, it was the right number. - Lilly
Thank you for your comment Lily I think you've confirmed our suspicions about Sir Ian's true personality. 👍
I have never taken to him. Glad to see my instinct was correct.
Ian seems to be a vicious, self-centered, egotistical queen! Shame on her!
Him.
@kathyflorcruz552 He's always played a her!😉 But you're right, I should have said "him".
I prefer William without e beard as well. But, perhaps it was just a holiday thing. It doesn’t suit him. In my opinion. If the other prat wants to complain, hand back his award. Her Majesty was never rude to anyone, not even a guy who broke into her bedroom. Stupid prat. 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Queens don't like being out-Queened.
Well said
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Lmao!
I doubt very much she was rude to him. QE2 had a marvelous sense of humor. Obviously, SIR Ian doesn't 🙄.
100% agree
Totally agree with you 👍.
@@Joyof... I was thinking the same her wit went over his head.
Why would Ian McKellen do something so unkind and ungracious. I am sure there are plenty of people who could point to times he was rude to them. Sad really that he needs this to gain attention.
Well said and he is guilty of that.
Maybe his brain was addled when he fell.
I have always been under the impression that the public is mistaken in how convivial he actually is.
He’s always been a bit of a curmudgeon.
He is very rude to his fans. I was one but no more.
The late Queen was a good judge of character.
Well there’s another actor off my list of those I used to admire. Take away his Sir. He’s common.
When I read about the so called upper echelons behaving like this, I am happy to be common. I would hate to be 73 and a bitter old crone, give me every joyful common day, it is a choice.
Some of these buggars get a bit above themselves
Very disappointed in Sir Ian McKellen’s attitude.
Don't bother calling him Sir. He doesn't deserve it.
I feel the same 👍.
I was sooo upset when I read this on Yahoo news today! How dare him speak about the late Queen in that manner???!!
I guess he never heard about "if you don't have anything nice to say; don't say anything at all!"
@@carpediemwithLesli disgusting
Ian McKellen certainly didn't live up to a medal of Honour, did he? Makes him seem an unpleasant pretentious man.
HLMTQ was a good judge of character.
@@broda1824 HM saw right through his facade! Disappointing indeed!!
He should give back his Knighthood, filthy Beast!
It's just a bump to the head, isn't it? When a real Queen outqueens a queen it has to sting.
Well said!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Her Majesty rocked 👑
Brilliant deduction!
Brilliantly said!
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The late queen was ready for the old bore to move on!
Old bore and nasty pretend Queen! Failed!
McKellen needs to grow up...not just grow old.
Old McKellen is getting past it now. Poor old thing fell off a stage recently, so maybe the dear old thing is still concussed, or maybe dementing! He accepted the medal, quite happily, the old hypocrite, so I agree with the suggestion that he should give it back. Maybe he should now retire before he makes an even bigger fool of himself!
@@TreeHearts431 narcissistic infant indeed!
And there he is critising, someone who cannot defend themselves . I agree, deffo in the markle category
Exactly 😡
Took a knighthood though, what a hypocrit
❤ William (and Catherine) but you could see by the clips of him with the children that he is so comfortable talking to them and engaging with them, there’s no fakery or falseness he clearly loves children.
THAT CHOKER IS EVERYTHING 🙌
Yes, River, I adore you and your exquisite chocker!💕💕💕
Very striking, indeed!!
I agree it’s lovely
Isn't it gorgeous! I want it 🤣
Love it❤
A former acquaintance of mine (a straight man) was specifically requested by Sir Ian to give him a massage, when Sir Ian was here in Ottawa doing a play. Sir Ian was rude, kind of sleazy, and tried to get my acquaintance fired when he politely declined Sir Ian's invitation to join him in a hotel room. I've not been a fan since.
River! That choker! Absolutely stunning! Welcome Mr Wagmore! Ian was rude to her first. "Not as long as you...". You call a lady "old" basically. Ian was there at her request! He needs to return the knighthood. "Sir" no more. Oh my stars, William looks more handsome every day! He's 😢absolutely gorgeous.
How petty and sad for McKellan to “end” his career with this horrid remark. Birds of a feather if siding with the Harkles. Pettiness seems to be de rigeur. We see who he is now. Totally unnecessary.
I notice Ian didn't say this while the Queen was alive.
I would have more respect for those who turn down a royal invitation than ones who receive a knighthood and complain afterwards.
Hypocrite
Absolutely, if you don´t like royalty and what it stands for, don´ accept the medals and knighthoods. I also have more respect for those who decline, than for those who accept and than criticise the ones they receive it from. So petty and hypocrite.
Perhaps Sir Ian was too used to being the queen bee and felt a bit insecure with Her Majesty.
