RIP Queen Elizabeth II

[Trevor 57]

QEII has died overnight, now we have King Charles (not the cavalier kind )

[Yellow_Festiva]

This is sad news.

She was dedicated to her job right to the very last days.

But.... a while back (several weeks ago??) A chap was mentioned in the radio saying he was from the future and said the Queen was to die on the 8th September if I recall.

Edit: he predicted October 4.

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[Polyal]

Yes RIP, I am not a monarchist but credit were credit is due, she went through so much, saw and dealt with god knows how many issues and seems to keep it together.

GL UK.

[Citroënbender]

Finally at rest.

A true lifetime of service, the last forty-odd years of increased media intrusion must have been hell at times.

[marty351]

God save the King!

[Rallye Sport]

I'm not a monarchist but a family has lost their mother, grandmother and great grandmother and for them I feel.

[tbro4123]

I was asked once if I could spend an hour or two with anyone in history who would it be?


Queen Elizabeth II would be my answer, imagine what she has seen, who she has spoken to, what she has done ( imagine any royalty being a mechanic during World War 2)



Yes, today we have lost an incredible person whether you are a royalist or not.


RIP HRH.

[roKWiz]

A remarkable woman. RIP Queen Elizabeth.

[tweeked]

Amazing woman. Her passing......, it has made me think again about the monarchy.

I was a staunch republican in my earlier days, but now, looking at all the self-serving dingbats, crooks and liars we have managed to elect on both sides of politics, I will take this family that just serve, above anyone that we elect. We are just not good at it!

At least we know what we are getting, they spend many years being prepared, and then they understand their place as a head of state.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Like others here, I have no interest in the Monarchy, either formally or any of the goings-on of the individuals within the Royal Family.

However, QEII's passing is no doubt a significant historical event. And one that we should pay homage to. She is the longest serving English Monarch and the second longest Monarch in worldwide history.

I'm sure she had seen, and lived through, some significant historical events in her lifetime.

As RS said, there is a personal side of this that should not be lost. I find it bemusing that the person ascending the throne is expected to address the world so soon after losing a loved one. Having been through that experience myself, I couldn't possibly comprehend having to do that so stoically.

RIP Elizabeth.

[ford71V8]

My English-born wife didn't think much of my idea to play Never Mind the Bollocks this morning.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by ford71V8

My English-born wife didn't think much of my idea to play Never Mind the Bollocks this morning.

You're a **** stirrer.....

[HIPO]

oh god!

[MITCHAY]

Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.

RIP there will never be anyone like her. I'd like to share a beer with her and Warnie

I'm in full favour of a republic but she deserves our respect.

[Tonz]

[Electrolyte Burns]

R.I.P. Your Majesty.

[DJR-351]

I like this one to.

R.I.P.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

For those who may not be aware, it was announced this morning that there will be a national public holiday on Thursday 22nd September, to allow the public to celebrate the life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. For Victorians, that is followed by the AFL Grand Final public holiday on the Friday.

[Rallye Sport]

WA gets the Queens Birthday public holiday on Monday the 26th aswell. I can see a few sickies being thrown on the Friday

[mondeomatureguy]

Hi Guy's
Well i was listening to a Horse Trainer who was in the Royal Box with the Queen at Ascot.
he was saying "she knew more about Horse racing then he did"
.
In her time as Queen, she met 13 American Presidents out of 14 Lyndon johnson missed out meeting the queen.

RIP Queen Elizabeth.

[jaydee]

I saw where the AFLW indigenous round refused to do a 1 minute silence prior to the game out of respect, yet all players were expected to take the knee during BLM movement out of respect.
But I bet they all take the public holiday for National Day of Mourning.

May god save the queen

[fiestaz]

Huge moment in our history. RIP.

I have found it fascinating to watch the tradition and procedure after her passing.
Especially tonight’s procession.

[Tonz]

one thing about British pageantry, they leave the Americans looking like kindy kid amateurs.
The Poms have their pageantry locked down solid.

[Dr Terry]

Originally Posted by Tonz

one thing about British pageantry, they leave the Americans looking like kindy kid amateurs.
The Poms have their pageantry locked down solid.

Yes, the Poms do it well, I suppose they've had many centuries of practise.

Dr Terry

[buggerlugs]

Awesome send off. Fit for a Queen.............

[FTE217]

Watched most of it with the wife, just wow what a process and planning.
I'm sure HRH made sure the agenda was as we saw and befitting to her devoted service over all that time...........
I was wondering what was going through her children and grand childrens minds at times.
Harry and the wife for eg what has become, what goes through his mind, brothers William Harry on such different wave lengths.
Andrew, what he's done.
Watching the emotional out pouring of such a Matriarch one wonders whats to become of them all.
May she RIP, I thought it was nice thinking she was with Philip now and her parents.

[LG17]

The whole week has been filled with pageantry as only the British seem to be able to do.

[Citroënbender]

I’m a bit dirty on the states who saw fit to slap double demerits on a unique holiday.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’m a bit dirty on the states who saw fit to slap double demerits on a unique holiday.

Usually starts the day before as well so they can catch all the early runners