Off Topic The Queen

[John Wick]

I awoke this morning and my immediate thought was of the Queen and what an historical time we as a nation have lived with her.
My wife pointed out to me the jet age, the space age, the digital age, which she had read in the paper.
Throughout all of that the one constance was our Queen with grace, and dignity.
She will live on in my memory. RIP

No one will do what's she managed ever again. 70 years is unheard of. As your good lady has pointed out, the change in tech during her lifetime. She was on Zoom cracking on with Doctors. Over the years her family haven't helped with scandals, however she was there, dragging them back into line. Then there was Philips funeral, as said above, follows guidelines, sat alone, in her 90s following what the Government had put in place. Little did she know they were living it up on the drink.

 

[C19RK73]

I said to work today that with the passing of the queen and my mams terminal illness I can’t bring myself to do my work today as it’s actually got me in bits, they responded with log off and come back on if you can

 

[The Exile II]

I see the BBC aren't broadcasting any comedies until the period of mourning is over.

So Mrs. Brown's Boys will still be on.

 

[John Wick]

I see the BBC aren't broadcasting any comedies until the period of mourning is over.

So Mrs. Brown's Boys will still be on.

Totally agree. Very very unfunny.

 

[Snaggey]

Sarah Millican will still be on as well.

 

[Jack Ford]

RIP your majesty

You served us all well and with great dignity

 

[young2077]

Sarah Millican will still be on as well.

****ing hell she is ****e isn't she. Apparently James Corden is allowed on telly aswell!

 

[Chunksafc]

What a wonderful address from the King.

That must have been so hard for him.

God save the King

 

[Smug in Boots]

The Queen transcended politics. She was above it all and maintained that position, no matter what her MPs were up to. We never asked, and she never said, what her political views were. We might make assumptions about it but we'll never know for sure.

Like you, I don't want to start a political debate here but I believe this is the value in a constitutional monarchy. The Head of State remains separate from politics and is, therefore, a representative for everyone (if, as individuals, we choose to accept that).

Sadly Charles hasn't maintained the same detachment from political bias ...

... I don't believe he'll be a popular King once the reflected glory of his mam wears off.

 

[C19RK73]

What a wonderful address from the King.

That must have been so hard for him.

God save the King

I don’t know how he managed that, the day after my dad died I was an absolute wreck, respect to the king

 

[Chunksafc]

I don’t know how he managed that, the day after my dad died I was an absolute wreck, respect to the king

I said to our lass before he spoke, if he came on pissed and apologised that he'd had a good drink today I wouldnt have complained

 

[Smug in Boots]

I don’t know how he managed that, the day after my dad died I was an absolute wreck, respect to the king

There was only one way he'd get the title he's always wanted tbh.

Royals probably don't think, act or feel the way we do.

 

[John Wick]

I thought the King delivered that message fantastically. Over the years his voice was like a running joke for impressionists. But that, THAT was fantastic.

 

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Sadly Charles hasn't maintained the same detachment from political bias ...

... I don't believe he'll be a popular King once the reflected glory of his mam wears off.

I think most people loved and respected the Queen rather than the Royal family.

Most will be apathetic at best towards Charles and a lot more critical of his siblings.

 

[C19RK73]

There was only one way he'd get the title he's always wanted tbh.

Royals probably don't think, act or feel the way we do.

I honestly think it must have been done in a few takes and put together because grief to me is an uncontrollable emotion and at one point his lip wobbled and his eyes filled up, I don’t think it’s possible to stop it

 

[Smug in Boots]

I honestly think it must have been done in a few takes and put together because grief to me is an uncontrollable emotion and at one point his lip wobbled and his eyes filled up, I don’t think it’s possible to stop it

I'm a bit of a cynic in general mate, it's not anti-Royal.

I just know that these speeches aren't knocked out on the spur of the moment. They're planned well in advance unless it's a 'Diana' situation.

I'd bet Charles has been working on his for a while tbh.

 

[The Norton Cat]

Sadly Charles hasn't maintained the same detachment from political bias ...

... I don't believe he'll be a popular King once the reflected glory of his mam wears off.

Possibly true. Interestingly though, a lot of his political campaigning has been on subjects that are very popular at the moment; the environment, organic farming, integration of different faith groups.

 

[Smug in Boots]

Possibly true. Interestingly though, a lot of his political campaigning has been on subjects that are very popular at the moment; the environment, organic farming, integration of different faith groups.

I agree with his views on many aspects tbf.

 

[The Norton Cat]

I agree with his views on many aspects tbf.

Same here to be honest.

 

[rowley]

Sadly Charles hasn't maintained the same detachment from political bias ...

... I don't believe he'll be a popular King once the reflected glory of his mam wears off.

I'm afraid that is likely to be the case.

The Queen was bound to have had her political views, but had the sense of duty and restraint to keep them private.

The continuation of the institution of the monarchy depends entirely on this, and I doubt Charles will have either that restraint or self discipline .