To most of the world,Queen Elizabethcan come across as a formidable figure.
After all, she has ruled the United Kingdom for nearly 70 years.
But one of her former staff members has seen a very different and heartwarming side of her personality.
He also supervises the bagpipe troupe that plays at state banquets.
Methven recently shared withPeoplethe warm relationship he has with Queen Elizabeth during his stint as herchief bagpiper.
The queen resisted the British Army’s suggestion that he be replaced with a less busy piper.
Methven recalls, “She said ‘I’ve got one Queen’s Piper.
And the reason he isn’t here is that he’s away caring for his wife.
So, you are not replacing him under any circumstances.’
…To have someone of that position do that … she was just brilliant.”
“All that sort of stuff,” he toldPeople, “Just really caring again.
A typical sort of granny.”
