Queen Elizabeth furious at fascist British leader for ‘disgracing’ Churchill’s name
October 25th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct. 25 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth is reportedly furious at fascist British National Party leader Nick Griffin for “disgracing” former Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s name to boost his party’s racist image.
“The Queen thinks it is a disgrace that the name of such a courageous leader in our hour of need has been hijacked in this way,” the News of the world quoted a senior royal aide, as saying.
The Queen has also ordered all the royals to join forces with her to unite Britain against the racist party.
“She believes it is important the royal family redoubles its efforts to stem the tide of this division. It is unhealthy and not British,” the aide said.
Queen’s reaction has come in wake of the BNP using Churchill’s image, including archive footage from World War II, in a party election broadcast.
She was aggravated when Griffin, during his controversial appearance on BBC, claimed that Churchill hated Muslims and would have been a BNP member.
“Her Majesty is a symbol of what is good about our nation. She is and always will be above party politics. But she is appalled that Churchill’s name should be used to spread division,” a high-ranking courtier said.
Queen Elizabeth has always held the deepest respect for her old friend Churchill.
“It was the unique quality of his leadership that so inspired the British nation and free peoples throughout the world, as well as those suffering under Nazi occupation. That quality continues to inspire us today and should forever do so,” Queen had said. (ANI)
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