Queen Elizabeth ll

[Mike]

Our Queen, I know that there are several here who like and admire,
the Queen and like to hear stories attached to her.

The Queen is a trained vehicle mechanic and an ambulance driver,
these occupations, were her position in the Army during WWll, she
did all the training to attain the position, she drove ambulances through
London during, or after bombing raids.

Interesting information I think, so she knows life outside a Palace better
than we who were born outside and have never lived in one.

Mike.

 

[Aunt Bea]

The Queen has worn many hats and a scarf or two.

I've always enjoyed the little glimpses of Her Majesty's family life as a mom or granny.

 

[katlupe]

For some reason she has always intrigued me. When my bf got his new dog this year, it led me onto a whole other side of her.

 

[PamfromTx]

I have always admired her.

 

[Bellbird]

It is good to see the Queen enjoying the celebrations of her 70 year reign. She deserves all the accolades, this has been a frightful 12 months for her where her family is concerned, then there was the death of Prince Philip, her rock.

 

[hollydolly]

The Palace is refusing to reveal whether the Queen is suffering from Covid today... which means she probably has caught it..

 

[Tish]

I absolutely adore her, she has always been there.
My favorite story about her is when a Saudi prince came to visit and she took him for a rather fast bumpy car ride lol, she is such an amazing woman.

 

[helenbacque]

She is a remarkable woman.

 

[Tish]

I am honestly thinking that Covid testing should be mandatory before seeing her.

 

[Bellbird]

I agree Tish, I was aghast when Charles visited her after not wearing a mask and shaking hands with outsiders on an official visit. I can’t follow people not wanting to wear a mask, is their life so cheap. ?

 

[Jules]

I read that Charles has covid again. Maybe he thought he would be in the minority this happens to.

 

[dseag2]

I have always admired her because she has remained composed and dignified during her tenure on the throne, despite scandals that have been associated with The Royals. I'm sure she must secretly be riding a Peloton to still be healthy at 95 y/o.

 

[jerry old]

The queen is a politician that does not have to run for office.

 

[Ruthanne]

I have always admired her because she has remained composed and dignified during her tenure on the throne, despite scandals that have been associated with The Royals. I'm sure she must secretly be riding a Peloton to still be healthy at 95 y/o.

What is a Peloton?

 

[dseag2]

What is a Peloton?

 

[fuzzybuddy]

The Queen is an icon. She's well into her 90s. That brings up something I've wondered about.
Because of her long reign, her successors in the foreseeable future will be very old men. The Queen is an obvious mother figure. She wears tiaras, jeweled necklaces, and flowing gowns- all super regal looking. An old guy wearing a suit, and a sash doesn't really have the same effect. I wonder if this succession of "old geezers" to the throne may not be popular.
Of course, I am a "Merkin", and not a Brit.

 

[hollydolly]

The Queen is an icon. She's well into her 90s. That brings up something I've wondered about.
Because of her long reign, her successors in the foreseeable future will be very old men. The Queen is an obvious mother figure. She wears tiaras, jeweled necklaces, and flowing gowns- all super regal looking. An old guy wearing a suit, and a sash doesn't really have the same effect. I wonder if this succession of "old geezers" to the throne may not be popular.
Of course, I am a "Merkin", and not a Brit.

well most other Monarchs in the world are men, so I would imagine that PC will not be any different... plus he will have Camilla now as Queen... so that will soften the blow for some...and then it will be William and Catherine who will still be young when they ascend the throne

 

[Aunt Bea]

Having Camilla by the future King's side won't soften the blow for me.

My hope is that Prince William and his young family be allowed to share the spotlight with Charles and help define the future of the monarchy.

IMO the next three Kings will have a difficult time distinguishing themselves in leadership roles while being constantly compared to Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty The Queen will definitely be a tough act to follow.