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Queen Elizabeth II has died.

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I know some could not care less. But being my grandmother was full blooded English and I’ve always been a bit of a history buff. This is a huge event. Mom was always a fan of Diana and I kinda always loosely followed the history due to my heritage.

The Royals aren’t popular but Elizabeth has always been beloved in England and she served in WW2 as a mechanic and served her country faithfully. A lesson a lot in this country could learn from.

And at the end of the day, she has family that love her too.

Prayers for them and her. A sad day for history and for England.
 
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bbncal02 said:
I know some could not care less. But being my grandmother was full blooded English and I’ve always been a bit of a history buff. This is a huge event. Mom was always a fan of Diana and i

The Royals aren’t popular but Elizabeth has always been beloved in England and she served in WW2 as a mechanic and served her country faithfully. A lesson a lot in this country could learn from.

And at the end of the day, she has family that love her too.

Prayers for them and her. A sad day for history and for England.
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You are in for a big disappointment starting this thread when you see what it becomes.
 
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RIP
 
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RIP Queen of the Nile and elsewhere. Though small in stature, you were a Giant, even when your idiot family made you as nervous as a Cat on a Hot TIn Roof. You were never afraid of Virginia Woolf or anyone else. I hope you have found your eternal Place in the Sun.
 
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Been to Westminster Abbey about 15 years ago and during the tour, they mentioned (IIRC) that the King is not coronated until a year and a day after the death of the previous King/Queen. Does anyone know if that is how they still do things? They used to make the oldest son automatically the King, but now the oldest child becomes the King or Queen, so who knows.

By the way the Abbey is probably the coolest structure I have ever been in, has the old oaken chair that every King has been coronated on since like 1300, and a hell of a lot of other great things to see. The front stoop is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and not even the King is allowed to step on that stone.
 
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Charles was immediately named King after her passing. He’s already sent out a letter.
 
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Tskware said:
Been to Westminster Abbey about 15 years ago and during the tour, they mentioned (IIRC) that the King is not coronated until a year and a day after the death of the previous King/Queen. Does anyone know if that is how they still do things? They used to make the oldest son automatically the King, but now the oldest child becomes the King or Queen, so who knows.

By the way the Abbey is probably the coolest structure I have ever been in, has the old oaken chair that every King has been coronated on since like 1300, and a hell of a lot of other great things to see. The front stoop is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and not even the King is allowed to step on that stone.
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Yes, he’s King immediately at time of death but the coronation will be in 12 months.
 
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Tskware said:
True, but I am talking about when they conduct the coronation ceremony
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It will be awhile. I’m not sure on the exact day. But yes, it’s technically a year of mourning I believe. All non essential English business will be closed for 10 days I believe. So no in person banking, stock market, schooling, etc.

This is a huge deal for them. I mean for most of our lives she’s been Queen. Huge moment in history. And while definitely not perfect she worked her butt off. That’s why a lot of people respected her.
 
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UKGrad83 said:
Yes, he’s King immediately at time of death but the coronation will be in 12 months.
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Wonder what happens if, God forbid, he keels over before then? I know William becomes Ling but would they have to wait another 12 months?
 
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bbncal02 said:
Wonder what happens if, God forbid, he keels over before then? I know William becomes Ling but would they have to wait another 12 months?
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That is a damn good question, but given that the monarchy has lasted almost 1000 years, have to believe it has happened before. For one thing, when someone else wants the throne, the King has been known to have died from really unfortunate accidents.
 
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