English tears [passing of Queen Elizabeth II]

[bt3]

We stand with our English friends, especially now. New Prime Minister and passing of the Queen. Love live England.

 

[Doodski]

I cracked opened the rye and poured 3 fingers a ~hour ago and raised the tumbler in respect.

 

[antcollinet]

She was a phenomenon. You have to be 69+ to have been born before she was Queen. You have to be in your mid to late 70's to ever have been aware of her Father as King.

She took on the role at age 25, and has sacrificed* her entire adult life to serving her country. She was still working (inviting our new prime minster to be so) just 2 days ago.


*I use the word advisedly. The monarchy as an institution chews people up and spits them out. Of the institution, I am not a fan. Of our late Queen I have little but respect. We'll never see her like again.

 

[Timcognito]

My mother is 96. This will be blow to her. My condolences to my UK friends.

 

[amirm]

My condolences to UK and all the other countries that celebrate her as their queen. May her long life and memories be a blessing to you all.

 

[AlmaAtaKZ]

RIP

 

[DSJR]

Others here from the UK may feel the same. The Queen was always *there* and a kind of stabilising presence during many turbulent events. In shock a bit right now... R.I.P. Ma'am and thank you...

 

[antcollinet]

Her first prime minister Churchill was born in 1874. Her latest, Truss in 1975


I like to think she held on so she could see Johnson booted out the door of No 10.

 

[pjn]

We stand with our English friends, especially now. New Prime Minister and passing of the Queen. Love live England.

I feel surprisingly sad given that I’m not a royalist at all. Very dignified and admirable person

 

[manisandher]

You only realise the value of something when it's gone.

 

[amirm]

I added a few words to the title so more people know what it is about.

 

[_thelaughingman]

My condolences to all Brits. She was a steadfast anchor of leadership and humility in the face of adversity, she will be known for her service more than her title.

 

[oldsysop]

Queens and kings in 2022

 

[JSmith]

Goodbye Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, RIP.


JSmith

 

[DonR]

Queens and kings in 2022

Have you seen the type of person people elect to be heads of state?

 

[Doodski]

Have you seen the type of person people elect to be heads of state?

That is sometimes a mind blowing thing. One would think a really well educated expert at something would be elected but nope. We see all sorts of backgrounds. I suppose that's democracy in action.

 

[Chrispy]

That is sometimes a mind blowing thing. One would think a really well educated expert at something would be elected but nope. We see all sorts of backgrounds. I suppose that's democracy in action.

Kind of reminds me of "popular" people vs capable people. Kind of like high school over and over again.

 

[Doodski]

Kind of reminds me of "popular" people vs capable people. Kind of like high school over and over again.

True that!

 

[Vacceo]

Have you seen the type of person people elect to be heads of state?

I have also seen the kind people do not. I live in a place under a monarch who's an absolute criminal.

 

[tomtoo]

She was easy to like.