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The end of an era: Sleep Well, Ma'am.

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  1. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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    Sad news today. I have to say that I'm a little bit more upset about this than I thought I might be.
    My thoughts are with the Royal Family, the Household Staff, and her friends.
    In my estimation there have been few, if any, better servants to the country and certainly not in the past fifty years. I'm not sure the country as a whole is in the best position to deal with this now.
    Tonight I am quite sad. That is enough.
    Thank you for your Service, Ma'am.
     
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    yorkshirehornet Well-Known Member

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    The end of an era....... So sad.... She was such a great servant of our Country and Commonwealth........ <rose>:emoticon-0152-heart<rose>

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  4. Mexican Hornet

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    Fair play, she did what most of those twats don't do.

    She led by example.

    QEPD <rose>
     
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    A great servant for this country with such great longevity.

    RIP,
     
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    Scullion Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for starting this thread Fez.
    I don't think I can add to what has already been said.
    May you rest well your majesty, you have earned it.
     
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    Somebody reminded me of the words that Queen Elizabeth II spoke following the 9/11 bombing in US

    “Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love.”

    this is so true about how I (and I guess many more) feel right now

    Rest evermore in peace alongside the love of your life Your Majesty
     
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    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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    I read this this morning... made me late for work!
     
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    Even on the news here last night (Thurs) there was a 20 minute slot for her from the off.

    I guess I underestimated her reach.
     
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    Macron even referred to her as his Queen, not as a Monarch but as a world leader
     
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    More than you will ever know Mex
     
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    Charles passed his first test today with flying colours

    Instead of driving into Buck House he got out of the car and greeted everyone who had waited outside, shook hands with everyone he could and even got kisses and flowers from a couple of the women

    His mum taught him well
     
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    Yes...very important too... he has grasped the moment well
     
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    I found this very touching, pinned to the gates at Sandringham.
     

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    And pointless
     
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    Seems harsh indeed .

    Sure they can carry on after the funeral has ended with activities and events ?

    Seen some supermarkets are closing so staff can watch which is a nice touch .
     
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    Comedy gold if it weren't so damned tragic. Who do they think they are? One of my mates and a fellow Hornet works for them up in Nottinghamshire... I must get his opinion!
     
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