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Post by Holly on Sept 8, 2022 13:38:11 GMT -5
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Post by heatwavedave on Sept 8, 2022 14:47:08 GMT -5
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 8, 2022 18:54:19 GMT -5
My sympathies to all that have loved her and looked to her for inspiration and her devotion to service. RIP QE2. eddiejinnj
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Post by erik on Sept 8, 2022 21:53:46 GMT -5
Truly tragic a moment in the history of England, which had to suffer more than most through two of the most brutal wars in human history (WW I and II), interpersonal tragedies (the death of Princess Diana), and the diminution of the size of its empire over the last century. While holding the title of the crown is really only ceremonial and carries no actual political powers, it is nevertheless a part of living history; and Elizabeth II lived that history longer than any of her predecessors, for seventy years.
She is now for the ages, but her memory lives on, for Britons and Americans alike.
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Post by fabtastique on Sept 9, 2022 1:51:14 GMT -5
As a UK citizen, this is a monumental change for us. We are mourning as a nation and its a huge loss, its all very sad.
The Queen had an amazing reign, 70 years and during that time has seen so much change - politically, socially, economically ... She has been a constant source of strength and leadership and judging from the comments made from past politicians and world leaders she has provided political advice and direction (even though she has no political power) and shown immense diplomatic skills on the home and world stage.
But lets not forget that she has lived to a grand age 96 years and had the most wonderful life - which I'm sure she very much enjoyed and was thankful for.
It will be interesting to see the change that will come from our new King, Charles III
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Post by rick on Sept 9, 2022 2:56:59 GMT -5
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Post by Dianna on Sept 9, 2022 4:54:01 GMT -5
Yes, indeed... Interesting, as far as the The British Monarchy most of us living today only know of Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State. Most of us weren't around or were too young to remember her Father, George VI. RIP. |
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Post by rick on Sept 9, 2022 5:39:38 GMT -5
Mick Jagger’s Tweet —
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Post by rick on Sept 10, 2022 4:55:55 GMT -5
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Post by rick on Sept 11, 2022 1:59:51 GMT -5
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Post by Holly on Sept 13, 2022 22:27:37 GMT -5
this was cute
the Dancing Queen
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Post by rick on Sept 15, 2022 22:13:29 GMT -5
I tried to post this before but the site wasn't accepting it. It somewhat reminds me of the cover of Linda's "Lush Life," which, of course, was after this photo of Queen Elizabeth II with her dogs.  |
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Post by rick on Sept 20, 2022 15:50:34 GMT -5
Ssw a post on Instagram and I should have saved it, but it said something to the effect of now James Bond 007 won't be "On HER Majesty's Secret Service." I did a cursory search on Wikipedia and it seems as if Ian Fleming began writing the James Bond stories right around the time that Elizabeth became Queen.
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