Why wasn't Teresa Bond's tombstone written as Tracy Bond?
James Bond was married to Teresa "Tracy" Bond in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Teresa was adamant that James referred to her as Tracy and NOT Teresa:
Tracy: Teresa was a saint. I'm known as Tracy.
James: Well, Tracy, next time.
James Bond also corrects her father when he refers to her as Teresa:
Draco: I am also Teresa's father.
James: Tracy?
Draco: Yes, Tracy. Tracy.
The last thing that James Bond tells Tracy is that "We have all the time in the world" at the end of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
James Bond is seen laying flowers on her tombstone in the film For Your Eyes Only.
Teresa Bond's tombstone is a personal sentiment by James Bond to her. The tombstone is sure to say "Beloved wife of James Bond" as well as the phrase "We have all the time in the world".
Since James Bond always referred to her as Tracy and she preferred that name, is there any evidence or reference from any Bond film on why the tombstone would read Teresa Bond rather than Tracy Bond?
Best Answer
There are certain rules in relation to what can be put on gravestones. Though these differ by authorities/ Diocese.
The Diocese of Oxford, for example, says that
"inscriptions must be simple, reverent and theologically acceptable; they may include appropriate quotations from the scriptures or literary sources." Nicknames or pet names are allowed, but in inverted commas.
Full rules pertaining to The Diocese of Oxford and burials can be seen here specifically section 4.6
If a similar rule was in place here the gravestone would need to read Teresa "Tracy" Bond - and the gravestone simply isnt big enough to accomodate this.
Other Diocese such as Birmingham ban nicknames in their totality and state that the name "as is displayed on their Birth Certificate should be used"
Here is a link showing this ruling being upheld Judge upholds ban on nicknames
If the graveyard was under regulations such of this then Tracy would not be able to be used at all.
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