Is it true that Her Majesty the Queen of England refers to herself as 'one'?

Question

LIke if she wanted to say 'I want to go' she'd rather say 'One wants to go'. If this is true, is there any reason for this - historical, tradion, custom or convention for this?

I would appreciate your contributions.

Answer 1

Is it true that Her Majesty the Queen of England refers to herself as 'one'?

- No because she isn't the Queen of England so a trick question. Hasn't been a Queen of England since 1603.

Answer 2

I think the tradition is for the monarch of Britain to refer to themselves as "we", referring to the fact that he/she represents all of the people of the country.

Answer 3

When she wants to sleep with Phillip does she say "one wants to give one, one"

Answer 4

These Days..... Wouldn't it be "WE"

Answer 5

She uses it in her formal speech, but that is proper English. One does refers to oneself and not myself in the true English.

Answer 6

Anyone acquainted with standard British or American English style would use "one" instead of "you" if already writing or speaking in the third person (he, she, it, they) in a university-level article, essay, or speech.  If you start in third person, stay in third person throughout a composition or speech rather than switching back and forth between third and second person (you).  

Save first person singular (I, me, myself) and first person plural (we) as well as second person (you) for informal and personal writing; for example, when teaching a skill or giving directions; for example, "You turn right at the next corner."   Also, if you start in the singular, stay in the singular.  If you start in the plural, it confuses your audience to switch to the  singular.  I've taught as much for years to American college freshmen.

Answer 7

No she does not!

LMAO.

Answer 8

shes probably says that trying to be posh but to be hounest its a bit stupid

Answer 9

she is just using proper english.

when speaking/writing in a formal way, one would usually do this.

Answer 10

It was common English usage among the upper classes of her generation.

Answer 11

nope... NEO is the only "One"