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She was an exceptionally beautiful and kind woman
Haven't watched any of the ceremonies as my focus has been on other things. I figured with a world watching she would be handled with the grace and care by those attending as she had gave to others all her life.
Tels, I wish you a full recovery from the ear infections. Not only affects one's hearing but also their balance. Seems as if you were handed a double whammy. Follow the Dr.s advice and get well soon.
Barb
The speed bumps in life aren't there necessarily to slow us down but to make us stronger.
Oklahoma born and raised cowgirl
Oaths
Tels,
As I am sure you did, I gave my oath of allegiance to Her Majesty in 1981. The oath read "..and to her heirs and successors..."
I have personally met His Majesty King Charles III a number of times. In the UK in 1989. In Bosnia in 1993. In Kosovo in 1999.
He is a good and honourable man whom I trust, and who now holds my oath.
Jennifer
Persephone
Non sum qualis eram
Quite a day
I must confess that I watched the coverage in almost it’s entirety from before 8am until 5.30pm (I took the shortest of breaks to get some food etc as the hearse travelled to Windsor. I may not have been there in person but I was in spirit.
I went for a walk after, everywhere was still eerily quiet and even this morning it’s still not the noisy hum we usually have. Certainly a day to remember.
I made an oath to the Queen when I joined the Scouts, I guess that still counts right?
Yes it seems strange to now be singing God save the King but if it’s any consolation the King himself looked a bit embarrassed at standing silent as everyone else sang.
Madeline Anafrid
Madeline Anafrid Bell
Yep
When I have to sing it I’ll probably still sing queen out of habit. Which is what I was alluding too in blog.
it
would have been the Queens Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977, Golden Jubilee in 2002 (50) and Platinum Jubilee early this year, 2022 (70 years)
Madeline Anafrid
Madeline Anafrid Bell
Queen’s funeral
We arrived to a somber UK, not many smiles and quieter than previous visits. The entire event was as only the British can manage, very impressed. Many tissues, toasted the Queen with a friend coincidentally also in London on business. People are smiling again but most seem a bit leery of their new monarch. Time will tell. Starting home tomorrow. God save the UK.
Carol Anne