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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after historic 70-year reign, plunging Britain and a world that loved her into mourning for an unparalleled lifetime of 'service, duty and devotion' - and making Charles the new King
2022-09-08
  • The death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced at the age of 96, ending the longest reign of any British monarch

  • Doctors became concerned about her health today - with her children and grandchildren racing to Balmoral

  • World joins Britain in mourning, and celebrating, devoted sovereign who ruled the country for 70 years

  • Queen's son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, becomes King and is expected to address the nation shortly

  • Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary became Queen on Feb 6 1952 aged just 25, when her father George VI died

  • Her reign spanned 15 British Prime Ministers from Sir Winston Churchill to Liz Truss and 14 US Presidents

  • And on September 9, 2015, she became longest-reigning British monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria's record
Posted by:Skidmark

#26  Witnessed her world go rad,
from London to Londona-bad.
Served her folks as best
she could, maybe even more.
Now we lay her down to rest;
this ould Lady of yore.
She leaves on the throne a fool,
a putz, a moslem tool.
He has this kid? Bloke's woke,
defected to Wakandan rule!

And a generation of suckers whose only question will be 'ooh what will the Duchess of Nothing be wearing at the wake?'



Posted by: Dron66046   2022-09-08 22:46  

#25  Right hand over heart and a moment of silence. May she be with the lord!
Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance   2022-09-08 20:38  

#24  Meghan Markle Concerned Queen’s Death May Yank Her From Spotlight For A Few Days
Posted by: Frank G   2022-09-08 19:52  

#23  Prince William will now soon get the title of Prince of Wales (in addition to his other titles) but this requires a specific granting by Charles III.

Harry is currently Duke of Sussex, notwithstanding his non performance of his 'royal duties'. The title of Duke of York is already taken by Prince Andrew. I don't think Harry gets anything else.
Posted by: Lord Garth   2022-09-08 19:10  

#22  Look it up ^
Posted by: Jack Speaking for Boskone7327   2022-09-08 18:58  

#21  Define “sovereign.”
Posted by: Lowspark   2022-09-08 18:53  

#20  Prince Harry is one, who was demoted, but because of the new line of succession, he can now use the term, HRH (His Royal Highness) because he and his family have moved up the line of succession'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children can use new royal titles upon Queen's death
Posted by: Jack Speaking for Boskone7327   2022-09-08 18:40  

#19  Overall, both Lords and Knights are created by the Sovereign, with the intention of recognizing the person and sometimes their family for a variety of different reasons - There is also the ability to demote, and render the previously recognized as no longer recognizable by the Sovereign...for behaviors, pronouncements, character...
Posted by: Jack Speaking for Boskone7327   2022-09-08 18:35  

#18  lets give the guy a 'wish-you-well'
Posted by: irish rage boy   2022-09-08 17:08  

#17  Charles III is such an idiot. I hope Camilla can keep him from making a fool of himself.
Posted by: Lord Garth   2022-09-08 16:59  

#16  Rara Avis. One of a kind and she will be missed.
Posted by: magpie   2022-09-08 16:36  

#15  England has given the world two great leaders in modern times, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II.
Posted by: Cletle Shinese1880   2022-09-08 16:23  

#14  To the Western Isles she sails. Godspeed.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2022-09-08 16:17  

#13  It's all hands on deck with the marketing emails already.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-09-08 16:03  

#12  The subhuman woke crowd is already celebrating. Is it too much to hope that the soccer hooligans beat them to death or nail them to something?
Posted by: Silentbrick   2022-09-08 15:55  

#11  Let the Game of Thrones begin.
Posted by: ruprecht   2022-09-08 15:54  

#10  ..why do you think she unloaded on the little Ginger for his remarks about the US.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2022-09-08 15:04  

#9  Was watching the movie Ike the other week and it boggled my mind seeing Queen Elizabeth (acted) sitting in for the final Overlord briefing.

Amazing.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2022-09-08 14:28  

#8  So now the UK has King Chucky!
Posted by: 3dc   2022-09-08 14:26  

#7  Good Night and Farewell, Ma'am.
Posted by: European Conservative   2022-09-08 14:17  

#6  Rest well your majesty. You earned it.
Posted by: DarthVader   2022-09-08 14:06  

#5  sad day, end of an era.
Posted by: Chris   2022-09-08 14:00  

#4  God bless the Queen. God save the King, Lord knows with his mother gone somebody will have to take up the burden.
Posted by: Cesare   2022-09-08 14:00  

#3  RIP, Liz. Incredible, really....70-year reign.

Chuck is an a-hole.
Posted by: DooDahMan   2022-09-08 13:57  

#2  I am genuinely sorry to read this news.
Posted by: Matt   2022-09-08 13:50  

#1  Long live the King.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2022-09-08 13:45  

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