The Queen dies | Former IPCC Liang Dingbang was a translator: visit Hong Kong without pretense and do a lot of homework

Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.

During the Queen's lifetime, she visited Hong Kong twice before returning to Hong Kong, while Leung Ting-pong, SC and former IPCC chairman, served as the official translator during the Queen's first visit to Hong Kong.

In the classic photos of the Queen's visit to the market, Liang Dingbang is also seen accompanying him.

In an interview with "Hong Kong 01", Liang Dingbang pointed out that the Queen of England was very friendly and amiable: "I don't feel that I am high above the ground, without pretensions, like an ordinary person." He also believed that the Queen of England was professional when she visited Hong Kong, and believed that she "did A lot of homework."

During the trip, the Queen also took the initiative to ask him about his job in Hong Kong and whether he had been to the United Kingdom.

For the Queen's death, Liang admitted that he was very sorry, and believed that the Queen of England shouldered national responsibilities and was an example worthy of young people to learn from.

▼In 1975, the Queen of England visited Hong Kong for the first time▼

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Specially slow down your speech to help translators be disciplined and professional

The Queen of England visited Hong Kong with her husband, Prince Philip, in 1975. At that time, Leung Ting-pong served as the Kowloon Civil Affairs Commissioner, and he often handled translation work for the then Governor of Hong Kong, MacLehose.

Therefore, when the Queen of England visited Hong Kong, Liang was "named" as the Queen's official interpreter, and she had to accompany her during the trip.

He recalled that the preparations were very strict at the time: "On the 5th, I will go to more than 10 places, and each place must be inspected in advance, and then the final rehearsal will be done." Dress up as the Queen during rehearsal.

After the Queen arrived in Hong Kong, Liang Dingbang recalled that the 5-day schedule was very rushed, but she still remained easy-going: "Speaking slowly and loudly with a loud voice, I will be good to me when we are easy to listen to and help her translate. He also believes that the Queen of England has a self-disciplined personality and a very professional performance, and is quite clear about every detail during her visit to Hong Kong: "The places we go to are very complicated in all aspects, so I have prepared a long draft in advance, I believe He looked very clearly and did a lot of homework.”

Liang Dingbang (circled in red) served as the official translator during the Queen's first visit to Hong Kong.

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Friendly and friendly to the entourage and easy to talk to alone

Liang said that the Queen of England was very accurate when walking the route at that time: "I will never go wrong." In addition, he believes that the Queen of England is friendly and friendly to the accompanying staff. Liang had several separate conversations with the Queen during the trip. The atmosphere was quite relaxed, and the Queen took the initiative to ask Liang's job in Hong Kong and whether he had been to the UK.

When asked about the most profound experience with the Queen of England, Liang Dingbang pointed out that during the discussion with her in Aimin Village, a resident pointed out to her that they wanted to arrange their children to study in the United Kingdom, "The Queen of England immediately told her entourage and asked him to write down the situation, I believe that the Queen of England must have a Follow-up (follow-up).” He also said with a smile that a police superintendent followed the Queen closely to protect her safety, “When it’s a hot day, hold the cover up, and I asked her to be her mistress. James Bond covered it up, and he didn't laugh loudly."

In response to reports at the time that the reason for selecting Liang Dingbang as a translator was his "tall and handsome boy", Liang smiled and said, "Of course not", emphasizing that the candidate was decided by MacLehose. I believe that the requirement is a job professional, and one must also be familiar with the situation in Hong Kong.

Before leaving Hong Kong, the Queen also sent Liang an autographed photo of her and Prince Philip. However, Liang admitted that the photo has now been lost, and MacLehose later entertained him and other staff members. meal.

For the Queen's death, Liang Dingbang expressed his great regret, thinking that she was "a public servant worthy of our admiration in our time. She has worked for the country and the people all her life." example.

▼On September 9, citizens went to the British Consulate General in Hong Kong to mourn the Queen▼

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