The Queen was in Glasgow when she formally met Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister.
EIIR: "How nice to see you Mr. Salmond."
AS: "Nice to see you Your Majesty. Now, what are we going
to call Scotland when we win Independence?
EIIR: "Oh dear, one hasn't considered that yet!"
AS: "How about calling it a 'Kingdom' and then I will be
King?
EIIR: "Near! One doesn't think that is appropriate."
AS: "How about 'Empire' then I can be an Emperor?
EIIR: "Near! In one's dreams!"
AS: "All right! So how about calling it a 'Principality' and
then I can be a Prince?"
EIIR: "Near, Mr. Salmond! I think we will let it remain a
'country' and you can carry on as you are."