Sir Ian couldn't handle a strong woman!!! 😂😅😂😂
She was asking a perfectly reasonable question about the theatre.
Lovely to hear from
Philip Waghorne, welcome to the fruit basket 🍓🍋🟩🍐🍑
🥝 kiwi fruit here from “The Future” 🇳🇿
Welcome Philip! What kind of fruit will you be?
Can you imagine anyone saying the Queen was mad at the end....the Lady was as bright and as with it as ever, right up to the day before she died. The man is a fool.
Lovely to see the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh!
What a nasty person Mr McKellan has turned out to be.
I was shocked to hear Sir Ian McKellan publicly admit that he thought Queen Elizabeth was "mad" at the end of her life and was rude to him in a receiving line. I never got the impression that the late Queen was rude to anyone. I do remember a royal correspondent once saying that she used her handbag to secretly signal to her ladies-in-waiting whenever she wanted to move along while greeting the public. I'm sure it was not easy for Queen Elizabeth to reconcile with her own mortality and realize that the end was near. It made me quite emotional when I heard reports of the Queen wondering aloud to her family if she should stay at Balmoral Castle during the summer she passed away. Her thoughts were of her family and the British people...she didn't want to create a fuss in having her coffin transported back to London for her funeral. Even at the end, Queen Elizabeth kept her sense of duty and was thinking of others in not wanting to inconvenience anyone. As an American, I watched from afar, but I admire Queen Elizabeth's legacy and her remarkable reign in British history. At least Sir Ian spread his opinions across the board to Harry wondering at his choice of a bride. I guess when you live to be 85, you feel free to say whatever is on your mind - LOL!
Welcome, Philip Waghorne! No person of fame and fortune here, merely a devoted fan and US member of the River Fruit Basket! You look especially splendid in shades of emerald, River!
Philip appears to be very dedicated and exceptionally talented!
Congratulations, on Your great Success! 🎉
Agree to all! Love the emerald, River!
Very elegant in the emerald River ❤
I can truly say I’m a bit shocked at sir Ian’s attitude. I thought he would be a bit more gracious. But alas there’s no pleasing some folk, making snide remarks about the late queen after receiving such a prestigious award. Is pretty two faced.
How marvelous to have a fashion designer in our midst within the fruit basket. How fabulous to be with so many different types of people that are here to enjoy your marvelous show!!! The BIG WILLY BEARD IS EVERYTHING!!! Swoonnnnnn. 💋💋💋…Much love River!!! 🍐🍐🍐
Big Willy's beard is to die for! Be still my beating 💓 heart!
Genuine question: What is it about the beard that appeals to you? I don’t see it myself. But am curious what other people are clearly seeing and admiring that I (a woman) am missing!
@@Lynda-vq5yl
I get your point, Lynda. I can much more easily see why someone would like a full beard, in the lumberjack or sea captain's variety. The scruffy/urban look seems to me shabby. Or 'tumbled out of bed,' as you call it!
I find attraction -- or the lack thereof -- fascinating/astonishing... and completely confusing. For example: I don't find the late Elizabeth Taylor at all pretty & yet millions around the world claim she was one of the most beautiful women in the world. (Although I'm impressed by her charitable side). And I don't 'get' the attraction to Ryan Gosling. Fella seems pleasant, but not "swoon worthy"!
Each to their own.
@@bristolcorvid8894 …I like seeing Big Willy be a bit scruffy. He’s extremely handsome either way but I do like to see a change up every once in awhile. William seems to be so serious and is such an elegant gentleman. Catherine is indeed a very lucky woman and her beauty combined with his has produced some very lovely children.
Sir Ian is just pissed that the Queen had a stinging comeback to his ageist insult to her. He’s just a self-absorbed ol’ queen.
The Queen needed to give cues to people to move on when she had finished talking to them to help them know what to do next. Kate Winslet was very complimentary to the Queen for this, how she was warm and motherly, complimenting her on being a mother herself and ending the conversation in a skillfull and comfortable way, with the little nudge.
LOVE Big Willie's beard. I sure hope Catherine is getting to enjoy it too! . I hope he keeps it, it suits him well. Beards were a royal tradition for hundreds of years, so why not?
I love a well trimmed beard. William’s needs to grow a bit more.
William looks rugged with his beard, quite handsome, unlike baby brother who looks unkempt and like he needs a good bath.
He was clean shaven today.
WHO was clean shaven today???
@@maidenmarian1William
I agree 💯 % - it says more about him!
Prince William is so freaking photogenic. I’m convinced it’s his strong jaw line. I guess he got the luck of the genetic jackpot. It doesn’t strike gold for everyone😂😂😂
I have always thought Zara Phillips was absolutely stunning ❤.
