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... idle speculation ... The Queen passes and Charles (Charles III) takes the throne, but passes the title via coronation to Prince William. If Charles III takes the crown, the people may call for the Monarchy to be abolished. Camilla will gnash her teeth in frustration. Some of the 53 countries might choose that time to sever ties and become a republic. Republicanism arises in Britain. Beer is still warm. --chris We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~ Benjamin Franklin. "If anyone in this country doesn't minimise their tax, they want their head read, because as a government, you are not spending it that well, that we should be donating extra...: Kerry Packer SIGForum: the island of reality in an ocean of diarrhoea. | |||
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Camilla is definitely the albatross. I don't think anyone in the country likes her. | |||
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She has been a friend to our Country and served with dignity and honor. I will pray for her family when she passes. | |||
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Why American give a damn about the UK royal family is beyond me. I don't understand the infatuation. As we get closer to the 4th, I will thank my God that we fought that incestuous family and threw off the yoke. _____________________________ Off finding Galt's Gulch | |||
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I have memories of seeing the photos of her coronation, probably in National Geographic; and probably seeing newsreels in black and white (we didn’t have a TV in 1953). So her reign would correspond to most of my life. I don’t think she did right by Diana, though. _________________________ “Remember, remember the fifth of November!" | |||
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Put me in the camp of not getting the prevalent attitude here... now, I don’t understand the sentiment towards the royal family at all... I truly don’t. On a personal level it does not interest me a single bit. But to denegrate the culture and traditions of our closest ally? That is absurd. A country’s national identify IS, in large part, their historical culture and traditions. It is important and I will absolutely respect that. When this occurs my thoughts and prayers will be with our friends. It is no wonder our resident British member gets surly from time to time as the behavior here is boorish and rude to a nation that is irreversibly tied to our own. And besides all that, what harm does it do to us if they observe their traditions? I think all of us could learn a thing or two about behaving with class and dignity from The Queen. That stereotype about rude and crass Americans? I get it. | |||
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A very sensible post, Sir, if I might be permitted to say so without attracting the usual untoward and unwelcome comments. Even though I am only part-British, I DID serve the crown as a soldier and officer for thirty-three years. I remember seeing the Queen on her drive-around London a few days after the coronation, and I've met her husband on a number of occasions - he is Colonel-in-Chief of my part of the British Army. The British Royal family is an institution, of that there can be no doubt, and actually earns UK and Commonwealth literally billions of pounds every year through the incredible amout of hard work they spend furthering the interests of the UK and Commonwealth - the largest peace-time association of friendly nations that the world has ever seen. HMtQ is a lady who has dedicated her life to duty 'my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be dedicated to my people and duty that pertains to them.' She has kept her word since 1952, unfailingly. Is that something to scoff at? I think not. tacThis message has been edited. Last edited by: tacfoley, | |||
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I too concur with the above two postings. While I am an American (retired military), Her Majesty has been an anchor of stability in a sea tossed by political troubles for over 60 years. She has remained true to her Oath. The Special Relationship between the US and Britain has been forged over the years of mutual interest and cooperation, and are thankfully being repaired by President Trump after what Obama did to it. The world will be a different place when she passes from the scene. Those who call for the abolishment of monarchy as it being outdated and anachronistic fail to see the value in the living History it represents. Without the Monarchy, Britain would be a place with a lot of old buildings and castles and dampish weather; it would France but with lousy food. --------------------- DJT-45/47 MAGA !!!!! "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." — Mark Twain “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” — H. L. Mencken | |||
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I remember my mother staying up all night, or getting up in the middle of the night, listening to the radio broadcast of her wedding, or the Coronation or both. No TV in those days of course. My mother was a few years older than the Princess, and was an admirer all her life. Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me. When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown | |||
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This. She is a great woman - and I held this opinion before I even swore loyalty to Her Majesty. | |||
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Step by step walk the thousand mile road |
Charles does a "happy dance" so hard and long he suffers a fatal heart attack, having never been crowned King. King William rules long, and well, reestablishing the Empire through economic, gastronomic, and military conquest.
Damn straight. She does her duty well, and IMO is one of the greatest sovereigns of modern times. Nice is overrated "It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government." Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018 | |||
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One cannot know what they do not know. I understand and agree with your sentiment. To habe that "one", "that family" in which to always look to ....an example, a way in which to measure ones self .... Our hero's have degraded ...... In so many areas. Jmo | |||
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Very true! But the Left hates the current White House administration so much, they gladly would want to be back under British rule. I'm surprised this hasn't been discussed on CNN already. LOL. | |||
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He is thinking of Kim Jung Un. Charles will take the throne. Why wouldn't he? He's next. That is the way it works. Tradition. The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. | |||
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I've often wondered what the UK is going to do with the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth after she passes that is on hundreds if not thousands of things like police badges, military insignia, public places, everywhere. Will that need to be changed out? That's got to be a huge cost! I'm talking about this: 
He most likely will choose a new name and not go by Charles which IIRC is not a popular King's name there. It may be something like Edward IX or George VII. | |||
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Since apparently, everyone already knows the “code” phrase for her death; why not just call up the PM and say, “Hey, the Queen died. Thought you’d want to know...” _______________________________________________________ despite them | |||
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I think the Queen Mum is a class act. I too remember her support during the aftermath of 9-11. A true overseas supporter of the US and an amazing record of service for country. I will hate to see her go. End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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| Step by step walk the thousand mile road |
Oh, to do a prank call to Charles.... < two ringydingys > < two ringydingys > < two ringydingys > < Charles' assistant > Yes? < Me > I must speak with His Magesty, immediately. For his ears only. < Charles > This is Charles. You have a confidential message for me? < Me > That is correct, sir. The message reads: "London Bridge is down. London Bridge is down." < Charles > Muffled sound of a body and phone falling to the floor < Me > GOTCHYA! Nice is overrated "It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government." Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018 | |||
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To be fair, Diana was a certifiable nutjob. ________________________________________________________ "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton. | |||
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The Queen Mum, AKA the Queen's Mother, passed away in 2002 at the age of 101. | |||
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