I think that the forum is going to have one hell of a time when she does eventually pass away. Not just CL of course but the entire country too. Just reading this thread it’s clear there is going to be divided opinions and maybe some folk will be genuinely very upset (I know I will be) and not want to hear anything other than sadness and respect for her. I suppose we will simply have to see how things turn out, but there will certainly be tension in the air. Anyway….let’s hope it’s a long way off yet and I’m seeing and worrying unnecessarily about things that aren’t really there.
If they find a way to make people immortal, The Queen and Attenborough would be the first 2 people I'd want us to ask
Definitely a no from me. The thought of immortality is hell, literary. Imagine watching your children and loved ones growing old and passing away. Just appreciate the long and good life’s some have lived.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
It's worrying.
The country will be in turmoil when the queen dies and she is irreplaceable.
I fear the consequences.
I hope her long life will mostly be celebrated.
Might be ideal if they just let her retire from duties and pass it over now. Give William an early king apprenticeship.
I used to be one of the overly anarchist opinionated idiots, but I was following outside influences.
I don't have an actual opinion on the royal family and I don't care about them. Just assumed it's best to pretend to have an opinion.
As others have said I’m another who doesn’t believe in the institution of the monarchy and they clearly have their issues. But I have enormous respect for the Queen and will mourn her death as an when it happens, hopefully it won’t be soon. Let her stick her feet up, she’s earned it.
I'm a weird one too, sing the national anthem like my chest is going to burst, love my queen
However I have a real problem with the ruling class and the appetite we have as a working class to be subservient and ruled. Not that I do anything substabtial about it.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
What actually has she done?
A new low point.
Maybe, but what has she actually done?
If ever a figurehead was required in the latter half of the 20th century and and the 21st then surely the Queen has earned our deepest respect. How she has managed to hold her head up through all the turmoil that she has endured with her shonky family is beyond me.
What sort of “accomplishments” did you have in mind my the way iainment.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
What actually has she done?
A new low point.
Maybe, but what has she actually done?
If ever a figurehead was required in the latter half of the 20th century and and the 21st then surely the Queen has earned our deepest respect. How she has managed to hold her head up through all the turmoil that she has endured with her shonky family is beyond me.
What sort of “accomplishments” did you have in mind my the way iainment.
To be fair iainment was asking what AndyG and MrWalker what accomplishments they had in mind (the former stating 'the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country')
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
What actually has she done?
A new low point.
Maybe, but what has she actually done?
If ever a figurehead was required in the latter half of the 20th century and and the 21st then surely the Queen has earned our deepest respect. How she has managed to hold her head up through all the turmoil that she has endured with her shonky family is beyond me.
What sort of “accomplishments” did you have in mind my the way iainment.
It’s not for me to say but if people come up with vague statements of how wonderful she is without actually saying anything of what she’s done I think it’s fair enough to ask the question.
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
What actually has she done?
A new low point.
Maybe, but what has she actually done?
If ever a figurehead was required in the latter half of the 20th century and and the 21st then surely the Queen has earned our deepest respect. How she has managed to hold her head up through all the turmoil that she has endured with her shonky family is beyond me.
What sort of “accomplishments” did you have in mind my the way iainment.
It’s not for me to say but if people come up with vague statements of how wonderful she is without actually saying anything of what she’s done I think it’s fair enough to ask the question.
If someone gave you a list of accomplishments, would you consider changing your opinion? I suspect I know the answer (not a personal dig, just a reflection on the nature of the debate) and therefore this conversation only goes down the route of entrenched views and eventual closure...
I think the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country and when the time comes it will be a sad period indeed. However she will be a very hard act to follow and I think some rethinking from the institution might be needed in order to survive long term.
What actually has she done?
A new low point.
Maybe, but what has she actually done?
If ever a figurehead was required in the latter half of the 20th century and and the 21st then surely the Queen has earned our deepest respect. How she has managed to hold her head up through all the turmoil that she has endured with her shonky family is beyond me.
What sort of “accomplishments” did you have in mind my the way iainment.
It’s not for me to say but if people come up with vague statements of how wonderful she is without actually saying anything of what she’s done I think it’s fair enough to ask the question.
If someone gave you a list of accomplishments, would you consider changing your opinion? I suspect I know the answer (not a personal dig, just a reflection on the nature of the debate) and therefore this conversation only goes down the route of entrenched views and eventual closure...
I am 100% a Royalist and have the utmost respect for the Queen. Not only does she represent our country but also our history. It's gonna be a sad day indeed when the inevitable happens. Personally I don't think she would step down unless it was forced upon her.
A speech by the Queen on her 21st Birthday, 1947. Published 21 April 1947 said [quote]
' I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong'. [unquote]
I can't begin to think about Charles and 'God save our gracious KING'...after all the years it will take a bit of getting used to...
below is a video of what is planned called Operation London Bridge...
Here is another interesting video which shows the Queens potential power and what could in theory happen if she ever had wanted to wield the full weight of her position and passed on to those succeeding...
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Just reading this thread it’s clear there is going to be divided opinions and maybe some folk will be genuinely very upset (I know I will be) and not want to hear anything other than sadness and respect for her.
I suppose we will simply have to see how things turn out, but there will certainly be tension in the air.
Anyway….let’s hope it’s a long way off yet and I’m seeing and worrying unnecessarily about things that aren’t really there.
Just appreciate the long and good life’s some have lived.
It's worrying.
The country will be in turmoil when the queen dies and she is irreplaceable.
I fear the consequences.
I hope her long life will mostly be celebrated.
Might be ideal if they just let her retire from duties and pass it over now. Give William an early king apprenticeship.
I used to be one of the overly anarchist opinionated idiots, but I was following outside influences.
I don't have an actual opinion on the royal family and I don't care about them. Just assumed it's best to pretend to have an opinion.
However I have a real problem with the ruling class and the appetite we have as a working class to be subservient and ruled. Not that I do anything substabtial about it.
God save the Queen
What sort of “accomplishments” did you have in mind my the way iainment.
"If they find a way to make people immortal, The Queen and Attenborough would be the first 2 people I'd want us to ask".
The OP could physically ask The Queen and David Attenborough....They would have a job asking Mandela....
To be fair iainment was asking what AndyG and MrWalker what accomplishments they had in mind (the former stating 'the vast majority of people appreciate what the queen has done for the country')
Embarrasing.
country but also our history. It's gonna be a sad day indeed when the inevitable happens. Personally
I don't think she would step down unless it was forced upon her.
A speech by the Queen on her 21st Birthday, 1947. Published 21 April 1947 said [quote]
' I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong'. [unquote]
I can't begin to think about Charles and 'God save our gracious KING'...after all the years it will
take a bit of getting used to...
below is a video of what is planned called Operation London Bridge...
theory happen if she ever had wanted to wield the full weight of her position and passed on to those succeeding...