The Queen has died

[delericho]

I met her once, ages ago.

I find it strangely comparable to when Thatcher was forced to resign - at that point she'd been the only PM I'd known, and it had seemed she'd go on forever.

It's fair to say I have much fonder memories of QE2, though!

 

[Aeson]

I found the news shocking and saddening. Her passing is a loss to all. My condolences to the family and the nation.

 

[reelo]

Huh, I have long seen assertions that he was going to avoid his birth name as his regnant name because he wanted to avoid association with the Stuart Kings Charles, one of whom was beheaded and the other of whom was (I have read) a notorious philanderer. I guess all that must have been speculation! Charles III it is, I guess!

In any case, I extend my sympathy for all those grieving.

Bugger. Missed the chance of a King Arthur

He should go with something a bit more traditional. Æthelstan or Eadwig, or Æthelred, or Harthacnut.

But then again, they can now stamp "CAROLUS REX" on their money.

 

[MarkB]

Wow, that news hits a lot harder than I'd have ever expected.

 

[Vael]

My grandparents met during her coronation celebrations. This is the end of an era.

 

[Quartz]

RIP Your Majesty.

Long live the king!

 

[beancounter]

My condolences to her family.

I remember hearing at some point that Charles had planned on abdicating his throne to William shortly after the death of the queen.

 

[CleverNickName]

My condolences to her family.

I remember hearing at some point that Charles had planned on abdicating his thone to William shortly after the death of the queen.

I remember hearing that too, but I think it was just the internet rumor-mill. It wouldn't be a terrible move for the monarchy; Prince William is more charismatic than King Charles, and enjoys a higher public opinion.

(My two U.S. pennies, anyway.)

 

[Zardnaar]

Might be flow in effects here but she which way Australia jumps.

 

[Blue Orange]

My condolences from across the pond.