RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

[Admiral Beez]

Queen Elizabeth II has died

Her son King Charles III pays tribute to his "beloved mother" who has died peacefully at Balmoral.

www.bbc.com

HM shown below visiting HMS Queen Elizabeth.

From an aviation POV, just think of what she saw; from biplanes to the beginnings of Mars missions.

 

[SaparotRob]

I'm saddened more than I thought I'd be.
My condolences to Her Majesty's Forum members and the Commonwealth.

 

[GTX]

Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral aged 96 after more than 70 years on the throne, Charles becomes King

King Charles III pays tribute to his "beloved mother" as millions mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland at the age of 96.

www.abc.net.au

A Princess At War: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans

During the Second World War, life changed dramatically for the people of Britain, including the Royal Family.

www.nationalww2museum.org

Even hardened republicans such as myself can acknowledge her service over the decades as a source of inspiration.

 

[GTX]

The little girl who was never meant to rule became the longest-reigning monarch

After inheriting the throne at just 25, Queen Elizabeth II gave a lifetime of service to the job, providing a bedrock of stability for the monarchy as the world shifted around her.

www.abc.net.au

 

[buffnut453]

In case you're wondering, that's 21 salutes....'cos I don't have that many artillery pieces.

Farewell Auntie Betty....may your successors continue in the mould you created.

 

[Wurger]

A very sad news.

 

[Snautzer01]

 

[GTX]

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

She was an iconic leader. It is sad. May she rest in peace.

 

[Admiral Beez]

The little girl who was never meant to rule became the longest-reigning monarch

After inheriting the throne at just 25, Queen Elizabeth II gave a lifetime of service to the job, providing a bedrock of stability for the monarchy as the world shifted around her.

www.abc.net.au

She was always meant to rule. Princess Elizabeth would have become Queen on 28 May 1972 when her issueless uncle King Edward VIII died.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Gees I hate this. She's was the last of the WW2 leaders. and I had so much respect for her.

RIP

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I'm no fan of royalty, but I do respect her devotion to duty. My sympathies to the Britons and Commonwealthers here.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I'm no fan of royalty, but I do respect her devotion to duty. My sympathies to the Britons and Commonwealthers here.

I expect Australia, NZ and much of the Caribbean will vote to become Republics before the end of 2023. Not out of disrespect to their historical ties to Britain, but just part of maturing as nations. Though ending HMAS, RAAF and such prefixes would be strange to my eye. Here in Canada, with linguistic and regional divides, we could never decide on a President, so His Majesty will rule over Canada for at least my lifetime.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I expect Australia, NZ and much of the Caribbean will vote to become Republics before the end of 2023. Not out of disrespect to their historical ties to Britain, but just part of maturing as nations. Though ending HMAS, RAAF and such titles would be strange to my eye. Here in Canada, with linguistic and regional divides, we could never decide on a President, so His Majesty will rule over Canada for at least my lifetime.

I know there's been a push in Australia to this end for the last few years.

 

[GTX]

I hope so but not something to be discussed right away.

 

[pbehn]

Gees I hate this. She's was the last of the WW2 leaders. and I had so much respect for her.

RIP

It was actually her mother who was Queen Elizabeth during WW2, however Her daughter as a princess used her considerable girlish charm to lighten the mood in those dark days for her parents and visitors, like Ike and Churchill who she had a game of football with. Few people have met the many leaders she met and very easy to forget how "A list" she and her husband were before she was queen.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I hope so but not something to be discussed right away.

Given the rules here, it's not a discussion I'll engage in, even if I knew more than the paltry bits I've read.

 

[GTX]

 

[Glider]

An interesting fact on the radio. She knew 15 Prime Ministers and 13 Presidents, that shows the experience that she had.

 

[Gnomey]

The epitome of being a figurehead and a stateswoman. Serving her country and doing her duty to the end. RIP ma'am