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Global Moderator H/PC Oracle Posts: | 12,662 |
Location: | Southern California | Status: | |
| The UK has lost its Queen, Elizabeth II, who has worn the crown for the past 70 years. This has to be a day no citizen of the UK could have prepared for. As an American, I share in their grief over the loss of a beloved monarch. |
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Administrator H/PC Oracle Posts: | 17,950 |
Location: | United Kingdom | Status: | |
| Thanks Gregg. These will be difficult days for many of us. As I said in my post on the homepage, I'm feeling a profound sense of loss and grief myself.
When they cancelled the Privy Council yesterday, in my heart I knew, but I didn't lose hope. Didn't want to believe it. |
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Administrator H/PC Oracle Posts: | 17,950 |
Location: | United Kingdom | Status: | |
| (0_Jubilee-Maamalade-Tea.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 0_Jubilee-Maamalade-Tea.jpg (41KB - 1 downloads) |
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H/PC Vanguard Posts: | 3,656 |
Location: | Japan | Status: | |
| I am sorry to hear this news.
I love the Queen Elizabeth and Paddington Bear illustration.
Paddington has been one of my favorite picture books.
May she rest in peace. |
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Global Moderator H/PC Guru Posts: | 7,188 |
Location: | USA | Status: | |
| Classy old gal...loved the platinum junilee with Paddington Bear ..WW2 vets always hold a place of honor and respect with me. |
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Factor Fanatic Posts: | 62 |
Location: | United States | Status: | |
| She had an extremely long run as Queen, but it's still always surprising when death finally comes.
Genuinely, may she rest in peace. |
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Subscribers Factorite (Elite) Posts: | 181 |
Location: | Germany | Status: | |
| My condolescences. RIP, M´am. |
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Moderator H/PC Vanguard Posts: | 2,812 |
Location: | Choking on the stench of ambition in Washington DC | Status: | |
| Chris, that's a wonderful drawing, especially her tipped hat and everyday coat.
Jake |
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Subscribers H/PC Sensei Posts: | 1,195 |
Location: | Silicon Valley | Status: | |
| She was quite the remarkable lady. A steady figure and great example to everyone over so many decades.
Really like that illustration too.
May she rest in peace.
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Administrator H/PC Oracle Posts: | 17,950 |
Location: | United Kingdom | Status: | |
| The Jubilee skit that she did which the sketch is referring to
... and not forgetting of course
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Administrator H/PC Oracle Posts: | 17,950 |
Location: | United Kingdom | Status: | |
| A commentary free live stream of the procession from the Palace to Westminster Hall (much better than listening to the BBC or whomever incessantly waffle to fill air )
They're tolling the Great Bell ("Big Ben" ) every 60 seconds. I've never seen or heard that before. I've only ever heard it chime at the top of the hour. |
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Subscribers H/PC Elite Posts: | 690 |
Location: | Italy | Status: | |
| Rest in peace! I never inquired, but I think she was a good queen. |
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Administrator H/PC Oracle Posts: | 17,950 |
Location: | United Kingdom | Status: | |
| She was |
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