By David Rennie in Brussels (Filed: 25/08/2005 - Daily Telegraph) ~
Some
years ago an American tourist, 'doing' Europe, remarked to a fellow
traveller on a bus in Stockholm, "You know, buddy, America is the most
democratic country in the world. Ordinary citizens can go to the White
House to see the President and discuss things with him".
The
man replied, "That’s nothing. In Sweden, the King and the people
travel on the same bus". The American laughed scornfully at this
ludicrous claim. It was not until the Swede reached his destination and
alighted from the bus that another traveller leaned over to enquire,
"Did you enjoy sharing your seat with King Gustav Adolph VI?"
By MoiMoii in Spain, today, now ~
I
know King Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofia, often walk in the streets
in very casual clothing, or shopping in some ordinary shops, with no
bodyguards escorting or hiding anywhere. Naturally they are also often
stopped by the public and some would approach them wishing to shake
hands or speak with the royalty. The King would smile, extend his hand
and chat with them briefly. He is so loved and respected by all his
subjects, he knows he doesn't need bodyguards.
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