Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II: 8 September 2022


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Much Love, Admiration, Respect

May Her Late Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth 2 know that she was loved. She had a heart of Grace, stability of mind, wisdom to share with us all.

My condolences,
D. Leilani Anderson and Family
 
She has been the Queen of Australia all my 68 years. With her famous dedication and service, I am very proud to have had her as 'my' monarch. A sad day. I am also hopeful about the reign of her son, Charles.
There are many republicans here in Australia, but I really like the sense of a shared head of state with so many other great countries. I also appreciate the division between the monarch as our symbolic 'centre' and the politicians as our pragmatic leaders.


I’ve just seen Eric Best that the plans in place here in Australia include a National Day … holiday is not the right word … but there may be a nation-wide day when everyone does not have go to work etc.

That may be announced soon, if the new Federal Government adheres to the previous plans that are still in place.

The flags on the Sydney Harbour Bridge are at half-mast of course.

I saw one of our lady tv presenters cried on national tv this morning.
 
The whole story of this woman is memorable; it is one --- maybe the only one in this era --- of how the hereditary principle allows folks to recapitulate in their minds how history of a country can be like the history of a person and a family.
Notably: her parents had no reason to think their first daughter was going to anything but a well-born debutante till OMG! the uncle abdicated and Pa becomes George VIth, a guy with a terrible stammer. I figure the mother, "Queen Mother Elizabeth" got real busy training this kid about DUTY, and she was a willing and able student. Cosseted, protected, and stage-managed Yes, but that bit about changing the spark plugs in WWII and the pledge I think about time of marriage to always work for the people always seemed both heartfelt and brilliant. She weathered a lot with those kids, and though Philip was an old-fashioned British racist and sometimes blowhard he was also a real participant in WWII, an environmentalist, and support for her. I figured she would slide down real quick after his death. But look, she even stood up and handled the "kiss the ring" deal with Truss before fading out. Whether we "see her like again" or abolish the monarchy, and maybe a curse to her children, aides, whatever, I think she gets huge credit for DUTY....
 
What an unfortunate situation. I really wanted her to live longer .
 
My family and I were at Queen Elizabeth's Trooping of the Color for her official birthday celebrations in 1981. Shortly before the marriage of Charles and Diana, we stood in the crowds as HM rode past and other family members rode as well or went by in carriages.
I was 8 and didn't really see anything but the crowds, but did watch her on TV in the hotel later in the day.

London was filled with wedding souvenirs and enthusiasm for the monarchy. It was the closest I've gotten to the British Monarchy, but may have had some part in my lifelong interest in royalty and monarchy.

HM has been a presence, in greater or lesser ways, all my life. Adjusting to her absence is something I haven't yet fully processed.
 
Has there been a time since James I/VI when the monarch didn't die in England?
As far as I am aware, only the late Queen Elizabeth, an occurrence that automatically set 'Operation Unicorn' in train. Now that came as a surprise to most of us except for the Scots because that is the Scottish version of "London Bridge" and that must have caught more than a few VIPs flat-footed.

To see those wonderful photos of her with the new Prime Minister standing with her wonderful staff, eyes sparkling and such a beautiful smile on her face. I think those photos may have sort of reassured us that while she was bent, she wasn't bowed and thus assumed she was not in immediate danger of dying. While I can think of no better tribute to her than acknowledging the devout faith that sustained her throughout her entire life. In my imagination I see her smiling gently as she faced her death in the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection and so joining her beloved Philip.

My sincere condolences to her family who sadly face ten or more days of public grieving and are going to have to bear it with stoicism and grace. For most of us just getting through the funeral in three or four days is hard and knowing that the Queen's family are once again having to do it all again only on a greater and grander scale and timeframe is daunting.

Worse, the media use lip-readers and body language experts to dissect every blink of an eyelash and pontificate on what it means apart from just blinking. Every quiet whisper of support and grief is exposed for people to dissect. and so I wish them strength, love and hope as these days pass.
 
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At a time of so much turbulence, her presence and quiet dignity where a relief for many. I cannot imagine what the future holds without her pragmatism nor her commitment to duty. She will be sorely missed, prayers for the family.

God Save the King
Isn't it a bit odd? It will certainly take a bit of getting used to since for many this will be the first time in centuries that England does not have a Queen.
 
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Being reported that the crowds outside Buckingham Palace have now reached as far back as Trafalgar Square. (Current time is coming up to 4.30 in the morning in London.)

They have been singing “God Save the King” for Charles.
 
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Isn't it a bit odd? It will certainly take a bit of getting used to since for many this will be the first time in centuries that England does not have a Queen.

The ‘first time in centuries that Britain doesn’t have a Queen’? King George VI died only 70 years ago.
 
The Angels have taken our Gracious Majesty to her rest and to be at peace with her beloved husband Prince Philip. The Rainbow appearing over Windsor Castle seems prophetic somehow. I feel so teary watching certain aspects on the news this morning. I will miss her deeply.
 
