HRH, Post #24

[usedtobeljs]

So sad today to hear of Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

I have a lot of anti-royalist friends, and I totally see why they dislike the monarchy. I also know a lot of folks who point out the British Crown's less than glorious colonial past, and that's fair too. I know the public mourning is going to be So Much Too Much for a lot of people.

But I have always respected and admired Queen Elizabeth, for her sense of service, for her surprising moments of warmth, for her graciousness and humor. Also, the hat and colorful coat game was unparalleled, and we shared a love of Corgis. This loss marks the end of an era, truly.

I think my most unpopular opinion is this: while lord knows the man has made mistakes, I am fond of King Charles (SO WEIRD TO WRITE THAT) and Queen Consort Camilla, and I know they are going to have a (probably deserved) hard time in the coming years, for which I'm sorry.

(I...do not have a good opinion of William, alas.)

Anyway, I'll think of the rainbow over Buckingham Palace today and make myself smile.

Cheers to all.

Comments

[anne_d]

Interesting times to live in indeed. Hugs!

[usedtobeljs]

Hugs to you!

[kathyh]

We are tremendously sad. All the signs were that it wouldn’t be long but it was still a shock when the news came. Definitely the end of an era but the rainbow was perfect.

Cheers to you too.

[usedtobeljs]

Yes. We knew she was failing, but even so.

I am so glad that she made it through the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, at least.

Hugs hugs, K.

[desdemonaspace]

I agree. The monarchy's history is less than noble, but my admiration for the late Queen is boundless. And her outfits! And matching hats! How I loved them.

I can't write "King Charles" without wanting to append it with "Spaniel." I'm glad they finally let him marry the woman he loved all along.

That rainbow was too cool. Sort of woo-woo.

[usedtobeljs]

Cheers for your Sunday!