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3 hours ago, Thanks for the Crepes said:I'm not sure if she actually drinks this or not, but I have some Twinnings of London Earl Grey tea that is marked "By appointment to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II" on the labels.
Yes, the much valued "by royal appointment" is a personal statement that she is responsible for the choice to purchase that particular tea. It does not necessarily mean that she drinks it, though. She does have guests.
3 hours ago, Thanks for the Crepes said:I'm not sure if she actually drinks this or not, but I have some Twinnings of London Earl Grey tea that is marked "By appointment to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II" on the labels.
Yes, the much valued "by royal appointment" is a personal statement that she is responsible for choice to purchase that tea. It does not necessarily mean that she drinks it, though. She does have guests.
2 hours ago, Thanks for the Crepes said:I'm not sure if she actually drinks this or not, but I have some Twinnings of London Earl Grey tea that is marked "By appointment to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II" on the labels.
Yes, the much valued "by royal appointment" is a personal statement that she is responsible for the purchase of the tea. It does not necessarily mean that she drinks it, though. She does have guests.
