Queen Elizabeth II (Update: the Queen has passed) (1 Viewer)

[Devildog]

I feel strangely emotional. I'm not really an anglophile and have no real interest in the royals. I know her position was complicated and included some of the nastiness of the 20th Century.

But she was the Queen for 21 years before I was even born, and my kids know who she is. It's quite remarkable and I feel like some little part of the world that I know, the world that has been in place my whole life, has passed on into history.

It's sad in its own way. The UK will be in mourning and I send my sympathies to the nation and all who treasured Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, whether in law, tradition, or simply in their own hearts.

I couldn't have said it better and feel exactly the same.

 

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Im learning all kinds of stuff.. apparently not only will they now have a King Charles, but will also have a ‘Queen Consort’… TIL

 

[Swamprat]

One heck of a ride, amazing.

I did see her in '97 in Edinburgh. I had completed the Royal Mile and as I was by the front gate of HolyRood, she was headed out in chauffer driven Bentley. There were maybe 5-10 of us there and she had the back window down and gave the queen wave... Was kinda cool. I've known a number of Brits and Scots and the vast majority have never seen her... Pure luck on my part.

 

[gboudx]

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

Who becomes next queen now?

 

[gboudx]

Who becomes next queen now?

Camilla is the Queen Consort as being married to the new king, Charles. But he may take a different name upon coronation.

 

[Paul]

I feel strangely emotional. I'm not really an anglophile and have no real interest in the royals. I know her position was complicated and included some of the nastiness of the 20th Century.

But she was the Queen for 21 years before I was even born, and my kids know who she is. It's quite remarkable and I feel like some little part of the world that I know, the world that has been in place my whole life, has passed on into history.

It's sad in its own way. The UK will be in mourning and I send my sympathies to the nation and all who treasured Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, whether in law, tradition, or simply in their own hearts.

Beautiful words - thanks Chuck.

 

[El Caliente]

Who becomes next queen now?

They told me that I wasn’t qualified, so I’m out.

 

[texasjefe]

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

She has passed. RIP. Remarkable life.

Netflix should get on this

 

[texasjefe]

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

It's sad in its own way. The UK will be in mourning and I send my sympathies to the nation and all who treasured Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, whether in law, tradition, or simply in their own hearts.

interesting this for UK is that there is a goodly chunk ready to mothball the monarchy
those voices were on pause while nature took its course, now i think they're about to have a BIG conversation about this

 

[Bleu Raeder]

I feel strangely emotional. I'm not really an anglophile and have no real interest in the royals. I know her position was complicated and included some of the nastiness of the 20th Century.

But she was the Queen for 21 years before I was even born, and my kids know who she is. It's quite remarkable and I feel like some little part of the world that I know, the world that has been in place my whole life, has passed on into history.

It's sad in its own way. The UK will be in mourning and I send my sympathies to the nation and all who treasured Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, whether in law, tradition, or simply in their own hearts.

Well said.

I have found it somewhat ironic that so many Americans are anglophiles, especially where the monarchy is concerned.

 

[saintmdterps]

She drove a truck and was a mechanic during WWII




By all accounts a kind soul. I don't really follow the royal family but Meghan Markle said the only person who was nice to her was the Queen Mother. Queen Elizabeth you will be missed. Peace and Blessings on your Journey.

 

[boutrous]

I feel strangely emotional. I'm not really an anglophile and have no real interest in the royals. I know her position was complicated and included some of the nastiness of the 20th Century.

But she was the Queen for 21 years before I was even born, and my kids know who she is. It's quite remarkable and I feel like some little part of the world that I know, the world that has been in place my whole life, has passed on into history.

It's sad in its own way. The UK will be in mourning and I send my sympathies to the nation and all who treasured Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, whether in law, tradition, or simply in their own hearts.

interesting this for UK is that there is a goodly chunk ready to mothball the monarchy
those voices were on pause while nature took its course, now i think they're about to have a BIG conversation about this

I think they should mothball it. Always go out on a high note. Charles.... will not be a high note.