Wearing a tiara is poor reward for life in posh prison: give the queen a break

WE MAY claim to be Ireland of the welcomes, but the queen’s visit sticks a shiv right in the middle of that claim.

Anyone who has listened to the public reactions over the past few weeks could not fail to come to the conclusion that this visit is all about us, not about her majesty.

Before making any comment, people feel the need to announce that they don’t like monarchies. Transpose that into private life, and it would mean that we would start greeting dinner guests at the door by saying “I wouldn’t be into accountants, myself, but you’re still very welcome.”