Boss Lady AKA 事頭婆 A Hong Kong Way to address Queen Elizabeth II
During the era of British Hong Kong, the nominal employer of Hong Kong civil servants was the reigning British monarch—such as Queen Elizabeth II (reigned 1952–
2022). During her reign, official
government correspondence bore the heading "On Her Majesty's Service." Furthermore, Elizabeth II was a constant presence in the daily lives of Hong Kong
people: her portrait hung in the offices of public institutions—including government departments, police stations, the Legislative Council, and the courts; the British national anthem, "God Save the
Queen," accompanied by her portrait, was broadcast by Hong Kong's two major television stations—TVB and ATV—before they signed off for the night (a practice that continued through the 1980s); and her effigy (commonly known as the "
Queen's Head") appeared on Hong Kong postage stamps and coins minted prior to 1993. Consequently, the term "
Si Tau Po 事頭婆" (literally "the female boss") became a common local moniker for Elizabeth II. It is argued that this nickname reflected the historical context of the time and mirrored the status the
Queen held in the hearts of the Hong Kong
people.
Did The Boss Lady actually parachuted out with James
Bond for the London Olympics?
No that was a stunt double for the Boss Lady.
Now the Boss Lady has pass away, Wouldn't that make King
Charles the III the Boss?
Only if you live in the Commonwealth.
Miss you Boss Lady
