RIP Queen Elizabeth II

[Baggers]

Although not a Monarchist in any way shape or form, Lizzie was all class.

RIP Queen Elizabeth II.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Not a fan of the Royal family or the idea that royal blood makes you superior than the next man or woman but the Queen had a difficult job managing that family of hers, covering their feck ups and making it work and for that she deserves some kudos.

[Gointocarlton]

Loved the Queen, class and dignity personified. RIP Liz.

[Lods]

A long and full life well lived.
Sometimes privilege isn't all it's cut up to be
There are the onerous, and often boring affairs of state, and the troubles that plague all families are always played out in a very public fashion.
She had more than her share.
RIP.

(Thanks Betty, Good Luck Chuck....you'll need it )

[DJC]

Not a fan of the Royal family or the idea that royal blood makes you superior than the next man or woman but the Queen had a difficult job managing that family of hers, covering their feck ups and making it work and for that she deserves some kudos.

The monarchy is an anachronism and I suspect that Charles may well be the last of the line ... certainly for Commonwealth countries that haven't already become republics.

However, from her role as an ATS driver during WW2 through to her patience and forebearance in dealing with a whole gamut of prime ministers, good, bad and indifferent, during her reign, you can't deny the class, determination and devotion of Elizabeth II.

RIP

[cookie2]

I think Charles will be under some pressure to modernise and scale back the monarchy going forward.

[ElwoodBlues1]

I think Charles will be under some pressure to modernise and scale back the monarchy going forward.

I reckon after a year or two of unpopularity, Charles and his old squeeze Camilla will be retired and the more youthful and popular William and Kate will take over and try and start a fresh chapter of the Royal Dynasty including returning the fallen Prince Harry and his evil Mrs to the fold. 

[kruddler]

If there was ever a time to cut ties with the monarchy, now is it.

[Lods]

If there was ever a time to cut ties with the monarchy, now is it.

Not for the next couple of months.
I doubt you'll hear the politicians even mention it much this side of Christmas.
(Except perhaps Adam Bandt and co.)

It'll become  a subject of discussion in the New Year though.

[Gointocarlton]

The body is still warm and the "cancel culturalists" are out in full force. I find it staggering how quick some are to delete part of our history. I find it embarassing.