Her Majesty Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, and Defender of the Faith, flopped into a finely appointed chaise lounge and kicked off her ivory heels.
"Phillip? Phillip? One is absolutely fucked. One has been one one's bloody feet all day and now one needs some attention."
"Bloody hell woman!" Prince Phillip answered exasperated, "I gave you attention this morning. And last night. There is only so much one man can do for the crown."
"Fine then you bugger off to the ambassador's dinner on your own, one can't be bothered anymore."
"Honestly, I would prefer it! At least on one's own, one's arse might remain unmolested!" Prince Philip stormed from the gold leafed room in a huff.
The Queen sighed. It was 1966, the middle of the swinging 60's, she had just turned 40 and every other person in London, or so it seemed, was shagging and enjoying themselves.
But the battle of Shropshire wasn't won with a single charge she thought to herself.
She rang the small bell on the Edwardian side table, and in no time at all, a tall, thin young man, with a startling straight posture appeared at her side.
"Granville, one needs one's special time."
"As you wish ma'am. Will we require the use of the cabinet today ma'am?" Granville answered stiffly.
He referred to the Queen's collection of antique toys and marital aids.
"No, Granville, one just requires your special attention."