Soldato
lol he did?
Queen Elizabeth II has passed away - keep posts civil and respectful
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Caporegime
That's nowhere near my favourite photo of your wife
Caporegime
R.I.P. & thank you your Majesty for a lifetime of service.
God save the King!
And thanks to OC/UK for following the tradition here of closing the forums on major events such as 9/11. - I expected it, and was plesantly surprised to see the tradition carry on.
God save the King!
And thanks to OC/UK for following the tradition here of closing the forums on major events such as 9/11. - I expected it, and was plesantly surprised to see the tradition carry on.
Soldato
Same. i got the news after infinished playing football yesterday. I usually head straight home after footy but last night i just sat down by the pitch for a while
RIP
Was quite a sudden, she was working right up until the end, I think that's added to the shock factor, one minute she's welcoming a new PM and then she's dead. I guess she doesn't need to be taken to a hospice/or nursing home for her last couple of weeks as she has staff etc. so if there were signs of a steep deterioration recently then it's not as clear to the public but I guess the risk of having say a stroke or something was always there given she's 96.
On one hand, it was expected, obviously, we all knew she didn't have long left, on the other hand it does feel very quick and now we're in a completely new era.
Was quite a sudden, she was working right up until the end, I think that's added to the shock factor, one minute she's welcoming a new PM and then she's dead. I guess she doesn't need to be taken to a hospice/or nursing home for her last couple of weeks as she has staff etc. so if there were signs of a steep deterioration recently then it's not as clear to the public but I guess the risk of having say a stroke or something was always there given she's 96.
On one hand, it was expected, obviously, we all knew she didn't have long left, on the other hand it does feel very quick and now we're in a completely new era.
Soldato
Have been helping out at local event and numerous people who know I’m a Brit wanted to talk about the Queen’s passing and pass on their condolences which I found very touching. Everyone said what a great loss the U.K. has suffered and how no-one could replace her nor serve their country for 70 years like she did.
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It's not an attitude, it's an observation. The UK is definitely worse off without the queen, from a status perspective. Let's not go into more detail and go off topic.
Nah, I think the oath contained her descendents/successors as well.
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Every area?? Use of food banks perhaps, yes. Exponential growth in the value of GBP? Have you seen GBP against USD since 2016?
I request we don't discuss this any further in this thread.
Commissario
She wasn't my boss for long (8 years) and I never met her (meet Anne) but was proud to have served in the capacity I did and was proud to wear the crown.
"It's not your cell you little oik, it's her majesties hotel and you are here as her guest, now pipe down"
GSTK
"It's not your cell you little oik, it's her majesties hotel and you are here as her guest, now pipe down"
GSTK
I did get the sense that she was pushing herself far too hard in the last few months and if she took the foot of the accelerator then maybe she would have lasted a little longer. But then again maybe she did it deliberately so that she can rejoin Philip again quicker
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Changed plans & visit my mum today (80 & always has adored the Queen) Took her some flowers spent some quality time together to watch the late morning/ afternoon coverage. Expect will take train up during week to pay respects.
Caporegime
The demographic on here has more respect than that.
I was the same and got quite emotional to the point it was difficult to sleep to comprehend what has happened. I remember even when Diana died that loads of my class mates were very emotional but for me it was sad but didn't really hit. This was completely the other way around. I have the upmost respect for people of her generation and it almost seems like she is the last of a kind that has been looking after this country as a whole.
I hope Charles can continue what she has been.
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I didn't expect to be affected by this, but I have been.
The Queen had always been there, for my whole life.
The Queen had always been there, for my whole life.
Soldato
For me, it's the passing of an era, and a person who worked tirelessly for her country and its people.
We shall never see her like again.
Caporegime
Was quite proud that a few of my gents put holiday requests in today so they can go down there.
All approved.
I disagree Rob, I treat as a mark of respect. Aren't all world leaders (irrespective of differences) invited to the funeral?
I genuinely feel that Her Majesty The Queen called time in her favourite place that she had spent so much time with the love of her life.