Things Not Looking Good for HM The Queen.

[mawnansmiff]

Headlining on most UK TV channels, her family are quickly making it to Balmoral Castle.

Summary​

1. The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, a statement from Buckingham Palace says
2. Her doctors are concerned for her health, following further evaluation this morning, it says
3. But the palace adds the 96-year-old monarch "remains comfortable"
4. Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne are at Balmoral and Prince William is travelling there
5. Prince Harry and Meghan are also making their way to Scotland, as are Prince Andrew and Prince Edward
6. Prime Minister Liz Truss says "the whole country will be deeply concerned by the news"
7. The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was sending his prayers and the first ministers of Scotland and Wales joined well-wishers in sending their thoughts.

Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled there, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way.

www.bbc.co.uk

Regards,

Jay.

 

[tbradsim1]

We will never see the likes of her again!

 

[mawnansmiff]

I reckon she recently had a fall, the close up picture of her shaking hands with Dizzy Lizzy earlier in the week shows her right hand almost black with bruises.

Regards,

Jay.

 

[hugodrax]

Well, I like her. She's seen some crud in her day and certainly did her best.

 

[avail]

Great admirer, here...

 

[avail]

In recent years, I have viewed and listened to this rendition dozens of times...

 

[mso489]

Elizabeth II has made an art of fulfilling her royal duties long after the splendors of the job have worn off. I hope she can be with us a while longer; few have had such a gracious public life blessed with such longevity.

 

[Servant King]

 

[alaskanpiper]

Say what you will about the Royal Family when it comes to politics, money, racism, etc. (not here of course) but it’s difficult not to admire the longevity of her “reign” and what she has done with it, particularly in navigating the complexity of a continuously evolving role of a what it means to be a Monarch over decades of immense change.

Here’s to hoping she stays with us a while longer. Definitely one of those figures who’s passing would create a marked line of before and after for nearly everyone alive today.

 

[condorlover1]

Having Meg and Harry drop by would certainly encourage anyone to shuffle off this earth!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Having Meg and Harry drop by would certainly encourage anyone to shuffle off this earth!

Of anyone on that list I would have thought Prince Andrew would have elicited the most stomach churning response.

 

[kcghost]

She has provided us with vision of what being a royal means. I've admired her since I found out she served in the army during WWII. As an 18 year old in 1945 she signed up as a maintainance person in a transportation unit. She is a person who understands her role and tries to fill it. Unfortunately her children didn't conduct themselves as nearly as well. I expect when she passes it will mark the end of royal rule in Britain. The Aussies, Kiwis, and the Canadians are ready to cut and run.

 

[lraisch]

I honor the lady for all she has done. From doing her part during WWII to conducting herself with grace and dignity through all the long years of her reign. It also seems she has a wicked sense of humor which I appreciate.

What I find funny though, is the way she is often referred to here in the US as simply "the Queen". It's almost as though she is the only queen in the world or as if 1776 never happened!

 

[paulfg]

She has provided us with vision of what being a royal means. I've admired her since I found out she served in the army during WWII. As an 18 year old in 1945 she signed up as a maintainance person in a transportation unit. She is a person who understands her role and tries to fill it. Unfortunately her children didn't conduct themselves as nearly as well. I expect when she passes it will mark the end of royal rule in Britain. The Aussies, Kiwis, and the Canadians are ready to cut and run.

After such a long reign, would now be the perfect time to end the monarchy?.
I cant see her children/grandchildren doing such a job

 

[condorlover1]

And replace the institution with what? A President? That seems to have worked out well! I think some things are best left alone. Turn Britain into a republic and you will have an army of Putin's or worse trying to become Maximum Leader for Life. Take out the monarchy and throw in a charismatic politician and you are one step away from the next Mosley bringing their demented dreams to life. Charles may talk to plants but on the whole its better the devil you know!

 

[captainsousie]

Having Meg and Harry drop by would certainly encourage anyone to shuffle off this earth!

I've met the guy. Oddly, for all he's done (and been accused of) he's a rather charming guy. Of course they've said that about others with bad reputations.

 

[captainsousie]

Of anyone on that list I would have thought Prince Andrew would have elicited the most stomach churning response.

Sorry, meant to quote that one in my post above. Proofreading for the win!