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Old 08-09-22, 20:49
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It is a sad day to wake up and hear that the Queen has passed. I am not what one might call a Royal ( I did, a long time ago, swear allegiance to the crown) To me, she has been absolutely stellar. in every respect. I will miss the stability that she brought to the world. My respect to her.
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Old 08-09-22, 21:13
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It is a sad day to wake up and hear that the Queen has passed. I am not what one might call a Royal ( I did, a long time ago, swear allegiance to the crown) To me, she has been absolutely stellar. in every respect. I will miss the stability that she brought to the world. My respect to her.
Yes, this is very sad. She has been my Queen, Canada's Queen all my life and as good a one as you will ever get. This will take some time to fully sink in.
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Old 08-09-22, 21:18
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To borrow from another source, the second Elizabethan Era has ended.
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Old 08-09-22, 21:35
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Thank you for your service Your Majesty
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Old 08-09-22, 22:56
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R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth

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Old 09-09-22, 01:51
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I lowered my maple leaf flag to half mast in acknowledgement. Tomorrow I will join two couples from the neighbourhood, and we will toast to her reign and to the new king. My wife bought a very pricey little bottle of Balmoral single malt scotch at Buckingham palace on one of her trips to UK. It has been in the cupboard waiting for such an occasion. (( Most single malt tastes like cough syrup, so I am going to enjoy the moment and hopefully the whiskey too. ))
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Old 09-09-22, 02:11
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It is a sad day to wake up and hear that the Queen has passed. I am not what one might call a Royal ( I did, a long time ago, swear allegiance to the crown)
As did, I suspect, many here on this Forum. Sworn allegiance to the Sovereign, her Heirs and Successors . Same Crown, worn under different names around the world. For a large proportion of the world, for many generations still living in those countries, Queen Elizabeth has always been their Sovereign.

In Australia, the debate of becoming a Republic has been discussed a few times, but always put to rest out of respect while the Queen of Australia's reign continued, as being "not the right time to talk about it". Now that the "Heirs and Successors" come into play, I expect there will now be much vigorous discussion on the matter, based on there not (yet) being anywhere near as much respect for the new Monarch.

While the Queen did not play a direct role in the politics and governments of the Commonwealth, her presence gave a remarkable stability and moderation to those countries for 70 years that, I believe, has not been replicated anywhere else in the world in modern times, and quite possibly at any time in history.
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Old 09-09-22, 02:38
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As did, I suspect, many here on this Forum. Sworn allegiance to the Sovereign, her Heirs and Successors . Same Crown, worn under different names around the world. For a large proportion of the world, for many generations still living in those countries, Queen Elizabeth has always been their Sovereign.

In Australia, the debate of becoming a Republic has been discussed a few times, but always put to rest out of respect while the Queen of Australia's reign continued, as being "not the right time to talk about it". Now that the "Heirs and Successors" come into play, I expect there will now be much vigorous discussion on the matter, based on there not (yet) being anywhere near as much respect for the new Monarch.

While the Queen did not play a direct role in the politics and governments of the Commonwealth, her presence gave a remarkable stability and moderation to those countries for 70 years that, I believe, has not been replicated anywhere else in the world in modern times, and quite possibly at any time in history.
Well said, complete concurrence.

I knew it was coming, but hoped it wouldn't have started today, however the "scrap the Monarchy and become a republic more like the Americans (we hate)" crazies are out in force on this most solemn of days.

I've toasted Her passing with an old friend and we both got weepy.
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Old 09-09-22, 03:43
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I am sad. My only Queen for 56 years now.

Long live the King.

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Old 09-09-22, 14:52
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Our Queen. Phillip came to me today, and said it was time to go.

I looked at him and smiled, as I whispered that "I know"

I then turned and looked behind me,
and seen I was asleep.

All my Family were around me, and I could hear them weep.

I gently touched each shoulder, with Phillip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked, with My Angel guide.

Phillip held my hand, as he lead the way, to a world where Kings and Queens,
are Monarch's every day.

I was given a crown to wear, or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here, they are worn by everyone.

I felt a sense of peace, my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country, as the peoples friend.

Thank you for the years, for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again, in our Palace up above. RIP

“LONG LIVE THE KING”
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Old 10-09-22, 23:51
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From a very young age I have followed and admired the British culture, its culture and its customs. Argentina has many buildings and constructions made by the British, when they built the great railway network that my country came to have. Reading Winston Churchill's memoirs brought me closer to the monarchy and what it means for the entire commonwealth of nations. The death of the queen has been sad news, our newscasts followed the news at all hours. We will miss hearing from her.
Rest in Peace Dear Queen!
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I lowered my maple leaf flag to half mast in acknowledgement. Tomorrow I will join two couples from the neighbourhood, and we will toast to her reign and to the new king. My wife bought a very pricey little bottle of Balmoral single malt scotch at Buckingham palace on one of her trips to UK. It has been in the cupboard waiting for such an occasion. (( Most single malt tastes like cough syrup, so I am going to enjoy the moment and hopefully the whiskey too. ))
I, too, lowered my flag to half staff (mast?)...it is the Union Jack on a 20' pole on my front lawn.

My other flag, the Red Ensign, flies horizontally and cannot, unfortunately, be lowered.
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Old 12-09-22, 11:12
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Out of all the Empires that have existed since time immemorial and of all the Monarchs that have ruled over them, how incredibly lucky I am to have lived all my life under the very, very best of them.
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Old 03-10-22, 04:39
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Hi David

I couldn't resist posting it. I felt it to be a bit more personal than the normal condolences we use for funerals. I have been lucky to to have been alive to see her ascend to the throne and throughout her 70 year reign. I was lucky enough as a lad in the Cub Scouts, to have been part of a honour guard when she visited our small town of Renmark on the Murray during her Australia tour in 1953. Now We watch a new King. King Charles III on the Throne. A time in history we were all lucky to be part of.

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