Quebec City, Canada: 'A rotten priest-ridden community who are the completest passengers & who won't do their bit in anything & of course not during the war !!' (23 Aug 1919)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The King expresses deep prejudice against a Canadian city and its residents.
- In plain terms
- The monarch insults Quebec City and its people harshly.
- What can you take from it?
- Public figures can hold and express very private biases.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did the King say this?
- How does this change our view of royalty?
Another view
This reflects private feelings not intended for public record.
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