You’re looking lovely also, River, emerald green suits you!
Enjoy your weekend beautiful people. 😀
And the same to you and yours!😊
The late queen enjoyed country pursuits and the company of 'mens men'. She had no personal interest in the theatre. I read her comment to Dame Ian as dismissive, perhaps even self deprecating. If indeed she said anything of the sort. I'm sure the Dame wouldn't let the truth stand in the way of an anecdote that gets him publicity. Perhaps he feels threatened in the presence of a real Queen?
Prince Willi-yum!
Yes indeed !
Ian McKellan is expressing sympathy for the Royals in one breath for that they can never truly be themselves with the public. Then in the next breath criticises the Queen for being herself around him. It's hypocritical entitlement. The customer who feels bad for the poor waitress having to deal with a rude customer, but then treats her the same way when his meal is more than a minute later than expected.
This is excatly what I was thinking. The Queen shows that she's NOT trapped and can be herself and he is offended? What a hypocrite.
HLM would no doubt have been amused by your analogy.
Two Queens facing off- I’m so pleased to hear that Her Majesty was whip smart and sassy ‘til the end! Sir Ian was just miffed that he was out styled and out smarted by the greatest Queen of all😂🤣😂
Oh, poor old Sir Ian “quite mad at the end” 😂😂
No…not Ian mckellen😔I’m so disappointed😔
Hi River...I bought my two grandsons and their cousin each the Earthshot handbook so they can work on solutions to the environment too. It's an amazing littke book. I thank William and his cohorts for the beautiful Earthshot and it's sister program Launch pad....bith are wonderful and utilize all the brilliance of these lovely entrepreneurs and theur ideas.
Perhaps Mr. McKellen should be grateful that it was Queen Elizabeth II--and not Queen Mary--in front of him.
Exactly - or Princess Margaret 😊
@sabinekoch3448 Better yet--Princess Anne!!
@@GingerKraut Anne is like her mother. She would also have had a perfect response to his impudence.
@@sharonmartin4036I’d love to shadow Anne for a day. I love her!
Sir Ian likes to stir the pot and play at being outrageous. His opinion is not important.
Carmugeon!
@@emstirling-is4nu………’curmudgeon’………
Hello River, well, Sir Ian did make fun of her age FIRST! First! "Not as long as you," thank you very much! He was rude FIRST! He's a victim! Someone gets some smelling salts! I love you River, you're wonderful! Thank you!
Appreciated the Culture Club and Wizard of Oz quotes River! Dame Ian has disappointed me. Disrespecting our beloved late Queen and her husband is pathetically petty. Definitely playing the victim game as you pointed out!
I LOVE William's beard. He's far better looking than little brother
With an attitude like thst towards our late Queen, H&M are welcome to him joinimg their squad. They can all fester together now.
Omg Prince William is scorching hot.
I was shocked and angered quite frankly at 'Gandalfs' waspy comments today about our RF and late beloved Queen. Love the choker River! ❤😊🍇🍈🍊🍑🍐🍏🍎🍒🍓
Sadly, he's more like Saruman.
What a toad...hasn't anyone told Sir Ian not to bite the hand that feeds you?
River dearest, your outfit colour suits you PERFECTLY. I feel it goes well with your hair, eyes and skin colours. Luv ya!
100% agree
I find it hard to believe the Queen would be rude.
Dear River - I was hoping for you to get your lovely talons into Dame Ian! I interpret his oh so amusing anecdote about HMTLQ 'pushing him away' with her handshake as clear sign that he regards himself as the most important person in that room, way above all the other peasants The Queen has to great. Egotistically, he doesn't understand that The Queen's stardust must be sprinkled on everyone, not just himself. Blooming egotist is what he is.
I love that green on you - it makes your eyes look a deep green: beautiful.
We need a Philip Waghorne segment in your vids.
He's an under appreciated fashion icon.
I'd be petty and take the Knighthood back! 🖤
I am with you River hate the bottle caps very awkward for pensioners with arthritis spill everywhere.
Scissors & tools like a small wrench & plyers kept handy are most needed when we become a certain age. 😊 I had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrists after years of office & lab work so have nerve damage & weak muscles in my hands as a result & ever since I've kept tools close by to assist opening things. Save yourself a LOT of grief!
It would seem Sir Ian's 'Quite mad' after his fall from grace (sorry, the stage). He's showing his prickly nature by trashing the very same royals who honoured him with a knighthood. Shame on him.
i’m here faster than meghan says “i”
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Good one ☝🏼 😂❤❤🎉
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Is that even possible?
