Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Longest Reigning British Monarch: September 9, 2015

AnnEliza · Sep 10, 2015

Blog Real said:
This photograph of The Queen by the renowned British photographer Mary McCartney has been released to mark the moment Her Majesty becomes the longest reigning British Monarch later today.

The photograph was taken at Buckingham Palace in July in The Queen's private audience room. Her Majesty is seated at her desk, with one of her official red boxes.
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=cd2ccb821bbb585182603a1cdd1917dc&oe=565D77CB

I love that photo! Thanks for posting.

Osipi · Sep 10, 2015

Honeybees said:
Her Cousin Margaret Rhodes spoke very movingly that HM might today think of her father and the way in which he took on his role and why she will never abdicate.

I think if anyone would know what HM would probably think and feel, it would be her.

Finally after a few years of really wanting Margaret Rhodes' "The Final Curtsy", I ordered it today. Perhaps, just perhaps it will be mailed to me from the UK with one of the commemorative stamps. That would be so cool.

ROYAL NORWAY · Sep 10, 2015

And I just love this picture of them.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/06/18/article-2005253-0C8EBAF800000578-339_964x902.jpg

Osipi · Sep 10, 2015

I love that picture too. I hadn't noticed before but you can definitely tell that Margaret is from the Bowes-Lyon side of the family. She resembles QEQM quite a bit I think.

Tiggersk8 · Sep 10, 2015

Osipi said:
I think if anyone would know what HM would probably think and feel, it would be her.

Finally after a few years of really wanting Margaret Rhodes' "The Final Curtsy", I ordered it today. Perhaps, just perhaps it will be mailed to me from the UK with one of the commemorative stamps. That would be so cool.

You'll have a hard time putting it down. Just giving you fair warning.

. She and her late Husband had a fascinating life together.

Thanks ROYAL NORWAY for posting that video. Considering it's a performance of first, what is considered England's National Anthem, and then the National Anthem of the United Kingdom as a whole, I personally think it's very appropriate for today/yesterday and the thread.

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ROYAL NORWAY · Sep 10, 2015

And the tributes from this bunch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP0l8rgY-a4

hernameispekka · Sep 10, 2015

ROYAL NORWAY said:
And the tributes from this bunch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP0l8rgY-a4

Wow, very nice speaches! They dedicated a half hour to it?! Really extrodinary!

Rudolph · Sep 10, 2015

BritishMonarchy @BritishMonarchy
Thank you again for all your kind messages to Her Majesty yesterday - here's a selection on @storify #longestreign

https://storify.com/BritishMonarchy/queen-elizabeth-ii-becomes-the-longest-reigning-br

BMC · Sep 10, 2015

Some hilarious photoshops courtesy of Aunty Acid & littlechurchmouse.com

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The Queen Has Reigned For 63 Years, And We Hope The Next 63 Years Are As Good As These Photoshopped Pics Of Her!

Dman · Sep 10, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eXpoZ6W5ts

sarahedwards2 · Sep 11, 2015

Shouldn't the record-breaking day have been on the 8th at 5:30 PM? June 20th to January 22nd is 7 months and 2 days, while February 6th to September 9th is 7 months and 3 days.

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wbenson · Sep 11, 2015

sarahedwards2 said:
Shouldn't the record-breaking day have been on the 8th at 5:30 PM? June 20th to January 22nd is 7 months and 2 days, while February 6th to September 9th is 7 months and 3 days.

Months aren't the same length, though. June 20th to January 22nd (216 days) is actually one day longer than February 6th to September 9th (215 days).

The one day difference is accounted for by Elizabeth II's extra leap day in 2000 (1900 wasn't a leap year).

Rudolph · Sep 11, 2015

AMIDST a growing debate about severing ties with the British monarchy, Jamaica on Wednesday celebrated Queen Elizabeth II as the longest ever reigning monarch in Britain's history with a special ceremony at King's House.

The event, hosted by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, was attended by several dignitaries including Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, former prime ministers PJ Patterson and Edward Seaga, Government ministers and high school students, who Sir Patrick said were invited on the Queen's request.

"Her majesty has strictly required that the event to mark this milestone be used to promote education," he said in his welcome address.

Read more: Jamaica celebrates Queen Elizabeth II historic reign - News - JamaicaObserver.com

Mbruno · Sep 11, 2015

Rudolph said:
Read more: Jamaica celebrates Queen Elizabeth II historic reign - News - JamaicaObserver.com

PM Portia Miller Simpson, who attended the ceremony, is a well-known self-proclaimed republican.

HereditaryPrincess · Sep 11, 2015

Congratulations to HM, the BRF and the UK for this amazing milestone. :britflag:

I am surprised though, that for such a historic occasion there weren't any public celebrations in my local area, or a day off for the country to celebrate.
It would be interesting to see a list of the longest reigning monarchs from the other European monarchies.

ROYAL NORWAY · Sep 12, 2015

I post this article here, and not in the fashion thread because it is about her being the longest reigning British monarch.

The ultimate guide to the Queen's style revealed | Daily Mail Online

Reignbow! She's worn every colour under the sun in her record reign - and knows every fashion trick in the book. Here we present the ultimate guide to the Queen's style

She is Britain’s ultimate fashion icon — utterly majestic from the crown of her hat to the tips of her patent shoes.

In the 63 years and 219 days the Queen has reigned, she hasn’t put a foot wrong when it comes to her wardrobe, which is impressive, considering she changes outfits up to five times a day.

