Disappointment As Royal Family Expresses Little Interest In Death of Old Lady in Leeds
 

There has been widespread disappointment at the general lack of interest shown
by the Royal Family towards the sad death of Bettie Smith, 87, from Leeds.

"It's a sad sign of the times, I suppose," said one relative. "I guess she just didn't
mean anything to them."

The Queen in particular has been criticised for appearing on television on the
day of the death wearing a jewel-encrusted 'crown'. Mrs. Smith spent most of
her life in poverty and her grandson said today that the Queen was "blatantly
taking the piss."
 

--HM The Queen: Deeply moved....not.
 

"The Royals are busy people," said a palace spokesman. "I'm afraid the death
of some old lady, however nice a person she was, does warrant much attention
in this household."

Prince Philip was more unequivocal: "One really doesn't give a shit," he told
reporters.
 
 

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