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Queen's accidental 'Thanks' post baffles royal fans
15 Nov
Summary
- The late Queen's rare social media post read only 'Thanks' for six minutes.
- Fans noticed the unusual brief message, speculating about its origin.
- Other royal family members are more active and personal on social media.
In 2020, a peculiar six-minute social media post from the late Queen Elizabeth II's official account, reading only 'Thanks', surprised royal followers. This brief, accidental message, which garnered over 1,200 likes and nearly 600 retweets, was never officially explained but was believed to be an internal communication. Such personal posts were exceptionally rare for the monarch, who typically signed off official communications with 'Elizabeth R.'.
Queen Elizabeth's few personal messages included her first Tweet in 2014, opening an exhibition, a thank you for 90th birthday wishes in 2016, and her first Instagram post in 2019, announcing an exhibition. These contrasted sharply with the current royal family's more frequent and personal social media engagement. For instance, Prince William often shares his support for Aston Villa and personal reflections on family life.
Concerns about excessive screen time, reportedly shared by the late Queen, are now echoed by Prince William. He has stated that his children do not own phones and emphasized the importance of in-person interaction. In 2024, he noted that adults also struggle with phone usage, urging greater balance between online and offline activities.