I wonder if, having had Covid, she was at greater risk of blood clots which might have been the cause of her sudden death.

It is never sudden when they are 96. Even if they are in seemingly rip roaring health. And she wasn’t. She has been incline since Philips death. Also when I read about those people who had been with her over the summer and that she was lost in memory. Fairly typical before peoples end.
 
Being reported that the crowds outside Buckingham Palace have now reached as far back as Trafalgar Square. (Current time is coming up to 4.30 in the morning in London.)

They have been singing “God Save the King” for Charles.



Wow…..

Nice to see Charles getting this support.
 
I know we all eventually have to go, but being selfish, I wish she could have stayed on a bit longer, at least as long as she was not to suffer. In my heart she was the 'Queen of the World' even though we never referred to her that way. She was a wonderful person, and I feel sad for the British people as this will be an enormous loss. May she rest in peace.
 
Condolences for your loss

There are no words to describe the loss of a person who was truly dedicated to service of the commonwealth all of her life and portrayed the very best values of those she led. Her graciousness In dealing with our Presidents is always remembered and her courage and grace in the face of emotional distress or danger is an example to all of us. My sincere condolences on the death of someone who was not only a leader, but more importantly a Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She will be missed by every life she touched even when it was only via television, the internet, or print.
 
Condolences from Malta

Here in Malta Her Late Majesty and Prince Philip spent their courtship and early married life. A room at Casino Maltese, a private club they used to visit, is called The Elizabeth Room. A life of service, grace and dignity. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!
 
There are no words that even begin to appreciate the paramount importance of the late Queen Elizabeth II, her sense of duty, warmth, esprite, morals, integrity, dedication and dignity over seven decades for Britain, Europe and the world. And a world without her majesty is hard to imagine....what a great loss! May she rest in peace.
 
My deepest condolences to HM the King and the royal family at this difficult time. HM the late Queen was truly a remarkable person. She will be missed greatly and her long reign shall be remembered by many people, not only in the UK, but all over the world.

Here in Thailand, all government agencies and state enterprises will be flying flags at half-mast for three days (9 - 11 September) in mourning of The Queen's passing:

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-national-flag-flown-at-half-mast-at-government-house/
https://www-bangkokbiznews-com.tran..._sl=th&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=th&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Flag being flown at half-mast at Government House in Bangkok:


At Royal Thai Army Headquarters:

 
Thank you, Your Majesty, for 70 years of exemplary service to your people. Now that your duty is done, may you now rest in peace with your husband, sister, parents and grandparents.
 
My opinion is worth nothing, but though I believe the Queen's doctors knew this morning was the beginning of the end, I don't think they thought it would be quite so fast today. I do think the family members would have been on a plane this morning if that had been thought so.

I think they thought they had a day or two more. But I am happy the Queen had a peaceful end, somewhat quickly, in a place that she loved and had had so many happy memories. She gave so much to duty- she deserved such a peaceful transition. I know it can be harder for loved ones to not have more time, but I think it is a gift to those that pass.


Actually i'm glad i went so fast. I still remember the passing of Pope Johannes Paul II. when the world was waiting for days. Good that the Family was sparred this.
 
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and how wonderful that she managed what she had always intended and promised her people: to serve them her entire life, still in duty this very week when receiving the former and new PM.
I have deep respect for her and am happy that she could finish her life of service the way, i think, she would have wanted

❤️
 
I remember how my mum taught me about her when I was very little. She was a constant in my life. May she rest in peac. Condolescences to her loved ones.
 
Amazing to see former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull … who worked for years to bring about a republic here … have his eyes well up and his voice crack, when speaking of the Queen’s passing on the evening news.

Despite political ideology, on a personal level that says a lot.
 
It was all very sudden ,it was not unexpected given the queen's age but all the same a shock.

Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II.
 
R.I.P marvelous (words are so poor) Queen Elizabeth! How i want to remember her!


 
The Duchess of Cambridge was photographed Thursday afternoon when she went to pick up her children at school.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQHe1kswmP/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

She would have made that journey knowing fully well that she is likely to be photographed, and that it was going to be a momentous day. Not only were 3 kids coming back from their first day of new school, with it being the first full day of "big school" Louis, Catherine would also have to explain to the children about the possible passing on of their great grandmother, and that GrandPa was going to be King.
 
My, a few days ago Her Majesty was welcoming the new Prime Minister into her new job and now... This was really swift!

I remember, how here in the Royal Forums a golf cart for the Queen as a matter of transport was discussed - but she was fit until the end!

The Queen was always there as a friendly, old Lady. And now, that she is gone, I cannot other, but to think about my own mortality too. I was in high hopes, that the Queen would at least get as old as her mom...

Yeah, death, really unpleasant, but we all will get there - a shame! And I want to believe into the immortality of the soul and I do, but it is a believe! If one walks around down here and knows for sure, then it is the devil: He was in heaven once... We all others have to believe and hope...

My God, may the Queen rest in Peace!
 
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