Some have claimed the Queen doesn’t care about fashion. But a closer look reveals the opposite. As Angela Kelly, her dresser for 21 years, says: ‘The Queen loves clothes and is a real expert on fabrics. It’s not been me teaching the Queen — it’s the other way round.’ In her youth, Her Majesty often wore eye-catching designs, from turbans and opulent furs to short-sleeved dresses cinched at the waist.

You will spot not a hair out of place, a wrinkle in the fabric of her outfit; no dropped hemlines, visible hat pins or scuffs on her heels.

What you will see is a kaleidoscope of colour. At 5ft 4in, she needs to wear bright hues to stand out. As she once said: ‘If I wore beige, nobody would know who I am.’ We bring you the ultimate guide to our ‘reign-bow’ Queen…

Osipi · Sep 12, 2015

HM is truly impressive when it comes to her wardrobe but I think the thing that most tickles me is that she has color coordinated clear umbrellas to match any outfit. Now that's class.

Dman · Sep 12, 2015

I noticed that The Queen don't wear her white shoes like she used to.

Rudolph · Sep 12, 2015

Monarchist League @monarchist
Canada’s Post Celebrates The Queen’s Historic Reign. It’s a beautiful stamp!

https://twitter.com/monarchist/status/642339899589300226

Daria_S · Sep 12, 2015

Osipi said:
HM is truly impressive when it comes to her wardrobe but I think the thing that most tickles me is that she has color coordinated clear umbrellas to match any outfit. Now that's class.

My grandmother loves that too. She never fails to comment on the color-coordinated clear umbrellas

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Osipi · Sep 12, 2015

eya said:
She is sooooo beautiful. Rudolph send me immediately a letter please
with this post of course

I agree with you. Elizabeth has always been a beautiful woman and over the decades still retains that beauty. She has one of the most beautiful smiles in the world I think.

Dman · Sep 21, 2015

Matthew d'Ancona: A long reign based on deep faith, judgment and a calm authority-
Matthew d'Ancona: A long reign based on deep faith, judgment and a calm authority | Comment | London Evening Standard

When the Queen promised at the beginning of her reign to serve the country for her whole life “whether it be short or long” she had no idea just how long it would be-
Evening Standard comment: The Queen’s life of service to the nation | Comment | London Evening Standard

Queen Elizabeth II: As she approaches her 90th birthday, change is afoot for monarchy-
Queen Elizabeth II: As she approaches her 90th birthday, change is afoot for monarchy | UK | News | London Evening Standard

padams2359 · Sep 21, 2015

Daria_S said:
My grandmother loves that too. She never fails to comment on the color-coordinated clear umbrellas .

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I read something about them. There is a pocket around the rim of the umbrellas that colored material is put into that matches her outfit. She does have several umbrellas, but not one in every color that you see. It is a pretty nifty idea.

Pranter · Sep 21, 2015

Speaking of longest reigning monarchs.....is there a mechanism in place in the event that the Queen becomes incapacitated in some way?

How does that work?

LaRae

Iluvbertie · Sep 21, 2015

Yes - the Regency Act 1937 - covers that possibility.

There are five people - positions actually - the PM, the spouse, the doctor, the Lord Chamberlain and the Archbishop of Canterbury - of whom three have to agree that she is mentally incapable of carrying out her duties. In that eventuality being reported to the House of Commons, Charles immediately becomes Prince Regent. If she recovers from whatever it was that made her incapable and that recovery is reported to the House of Commons then Charles steps down.

I have deliberately used the positions and not the names of the current incumbents as it is the holder of that position so 'spouse' at the moment is obviously Philip but in the next reign Philip won't be one of those people but Camilla will step up and then Kate. There may be another person on the list but I can only remember 5 positions and only 3 have to agree. They also cover a range of positions - elected political leader, family, medical, non-elected political position and religious.

The Regency Act states that it is the next in the line of succession. There was an amendment in 1953 naming Philip in the eventuality of no adult child or grandchild (he has 10 now ahead of him to become Regent - Charles, William, Harry, Andrew, Beatrice, Eugenie, Edward, Anne, Peter and Zara)

Tho Hibbele · Sep 21, 2015

As I've heard the actual time of death of the Queen's father, George VI isn't actually known. He went to bed in the early evening of one day, and was found dead on the early morning of another. So on what day, hour or minute the Queen became Queen, isn't known exactly as well.

Rudolph · Sep 21, 2015

A doctor's advice is taken into account but I don't believe its one of the official positions.

I believe its the following or any three of the following. The wife or husband of the Sovereign, the Lord Chancellor, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Lord Chief justice of England, and the Master of the Rolls.

Pranter · Sep 21, 2015

Ah great thanks!

Iluvbertie · Sep 21, 2015

Tho Hibbele said:
As I've heard the actual time of death of the Queen's father, George VI isn't actually known. He went to bed in the early evening of one day, and was found dead on the early morning of another. So on what day, hour or minute the Queen became Queen, isn't known exactly as well.

We know the date as he went to bed after midnight - so we know it was the 6th February. What we don't know exactly is the hour.

Tho Hibbele · Sep 22, 2015

Iluvbertie said:
We know the date as he went to bed after midnight - so we know it was the 6th February. What we don't know exactly is the hour.

The point is that he didn't go to bed after midnight. He went to bed at about 9 PM.

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