The Royal Family leads a very quiet life, when it isn’t going non-stop.  Friends are treasured, and loyal ones are hard to find … imagine . . .

They must be:

discreet

unpretentious

without jealousy

discreet

able to laugh and play (the Windsors LOVE play of all sorts,) and

able to observe invisible boundaries with ease

discreet

devoid of ulterior motives and personal agendas

wise, very wise

able to come last quite often

willing to serve or be silent for the joy of friendship

and discreet.

It does rather sound like a recipe for every top-notch friendship … may God bless the Windsors … and you … with a lovely Lord’s Day.

Edward VII (Elizabeth’s Grandfather)

relaxing at Balmoral, public domain, expired copyright