Queen Elizabeth II Has Died

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Dude is 73 years old. Monarchy needs stability and relevancy, you give the throne to Willy and put him in a position to succeed for the long-term. People tune in for his family and the Megan/Harry fireworks, that's it.

I'd put money on this one.

There is no available option here to ensure long term monarchy stability. We’re in the end game.

[Ozy_Flame]

Please, do explain.

[Fuzz]

This is not the time for this discussion!

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Please, do explain.

Explain what? You’re talking about relevancy, which the monarch does not have anyway.

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

Originally Posted by Matata

She raised two prolific pedophiles. With any luck, she has an eternity of hellfire in front of her.

Do you judge everyone based on the actions of their children or do you just do that for dying old people?

[PsYcNeT]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1567853458581032960

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Megan Markle says the royal family called her children the n-word.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

two? who else other than Andrew?

No matter.

In general, I don't think a parent should be held responsible and punished for whatever in their child's biology makes their sexual interests a certain way, no matter what they may be.
It's like saying a parent is responsible for their child being gay.

You mean we don't lock up criminals AND their parents? Didn't Leonard and Louise Pickton serve time for Robert's murders? Didn't Marilyn and Kenneth Bernardo get sentenced behind bars?

I thought that if you lose your licence for drinking and driving, your parents also lost theirs?

If you get a parking ticket you AND your parents have to pay it, don't they?

[speede5]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

You folks think Charles is going to take the throne? Pounds to Biscuits he passes it straight through to Willy.

I think the only reason she stayed on the throne so long was because she didn't want it to go to Charles and was hoping he would pass it on voluntarily, but he waited her out.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Explain what? You’re talking about relevancy, which the monarch does not have anyway.

That doesn't mean 'end game'. Elizabeth dying doesn't mean the Royals vaporize. The Monarchy will be around for a while yet, whether you think it's relevant or not.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

That doesn't mean 'end game'. Monarchy will be around for a while yet, whether you think it's relevant or not.

It does when I use it to make the point that I’m making. Which is Queen Elizabeth II will be the last great monarch, and her passing will be the beginning of the end of that rule. You obviously disagree, which is fine.

Vaporize? Dude, it was a specific word choice not a marvel reference.

[GirlySports]

the Monarchy is still very relevant in the UK. Perhaps not as much in the commonwealth and more countries might break away in the coming years.

[Northendzone]

i am not a monarchist at all; however, i will say that she has clearly lived quite the life (and then some) and she has been a real pillar for her family.

i'd assume that even on her pallative care bed she would still be dressed up and wearing a hat.

I always that that video of her and daniel graig jumping out of the chopper before the olympic games was great fun

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

i am not a monarchist at all; however, i will say that she has clearly lived quite the life (and then some) and she has been a real pillar for her family.

i'd assume that even on her pallative care bed she would still be dressed up and wearing a hat.

I always that that video of her and daniel graig jumping out of the chopper before the olympic games was great fun

more recently I loved her Jubilee skit with Paddington, ending with both of them tapping their spoons along to "We Will Rock You"

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

more recently I loved her Jubilee skit with Paddington, ending with both of them tapping their spoons along to "We Will Rock You"

My favourite was the one where Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were photographed hanging out at the Queen’s cabin at Balmoral. Classic QEII.

[Leeman4Gilmour]

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada...n-elizabeth-ii

This is a pretty old article, but it's going to be quite the hullabaloo when the Queen passes.

[JohnnyB]

She's been a good queen as far as I can tell. The monarchy doesn't mean much of anything to me, but for as long as I can remember she has been someone who appeared to act decently. Hopefully the next in line can live up to her as there could be far worse people in that role than her.

[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

My favourite was the one where Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were photographed hanging out at the Queen’s cabin at Balmoral. Classic QEII.

Is there anything to suggest she actually knew what was going on?

[CroFlames]

Washington is still on one dollar bill. Lincoln is on the five. Just because she passes away doesn't mean we have to frantically recall all physical money and reissue it with Chuck on it.

I'm not trying to sound glib or edgy, but sounds like we get a holiday out of her passing.

They've done a lot of bad ####, but I have respect for people who served their country during WWII and she did that, despite having a privileged life. I respect Harry too for his time in the army, earning rank of Captain. (He had tons of honorary titles, but he earned his rank in the army).

[Jimmy Stang]

Interesting fact: the direction that the monarch faces on our coins alternates. George VI faced left, Elizabeth II faces right, and Charles (or whatever name he assumes) will face to the left.

I'm not a monarchist by any means, but I do like the Queen. I also find the inevitable transition interesting. Having a new monarch happens so infrequently, especially because of the Queen's own longevity, so it will be interesting to see what happens. Most of us have never had another monarch.