Me me me I me I me
You are a wonderful person River this is my favourite place to be. Long Live the Queen. 🌟💫😘
Dearest River. I discovered you & your channel only in the last 6 months. I'm not someone who ever tends to comment to anyone,however i feel it a great disservice if i didn't today. Having just come out of hospital after a bit too close for comfort brush with sepsis i cannot begin to tell you what a breath of fresh air your approach & true sharing of yourself this channel is. A couple of days before leaving hospital i was well enough to focus & sought your broadcasts i had missed. I ended up feeling 100% better within minutes. In the process i introduced an 82 year old to utube,& your good self. As a result i had to set up shortcuts for utube,notifications from your wonderful shows & you have a thrilled 82 year young new follower. I love the way by being true to yourself,being of a tiny minority that says it as it is,you appeal so wonderfully to those not necessarily imagined so. I just wanted to say a personal thankyou, for the endless laughs,informative,non bullshit information,and with such charm & elegance. May you reign a very long time in the kingdom & inspire as you do. Thankyou & heartfelt best wishes x
Get well soon❤
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
@@susanfraase3750 Thankyou, I'm stronger every day x
@@purpurina5663 Appreciate it ty xx
Btw did it occur to Serena McKellern that the Queen might have been in pain. Speaking as someone who is in remission from cancer can vouch for the fact that cancer is painful, horrifically exhausting and having to work through it as she did is amazing. No wonder she was a bit sharp.
McKellen sounds like he didn’t get enough slobbery praise from the Queen. She should have told him “there’s no one like you, talented & a genius of a man… here, let me kiss your hands.”
She just spoke to him normally, and didn’t let him cling to her hands.
She may have also been in physical pain, which can make some of us short tempered and cranky.
What does he want? On the one hand he says how hard it must be to be nice to people all the time, and then he criticizes the Queen for NOT being nice to him. You can't have it both ways Ian.
@@jennyfairbairn2525 but he is SPECIAL. He’s not one of the unclean hoards like everyone else. He might be a descendant of Old Rasputin!
😂😂I love how the queen got in the punchline to that old wannabe. Poor old postulant can dish it out but cant take it. Touche maam😅😅
I really like the beard on prince William. It makes him look more manly, more rugged. It’s cool. I think it offsets his baldness. KEEP IT, William!
Happy Friday everyone! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
It sounds like he was looking to be offended.
He's becoming quite mad at the end isn't he?🤨
“The dressing up box of life.” Love it! This will be my mantra from now on (especially when I’m wearing my fun charity shop finds). ❤😍
River, I am most assured and certain that what makes Lady Ian just ABSOLUTELY furious is that after meeting Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, he went home and after having made a cup of tea was hit with this brutal and savage reality: I am just a bloody princess !". Love you and all of my fellow basketeers.❤
II agree with Mr. Wackhorn.
You look absolutely divine and my favorite color green💚🎉💯
I am so glad you were recognized and honoured for your fashion and your wit. You are a treasure.
Lovely comment from Philip...❤❤❤
LOVE your choker River❣️I want one exactly like it…..so gorgeous!
How rude of Ian
Good evening dearest River and to all my fellow basketeers. You’re looking absolutely sensational. Green is very becoming of you. I have to agree when mentioning Prince William’s beard. I think he looks fabulous. Not too long but just right. Have a wonderful weekend lovely💕xx
Unfortunately I have heard Ian Mckellin refer to the Royal Family in such a way before. It was only weeks after he was awarded his Knighthood that he said such things. I was extremely dissapointed. Maybe he would like to return his Knighthood if he feels this way or are we seeing a second Meghan Markle by using his award and title for further personal egotistical gain 🤔🤷♀️
Cheers to the weekend, River! Enjoy 🤍
Passing this on from my daughter, who always admires your sense of taste: "Mr River, that necklace is to die for!"
Fantastic broadcast, River. ✨ Loved the introduction of Mr. Waghorne! What an interesting man. I‘ve long felt you deserve such basketeers and am so glad they are making themselves known. For all the reasons he noted, you deserve recognition. I wish you the most Royal of weekends. 👑💋💞
Welcome @philip Waghorne from another who has made her home in Italy! I settled in back in the mid 70’s before it was so popular.
River your green choker is to die for! Prince William looks so handsome with or without a beard. I really love how his cheeks look slightly sun burned above the scruff of well manicured beard. Sets off his high cheekbones. If he keeps the beard I bet it is at the request of the lovely Princess of Wales. Well matched couple and I wish them a long and happy life together.
Perhaps Sir Ian is getting "quite mad at the end".
I love your show You speak the truth and are supportive of the royals. Well except Hazard and Migraine❤❤❤
You look amazing today River I ❤ the green.The necklace is everything
River, Basketeer from across the pond. You are looking awesome! God bless the Royal Family, you and yours!