THE SCOTSMAN: THE Queen has been left "exasperated and frustrated" by Tony Blair's legacy after a decade in office, friends have reportedly told a newspaper.
The Prime Minister's perceived lack of understanding of countryside issues has been a particular grievance, close confidantes disclosed, while many New Labour policies left her "deeply concerned".
Royal sources said that the Queen also believes privately that Blair and his government have meddled unnecessarily in Britain's heritage, including the reform of the House of Lords.
Concerns from military leaders that the armed forces have become "overstretched" by foreign commitments have also said to have worried her.
She suspects that Blair has spent too much time courting the favour of the United States at the expense of her beloved Commonwealth. Queen reveals’ exasperation’ over ‘meddling’ Tony Blair (more) By Nicholas Christian
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