QuoteAn annual ball thrown by the Queen for staff at her Balmoral residence – which was expected to take place on Thursday as usual – has now been shifted back until the day after Scots vote in their referendum on independence.
The question is, will Friday's ball be a celebration ... or a rather more sombre occasion?
"It might just be the most exclusive ball in the world because you cannot go there unless you are staff or, of course, a member of the royal family," said one worker. "You might even find yourself dancing with the Queen."
"It's quite a big ceilidh, with pipers and plenty of music, like something out of the movies. It's usually on this Thursday."
While no public announcement has been made about the event, some believe that the date was changed from the traditional Thursday in order to allow staff and those involved with working on the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire to vote in the referendum.
More: Queen's Balmoral staff ball moved back until day after referendum vote | UK news | The Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/sep/16/queen-balmoral-staff-ball-moved-referendum)
Cindy
I'm surprised they just decided to move it. The vote has been on the calendars for a while.
Well she will celebrate now !!! :happy20: NO !!! So proud of the Sots !!! :thumbsup: