Steve Thomas Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 To the members here from Great Britain. You have my greatest sympathy. I'm sorry for your loss. Steve Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Jesus Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) To our friends in the United Kingdom: My most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British History. Those of us across the pond will never forget her break with a 600 year old tradition by requesting the Band of the Coldstream Guards play the "Star Spangled Banner" ( US National Anthem ) at the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace after the attacks of 9/11. America has lost a dear friend and we all share in your grief. Edited September 9, 2022 by Gil Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Larsen Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 My condolences as well. How sad it is for even Americans to lose such a good, delightful friend. She will be missed. My best wishes for King Charles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Long live the King.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Brown Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 My condolences as well. What an extraordinary person she was. It felt like everything shifted somehow when her death was announced. I had the privilege of seeing her and the Royal family in Edinburgh, when they met with the King of Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Mellor Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 As a U.K. member of this Forum, I find it quite touching to read all the above posts. I was born in the year that Elizabeth had her coronation, so it really appears to be the end of a long era in British history. My family tree contains some American cousins and I am always surprised at their admiration of British royalty, as I myself am no royalist. In U.K. the British press and media feed almost a daily dose, almost 365 days of the year, of royal copy that I find cringeworthy. Having said that, Elizabeth's reign must measure against the greatest of our monarchs, Alfred, Edward III or the first Elizabeth. As to the future King Charles III, he and his brother Andrew are my least considered members of this family....the future of the house of Windsor should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Larsen Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, Pete Mellor said: My family tree contains some American cousins and I am always surprised at their admiration of British royalty, as I myself am no royalist. As a young person, I saw the royal family as a real live fairy tale. For an American it's quite an odd thing for a democracy to have a king or queen. The Queen seemed to be so nice and even down to earth. I think that most Americans who paid attention loved or liked her. I don't think that Americans are awfully fond of Charles. Not that I understood the situation well, but I always felt sorry for Princess Diana. And I admit that, at my young age then, I had a bit of a crush on her. Woo-hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Blackmon Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 My late Southampton-born paternal Grandmother loved Queen Elizabeth and followed the royal family loyally for most of her life. All the best to King Charles III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Palamara Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 My very best to all from Great Britain. I am very sorry for your loss. Many of us loved the Queen, as well. Best wishes to you all and to King Charles III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Frost Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Edited September 11, 2022 by Henry Frost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Larsen Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Michael Davidson said: As a Brit can i just say this Apparently not. The uploader hasn't made those videos available to us Americans. At least that's what the message says in my browser. All for the better tho. What you said isn't very... befitting. To say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Regardless of my personal feelings on QEII and the British royal family, it is very touching and thoughtful that you guys have made these kind posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Down Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Michael Davidson said: Dont believe the hype a lot of us have no time for these royal parasites Being a royal is a tough job - just see what Harry had to say about it. He described it as being like stuck in a prison. And i'd have to agree with him. So they deserve credit for how they are willing to go through all that in order to raise money for charities. RIP Queen Elizabeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart Hall Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 The Queen met all the Presidents of the United States from Trueman to Biden, with the exception of one. LBJ, which I’m guessing was due to the war in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Frost Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 35 minutes ago, Michael Davidson said: None of them have done a days work in their lives . We pay them millions via our taxes so they can live in the lap of luxury . If you love em so much you can have them When you think you're so edgy and cool: When your name goes on a MI5 or GCHQ watch list for threatening the Royal Family online: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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