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I was going to post this but you beat me to it. Someone I know has a cousin higher up in the army and they're speculating that she actually might be dead. Idk about the credibility, since there's been rumors spread around like that before when she was ill. But yeah this may just be it.
(The Guardian) Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died.
Prince Charles, heir to the throne since the age of three, is now king, and will be officially proclaimed at St James’s Palace in London as soon as practicably possible.
Flags on landmark buildings in Britain and across the Commonwealth were being lowered to half mast as a period of official mourning was announced.
As Queen of the UK and 15 other realms, and head of the 54-nation Commonwealth, Elizabeth II was easily the world’s most recognisable head of state during an extraordinarily long reign. Coming to the throne at the age of 25, she successfully steered the monarchy through many squalls during decades of turbulent change, with her personal popularity providing ballast during the institution’s more difficult times.
Fifteen prime ministers served her, attesting to her extraordinary knowledge, experience of world affairs and mastery of political neutrality.
There were undoubted low points, but the mass outpouring of affection demonstrated on her silver, golden and diamond jubilees testified to the special place she held in the nation’s heart. And she regarded her role as a life-long duty. In her silver jubilee message in 1977, the Queen said: “When I was 21, I pledged my life to the service of our people, and asked for God’s help to make that vow. Although that vow was made in my salad days, when I was green in judgment, I do not regret nor retract one word of it.”
Here is the announcement from The Royal Family.
@emily, I'm going to sticky this due to the historical significance....
Prince Charles, heir to the throne since the age of three, is now king, and will be officially proclaimed at St James’s Palace in London as soon as practicably possible.
Flags on landmark buildings in Britain and across the Commonwealth were being lowered to half mast as a period of official mourning was announced.
As Queen of the UK and 15 other realms, and head of the 54-nation Commonwealth, Elizabeth II was easily the world’s most recognisable head of state during an extraordinarily long reign. Coming to the throne at the age of 25, she successfully steered the monarchy through many squalls during decades of turbulent change, with her personal popularity providing ballast during the institution’s more difficult times.
Fifteen prime ministers served her, attesting to her extraordinary knowledge, experience of world affairs and mastery of political neutrality.
There were undoubted low points, but the mass outpouring of affection demonstrated on her silver, golden and diamond jubilees testified to the special place she held in the nation’s heart. And she regarded her role as a life-long duty. In her silver jubilee message in 1977, the Queen said: “When I was 21, I pledged my life to the service of our people, and asked for God’s help to make that vow. Although that vow was made in my salad days, when I was green in judgment, I do not regret nor retract one word of it.”
Here is the announcement from The Royal Family.
@emily, I'm going to sticky this due to the historical significance....
Thank You, Queen Elizabeth
(The Guardian) Prime minister Liz Truss pays tribute to the Queen outside Downing Street
Liz Truss has said the Queen’s death is a “huge shock to the nation and the world”.
The PM said she was “the rock on which modern Britain was built and our country has flourished under her reign”.
Truss said the Queen championed the development of the Commonwealth and “we are now a modern, thriving dynamic nation”.
Truss added the Queen provided her with stabiltiy and strength we needed, “and the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure”.
She adds she was a personal inspiration to her and said she was determined to carry out her duties when she appointed her prime minister earlier this week.
Truss added the Queen provided her with stability and strength we needed, “and the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure”.
She adds she was a personal inspiration to her and said she was determined to carry out her duties when she appointed her prime minister earlier this week.
Liz Truss has said the Queen’s death is a “huge shock to the nation and the world”.
The PM said she was “the rock on which modern Britain was built and our country has flourished under her reign”.
Truss said the Queen championed the development of the Commonwealth and “we are now a modern, thriving dynamic nation”.
Truss added the Queen provided her with stabiltiy and strength we needed, “and the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure”.
She adds she was a personal inspiration to her and said she was determined to carry out her duties when she appointed her prime minister earlier this week.
Truss added the Queen provided her with stability and strength we needed, “and the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure”.
She adds she was a personal inspiration to her and said she was determined to carry out her duties when she appointed her prime minister earlier this week.
Not a Royalist so this means nothing to me.
To each their own; for what its' worth, even the most hard-bitten of British republicans are having to bite their tongues lest' they incur the wrath of the British people. Say whatever you want about the monarchy in general, but Elizabeth was one of those seminal individuals who was universally respected across the political spectrum.
Agreed; the question is what will Charles III leave to his Heir Apparent, Prince William?
(The Guardian) White House cancels Biden address
It looks like the White House has canceled this afternoon’s address by Joe Biden about Covid-19 vaccines, presumably out of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
We’re awaiting an official response or statement from the White House to the news.
At a press briefing earlier this afternoon, during which news of the British monarch’s death emerged, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president’s thoughts were with the royal family: Our hearts and our thoughts go to the family members of the Queen, goes to the people of the United Kingdom.
I don’t want to get ahead of what the president is going to say. But our relationship with the people of the UK, and this is something the president has said himself, has grown stronger and stronger. The UK is one of our closest allies. Again, our hearts go to the people of the United Kingdom, to the Queen and to her family.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi has released a statement: Today, Americans join the people of the United Kingdom in mourning the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Over her seven decades on the throne, Her Majesty was a pillar of leadership in the global arena and a devoted friend of freedom.
On behalf of the United States Congress, I extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Royal Family during this sad time.
It looks like the White House has canceled this afternoon’s address by Joe Biden about Covid-19 vaccines, presumably out of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
We’re awaiting an official response or statement from the White House to the news.
At a press briefing earlier this afternoon, during which news of the British monarch’s death emerged, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president’s thoughts were with the royal family: Our hearts and our thoughts go to the family members of the Queen, goes to the people of the United Kingdom.
I don’t want to get ahead of what the president is going to say. But our relationship with the people of the UK, and this is something the president has said himself, has grown stronger and stronger. The UK is one of our closest allies. Again, our hearts go to the people of the United Kingdom, to the Queen and to her family.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi has released a statement: Today, Americans join the people of the United Kingdom in mourning the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Over her seven decades on the throne, Her Majesty was a pillar of leadership in the global arena and a devoted friend of freedom.
On behalf of the United States Congress, I extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Royal Family during this sad time.
I don't care about incurring the wrath of the British people as I speak my mind.
As do I; I speak my mind and let the chips fall...think of it like this: of all the people in the world, Americans should the last ones to pay any kind of honor or tribute to a British monarch...I mean, remember the American Revolution, for instance? And yet, given the enduring relationship between our respective countries, America (and Americans, in general) will pay their respects not because we have to, Frankie, but because it is simply the right thing to do.
To be fair, Webster, it's not the Queen or the Royal Family per se who are the problem. It's the principle i.e. privilege by birthright which is not right. At least Prime Ministers and Presidents are elected.
I'm not British, incidentally. I just live there.
I'm not British, incidentally. I just live there.
Prince William, and then his son Prince George
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