Queen Elizabeth
Sep 8, 2022 20:49:47 #
therwol
Loc: USA
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
Your image did not post I'd love to see it.
He posted the image in this thread. At this moment, it's the third to last post.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-750959-13.html#13416645
Sep 8, 2022 21:58:11 #
Sorry my image didn't post before:
So sad to hear of the passing of the great Queen Elizabeth of the Commonwealth Realms, a true legend that will go down in history as perhaps the United Kingdom's greatest ruler ever, certainly its most beloved throughout the British Commonwealth around the world. Here is a shot I made of then Prince Charles (now King Charles) and wife Camilla. I had to wear a tux to be this close to them. All the best to the new King Charles. Canon EOS 1DX, 24-70mm lens, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/250 sec. with on-camera flash .
So sad to hear of the passing of the great Queen Elizabeth of the Commonwealth Realms, a true legend that will go down in history as perhaps the United Kingdom's greatest ruler ever, certainly its most beloved throughout the British Commonwealth around the world. Here is a shot I made of then Prince Charles (now King Charles) and wife Camilla. I had to wear a tux to be this close to them. All the best to the new King Charles. Canon EOS 1DX, 24-70mm lens, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/250 sec. with on-camera flash .
Sep 9, 2022 00:22:40 #
The queen's passing sadly marks the end of an era.
And Charles I was beheaded; Charles II (after escaping a similar fate and returning from exile) is generally judged poorly by historians for his duplicity, self-indulgence, poor judgement and lack of an aptitude for business or for stable and trustworthy government, not to mention his licentious lifestyle. This Stuart regnal name disappeared for over 300 years. We shall have to see what lies ahead for Charles III and the monarchy.
And Charles I was beheaded; Charles II (after escaping a similar fate and returning from exile) is generally judged poorly by historians for his duplicity, self-indulgence, poor judgement and lack of an aptitude for business or for stable and trustworthy government, not to mention his licentious lifestyle. This Stuart regnal name disappeared for over 300 years. We shall have to see what lies ahead for Charles III and the monarchy.
Sep 9, 2022 01:27:54 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
Sorry my image didn't post before: br So sad to he... (show quote)
Gerald, what a capture in a moment of history. Lovely candid photo.
Sep 9, 2022 01:32:55 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
The queen's passing sadly marks the end of an era.
Yes ... the end of an era ... but quite the opposite of sad.
The real Elizabeth died in 2018.
London bridge is falling down.
Enslavement of their own people and the world, shall be no more.
Sep 9, 2022 02:55:40 #
Sep 9, 2022 06:29:47 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
The sad news of the Queen's death came this afternoon.
I have many images, in my files, of the Queen havig covered many Royal visits and otere such occasions. This is my favourite image of her because of the warm way she always related to children.
I have many images, in my files, of the Queen havig covered many Royal visits and otere such occasions. This is my favourite image of her because of the warm way she always related to children.
Fantastic person... RIP
Sep 9, 2022 07:17:49 #
therwol wrote:
It won't be the same under Charles. Many people over there and elsewhere feel no affection toward him, and the way he treated Diana will never be forgotten. I've never really understood the monarchy, but I have to say that this is a very sad day indeed. To quote my wife, "The last vestige of civility just died."
It was a marriage that did not work. So what.
Sep 9, 2022 07:38:42 #
PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
The end of a great Queen. Now a King, who at the time of writing this has been King for fewer than 24 hours, has to meet a Prime Minister who has been in office for fewer than 72 hours.
Sep 9, 2022 07:57:21 #
therwol wrote:
It won't be the same under Charles. Many people over there and elsewhere feel no affection toward him, and the way he treated Diana will never be forgotten. I've never really understood the monarchy, but I have to say that this is a very sad day indeed. To quote my wife, "The last vestige of civility just died."
"The last vestige of civility just died."
I Concur . . . . .
Sep 9, 2022 07:58:24 #
rmalarz wrote:
It is truly sad to lose a person whose graciousness was displayed in so many ways.
--Bob
--Bob
So Very True . . .
Sep 9, 2022 08:20:23 #
A rare leader today that really cared for the people in her country. RIP.
Sep 9, 2022 09:20:31 #
She was a classy person and was the Queen for most of our lives, or all of our lives. She will be missed by many around the world.
Sep 9, 2022 09:31:59 #
therwol
Loc: USA
dannac wrote:
Yes ... the end of an era ... but quite the opposite of sad.
The real Elizabeth died in 2018.
London bridge is falling down.
Enslavement of their own people and the world, shall be no more.
The real Elizabeth died in 2018.
London bridge is falling down.
Enslavement of their own people and the world, shall be no more.
Didn't British colonialism end during her lifetime, and isn't the "Commonwealth" symbolic at this point? The Queen herself was a symbolic leader and had no actual decision making power. She was not responsible for her country's "sins." There are many arguments against having a monarchy, but if the British people want to maintain it, that's up to them.
Sep 9, 2022 09:39:46 #
I totally agree with you. Up to the Brits whether they want a monarchy.
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